Welcome everyone, my name is Trevor, and I will get right to it. I am a self taught, full time bladesmith right here in Alaska. I made this course to help you start your path down bladesmithing. Whether you are interested in this amazing craft because of tv, video games, books, history, or just the desire to create something with your own two hands, you’re in the right spot. Really, whatever reasons you have or looking into this, you’ll love this class.

Because to be totally honest, almost everyone can start bladesmithing. I am just some random guy who one day gave it a shot. I had no training, no experience, and being in rural Alaska, I had nowhere to go for help. So trust me when I say that if I can learn how to do this, so can you. And obviously, I want to help.

In this class, you’ll learn right from your own home everything you need to know in order to start bladesmithing. This means I’ll tell you how to get equipment you need, how to set up a shop, how to design blades for certain purposes, and how to make them high functioning pieces of art.

Check out the class outline below for a clear idea of what to expect!

Class 1: Startup

What to Expect From This Class
Get to Know the Instructor
Tour of the Forge
Stock removal vs. Forging
Basic Gear vs Intermediate Gear
A Note on Safety
Shop Layout Sample
Weather Considerations
What’s Next
Class Project: What's Your Reason?

Class 2: Basics

Overview of Knife Making
Steel Choice
Handle Material
Hammers
Forges
Midway Motivation: Expect Failure
Anvils
Explaining Heat Treat (Thermocycle, Quench, Tempering)
What’s next
Project: Design Your Blade

Class 3: Making a Stock Removal Blade

Introduction
Benefits and Downsides of Stock Removal
Design
Cutting out the Design
Prepping the Tang
Midway Motivation: It Won’t Be Perfect!
Adding Bevels
Heat Treat
What’s Next
Project: Cut Out a Simple Blade

Class 4: Forging a Basic Blade

Introduction
Benefits and Downfalls of Forging/Design
Notes on Heat Control
Forging the Blade
Forging the Tang
Heat Treat
Cleanup/Blade Finish
Sharpening
What’s Next
Project: Show Me Your Blade

Class 5: Handle Making

Introduction (Comfort, Style, Finish)
Notes on Adhesive
Hidden Tang Handle
Full Tang Handle
Paracord Handle
Wooden Handle
Antler/Bone Handle
Spacers
What’s Next
Project: Show Me Your Handle

Class 6: Finishes

Introduction
What to Avoid
Forge Scale
Polished
Satin
Midway Motivation: Take Your Time
Etching
Texturing
What’s Next
Project: Show Me Your Finish

Class 7: Sharpening

Introduction
Safety
Sharpening Vs Honing
Methods
Angles and Applications
Cutlery
Camp Knife
Testing
What’s Next
Project: Demonstrate Your Edge

Class 8: Forging Large Blades

Introduction
Small Vs Large Blades
Heat Control on Large Blades
Forging
Midway Motivation: Entirely New Challenge
Grinding
Balance
Finish
What’s Next
Project: Forge a Blade at Least 15” Long

Class 9: Forging Damascus

Class 10: Forging Sanmai

Class 11: Recap and Reminders

Introduction
Forging
Handle Making
Heat Treat
Midway Motivation: You’re Just Getting Started
Finishes
Sharpening
Testing
What’s Next
Project: Show Me A Finished, Sharpened Blade

Class 12: What Now?

Introduction
What to Expect From Bladesmithing Now
Hobbyist Vs Business
How to Progress
Growing From Failures
Future of This Class
What’s Next
Project: Tell Me What You Want to Forge Next

Class 13: Forging a Kukri

Class 14: Forging a Seax

Class 15: Forging a Katana

Class 16: Forging a Viking Sword

Class 17: Forging a Gladius

Class 18: Forging a Spear

And more...

Helyx

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