Knifemaking Courses
Damascus Knife Making - 2 Days
After attending our 2 day Damascus knife making course you will leave with exactly that. A sharp, beautiful and lasting Damascus knife with a fantastic pattern welded and etched blade. As well as taking home the knife you made by your hands you will also leave understanding the process you used and firsthand knowledge of the craftsmanship involved in knifemaking and blacksmithing as a whole.
The course will begin with the production of the Damascus steel, it is this process of layering and manipulating different materials that will give the knife the pattern. with the billet made and the pattern manipulated we will then show you how to hand forge, grind and heat treat your knife. Before you fit your handle the knife will get a relaxing bath in some acid, this is the magic step where the pattern of the Damascus is revealed, and the knife is transformed.
Every Damascus knife is unique. The patterns vary from knife to knife so you can be sure that when you leave, nobody else will have a knife quite like yours!
Knifemaking - 1 Day
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 traditional hand tools. You may 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.