Knife Making & Handling Package

  • Flexible Booking
  • E-Voucher to your Inbox

  • Valid for 18 months

  • Flexible Booking

  • E-Voucher to your Inbox

  • Valid for 18 months

A Two-Day Immersive Knife-Making Experience

Join us for an unforgettable two-day knife-making experience designed for both beginners and enthusiasts. Set in a scenic rural forge, this hands-on experience takes you through the full journey of creating your own custom knife, from initial shaping and forging through to refining and finishing a personalised handle.

With guidance from our expert team, you’ll build a knife that reflects your own style and choices. This is a fully immersive, practical experience where you’re involved in every stage of the process, resulting in a finished piece you’ve created yourself.

Duration: Day 1: Approx. 6 hours Day 2: Approx. 5 hours

Leave with a fully completed, custom-made knife and a memorable experience behind it.

(Please note: timings are approximate and may vary depending on pace and design choices).

What’s included
  • Leave the workshop with a luxury Knife & Handle
  • Complete your handmade knife to it's full potential
  • All vouchers are valid for 18 months
  • Available 7 days a week running twice a day

£232.00

£290.00

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Knife-Making & Handling Course – 2-Day Immersive Experience

Join us for an unforgettable two-day knife-making and handling course, perfect for both beginners and experienced makers. Set in our picturesque rural forge, this hands-on workshop takes you through every step of the process—from designing and forging to crafting a premium-quality handle.

Guided by our expert team, you’ll create a fully customized knife, ensuring that every detail reflects your personal touch. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or refine your craftsmanship, you’ll leave with a beautifully handcrafted knife and a story to tell.

Course Details:

Duration:

  • Day 1: Approx. 6 hours
  • Day 2: Approx. 5 hours

Experience the art of traditional knife-making and take home a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

(The timings provided are approximate and may vary based on the customer’s capabilities and the specific design requirements)

The price of this booking covers up to two people making one Knife & one Handle, 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.

For more information, feel free to reach out to our team.

Our online booking system is easy to use and allows you to choose a time and date that suits you. Once confirmed, you will receive an email with all the details you need, as well as an important form to complete.

The Forge is open all year round, seven days a week. Our online booking system will show you the availability in real time. Please be aware that weekends should be booked well in advance!

Our experience day packages are physically demanding and have the potential for minor injury. Therefore, please seek advice from your doctor or our booking team if you’re unsure.

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 Forging the Handle and Tang

You will start by forging the handle or tang using a process called set downs to create steps from the handle or tang to the blade, then rounding to forge a comfortable fitting handle. You will then begin forging tapers for hidden tangs and shaping over the bick (horn of the anvil).

4 The Blade

Moving on to the blade, you will be forging tapers for the business end of the knife, drawing out to manipulate the shape and size of your knife, forging bevels, curving blades, and normalising the blade to prepare for hardening.

5 Finishing

Once the knife is cooled, you will head to the grinding bay to use a number of grinders and files to grind a profile and bevel into your knife. Then is the heat treating, heating up your blade to the desired temperature and oil quenching to harden the blade, this will help the knife maintain a sharp edge.

After hardening, the final edge is ground into the blade, for a sharp and practical tool.

6 Tempering & Handling 

We will temper your knife overnight ready for your second day with us. During this hands-on experience, you’ll primarily use hand tools to transform your forged blade into a fully finished knife—a piece you can be truly proud of. Our expert instructors will guide you through every step, ensuring you leave with a one-of-a-kind creation.

 

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