Spend the day at the forge, hammering out and crafting your very own custom knife. You will work step-by-step alongside instructor Jed Anderson, who will demonstrate every technique so you can see exactly how to master the craft. Rather than using pre-cut blanks, you will forge a blade from a raw chunk of steel, navigate the heat-treating process, and fit a custom handle to your blade.

You will complete the entire process under Jed's expert guidance, ensuring you leave with a finished knife and a matching sheath. If you can experience even a fraction of the pride that comes from holding a blade you forged with your own hands, the day is a huge win. Class is held in Jed’s workshop next door to the Nome Schoolhouse, with all meals and accommodations located right on-site.

When I was 11 yrs old, I saw a blacksmith at a county fair and was enthralled by what he was doing. The way he was able to move and shape the metal amazed me.

In the spring of '16, I built my first forge, and six months later, I made my first knife. When I finished that knife, I felt a full-body high. It was an incredible feeling, and something I hadn't felt in years. It was then that I knew what I wanted to do.

I went full-time with bladesmithing in 2019, and have been working at perfecting the craft ever since.

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Start Time: Class kicks off at 9:00 AM and typically runs for 6–8 hours. Location: We’ll meet at Jed’s Shop, located at 280 2nd Ave, Nome, ND. Please arrive directly at the shop to get settled before we begin.

• Lunch: A midday meal is served in the Nome Schoolhouse Dining Room around noon.

• Evening: After class, feel free to retreat to your room to relax. You are invited to enjoy an evening meal in the Nome Schoolhouse Dining Room.

• Finishing Touches: If you need more time to complete your project, you are welcome to return to Jed’s workshop in the evening.