Makers Forge Studio

MAKERS FORGE STUDIO | BRISTOL, TENNESSEE

Makers must be at least 18 to register. Minors can enroll in a classs if accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also enrolled.

Unless otherwise specified, a $300.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot in your chosen session.

We do offer payment plans. Monthly payment is determined by the cost of the class less the deposit payment divided by the number of months leading up to the first day of class, with the remaining balance due on the first day of class..

Material costs are included in the price of the class. Travel, loding, and meals are the responsibility of the maker.

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Studio Class: Brutalist Wakizashi w/Ito Wrap - $2000 ($300 Deposit)
Studio Class: Brutalist Wakizashi w/Ito Wrap - $2000 ($300 Deposit)

Studio Class: Brutalist Wakizashi w/Ito Wrap - $2000 ($300 Deposit)

March 14-16, 2024  3-Day Class
Class Cost: $2000
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout.
Skill:  Advanced. Grinding experience required.

Tristen Knight be taking the lead on this class. Jason will be present to assist.
Day 1:  Design and Forging
Day 2:  Rough Grinding and Heat Treating
Day 3:  Finish Grinding, Ito Wrap Handle and Sharpening

Techniques:  Design, Forging, Grinding, Heat-treating, Ito Wrap Handle, Sharpening
Non-refundable Deposit Required: $300 paid by cart. $1700 balance will be invoiced.

Studio Class: Two-Handed Integral Chopper w/Will Stelter - $2000 ($300 Deposit)
Studio Class: Two-Handed Integral Chopper w/Will Stelter - $2000 ($300 Deposit)

Studio Class: Two-Handed Integral Chopper w/Will Stelter - $2000 ($300 Deposit)

April 24-26, 2024: Followed by Fire on the Mountain in Spruce Pine, NC, April 27th
Cost of Class: $2000
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout
Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced (Some experience in grinding is beneficial but not necessary.)

Led by Will Stelter, makers will learn how to forge out a two-handed integral chopper. This class runs Wednesday, April 24th - Friday, April 26th. If your schedule allows, plan to stay through Sunday so you can attend Fire on the Mountain on Saturday in Spruce Pine, NC.

Studio Class: Scissors Making with Grace Horne - $2000
Studio Class: Scissors Making with Grace Horne - $2000

Studio Class: Scissors Making with Grace Horne - $2000

October 14-18, 2024
Cost of Class: $2000
$300 Non-refundable deposit to be paid at checkout
Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced (Some experience in grinding is beneficial but not necessary.)

Makers will learn the basic foundation of hand-crafted scissor-making and an introduction to their history from Grace Horne. She has made it her life's work to preserve the art of hand-made scissors and is coming to Knight Forge Studio to share the techniques she has mastered through her years of creating these intricate and functional works of art. Makers will learn about the design and function of different types of scissors while also making their pair of 6" scissors.

On Location Classes, Workshop, Hammer-Ins

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Private Classes

Makers can choose to work on a specific knife design in mono-steel such as chopper, hunter, kukri, EDC, chef’s knife (grinding experience required), tomahawk, Damascus billet, or a honing a specific skill. There is a $500 additional fee if the blade is be done in Damascus

Individual (1-2 Maker)
$3,000/person (3 Days)
+$500 if doing Damascus for the blade (3 1/2 days)
Based on schedule availability
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Individual classes give makers the opportunity to focus on areas of bladesmithing that may be challenging to them.

Group: Team Building, Family (3-6)
$2,500/person (3 Days)
+$500 if doing Damascus for the blade (3 1/2 days)
Based on schedule availability
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Group classes are great for team building or a unique makers experience with friends and family.

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 Private Classes

BE A MAKER

People take bladesmithing courses for many reasons. Some aspire to be bladesmiths or want to level up their skills. Others attend simply for the experience of hammering on steel and making a knife, and still, others enjoy bladesmithing as stress relief.

On a master level, Jason teaches beginner and experienced makers his approach to bladesmithing from concept to completion. Makers will learn about knife design: blade and handle shape, edge geometry, and functionality. Sessions will cover forging with hand hammers on an anvil, power hammer, and press.

Makers will also learn heat-treating techniques, including thermal cycling, normalizing, hardening, and tempering. Jason will demonstrate grinding techniques working with each maker’s skill level.