Basic Axe Making Class - Taught by Derick Kemper

No prior Blacksmithing experience necessary. Open to all skill levels.
Group class, up to 6 people - Cost $300 per person, all materials included. No hidden fees.
One day class 6-to-8-hours.

Craft your own tomahawk style axe in this special one-day class. These axes are light and fast, perfect for small camp work and balanced beautifully for throwing.

Description of class -

• You will learn the wrapped eye technique to make a tomahawk/camp axe.

• You will also learn construction methods historically used and the tooling needed to make them.

• You will be introduced to the skills of proper heat treatment.

Process of construction -

• You’ll forge a pre-form then wrap and forge-weld the pre-form before forging the axe to shape.

• You’ll prepare your axe for heat treatment, hardening, tempering and then taken to the grinder to make the final edge bevel.

• You’ll then attach the handle to your axe head.

Start time is 10am. Class time frame 6-to-8-hours in a single day. There will be a 1-hour break for lunch. (Bring your own lunch. See our FAQ page.)

Please note: For safety reasons we cannot accept students under 13 years of age. If a student is under 18 years of age a guardian must be present for the entirety of the class. Although not required, we encourage the guardian to take the class with the student.

Instructor - Derick KemperLocation - Damselfly Forge Inc. Located in Whiteford, MD. The location is just over the line into MD. Address - 2737 Whiteford Rd. Whiteford, MD 21160You will be contacted within two days of your class date with info to know before attending

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We look forward to having you at the shop!