# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Area Featured: Metal Shop 
Minimum Age: 18 Years Age

Come learn the basics of bladesmithing in this class and make your very own knife!  In this class, you will learn the foundations of bladesmithing in a single 4 hour session and turn a railroad spike into a knife. We will cover how to safely go through the forging process and hammering techniques to get started with manipulating your metal. You'll learn how to draw and bend your metal to create a blade shape from your railroad spike. Once you've shaped your blade you'll then learn how to grind and finish it sharpen it to perfection!  This class will give you the perfect foundation for any future bladesmithing classes! 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please wear a shirt that is of natural fibers, jeans, and shoes that completely cover feet. Safety gear will be supplied. Bringing sunscreen and a water bottle is also recommended. Please note this class will include long periods of hammering and proximity to fire. 

Lead by: Thaddeus Prevette (he/him)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winston-salem/railroad-spike-knife-foundations-of-bladesmithing/200030746931220
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winston Salem
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1375 North Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101
- **lat**: 36.10471
- **long**: -80.24389
- **full address**: 1375 North Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101, 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3054, United States, Winston Salem

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing being held?
  - **A:** Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1375 North Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101, 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3054, United States, Winston Salem.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing?
  - **A:** Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing is organized by Mixxer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winston Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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