Whether camping, hiking, hunting, or foraging, a knife is one of the most important tools to carry in the wilderness. In this two week class, students will have the opportunity to forge a variety of knives for use in the field, including a hunting knife for everyday tasks and skinning game, a camp knife for chopping firewood and clearing brush, and a small chef knife for prepping camp meals. The class knives will feature forged integral bolsters and guards, and students will be able to explore both hidden-tang and through-tang construction to affix handles on their blades. To conclude the class, students will have the opportunity to craft leather sheaths for their knives, to carry them on their next outdoor adventures.