Experience

Forge a Tomahawk Axe

£295.00

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ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

Forge your very own tomahawk axe in this unforgettable one-day blacksmithing experience.

Starting with a high-carbon steel hammer head, you'll transform it into a beautifully balanced tomahawk using traditional blacksmithing techniques and modern workshop equipment. Guided by our expert instructors every step of the way, you'll heat glowing steel in the forge, shape the axe at the anvil, and refine every detail until it's ready for a lifetime of use.

Throughout the day you'll learn:

🔥 Forge safety and workshop techniques
⚒️ Using a gas forge, hammer, anvil and hydraulic press
🪓 Forging and shaping the tomahawk head
✨ Profiling and refining the finished shape
🔥 Heat treating, including normalising, hardening and tempering
🪵 Selecting, shaping and fitting a wooden handle
🗡️ Sharpening, finishing and testing your completed axe

No previous blacksmithing experience is required. Whether you're looking for an unforgettable day out, a unique gift, or your first step into bladesmithing, we'll guide you through every stage of the process.

By the end of the experience, you'll leave with a fully finished, razor-sharp tomahawk axe handcrafted by you. Perfect as a camp hatchet, for target throwing, or simply as a one-of-a-kind piece you'll proudly own for years to come.

AGENDA ON THE DAY

Arrival & Check-in
Introduction to forging safely, use of gas forge & PPE
Drifting the eye
Forging to rough shape
Profiling the axe head
Heat Treating (inc/ normalising, hardening, and tempering)
Handle selection, shaping & fitting
Blade sharpening & testing
Wrap-up & Close

TIMINGS / ADMIN

Each day will begin at 1000, and run until approximately 1630.
Safety equipment is provided, but please ensure that you wear non-flammable clothing and sturdy shoes (preferably leather).
Tea / Coffee / Biscuits will be provided. There are many local shops/cafes nearby for lunch.
Please note, due to space and safety issues, spectators are not permitted on these courses.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY

STEP ONE

Arrive at the forge and get settled in for the day. Meet your instructor, grab a tea or coffee, explore the workshop, and get to know the fellow makers you'll be sharing the experience with.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY

STEP TWO

After a thorough safety briefing we'll get downstairs and start working through the forging process. Taught step-by-step, you will see your creation come to life over the course of the day. We'll take regular breaks as the work allows, and answer all questions as we go.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY

STEP THREE

After the day is done, we'll head back upstairs for a short debrief, taking off aprons/PPE. Finally, we'll give some care instructions for the items, and wrap them up safely for the journey home.