Blacksmithing: Forged Viking Knife
Blacksmithing: Forged Viking Knife
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Blacksmithing: Forged Viking Knife

$299.00
$299.00
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Beginner Level 1

Forge a compact Viking knife.

Transform 5160 carbon steel into an Iron-Age-inspired knife with a forged loop handle and a carefully finished blade.

Two guided sessions Viking Knife
8 hoursTwo guided four-hour sessions
One instructorLearn with Mark Reeves
No experience neededBeginner Level 1 forging
Small classMaximum four participants
Materials includedSteel, tools and safety equipment provided
$299 + HSTBoth workshop sessions included

Build character into every curve.

Use controlled hammer work to form the blade and distinctive loop handle, then refine and protect the finished steel.

Your finished project

A hand-forged Viking knife

Create a compact working knife inspired by historic forged forms, complete with a twisted loop handle and heat-treated blade.

What you will learn.

Follow the steel from its first heat through final finishing with close instructor guidance.

01 / Draw

Establish the blade

Heat and draw out 5160 carbon steel to create the knife's basic length and profile.

02 / Form

Upset, twist and bend

Build the loop handle and control the transitions between handle and blade.

03 / Refine

File the bevels

Use hand files and a filing jig to refine the blade and prepare it for heat treatment.

04 / Finish

Harden, temper and protect

Heat treat the blade, then finish the steel with linseed oil and paraffin.

CURRENT WORKSHOP
DATES AND TIMES.

Mark teaches this two-session workshop. New dates and exact times will appear here when the next schedule is released.

Instructor

Mark Reeves

Workshop dates and timesNew dates and times coming soon.
Course formatTwo four-hour sessionsAttend both dates in the schedule you select

Meet Mark.

Guidance at the forge

Mark Reeves leads participants through safe forge use, hammer control, blade shaping and finishing. The small class size allows time for individual guidance at every stage.

Workshop details.

Beginner Level 1

No previous blacksmithing experience is required.

Age 16+

A parent or guardian must sign the waiver on the first day for participants under 18.

Materials included

The 5160 steel, forge tools, workshop consumables and required safety equipment are included.

Location

NewMakeIt, 621 Timothy Street, Newmarket, Ontario.

Come workshop ready

Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants made from natural fibres, plus closed-toe sturdy shoes, preferably leather. Secure long hair and avoid loose clothing or accessories. NewMakeIt provides the required safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and other workshop PPE.

Ready to work at the forge?

The next two-session schedule will appear in the booking calendar above when registration opens.

One instructor • Two sessions

Please review our class cancellation policy before registering.