{"product_id":"damascus-course-3-days","title":"DAMASCUS WORKSHOP (3 Days)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"173\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eForge your own Damascus and blade, from fire to finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eHandmade Damascus, made by you! The craft of patterned steel can be yours in a three-day hands-on workshop focused on traditional laminated steel techniques. You will explore the fundamentals behind Damascus-style steel and then work through the real process: billet preparation, forge welding, folding and pattern development. By the end of the workshop, you will complete a handcrafted Damascus-style blade made from your own billet, finished with a custom sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eWhat you will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eTheory: Damascus-style, wootz and laminated steels — what they are and why they matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"731\"\u003ePractical: billet preparation, forge welding and folding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"810\"\u003ePattern development: how layered steel patterns are created and controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eWorkshop structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make your Damascus-style billet\u003cbr data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eDay 2 \u0026amp; 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape, refine and complete your finished blade and sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eYou take home:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eA finished handcrafted Damascus-style blade made from your own billet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eA custom sheath to match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e makers ready to build advanced skills, craftsmen who value traditional steelwork, and anyone wanting a deeper hands-on forging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e**See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Link to Returns and Refunds Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns and Refunds Policy\u003c\/a\u003e if needed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutherford Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46410225221772,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3454\/8620\/files\/HRDamascus2.jpg?v=1775251045","url":"https:\/\/sharpthings.co.za\/products\/damascus-course-3-days","provider":"SharpThings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}