Know of Anyone in Central OR that does Knifemaking classes?

[Horsewright]

Title pretty much says it all. Had a guy contact me but I don't do classes and am quite a ways anyhoo. Anyone know of anyone in central Oregon teaching knife making classes?

 

[seanj]

I found several in Portland Oregon. Including The Blacksmiths workshop https://trackerspdx.com/blacksmithing/the-blacksmiths-workshop.php
and Oak Bottom Forge https://www.oaksbottomforge.com/

His best bet might be to contact the Northwest Blacksmith Association https://blacksmith.org/category/blacksmith-schools/
They list several schools.

 

[Horsewright]

Gotcha thanks. I'll forward the info.

 

[tim37a]

Also the Oregon Knife Collectors Assoc. in Eugene, OR. Phone is (5410 484-5564.

 

[coldsteelburns]

Not quite central, but Murray Carter is up right next to Portland in Hillsboro Oregon.

Here's the link to all the classes/courses he offers: https://www.cartercutlery.com/product-category/bladesmithing-courses/

ETA: They can get a bit pricey so he'd have to be seriously interested in learning techniques from Murray, which in certain aspects are a good bit different in comparison to the western style of bladesmithing and knife making, such as the ABS etc.


~Paul
My Youtube Channel
... (Just some older videos of some knives I've made in the past)

 

[Horsewright]

Thanks guys. Info forwarded.

 

[Nick Dunham]

Couple other thoughts:

Arnon Kartmazov (Bridgetown Forge) does kitchen knife smithing classes in Portland, too - he's trained in Japan and under Uri Hofi, so his style is an interesting hybrid.

There's a group of makers from the OKCA called the 5160 club, and they appear to be very interested in sharing & teaching. They might be with investigation; their newsletter lists some additional classes not previously mentioned here: http://www.elementalforge.com/5160Club/

 

[Horsewright]

Cool thanks.

 

[Bow Commander]

Couple other thoughts:

Arnon Kartmazov (Bridgetown Forge) does kitchen knife smithing classes in Portland, too - he's trained in Japan and under Uri Hofi, so his style is an interesting hybrid.

There's a group of makers from the OKCA called the 5160 club, and they appear to be very interested in sharing & teaching. They might be with investigation; their newsletter lists some additional classes not previously mentioned here: http://www.elementalforge.com/5160Club/

This. I go to the 5160 club meetings. Great guys, tons of knowledge available to tap in to.