The Highlights

Forge your own high-carbon steel knife
Learn traditional bladesmithing techniques
Use professional tools and equipment
Small group of 6
Includes all materials, PPE, plus lunch, snacks and drinks
Exchangeable Experience Gift

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Bakewell

The Main Event

If you’ve ever fancied trying something a bit different, this is your chance to step into the world of traditional bladesmithing. With expert blacksmiths guiding you throughout the day, you’ll learn how to transform raw high-carbon steel into a beautifully crafted knife.

You’ll start by forging the blade, shaping the metal while it’s glowing hot, before moving on to crafting a classic rat-tail style handle. It’s hands-on from start to finish, but you don’t need any previous experience.

Once your knife has taken shape and cooled, you’ll move on to the finishing stage. Using professional equipment, you’ll carefully grind and refine the blade, adding that clean, sharp edge that brings everything together. By the end of the day, you’ll have created a proper, heirloom-quality knife, ready to take home and use for years to come.

The experience is kept small, with no more than six people in the group and two experienced blacksmiths on hand. That means plenty of guidance, plenty of support, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere throughout.

Lunch is included, along with snacks and drinks to keep you going. All materials and protective gear are provided too.

Important Bits

Important to Note

What to wear
Jeans that go over boots, t-shirt and jumper (no fleeces, no shorts and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty)
Foot wear - Steel-toed-capped boots or something sturdy like walking boots.
No jewellery. Hair must be tied back.
During winter, it can be very chilly in the workshop, so please wear plenty of suitable clothing.

All PPE is provided, which includes safety glasses, ear plugs and aprons.

Lunch and all snacks and drinks will be provided. Please advise of any any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

When

Available on selected Fridays.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Minimum age is 11.
Spectators are welcome and must wear appropriate PPE whilst in the workshop (that will be provided) and can come and go as they please. They can bring their own packed lunch, or one can be provided at an additional cost of £10. This is to be paid in cash on the day of the experience. Please advise when booking if needed.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

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