Events

Demonstration of the process of making pattern welded steel - from multi layered Damascus to San Mai. 

It is that time of year for the annual IKA business meeting and elections. We will meet and discuss the upcoming year and Elect the 2021 Officers on February 15th at 7pm.   This is an important meeting to be a part of to help shape the future of the association.  Please check your email for Google Meet […]

Please check email for Google Meet Link.

 It will start with a discussion on the mechanics of how slip joints lock in the closed and open positions, how to build a filing and an assembly jig, and then followed by how to build a single blade folder. There will be knife pattern hand outs, and step by step instructions to take home. […]

It will be time for our annual picnic and pure social gathering. This is just one month before the return of our knife show in August and so the show committee will share details and be recruiting volunteers. Again, please plan on bringing and discussing your latest cutlery creations and acquisitions. This will be a […]

Friday Aug 13th Invitational Cocktail Reception

Robert Martin is hosting a Folder making class at his shop in Stevensville, Montana on November 13th, 2021. Russ Dodd will be teaching the class on how to make a folder with simple tools such as a drill press. For additional information please reach out to Robert on FaceBook or at tearsofthesword@yahoo.com