One Day Knife Making Course
One-Day Knife Making Course
Join us for a full day in the forge and create your very own chef knife. A practical tool that can last a lifetime with proper care. This course is perfect for beginners and offers a hands-on introduction to blacksmithing and knife making.
Throughout the day, you’ll be guided by one of our experienced blacksmiths as you learn to forge a blade from raw steel using both traditional hand tools and modern equipment like a hydraulic press and power hammer. You’ll also take part in classic smith-and-striker work, teaming up with another participant to shape hot steel with a sledgehammer.
Once your blade is forged, you’ll move on to heat treatment to harden the steel, then use grinders to refine its shape and prepare it for sharpening. Finally, you’ll fit and finish your own custom wooden handle, completing a knife that’s truly your own.
The course includes all materials, high-quality blade steel and hardwood for the handle as well as full use of tools, safety equipment, and one-on-one instruction throughout the day. You'll leave with a finished chef knife and a basic understanding of blacksmithing and blade-making techniques.
This is a 7 hour, one-day course suitable for all skill levels. Spaces are limited to keep class sizes small and ensure plenty of personal guidance.
One-Day Knife Making Course
Join us for a full day in the forge and create your very own chef knife. A practical tool that can last a lifetime with proper care. This course is perfect for beginners and offers a hands-on introduction to blacksmithing and knife making.
Throughout the day, you’ll be guided by one of our experienced blacksmiths as you learn to forge a blade from raw steel using both traditional hand tools and modern equipment like a hydraulic press and power hammer. You’ll also take part in classic smith-and-striker work, teaming up with another participant to shape hot steel with a sledgehammer.
Once your blade is forged, you’ll move on to heat treatment to harden the steel, then use grinders to refine its shape and prepare it for sharpening. Finally, you’ll fit and finish your own custom wooden handle, completing a knife that’s truly your own.
The course includes all materials, high-quality blade steel and hardwood for the handle as well as full use of tools, safety equipment, and one-on-one instruction throughout the day. You'll leave with a finished chef knife and a basic understanding of blacksmithing and blade-making techniques.
This is a 7 hour, one-day course suitable for all skill levels. Spaces are limited to keep class sizes small and ensure plenty of personal guidance.