Forge a Knife – Blacksmithing
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Why we love it
- Option For Two People To Make One Knife
- Fascinating learning the craft
- Design and forge a unique knife.
£188.00
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Description
Set in the picturesque rural countryside of South Herefordshire. This one-day knife making course takes place at a traditional blacksmith’s forge. Led by an expert team of craftsmen, this course offers comprehensive guidance as you navigate through each step of designing and forging your own unique knife. Typically, the day runs for approximately six hours. It is designed for the dedicated enthusiast and is not for the faint-hearted!
Blacksmithing, a centuries-old craft, continues to thrive. Furthermore, as enthusiasts preserve the long-held traditions of this venerable craft, it continues to evolve and thrive into the future.
Examples of the knives you can design and forge:
Kitchen knife | Hunting knife | Bush craft knife | Re-enactment knife | Fishing knife | Woodwork tool
Knife Making Experience – 6 Hours
- Arrive 8:45 for 9am start
- Introduction and safety briefing
- Blacksmithing techniques
- Learn how to forge a knife
- One of the experts oversees your work and guide you through the process of hand forging and polishing your knife
- Take home your bespoke masterpiece
You will make and design bespoke ironmongery with a master craftsman guiding you through the four main stages of blacksmithing: Heating, Holding, Hitting, and Shaping, essential for forging your masterpiece.
Optional Lunch – To be paid at time of booking.
If you would like lunch included, you have the option to choose between dining in the Scandinavian Lodge or the Shepherd’s Hut
Small Print
- 9:00am – 4pm; Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays (subject to availability).
- Wear: Loose fitting cotton material is preferred.
- Ensure you cover your arms to protect them from radiated heat & sparks.
- Strictly no vests or short sleeved tops where skin is exposed No loose cuffs or torn clothing, as these can act as a snagging hazard.
- Shorts or skirts are not permitted.
- Leather aprons are provided
- Lunch not included
More Info
Knife making courses are at weekends all year round, watch as your knife emerges from an initial chunk of steel into a final heat-treated, handled and finished blade. This is a fantastic 6 hours of fun, taught in a relaxed and friendly environment, where you will be made to sweat but will leave at the end of the day with a blade that you will cherish forever – along with a special story to be told.
Discover the fundamentals of knife-making and learn the traditional techniques involved. Whilst your blade is annealing you can enjoy lunch either in the open air in our picnic area or, if you prefer, take advantage of our Scandinavian lodge or Shepherds hut. This is very much a “hands-on” day that will enable you to craft your very own blade.
