Entry No. 32 — the Portland file — filed under: blacksmithing

Bridgetown Forge

North Portland smith Arnon Kartmazov, trained in Israel and apprenticed under bladesmiths in Japan, teaches knife-forging classes out of a working forge whose own Japanese-style culinary knives turn up in Portland restaurant kitchens.

The move: Book the multi-day knife-forging class as a pair (locals report paying around $800 for two) and each pound out your own culinary knife from raw steel to take home.

• 📍 Kenton / North Portland
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 1812 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · travelportland.com

last checked: 2026-07-20