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Brooklyn
Forge Your Own Survival Knife in Brooklyn!
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Overview
Forge a Survival Knife in the heart of Brooklyn at Craftsman Ave. This hands-on workshop lets people make their own utility knife.
No experience is needed! Expert teachers will show how to turn rebar into a useful knife. People will heat steel in a forge, hammer it, and shape it. They will also cool the knife in oil, just like on the TV show “Forged in Fire”. There is time to relax with pizza and drinks. By the end, everyone makes a special knife to take home.
This experience is in Gowanus, Brooklyn. It is for anyone who wants to learn about bladesmithing. The group size is small, with a max of 12 people, so everyone gets help. 
Highlights
Make your own knife: Create a real, working survival knife.
Learn from experts: Get taught by skilled bladesmiths.
All tools included: Everything needed to make a knife is provided.
Small group size: Get personalized help in a group of 12 or less.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally had a great time forging their own knives, learning new skills and feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Customers loved the hands-on experience.
Many enjoyed learning a new skill.
Customers appreciated the instructors.
People were proud of the knives they made.
Some customers wished for more one-on-one time during the forging process.
A few people found parts of the process challenging without prior experience.
The Journey
Craftsman Ave Workshop, Brooklyn
A hands-on knife making workshop located in the heart of Brooklyn, where participants forge their own survival knife from rebar. It offers a beginner-friendly bladesmithing experience under expert instruction.
Propane Forge
Used to heat the steel to a red-hot temperature, which is a crucial step in making the knife malleable for shaping. It is a primary tool in the knifesmithing process.
Anvil and Grinder
Classic tools used in shaping and refining the knife blade after it has been heated in the propane forge. These tools are essential for achieving the desired form and function of the knife.
Oil Quenching Station
The place where the heated knife is submerged in oil, a dramatic process that hardens the blade. This is a memorable moment and a photo opportunity.
Cozy Lounge
A relaxation area where participants can enjoy local pizza and refreshments, providing a break during the knifesmithing workshop.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes all materials, tools, and safety gear needed for the knife-making workshop. Everything is provided, so participants do not need to bring anything. The workshop takes place at Craftsman Ave in Gowanus, Brooklyn. There is no pickup or drop-off service offered.
Hot Tip
Customers suggest wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as forging can be a messy process. Also, be prepared to use your muscles, as hammering and shaping the knife requires some physical effort.
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