Knifemaking & Damascus Classes

 

Ray's work is collected not only domestically but also worldwide.  He has been the recipient of Best Art Award at the Blade International Expo in Atlanta once and recipient of the Best Damascus Award twice.  Ray has received many other awards which are too numerous to mention.

Ray is also an accomplished teacher and has taught classes at Touchstone Center for the Crafts in Pennsylvania, the Bill Moran School for Bladesmithing in Arkansas, the Tannehill Ironworks in Alabama, Pieh Tool Company in Arizona, and also one on one classes in his own shop located in Camp Verde, Arizona.

 

Art of the Knife...(out of print)

Out of Print

Spirit of the Sword…(out of print)

Scripture Damascus-DVD

Ray has been forging steel for over forty years.

  • ...smelting his own iron and steel for over twenty years. 

  • ...collecting and smelting his own copper and silver ore for more than ten years.

Ray is one of less than one hundred and fifty Master Smiths registered worldwide by the American Bladesmith society.  The American Bladesmith Society is the accepted worldwide standard for forging excellence.  Queen Elizabeth's armorer, James Jackson, came to the United States in 2001 to test for the coveted American Bladesmith Master stamp.  Both Mr. Jackson and Ray Rybar were successful that year.

Published Work

His work can be seen published between the covers of "Art of the Knife", by Joe Kertzman, and "Spirit of the Sword", by Steve Shackelford, as well as numerous monthly publications

Master Smith, Raymond Rybar

Instructor for the "Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork"
at Pieh Tool Company, Inc.

 

Knifemaking Class

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Pieh Tool Company has contracted American Bladesmith Society Master Smith, Ray Rybar to conduct this class.
Goal: Forge and Complete one knife with handle

It is a basic Knifemaking class, which will cover metallurgy, forging, heat treating, grinding, and sharpening.  Each student will be required to bring their own handle material.  All other tools will be supplied by Pieh Tool Company.  Each student will be supplied with two pieces of carbon steel and will have the opportunity to make two full knives.

Gloves, safety glasses, steel toed boots, etc., is the responsibility of the student.

Pieh Tool Company past class participants include winners of televisions Knife Fight $20,000 competition, and ABS (American Bladesmith Society) coveted Journeyman's stamp.  References available upon request.

 

Knife Making class in Arizona with Ray Rybar.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM - 6 PM (1 Hour Lunch)


LEARN

  • Basic techniques of knife making
    Heat treating and tempering
    How to grind and shape a knife style of your choice
    How to shape and fit handle material of your choice
    How to rivet the handle

FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED

  • Propane Forges, a Coal Forge, Anvils and Vises
    Swage blocks
    Sahinler Power Hammer
    TW90 Grinder, Baldor Grinder/Sander
    Chop Saw
    Band Saw
    Angle Grinders
    Hydraulic Forging Press
    Lots of tools

TAKE HOME 1 KNIFE

You will forge, grind, heat treat and finish one knife complete with handle.
Level is Beginner/Intermediate. Class size is limited to 6. If class is full we will contact you to see if another date will work for you.

Item #: BPRFM-Knife

Cancellation Policy:
$100 is non-refundable. The remainder of the fees may be applied to another class within 14 days notice of class date. Cancellations after 14 days prior to class are not refundable or transferable. Pieh Tool has the right to cancel a class that is not full.

General Information:
We provide a complete workstation with gas forge, anvil, tools and vise. Students should bring their own handle material, a notebook and pen. Students are required to wear safety glasses, and ear protection. Pieh Tool has a full line of blacksmithing supplies available for purchase as well.

Coffee, donuts and water provided.

LODGING IN CAMP VERDE

SHUTTLE:
Daily shuttle service available to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Camp Verde. For information call 928-282-2066 or view their website at www.sedona-phoenix.com

Damascus Class

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This is a basic damascus class. This is not a knifemaking course.

Spring Damascus Class for 2021 has been postponed to the fall, date TBD.

 

 

Students will make one damascus billet - material will be supplied for one billet - additional material will be available for purchase if student wishes to expand the scope.

Damascus class in Arizona with Ray Rybar.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM - 6 PM (1 Hour Lunch)

Topics:
Metallurgy
Metal selection
Stack organization
Patterning
Etching
Billet manipulation
 
See some of Ray Rybar's work and his resume here: http://us.kniferights.org/2017prizes/rybar_2017.htm

FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED

  • Propane Forges, a Coal Forge, Anvils and Vises
    Swage blocks
    Sahinler Power Hammer
    25 ton Hydraulic Press
    Drill Press
    TW90 Grinder, Baldor Grinder/Sander
    Chop Saw
    Band Saw
    Angle Grinders
    Welders
    Lots of tools

    Level is Beginner/Intermediate. Class size is limited to 6. If class is full we will contact you to see if another date will work for you.

Item #: BPRFM-Dam

Cancellation Policy:
$100 is non-refundable. The remainder of the fees may be applied to another class within 14 days notice of class date. Cancellations after 14 days prior to class are not refundable or transferable. Pieh Tool has the right to cancel a class that is not full.

General Information:
We provide a complete workstation with gas forge, anvil, tools and vise. Students should bring a notebook and pen or pencil.

Students are required to wear safety glasses, and ear protection.    No sneakers - no shorts - All cotton or wool clothes

Pieh Tool has a full line of blacksmithing supplies available for purchase as well.

Coffee, donuts, soda and water provided.

LODGING IN CAMP VERDE

SHUTTLE:
Daily shuttle service available to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Camp Verde. For information call 928-282-2066 or view their website at www.sedona-phoenix.com