Forge your own Railroad Spike Knife in Ferry Township. Use traditional tools in this hands-on workshop. Create, learn, and take home a unique knife.
Forge your own Railroad Spike Knife in Ferry Township. Use traditional tools in this hands-on workshop. Create, learn, and take home a unique knife.
- Zimmer Road - You will be using a coal-fired forge, treadle hammer, tongs, cross peen hammer, and anvil, along with a 2”X72” belt grinder. We will be hand-forging a railroad spike into a beautiful and functional knife. We will start by firing the coal forge and drawing out the handle with the treadle hammer. We will twist the handle and start…
- Zimmer Road - You will be using a coal-fired forge, treadle hammer, tongs, cross peen hammer, and anvil, along with a 2”X72” belt grinder. We will be hand-forging a railroad spike into a beautiful and functional knife. We will start by firing the coal forge and drawing out the handle with the treadle hammer. We will twist the handle and start drawing out the blade. Once we have a handle and blade formed we will “quench” the blade to harden it. We will use the grinder to put an edge on your finished Railroad Spike Knife.
- Guide in English
- All tools, safety equipment and materials
- Guide in English
- All tools, safety equipment and materials
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
This is a unique and immersive experience. Participants will use a coal-fired forge, forge press, treadle hammer, anvil, and handheld hammer to create a one-of-a-kind Railroad Spike Knife. This experiential learning workshop involves hands-on work to craft the knife. The instructor will provide guidance and assistance as needed to ensure the most…
This is a unique and immersive experience. Participants will use a coal-fired forge, forge press, treadle hammer, anvil, and handheld hammer to create a one-of-a-kind Railroad Spike Knife. This experiential learning workshop involves hands-on work to craft the knife. The instructor will provide guidance and assistance as needed to ensure the most engaging and immersive forge experience possible.
- all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
