Forge Tongs

Andy Morris

Jan 22, 2022
8am - 4pm

$230

Includes All Materials

Learn to make tongs from one of the best in the industry! Join Andy Morris, Master Blacksmith from Rock Ledge Ranch, as he teaches you traditional techniques for forging your own tongs at Kilroy's Workshop!

Mosaic Canister
Steve Schwarzer, MS

Feb 14-18 2022
8AM - 4PM

$990

Includes All Materials

ABS Master Smith Steve Schwarzer is one of the pioneers of forging canister mosaic patterns. He is coming to Kilroy's to teach you his methods and you'll come away with your own mosaic billet!

Damascus Chef's Knife

Will Stelter

Feb 21-25 2022
8AM-4PM

$890

Includes All Materials

You may have seen Will on his popular YouTube channel where he shows you how to make amazing blades! He's joining us in-person at Kilroy's teaching you to forge a Damascus chef's knife!

ABANA Level I

Andy Morris

March 12 & 19
8am - 4pm

$390

Includes All Materials

Andy will teach the newly adopted ABANA Level I curriculum. Some blacksmithing experience is required for this class. If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, please call ahead and discuss it with one of our instructors. 

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For more information about the curriculum, visit: https://abana.org/abana-curriculum/

Sword Design & Finish

David DelaGardelle

April 4-8, 2022

$890

Includes All Materials

Join David as he teaches the fundamentals of creating your very own fully-functional history and myth-inspired short-sword with artistic embellishments. The goal of this class will be to share the most difficult aspects of high-end swordmaking: functionally-clean geometry and ergonomics, simple but high-quality heat treatment, and flawless fit-up/assembly.

The class will end by focusing on simple modern methods of adding artistry to a sword. This class will be unapologetically grinder stock-removal focused with no forging needed, so come ready with laser focus and lots of inspiration as we bring your mytho-modern Nordic-styled sword to life!

ABANA Level II

Mark Aspery &

John Williams

May 19 - 21, 2022
Or
May 23 - 25, 2022

$490

Includes All Materials

Instructors Mark Aspery and John Williams will teach the newly adopted Level II  ABANA Level II curriculum. Some blacksmithing experience is required for this class. If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, please call ahead and discuss it with one of our instructors. 

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For more information about the curriculum, visit: https://abana.org/abana-curriculum/

Integral Damascus Tomahawk

Jason Knight, MS

June 13-17, 2022

$1,790

Includes All Materials PLUS

A Bonus 5th Day Hammer-In PLUS

Access To His Online Classes

Join Master Smith Jason Knight to make an epic Damascus Integral Tomahawk!! You will also be given access to his online curriculum as part of this course.

Build Your Own

Tilting 2 x 72 Grinder

Brian Housewert

June 27 /28, 2022
Or
June 29/30, 2022

$1,590

Includes All Materials

This thing is LEGIT! You'll build your own 2 x 72 Housemade Revolution Grinder with the designer himself! Brian will personally take you through the build, along with my good friend Jesse Harrison who I competed against (and became good friends with) on Forged In Fire! Kilroy's staff will join in the fun as well as you make your grinder. Included is the grinder kit, plans, wheels, 2-hp motor, wiring for either 110 or 220, and a varable speed (VFD) controller! You will leave with a completed grinder. Brian will also do a grinder demonstration so you can get the most of your new tool!

D-Guard Bowie

Harvey Dean, MS

July 18 - 21, 2022

$890

Includes All Materials

ABS Master Smith and former ABS Chairman Harvey Dean is teaching D-Guard Bowies!! FYI - This will fill up FAST! In fact, half of the class filled before posting this! 

Quillon Dagger

Kevin Cashen, MS

July 25-29, 2022
M-F 8AM-5PM

$950

Includes All Materials

If you hope to achieve the level of ABS Master Smith, don't miss this class! Kevin will spend 5 days teaching one of his many specialties -- how to make a quillon dagger. The dagger is one of the requirements for Master Smiths to forge and present! 

Heat Treat

Kevin Cashen, MS

July 30, 2022
8AM - 5PM 

$300

Includes All Materials

Join us for a one-day class with ABS Master Smith and heat treat specialist Kevin Cashen. Don't miss this opportunity to study with Kevin and learn the ins-and-outs of the most critical skill for all bladesmiths! 

False Frame Handle

JW Randall, MS

Aug 1 - 3, 2022

$690

Includes All Materials

Learn how to make a frame handle knife from one of the best in the industry! Master Smith JW Randall shows you the tricks of the trade with one of the coolest handle design techniques there is.

Damascus Patterns
Shayne Carter, MS

Nov 28 -
Dec 2, 2022

$990

Includes All Materials

Join Shayne, 2021 Blade Show's award recipient of the "Best Damascus," as he teaches multiple types of patterns, like raindrop, ladder., and twist. Cap off the week with a Turkish Twist!! You will forge weld your billets that are yours to keep, and forge blade profiles so you can work in the patterns. This class will not include full finish work, but take your Damascus blades with you when you go and finish them off in your home forge or at Kilroy's!

Intro to Bladesmithing

James Rodebaugh, MS

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Includes All Materials

More details coming soon!