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While this is a Beginner Knifemaking Class, it is not for beginner metalworkers. Forging skills are imperative in order too complete and enjoy this class. You need not be an advanced smith but you need to have the basics down. So sign up for our blacksmith class or one within an local association, or take a 6 hr video class, DVD4, with Randy McDaniel. This is a basic Knifemaking class, which will cover metallurgy, forging, heat treating, grinding, and sharpening. Each student will be required to bring their own handle material. All other tools will be supplied by Pieh Tool Company. Each student will be supplied with two pieces of carbon steel and will have the opportunity to make two full knives. Gloves, safety glasses, steel toed boots, etc., is the responsibility of the student. Pieh Tool Company past class participants include winners of televisions Knife Fight $20,000 competition, and ABS (American Bladesmith Society) coveted Journeyman's stamp. References available upon request. Knife Making class in Arizona with Ray Rybar. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM - 6 PM (1 Hour Lunch) LEARN Basic techniques of knife making Heat treating and tempering How to grind and shape a knife style of your choice How to shape and fit handle material of your choice How to rivet the handle FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED Propane Forges, a Coal Forge, Anvils and Vises Swage blocks Sahinler Power Hammer TW90 Grinder, Baldor Grinder/Sander Chop Saw Band Saw Drill Press Angle Grinders Hydraulic Forging Press Lots of tools TAKE HOME 1 KNIFE You will forge, grind, heat treat and finish one knife complete with handle if you follow instructions. Knifemaking Level is Beginner/Intermediate

LEARN Basic techniques of blacksmithing, traditional joinery, forge welding, and tool making. https://piehtoolco.com/contents/en-us/d1460.html This course is designed for the true beginner to intermediate blacksmith. No experience is necessary. Instruction is focused on the use of the anvil, and hammer control. Projects are focused on fundamental forging techniques and tool making, to create decorative and ornamental ironwork. Participants will be supplied with all tools and materials to use while participating in the curriculum. Projects include, but are not limited to a Hot chisel, an S hook, a Key rack, a BBQ fork chili pepper, a Candleholder, a Bottle opener, a V-bit tong, AND MORE! General Information: We provide a complete workstation with a gas forge, anvil, tools, and vise. Students should bring a notebook and pen. Level is Beginner/Intermediate. Class size is limited to 6. These are busy active classes! https://www.facebook.com/piehtoolco/ Pieh Tool 1 661 E Howards Rd. Suite J Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Tel: 928-554-0700 Tel: 888-743-4866 Pieh Tool 2 29834 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 134 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Tel: 480-626-0924

Ray has been forging steel for over forty years. ...smelting his own iron and steel for over twenty years. ...collecting and smelting his own copper and silver ore for more than ten years. We are fortunate to reside in the same city as Ray. He teaches our blade and damascus workshops. Ray is one of less than one hundred and fifty Master Smiths registered worldwide by the American Bladesmith society. The American Bladesmith Society is the accepted worldwide standard for forging excellence.