Experience

Forge a Kitchen Knife

£495.00
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ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

Create a kitchen knife you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Our flagship blacksmithing experience gives you the rare opportunity to design and forge your very own high-carbon steel kitchen knife from scratch over two unforgettable days at the forge.

Working from a billet of high-carbon steel, you'll learn the complete process of bladesmithing as you transform it into a beautiful, fully functional chef's knife. Guided by our expert blacksmiths throughout the journey, you'll forge the blade by hand, shape and refine every detail, and finish it with a premium wooden handle chosen to suit your style.

Your knife will be forged with a hidden tang design and typically feature a 6–8" blade—creating a versatile kitchen knife that's not only a stunning handmade piece, but also a practical tool designed for years of use.

Across the two days, you'll learn:

  • 🔥 Forge safety and working with a gas forge
  • ⚒️ Forging the blade to shape using hammer and anvil
  • ✨ Profiling, grinding and refining the blade
  • 🔥 Heat treatment, including normalising, hardening and tempering
  • 🪵 Selecting, fitting and shaping your handle
  • 🗡️ Final finishing, sharpening and testing

No previous blacksmithing experience is required. Whether you're a passionate cook, a craft enthusiast, or simply looking for an experience unlike any other, we'll guide you through every stage of creating your own kitchen knife.

Depending on availability, there will be opportunities to upgrade your knife with premium options such as Damascus steel blades, alternative handle materials & colours.

At the end of this exclusive two-day experience, you'll leave with a fully finished, razor-sharp kitchen knife forged and crafted by you—an heirloom-quality piece that will be used, admired and treasured for years to come.

AGENDA ON THE DAY

Day One

  • Introduction to forging safely, use of gas forge & PPE
  • Forging the blade to rough shape
  • Profiling the blade
  • Heat Treating (inc/ normalising, hardening, and tempering)
  • Selection of handle material and initial fitting

Day Two

  • Grinding, sanding, and finishing the blade
  • Final fitting of the handle
  • Glue-up of the handle
  • Shaping, sanding, and polishing the handle
  • Sharpening and testing the blade
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.