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Bridgetown Forge Workshop: Forging a Sword (day 1)

  • Bridgetown Forge 1812 North Columbia Boulevard Portland, Oregon, 97217 United States (map)

Learn how to forge a double-edged sword with Bridgetown Forge using a combination of hand-hammering, striking with a sledgehammer, and pneumatic power hammer work.

“In spite of having been apprenticed to a sword maker in Japan, I have long resisted offering a sword class. However, I confess that as a kid, I really wanted to make one after reading The Hobbit. Yes, I really wanted to have that kind of handy hobbit-sword to swing at dragons, I mean weeds. I’ve consequently have forged a lot of swords, but almost always either for myself, or as a gift.”

Starting with a square bar of steel, we will forge a unique sword that features an integral handle, forged entirely from the one piece of steel with no welding, riveting or welding.
I’ve perfected this design while developing my take on the Caucasus Mountain dagger, and it works great with this type of sword as well.

Class fee is $580, Which includes all materials and supplies.

This is a two-day class: Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

No previous experience necessary.

Location: Bridgetown Forge

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