This workshop is an introduction to bladesmithing, hand making knives by forging hot steel. Starting with 1084 flat bar stock, we will use a hammer and anvil for the majority of the work, forging the steel close to the final shape. After forging we will grind rough bevels, heat treat, finish grind, and sharpen. This class will prioritize the safety concerns of metal working, good forging technique, and general best practices when in a blacksmith shop. The project is a utility knife with a scrolled handle.