The Basic Knife-making class is designed to introduce students to the craft of knife-making. Students accomplish this through an introduction to all knife-making equipment and their application to both forging techniques and stock removal techniques of making knives. The course will equip students with the basic knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to successfully design and build their knives utilizing either technique. Ages 14+ (Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)


Joshua O'Crowley is a bladesmith with over 13 years of experience and has been teaching bladesmithing classes for over 9 years. He is also a certified instructor with the U.S. Army and a member of the American Bladesmith Society.