Entry No. 34 — the Detroit file — filed under: bladesmithing

Hemker Blacksmithing LLC

A custom cutlery and bladesmithing forge run by Forged in Fire Champion Eric Hemker. The shop offers hands-on weekend classes teaching the science and physical art of forging, grinding, and finishing high-quality blades.

The move: Sign up for the Beginner Bladesmithing class to spend a weekend together heating steel, hammering out a custom knife blank, and grinding it down to a razor-sharp, personalized kitchen tool.

📍 Armada
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 69310 Wolcott Rd, Armada, MI 48005

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · voyagemichigan.com

last checked: 2026-07-21