Hatchet Class - Albuquerque or Phoenix

This is a one-day class where you will forge your own tomahawk from raw steel into a functional tool.  This is not a demonstration class - you'll be hammering steel the moment you arrive while learning forging and blade-smithing techniques and using the tools you'll need for your own journey.  This is a beginner to intermediate class, but we will customize the class to fit your skill level and what you are interested in.  Class size is limited to 2.  Once you sign up, we will schedule your class. What You Will Learn Basic techniques of forging a tomahawk Heat treating and tempering How to grind and shape a throwing tomahawk How to shape and fit a handle Each person will be provided with materials to complete one full tomahawk. About Our Shops We are well-equipped with propane forges, anvils, vises, a hydraulic forging press, Ameribrade and Grizzly grinders, band saw, drill press, angle grinders, and lots of tools. What To Bring Gloves, safety glasses, steel toed boots, and proper clothing is the responsibility of the student.  We will break for a one-hour lunch on the first day where you can bring your own lunch or go off-site. Take Home One Tomahawk You will forge to shape, grind, heat treat and finish one tomahawk complete with handle if you follow instructions. Schedule Saturday 8:30 AM - 4 PM (1 Hour Lunch)