



Turn a railroad spike into a blade using fire, hammer, and serious elbow grease. This hands-on blacksmithing class is equal parts creative challenge and workout—expect to swing a hammer hundreds of times.
Hands-on metalworking
Physical creative challenge
Learn blacksmithing basics
Make your own knife
Tips
👕wear cotton or leather, no synthetics
💪some forging experience recommended
Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
Richmond




Turn a railroad spike into a blade using fire, hammer, and serious elbow grease. This hands-on blacksmithing class is equal parts creative challenge and workout—expect to swing a hammer hundreds of times.
Hands-on metalworking
Physical creative challenge
Learn blacksmithing basics
Make your own knife
Tips
👕wear cotton or leather, no synthetics
💪some forging experience recommended
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