Steve Shackleford

A diverse slate of knifemaking classes and instructors will highlight the Guadalupe Forge Fall Hammer-In & Knifemaker’s Rendezvous Sept. 24-25 in sunny New Braunfels, Texas.

Coordinated by knifemaker Johnny Stout and bladesmith Harvey Dean, the event will include the following instructors and classes:

•Bladesmith J.W Randall: Mosaic Damascus Patterning, Basic Blade Forging, Forging, and Patterning Damascus;

•Knifemaker Enrique Pena: Slip-Joint Folder Design, Using Bushings in Slip Joints, Lockback Folders, and Milling Sideplates For Slip Joints;

•Engraver Alice Carter: Basic Scroll Design, Background Removal, and Shading Specifics;

•Bladesmith Harvey Dean: Mortise Handle Construction and Basic Filework;

•Knifemaker Johnny Stout: Hollow Grinding and Flat Grinding.

Other classes may be added based on the needs of the students.

For more information contact Johnny Stout 830-606-4067 johnny@stoutknives.com or Harvey Dean 512-446-3111 dean@tex1.net.