AZCK EDUCATION
We'll turn your spark of interest into flames of passion. All ages welcome, no experience required. Success guaranteed!
Blacksmithing Class
Come forge with us! Learn the art of forging from our Swiss-trained Journeyman Artistic Blacksmith, Alessio.
In this class, you will learn the foundational skills of forging.
This includes body position and form when working at the anvil, how to move between the forge and anvil + safe and effective techniques for manipulating steel while holding and using tools correctly.​
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Each student is encouraged to come with at least one idea, if not two or three, for their potential project. Examples of forged items would be a railroad spike knife, fire poker, BBQ tools, letter opener, coat hooks, dinner bells, keychains, etc.
Aside from having fun, the most important thing is learning skills that will minimize injury and help maximize efficiency.​
We welcome almost any age and ability! No previous experience required.
Knife Making Class
Have you ever dreamed of making your own knife?
If you are a fan of the television show "Forged in Fire", you are likely one of many people who has developed the desire to challenge themselves with making a knife (or two!). Television aside, this is an opportunity many people would like to experience and in our shop, we make sure every person succeeds. In order to do that, we do not combine forging with knife making as forging has a very high failure rate for new students.
Our Knife Making Courses involve a stock-removal process; we have a selection of quality steels we are able to provide. If you want to forge, this would be considered a Blacksmithing Class. Not sure what the right approach is? Don't worry, we'll tell you what the proper technique is for the type of knife you want to make because the best blades are functional ones.
Sheath Making Workshop
Every knife, custom or not, needs a custom storage solution; so why not learn how to make your own sheath?
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Our sheaths start with one of two material options: Kydex (thermoplastic) or premium leather.
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Choose your material and any features (such as straps, buckles, embossing, etc.) + bring the knife the sheath is being made for - and we'll teach you how to do the rest.
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This can be as simple as a half day course.
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Our sheaths are 100% handmade, 100% of the time.
Sharpening Workshop
Our goal is to teach you the skills that will help you feel confident in safely maintaining your own cutting tools.
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In this course, we will explain the differences between popular sharpening tools and techniques that are on the market today and educate you what method(s) are appropriate for specific applications.
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Worried about damaging your knives? Don't be - that is exactly the purpose of this course. You will be provided with a take-home kit; all you need to bring is a knife!
This is a great course for anyone who loves sharp blades and has the desire to properly maintain them at home.