Effective Sept. 1, 2024 the queue is CLOSED. No new sword orders will be accepted.

Thank you all! Your enthusiasm for the L6 Bainite Katana and the 1086 Katana is well placed and appreciated. For the time being Howard will not take on any new commissions. Many years back the wait time for new orders had reached three years. Howard vowed to never have the queue get that long again. So, for now, once again we are closing the queue.

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Howard provides blades only in 220 finish. L6 and 1086 Katana are $5000 USD. To be placed in the queue provide the following: 1) Blade length, Sori type and depth, and any other desires for your blade. 2) Your Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email address 3) Pay the $1000 deposit

The balance plus $125 S&H is due when your blade is through final heat treatment.

2025 KNIFE MAKING CLASSES at Howard Clark’s shop – 115 35th Place, Runnells, IA 50237

All classes run a full week Monday to Friday and are limited to four participants.
Investment $900.
Registration requires Deposit, Name, Physical Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and Emergency Contact person. Email these to Christine@MVForge.com Submit the $250 deposit via the link below or send check to Howard Clark, 115 35th Place, Runnells, IA 50237

The $650 balance is due two weeks before your class.

May 19 – 23, 2025 Narrow Tang Knife – 4 Spots Available

June 9 -13, 2025 Kitchen Knife – 4 Spots Available

July 14 – 18, 2025 Straight Razor -4 Spots Available