classes for 2025
Full Tang Knife - Beginner to Intermediate
July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Beginner to intermediate skill level. Investment $900 Registration requires $250 deposit, Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Emergency Contact person. The $650 balance is due two weeks prior to the class. Working closely with Mastersmith Howard Clark each participant will forge, heat treat, grind, polish a full tang knife and begin slab handle construction. Our goal is for each student to walk out with a finished knife. Five days of instruction 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Classes are limited to four participants. Contact us for availability. howard@MVForge.com 515-966-2126 (voice only) Message Howard on Facebook
1086 Tanto - Advanced
June 15, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Advanced skill level Investment $1500 Registration requires $500 deposit, Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Emergency Contact person. $1000 balance due two weeks prior to the class Working closely with Mastersmith Howard Clark each participant will forge, anneal, grind, and clay coat final heat a 1086 tanto blade. Five days of instruction 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday Class is limited to four participants. Contact us for availability. howard@MVForge.com 515-966-2126 (voice only) Message Howard on Facebook
1086 Tanto - Advanced
Sept. 14, 2026 - Sept. 18, 2026
Advanced skill level Investment $1500 Registration requires $500 deposit, Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Emergency Contact person. $1000 balance due two weeks prior to the class Working closely with Mastersmith Howard Clark each participant will forge, anneal, grind, and clay coat final heat a 1086 tanto blade. Five days of instruction 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday Class is limited to four participants. Contact us for availability. howard@MVForge.com 515-966-2126 (voice only) Message Howard on Facebook
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