Damascus Knife Making
- Flexible Booking
- E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Flexible Booking
E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Our exclusive two-day Damascus knife-making package is perfect for knife enthusiasts, chefs, hunters, and anyone passionate about craftsmanship.
- Leave the workshop with a premium high end luxury knife
- Personalise and design every aspect of the knife
- All vouchers are valid for 18 months
- Available 7 days a week running twice a day
Forged in Fire Fan Challenge – Master the Art of Damascus Steel
With centuries of blacksmithing tradition behind us, we’re passionate about keeping the timeless art of knife-making alive. This immersive two-day experience allows you to connect with the rich history of blade forging while crafting a personalised, one-of-a-kind Damascus steel blade.
If you’re a Forged in Fire super fan, this is the ultimate test of your knowledge. Whether you’ve watched every episode or simply admire the craft, this exclusive challenge lets you prove your skills while learning the intricate techniques of Damascus steel forging.
What to Expect:
Learn the ancient art of Damascus steel forging
Craft your own unique blade, step by step
Take home a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel knife
This experience offers the rare opportunity to learn from skilled blacksmiths while paying homage to the craft made famous by Forged in Fire. Challenge yourself, connect with a rich history, and craft a blade that tells your story.
Course Details:
Duration: Approx. 7 hours per day (2 days)
Ready to test your skills and forge your own masterpiece? Book your challenge today!
The price of this booking covers up to two people making one Damascus knife during two full-day sessions. That’s right, add an extra person for free to join you!
We welcome groups of friends to come and take part together – simply adjust the number of people when making your booking.
If you’re buying a voucher, the voucher will entitle the recipient to two full-day sessions making one knife. (The timings provided are approximate and may vary based on the customer’s capabilities and the specific design requirements).
Handling Package / Knife Finishing Inquiry:
We offer a wide range of finishing options to ensure your knife meets your exact specifications:
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In-House Finishing: Leave your knife with our skilled in-house carpenter, who will expertly finish and handle your knife before securely posting it back to you.
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One-Day Handling Package: Join our expert-led session and personally complete your knife from start to finish. By the end of the day, your knife will be fully finished and ready for use.
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DIY Take-Home Handling Pack: Prefer to finish your knife at your own pace? Take home a DIY handling pack and complete your knife in the comfort of your own space.
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Metal Handles: Opt for a custom-designed metal handle, which requires no further finishing work.
For more information or to discuss specific finishing options, feel free to reach out to our team.
Be sure to dress accordingly, remembering that in the colder months it can get pretty chilly inside the workshop, despite the fires! Please wear long trousers and suitable footwear.
Make sure you follow the guidance on our website and what’s sent to you ahead of the event. And always listen to the instructions of our expert team on the day.
1 When you arrive
On arrival, you’ll be signed in and introduced to the smith who will talk through the course step-by-step and help you select which design you would like to make. We’ll discuss what you want to achieve for the day before providing you with protective equipment and a safety briefing.
2 Firing up the forge
The forge will have been lit and heating up before you arrive, so it’s ready to go! You will get an introduction on how to control and maintain the fire of the forge to a forging heat.
3 The Forging Process
We’ll start off by introducing you to the power hammer (a piece of equipment, not a staff member) and we’ll show you how to safely operate the machine. You will then heat up your billet, cleaning with brushes and coating with borax. Once the billet is up to temperature, you will begin the welding process. This is achieved by using a mix of heat and pressure from the power hammer to turn your multiple layers of steel into one. You can then choose to manipulate the pattern of your knife through twisting – you heat up the knife, clamp it in a vice and twist the steel bar. Your billet is then drawn into a bar suitable for forging your knife.
4 Handling Options
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Handling Service
Leave your knife with our skilled woodwork team. We will complete the handle installation and send the finished piece directly to you. -
One-Day Handling Package
Book a place on our one-day handling session. Complete the work on-site with full support from our team. -
DIY Option
Purchase the components on-site and take them home to complete the handling yourself. -
No-Handle Design
Opt for a custom-designed metal handle that eliminates the need for any further handling work.
5 Finishing
After hardening the knife, it is then cleaned using belt grinders, sandpaper and abrasive stones before being tempered and cleaned again. Here is where your blade will be etched, to reveal the pattern of your knife it must be soaked in acid then the final edge is applied.
6 Photo Time
It’s great fun working alongside one another and crafting something unique! Once the forging is complete, it’s time to pose for those all-important photos at our wooden stage!
