Bowie
Damascus Bowie by noted ABS Mastersmith Ray Rybar. Ray is well known for his beautiful "Bible Blades". His attention to detail and workmanship is unparalleled with this beautiful piece.
Knife Making Classes

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We offer periodic bladesmith classes with Ray Rybar in Camp Verde, Arizona. Classes are geared toward beginner to intermediate skill levels. Blacksmithing experience is recommended. Consider taking our beginning blacksmith class first.

Ray began forging blades in 1972 and joined the American Bladesmith Association in 1986. In 2001 he attained the coveted status of ABS Master. Ray works almost exclusively with patterned steel and enjoys crafting all types of knives. His favorites are long bladed and are frequently decorated with biblical passages. Ray, a contributor to Blade Magazine and a nationally known instructor.  You can visit Ray's personal website at www.rybarknives.com.

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Knife Making Class

His course will emphasize the use of hand tools in the knife making process and will fit one handle, and if time permits, guards and ferrules. Each student will forge and finish at least one knife blade from a coil spring. His course covers proper fire procedures, blade forging of a stick and full tang and the integral bolster.

This is a hands-on course but there will be a lecture on the structure and composition of the blade material. Decorative etching, filework, mosaic and damascus will also be discussed. 

Knife Making class in Arizona with Ray Rybar.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 8 AM - 5 PM (1 Hour Lunch) 

  • LEARN
    basic techniques of knife making
    how to forge from a coil spring
    heat treating and tempering
    how to grind and shape a knife style of your choice
    how to shape and fit handle material of your choice
    how to rivet the handle
    about what it takes to do decorative etching, filework, mosaic and damascus
    about what it takes to make a sheath for your knife
    about the structure and composition of blade materials

  • FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED
    propane forges and a coal forge anvils and vises
    swage blocks
    Sahinler Power Hammer
    "The Mark" Inline Treadle Hammer with Power Pack
    Grinder/Sanders
    lots of tools

  • TAKE HOME 1 KNIFE
    You will forge, grind, haet treat and finish one knife complete with handle.

Level is Beginner/Intermediate. Class size is limited to 6. If class is full we will contact you to see if another date will work for you. We do not run your credit card online so be assured you will not be out your tuiton.

Cancellation Policy:
$100 is non-refundable. The remainder of the fees may be applied to another class within 14 days notice of class date. Cancellations after 14 days prior to class are not refundable or transferable. Pieh Tool has the right to cancel a class that is not full.

General Information:
We provide a complete workstation with gas forge, anvil, tools and vise. Students should bring their own handle material, a notebook and pen. Students are required to wear safety glasses, and ear protection. Pieh Tool has a full line of blacksmithing supplies available for purchase as well. 

Coffee, donuts, soda and water provided.

LODGING IN CAMP VERDE
• Pieh Tool Accommodations . . . $30/night
Cheerful bunk style room (4 beds) with view; includes a continental breakfast, WIFI in cafe’, computer use, Dish TV and jacuzzi.
• Comfort Inn. . .20% Discount (928) 567-9000
• Days Inn . . . . . Discounts (928) 567-3700
• Super 8 . . . . . . Discounts (928) 567-2622
• Rancho Verde RV Park (928) 567-7037
• Zane Grey RV Park (800) 235-0608
• Thousands Trails RV Park (928) 634-8158 (Next to Alcantara Winery on Verde River)

SHUTTLE:
Daily shuttle service available to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Camp Verde. For information call 928-282-2066 or view their website at www.sedona-phoenix-shuttle.com.
 

Pieh Accommodations

$30 a night

Charges are per day per person. Room is coed style.

LODGING ABOVE PIEH TOOL SHOP
• Pieh Tool Accommodations are charged nightly.  Please let us know which day you will be checking in and out.
Cheerful bunk style room (4 beds) with view;  includes a continental breakfast, in room computer with DSL connection, WIFI, Dish TV and jacuzzi with private bath.  Basic toiletries are provided.