Bladesmithing Essentials: Forging Carbon Steel Knives — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 36m 📚 26 lessons

Bladesmithing Essentials: Forging Carbon Steel Knives

Learn the foundational techniques of bladesmithing to shape, heat-treat, and finish your own custom forged knives from scratch.

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About this course

For centuries, the art of bladesmithing has combined fire, steel, and craftsmanship to create beautiful, functional tools. If you have ever wanted to transform a raw piece of carbon steel into a custom forged blade, this comprehensive guide provides the perfect starting point. You will gain a deep understanding of metallurgy, safety, and the physical mechanics of shaping metal. Through detailed written instructions, you will learn how to set up your workspace, manage your forge, and execute precise hammer blows to bring your designs to life. What you'll learn: Understand the properties of carbon steel and how to select the best grade for your project; Master the foundational hammer and anvil techniques to shape a blade profile; Apply proper heat-treating, quenching, and tempering methods to ensure strength and edge retention; Design and construct durable, ergonomic handles using secure pinning techniques; Practice essential workshop safety, forge management, and tool maintenance; Explore modern rust prevention and blade care practices to protect your finished work. This course begins with vital safety protocols and metallurgical concepts before guiding you through the sequential steps of forging, grinding, heat-treating, and finishing. Designed specifically for beginners with no prior blacksmithing experience, this course is also highly valuable for hobbyists looking to refine their manual knifemaking skills. Start your journey into the rewarding world of custom bladesmithing today.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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