Introduction to Damascus Steel

Introduction to Damascus SteelThe reputation and history of Damascus steel has given rise to many legends, such as the ability to cut through a rifle barrel or to cut a hair falling across the blade. Today Damascus steel is highly desired for its beautiful marbled steel pattern, being particularly valued by knife makers around the world. This one day course instructed by blacksmith Matt Mewburn will take students through the process of making a piece of Damascus steel. Learn how

Basic forging of blade and handle

fullering and finishing

All safety gear including eye

Chopping fresh herbs: it’s the best part of making a salad

Handle materials and fastening techniques

This class will cover skills in hot forging and the use of heaps of blacksmithing techniques as well as cold forming of copper sheet (including annealing and descaling the copper)

Shoulder to shoulder tape

learn some unique skills and use some amazing machinery within the heritage workshop of Eveleigh Works

All materials will be provided for the completion of the spoon

All safety gear including leather blacksmith aprons

texturing and twisting a piece of steel to form an ergonomic handle

Students will make