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SUMMARY:Scandi-style/ bushcraft knife 2-day class 2022
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \nClass Description: Are you afraid of being stuck in the wilderness with only a knife at your side? Or do you just want to carve some Dala horses with an authentic Scandinavian blade? Well we have the knife class for you! This class offering will be for making a scandi-style knife favored by woodworkers\, campers\, survivalists and woods men and women alike. We will be covering forging a blade\, safety\, grinding\, knife steels\, handles\, heat treating\, and sharpening for this useful and versatile blade. These are typically short blades 2″ to 4″ in length with a combination wood\, bone\, antler and/or leather handle. Sheathes will not be covered at this time. This is a 2-day class and will be held on March 5&6\, 2021 at the School of Horseshoeing. Parent and child combos welcome; students under 18 need a parent or guardian over 18 onsite even if parent is not taking the class. Students should have at least basic blacksmithing skills. Cost is $140 per student.\nInstructor Paul Widenhoefer has been making knives for over fifteen years and has taught knife making classes for the Guild previously. He is also a member of the ABS (American Bladesmith Society). Students will be expected to bring safety equipment\, favorite hammer\, and any tongs for small stock you may have. Students should leave with one finished (or nearly finished) knife with a wood handle.\nQuestions: Paul Widenhoefer\, 612-408-5007\, pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nTo register for this class: Send a check for $140 written out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/scandi-style-bushcraft-knife-2-day-class-2022/2022-03-05/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife 2-Day Class-Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer\, American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd \nMinimum 4 students; maximum 8 students (or more if there are parent/child participants)\nMinimum age 14–must be accompanied by an adult \nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nSafety Equipment: The usual. Eye and ear protection. No flammable clothing. Leather work boots.\nLunch: bring a bag lunch or eat out at local establishments\nTo register for this class\, please send your contact info including address\, phone number(s) and email address and a check for $120 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home)\n(612) 408-5007 (cell)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-2-day-class-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife 2-Day Class 2020-Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer\, American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd \nMinimum 4 students; maximum 8 students (or more if there are parent/child participants)\nMinimum age 14–must be accompanied by an adult \nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nSafety Equipment: The usual. Eye and ear protection. No flammable clothing. Leather work boots.\nLunch: bring a bag lunch or eat out at local establishments\nTo register for this class\, please send your contact info including address\, phone number(s) and email address and a check for $120 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home)\n(612) 408-5007 (cell)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-2-day-class-2020-day-1-of-2/
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SUMMARY:Knife Tongs Class 2019 IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer and whomever I can pester into helping out \nKnife Tongs \nClass size: 8 max-6 min. Parent child combos encouraged \nDescription: Do you like knives and fire? Sorry\, dumb question. Have you thought about making knives but don’t feel that you have the tools to start? Well this is the class for you! This class is designed for the person new to blacksmithing or knifemaking looking for a variety of tongs for the different aspects of knifemaking\, but is money- conscious (buying new tongs is expensive!). You can expect to leave the class with up to 5 working tongs. We will be starting with tongs blanks from Ken’s Custom Iron. They have allowed me to bundle a set of tongs that is geared for the knifemaker\, but could be used by any new blacksmith. We will tailor the tongs for the different aspects of knifemaking. \nTools needed: Favorite hammer\, files\, wire brush\, safety gear (cotton clothes\, eye/ ear protection\, boots\, gloves)\nLunch: bring your own or eat at one of the local establishments.\nRegistration: Send checks made out to Guild of Metalsmiths for $120\, along with your contact information\, to\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nAny questions\, please call Paul at 952-930-0070 or email at pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/knife-tongs-class-2019-is-full/
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SUMMARY:Scandi-style Bushcraft Knife Class 2019
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer\nMinimum of 4 students\, max is 8 \nAre you afraid of being stuck in the wilderness with only a knife at your side? Or do you just want to carve some Dala horses with an authentic Scandinavian blade? Well we have the knife class for you! This class offering will be for making a scandi-style knife favored by woodworkers\, campers\, survivalists and woods men and women alike. We will be covering forging a blade\, safety\, grinding\, knife steels\, handles\, heat treating\, and sharpening for this useful and versatile blade. These are typically short blades 2″ to 4″ in length with a combination wood\, bone\, antler and/or leather handle. Sheathes will not be covered at this time. Students should have at least basic blacksmithing skills.\nPaul Widenhoefer will be the instructor of this class. Paul has been making knives for over ten years and has taught knife making classes for the guild previously. He is also a member of the ABS (American Bladesmith Society).\nStudents will be expected to bring safety equipment\, favorite hammer and any tongs for small stock you may have. Students should leave with one finished (or nearly finished) knife with a wood handle\, if you have questions\, contact Paul at 952-930-0070.\nSend your check for $120 written to “Guild of Metalsmiths” and your contact info to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nAcceptance priority for this class is determined by postmark date.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/scandi-style-bushcraft-knife-class-2019/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chopping Knife Class 2018 IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer\nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) knife.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammer.\nSafety Equipment – special equipment list will be mailed out to class when we have our list of students.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or travel to a local fast food spot.\nTo register for this class\, send your contact info and a check for $100 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nAcceptance for this class will be prioritized by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/chopping-knife-class-2018-is-full/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Drive\, N.W.\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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