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Intro to the Japanese Blade- October 2026

Price range: $800.00 through $900.00

Taught by renowned instructor and winner of the History Channel's Forged in Fire, Mace Vitale. In this 5 day intensive, students will be free to explore the processes of forging, grinding, heat treat (using clay), and polishing of blades to bring out the unique hardening lines (Hamon) prevalent in this style. Students will be free to create and dive right into making blades at their own pace. This is an advanced class; students should have experience forging.

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Taught by renowned instructor and winner of the History Channel's Forged in Fire, Mace Vitale. In this 5 day intensive, students will be free to explore the processes of forging, grinding, heat treat (using clay), and polishing of blades to bring out the unique hardening lines (Hamon) prevalent in this style. Students will be free to create and dive right into making blades at their own pace. This is an advanced class; students should have experience forging.

Dates/Times

  • Thursday, October 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Friday, October 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Monday, October 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Mace Vitale

Member Tuition: $675.00
Non-Member Tuition: $775.00

Material Fee: $125.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.

Additional information

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