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Course: Custom
Folding Knives*
Dates: May 1-4, 2008
Cost: $315
Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
Description: Design and craft a
custom liner-lock folding knife. The class will show the basic
principles and methods of construction required to make a folding knife.
It will cover design, machine work, drilling, tapping, grinding the blade
and finishing. Each student will complete one knife using both machine
shop and common hand tools.
Course:
Grinding Knife Blades*
Dates: June 25-27, 2008
Cost: $240
Instructor: Ed Halligan
Description:
Learn fixed blade design using the basic principles and
methods of knife construction, including how to hollow grind and
heat treat knife blades, how to make guards and
how to finish a knife handle.
Course: American Bowie Knife*
Dates: August 1-3, 2008
Cost: $240
Instructor: James Batson
Description: Learn the basics of
forging an American classic knife from the foremost Bowie expert in
the nation. You will learn how to forge the blade, prepare it with a
file and grinder for heat treating. You will also learn how to heat
treat the blade and sharpen it. Course is designed for all levels of
student's skill.
Course: Metal Engraving
Scroll and Scroll Design
Dates: August 4 - 15, 2008 (No Weekends)
Cost: $60 plus $50 supply fee
Instructor: Jesse Houser
Description: This two-week
course will focus on drawing and cutting various types of scroll design.
Beginning and advanced students will be able to pace themselves based
on their own abilities. During the second week, students will be drawing
and cutting scroll designs onto live projects.
Course: Automatic Folding Knives*
Dates: September 11 - 14, 2008
Cost: $315
Instructor: Ed VanHoy
Description: Design and craft
a spring loaded folding knife. The course will include the basic
principles and methods of construction required to make a spring
loaded automatic folder. Techniques will include drilling, tapping
grinding and finishing.
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Course: Forged
Tomahawks*
Dates: September 26 - 28, 2008
Cost: $240
Instructor: Wayne Whitley
Description: Forge and
finish an Early American tomahawk, including forging,
grinding, heat treating and finishing the blade and handle. A hands on
course. Instructor will furnish all supplies for the students to purchase.
Course: Basic Knife Making*
Dates: October 2 -5, 2008
Cost: $315
Instructor: Tommy McNabb
Description:
Learn knife making by designing
and making a knife under the guidance of the instructor. Each
student will grind, heat treat and finish a knife using the stock
removal method. This class is for beginners to intermediates who want to
perfect their knife making talents.
Course: Basic Damascus Steel Making*
Dates: October 10 - 12, 2008
Cost: $240
Instructor: Tommy McNabb
Description:
This will be an intensive class covering
Damascus steel making, basic and advanced pattern development, and
finishing. The class will address many aspects of making Damascus
steel including billet preparation, steel combination, and
tooling.
Course: The Art of Mokume Gane*
Dates: October 24 - 26, 2008
Cost: $240
Instructor: Phillip Jones
Description:
Learn the ancient Japanese techniques of
combining different copper-based metals. The decorative skills
can be used in knifemaking or jewelry making.
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