Prerequisite any one Cuesta Blacksmithing classes
This class continues a student's blacksmithing experience, reinforcing previously learned safety precautions and techniques, and developing the student's skill. The project is a small Iron Age knife similar to one found in a Danish archaeological site. It was worn hanging from a cord on a woman's girdle, and most likely used for basic household cutting chores like food preparation, clothing or shoe repair, etc. This project also teaches some basic bladesmith techniques, including distal taper and quenching. A handout will be provided.
Students must wear fire-safe clothing (cotton, wool, or leather; no synthetics), closed-toe shoes (no synthetic uppers), and should dress for an open classroom. Long pants and short sleeves recommended.
Bring your lunch – no food service available locally. Water will be provided.
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DATES: 1 Sunday. December 7, 2025
TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm
FEE: $175
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo campus 75 acres: 4800
INSTRUCTOR: Leif Bennett
QUESTIONS: Contact instructor at leif@creativebennetts.com
Class Schedule – Please Note:
Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can view the most current class
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Leif Bennett |
Leif Bennett has been blacksmithing and metalworking since 1993. He has taken a wide variety of blacksmithing courses and has been teaching blacksmithing for more than a decade at Adam’s Forge in Los Angeles. He has a B.S. in applied physics from the California Institute of Technology and currently holds Level 1 and Instructor certificates issued by the California Blacksmith Association. |