The Highlights

Learn to forge your own knife from scratch in a working forge
Start with a warm-up project before creating your own working blade
Shape, grind, heat treat & handle your custom knife to take home
Includes all tools, materials and safety gear
Each person will make their own knife to take home
Exchangeable Experience Gift

1 Location To Choose From

(click on map for zoom)

Loading map...

Carmarthen

The Main Event

This One Day Knife Making Experience is a brilliant way to surprise someone who loves getting stuck into something creative, practical, and a little bit different.

This full-day experience takes place in a real working forge and is perfect for anyone over 18 who’s curious about traditional metalworking or simply fancies trying something new. It’s a chance to step into the world of blacksmithing and learn the skills involved in crafting a real, working knife from scratch.

The day starts with a quick warm-up project to ease into the tools and techniques. After a cuppa, it's onto the main event, creating a knife from tool steel, beginning with forging the blade shape, followed by grinding the bevels to refine the design. There’s a demonstration on heat treating, and then participants will shape and fit their own handle, choosing something that feels just right in the hand.

By the end of the session, everyone will have their own small forged knife to take home, a genuine piece of craftsmanship they made themselves.

All the tools, materials and safety gear (like glasses, ear protection, and aprons) are provided, so you just need to show up and get forging.

This experience makes a fantastic gift for anyone who’s into crafting, DIY, or just loves to learn something new. It’s also a great option for milestone birthdays, Father’s Day, or as a surprise gift for someone who’s impossible to buy for.

Whether you're gifting it to a budding blacksmith or someone who’s never touched an anvil before, this knife making day is all about trying something exciting and leaving with something to be proud of.

Important Bits

Important to Note

All tools, materials and PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, apron etc) is provided.

Class duration: 1 day.

Each person will make their own knife to take home.

When

Classes are subject to availability with approx 1 class a month.

Classes can book up quickly so booking in advance is essential.

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

For ages 18+.
Please wear work type clothes, no nylon or synthetics. Jeans and T shirt is most appropriate.
Safety boots are preferred but leather or walking boots would also be suitable. No open toed footwear is allowed in the forge.
Please bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and squash is provided.

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.

Related Experiences