Billet to Blade/Setting up your Shop with Ben Abbott

  • Free

Setting up your Shop with Ben Abbott

  • Course
  • 7 Lessons

In this introductory free class, learn from Ben Abbott about the essential tools and items you'll need to start forging. This is a great place to start if you are new to bladesmithing. (Shopping list links have been updated as of 9/9/24.)

This Class is Straightforward

Ben will provide an overview of the essential tools you need to start bladesmithing. Each recommendation is based off 30 years of forging experience.

This Class is Practical

In addition to the video lessons, we've created a shopping list to help you get your forging journey started.

You could be forging in a matter of days!

3 Key Lessons

Join this free online class and get your bladesmithing shop set up properly and with the essential gear you'll need start to crating your own blades.

Setting up your Shop

Learn how to set up your shop with videos, graphics, and even a shopping list of items.
Getting Familiar with Your Tools
Your Shopping List
Preview: Basic Hammering Techniques
Preview: Knife Show & Tell
Learn how to Create your Own Chef's Knife
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Want to take things to the next level? Join one of our bladesmithing classes.

Our bladesmithing classes with Forged in Fire champion, Ben Abbott will guide you through each step of creating heirloom-quality knives. His process and tips are based on 30 years of experience in the forge.

We have classes geared towards perfecting your craft as a beginner through advanced bladesmith.

  • $199

Create your own Chef's Knife with Ben Abbott

  • Course
  • 34 Lessons

Join Ben Abbott and craft your own chef's knife from Billet to Blade. This online class is geared towards beginners and mid-level bladesmiths.

What our students are saying

Learn what makes these classes unique and effective.

Josh P.

First off, the information is fantastic, and there is a ton of it. I learned so much. I like that each video is only around ten minutes or so --that plays well with my attention span. And lastly, the dowel method that Ben teaches... that's great! I've never seen that before and can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for a great course!

Caleb F.

Extremely informative in an easy to follow format, even though I’ve made a good number of patterned Damascus billets I still learned a great deal and definitely have some ways to try and improve the process for the next go.

John A.

Have not started my blade yet. Have made a few knives, taken a few courses (online and in-person). Have to say this is the BEST course out there!

  • $199

Create your own Damascus Santoku with Ben Abbott

  • Course
  • 39 Lessons

Join Ben Abbott and craft your own Damascus Santoku knife from Billet to Blade. This online class is geared toward mid-level and advanced bladesmiths.

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