Frontier Belt Knife (Levels 2-4): Tuesday Evening

Forging Through History: From Vikings to the American Frontier

November 3 – December 15

Continue the journey through history as students forge their own Frontier Belt Knife in this advanced Level 2–4 blacksmithing class.

Each week, students will strengthen their blacksmithing skills while exploring how weapons, tools, and warfare evolved from the Viking Age through medieval Europe, the Industrial Revolution, and the American frontier. Along the way, we’ll examine the strength of Viking warriors, the precision of medieval archers, the innovation that transformed the modern world, and the grit of the American frontiersman.

Our biblical teaching will continue through the Book of Judges, examining the lives of Jephthah and Samson and the spiritual decline of Israel. Students will discover that physical strength cannot replace obedience, better tools cannot fix the human heart, and true strength begins with dependence on God.

The series concludes by pointing students toward Jesus, the perfect Judge and eternal King. Weapons eventually rust, civilizations rise and fall, and human strength always fails, but Christ reigns forever.

Whether returning for Level 2 or advancing into Levels 3 or 4, students will leave with stronger blacksmithing skills, a deeper understanding of history, meaningful friendships, and a handcrafted Frontier Belt Knife they’ll be proud to take home.

Levels: 2–4
Recommended Ages: 9–14ish

Prerequisites: Students must have completed the knife from the previous level before advancing.

Level 2: Completion of the Level 1 Railroad Knife
Level 3: Completion of the Level 2 Forge Knife
Level 4: Completion of the Level 3 Camper Knife

Level 4 students will be among the first to forge our newly released Level 4 knife!

All tools, materials, and safety equipment are provided.