Blacksmith (bladesmith) – Rocky Fork Folk School

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Blacksmith (bladesmith) – Rocky Fork Folk School

October 25

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Rocky Fork State Park
501 Rocky Fork Rd
Flag Pond, TN 37657 United States
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Blacksmiths shaped the backbone of Appalachian life. At the forge, they crafted plows, nails, hinges, and horseshoesโ€”essentials no household or farm could do without. Their work provided the tools, repairs, and hardware that kept farms productive and transportation possible. More than craftsmen, they were problem-solvers whose skill and labor supported entire communities, leaving a legacy of resourcefulness and endurance across the mountains.
Come to learn the craft-Leave with your very own hand forged rebar knife.
John Bills is an accomplished fiddler, banjo picker, orchidist and (most importantly) bladesmith. After learning the craft from many local masters, he set up shop on his familyโ€™s land. In the shadow of Tilson Mtn, his forge glows and anvils ring as he hammers out functional, heirloom quality knives and blades.
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