Join instructor JOSH PRINCE in this three day class, and get forging in several forms! Craft your vision into your own blade under the guidance of a seasoned bladesmith. On the last day, you’ll get the chance to forge out a Prince special in the form of a blade holding creature!
Phase 1
In this class students will fully forge a full tang knife in the style of their choosing, hunter, chef, etc. the forging will follow specific standardized progression designated by me which results in excellent forged form with some cleanup and grinding but as little as possible. We will take the knife through all of the heat treating procedures as well as drilling and pinning a handle. The handle set up is also specific in that the wooden cascades are applied hot and “burned” on and the through pins are hidden on the interior. We may also create an individual hot stamp to apply to the knife if time allows.
Phase 2
In this part of the class we will unfold a sculptural object. This will allow for great creativity and deeper understanding of sculptural forms and process in steel. At the students discretion, the sculpture can be manipulated to double as a knife holder from Phase 1 of the class.
CLASS DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
ALL AGES 18+ AND SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
Forging experience is recommended!
Josh Prince
Joshua Prince is the sole owner and creator for Princeworksforge, Operating in Barrington, Rhode Island since 2016.
I focus on sculptural knives, utilizing high grade knife steel and unique materials for handles and fittings. My desire is to make knives one at a time and have them available to aficionados of both fine cooking and cutlery.
The process of making a one of a kind knife involves several intense processes. The steel is made by combining different high carbon cutlery steels in order to reveal a pattern. Combining steels involves a process of forge welding in heat and applying crushing pressures up to 25 tons. The pattern is achieved through many cycles of heating, forging, cleaning, cutting, and reassembly of the components.
The steel must then be treated by cycles of heating and cooling in order to impart the qualities of a functional high performance tool. Shaping the steel is achieved through both hammer and through grinding and sanding through many grits to achieve a final finish. Handle materials and fitting are carefully chosen to compliment the steel in shape, color, and tone.
Before coming to metal as a material in 2016 I have worked since childhood in many sculptural materials including wood, stone, concrete and foundry. I am an enthusiast of bonsai and cooking.
Designing and forging these objects is a passionate pursuit, and it gives me great joy when people take an interest in what I am doing and share the excitement by choosing to own something I have conceived and labored into existence.
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We understand that sometimes circumstances change and you may need to cancel your attendance to one of our scheduled classes. However, please note that refunds are subject to the following policy:
If you cancel your attendance more than 30 days before the start of the class, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.
If you cancel your attendance within 30 days of the start of the class, you will not be eligible for a refund.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please understand that our classes have limited availability and we need to ensure that all registered attendees are committed to attending.
Class registration is non-transferable under any circumstances. The student in attendance must match the ID information of our class registration records.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need to make a cancellation, please do not hesitate to contact us at school@coaliron.com
The Coal School of Iron is not financially responsible for any other accommodations any student makes for themselves should a cancellation occur. This includes room and board, travel arrangements, travel insurance, etc.