Tommy McNabb Knifemaking Scholarship – This scholarship provides $200 per class for a student who enrolls in a knifemaking class with an expressed financial need. Recipients must demonstrate an interest in knifemaking by individual study to the point at which they are ready for formal training. Contact the Continuing Education Office for an application at ce-registration@montgomery.edu or call 910-898-9672.
*(SS) Self supporting classes are non-refundable except in the case of cancellation by the college.
Chef Knife Grinding
Have you ever wanted to make your own chef’s knife? This class will cover the design and construction of your knife. The class will be open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided for the class. Some knowledge of knife making is recommended but not required. Students will finish a completed Chef knife. Instructor: Barry Jones
Chef Knife Grinding | 9/6-9/8 | FSaSu | 9AM-5PM | $329.60 | Register | Tool List
Rounding Hammer Forging
Participants will learn how to make the fundamental tool of iron work. In this class, students will make an approximately 2lb. rounding hammer. In the process, you will learn fundamental blacksmithing skills, grinding, heat treat, and handle-setting. At the end of the class, students will have a hammer that they created from start to finish. Fundamental supplies will be provided. Students will still need to bring their personal protective gear. (Respirator, leather gloves, and proper clothing.) Instructor: David Askew
Rounding Hammer Forging | 10/11-10/13 | FSaSu | 9AM-5PM | $211.60 | Register | Tool List
Professional Knife Sharpening
Learn how to properly sharpen and maintain your knife blades by hand using sharpening stones. This hands-on class will cover straight and serrated edges, honing and edge angles. There is no tool requirement for this class. Just bring your knives!! Instructor: Barry Jones
Professional Knife Sharpening | 10/20 | Su | 9AM-5PM | $171.60 | Register | Tool List
Knife Forging
In this class students will blacksmith a knife from start to finish. Learn how to shape a knife from the anvil to the grinder. All materials will be provided for the class. Some knowledge of knife making is recommended but not required. Students will finish a completed knife. Instructor: Barry Clodfelter
Knife Forging | 11/7-11/10 | ThFSaSu | 9AM-5PM | $342.60 | Register | Tool List
Tomahawk Forging
Forging a tomahawk is a great starter project for blacksmithing. Forging the head will introduce students to the basic practice of drawing & shaping steel as well as forge-welding and heat treating to harden the edge. Students will forge a traditional style “wrap-around” tomahawk head and will shape/ fit the handle form provided hardwood blanks. Then students will personalize & complete this “hawk” with traditional details & embellishments of their choosing. Open to all levels of experience. Instructor: Alex Williams
Tomahawk Forging | 2/21-2/23 | 9AM-5PM | $336.60 | Register | Tool List
Blacksmithing Foundations
This is a foundation course for Blacksmithing. Students will learn the basic practice of drawing & shaping steel as well as forge-welding and heat treating. Basic understanding of the tools and the anvil, how to properly use them will be covered. Proper use and adjustment of a propane forge. The instructor will also cover the making of a few minor tools to include common tools, hooks, railroad spikes or rebar knives, etc. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
Blacksmithing Foundations | 3/7-3/9 | 9am-5pm | $419.60 | Register | Tool List
Knife Making with Ed Van Hoy
In this class students will cover methods of fixed blade knife making to include grinding, handle installation and sharpening. All materials for the class project will be provided. Class is open to all levels of experience. Some knowledge of knife making is good but not required for this class. Students will finish a completed basic utility/hunting knife. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
Knife Making with Ed Van Hoy | 5/15-5/18 | 9am-5pm | $530.60 | Register | Tool List
File Knife Making
In this class students will bring new life to old files. The proper techniques of free hand grinding will be covered along with hollow grinding, flat grinding, and basic knife scale installation. It is open to all levels of experience. Students will finish a fixed blade knife of the courses design. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
File Knife Making | 7/25-7/27 | 9am-5pm | $419.60 | Register | Tool List
Christmas Knife Making
Just in time for a great Holiday Gift! MCC is proud to present our annual tradition of the Christmas Holiday Knife class with the legendary Ed Vanhoy. In this class, you will learn how to fashion a knife from scratch complete with a custom leather sheath. Students will design, shape, heat treat, cut custom grips, hollow grind, polish, and sheath their own knives. Whether the class is a present for a loved one, a chance to make a present for a loved one, or just a present for yourself you can’t beat this annual tradition. All Materials will be provided. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
Christmas Knife Making | 12/4-12/7/2025 | 9am-5pm | $530.60 | Register | Tool List