E. Scott McGhee

Join ABS Master Blacksmith, Scott McGhee, in this class to make a hunting knife. In this 3-day class, students will create an 8.75-inch-long hunting knife with a four inch blade. Starting with a section of flat steel bar, the class will cover forging, grinding, heat treatment, handle fitment, and finishing techniques. Students will leave with a finished, full-tang blade.

This class is physically demanding, and the student is encouraged to be

familiar with blacksmithing or metalworking environment. Beginner blacksmithing

experience is recommended but not required.

Class fee $500

Material fee $50

Must bring:

Work boots/shoes. No sneakers

Long pants, no shorts

Clothing must be cotton/denim/wool, no synthetics

Comfortable safety glasses (we have extra on hand)

Hearing protection (we have extra on hand)

Notepad

Water Bottle

E. Scott McGhee is an ABS Master Bladesmith who lives and works in central North Carolina. Scott learned the art of blacksmithing at Penland School of Crafts at the age of 17 and has played at a coal-fired forge on and off since 1981. In August of 2009, Scott built a gas-fired forge and began bladesmithing in earnest. He obtained American Bladesmith Society Journeyman Certification in 2012, his ABS Mastersmith Certification in 2016, and has been a full-time maker since 2014. In addition to making knives, Scott is an ABS Master Bladesmithing Instructor and teaches knife making at various schools around the country, as well as in his home shop.