{"product_id":"forge-a-sword","title":"Forge a Sword","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eIn this three day masterclass you will forge a sword to a design\/style of your choosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis will be what is typically considered as a 'short sword', with a blade length of around 500-650mm, with a hilt section consisting of a forged crossguard \u0026amp; pommel, and a wooden handle. The blade will be double-bevelled, with a fuller down the middle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo prior experience is necessary.  The agenda for the course will look like the following:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgenda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductions \u0026amp; course overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForge safety \u0026amp; PPE for all participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial sword design \u0026amp; materials gathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForging the blade \u0026amp; adding fuller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile grinding the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial blade bevel grinding \u0026amp; tang shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForging the crossguard and pommel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormalisation \u0026amp; heat treatment of metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal blade bevel grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Three\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hand sanding and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossguard \u0026amp; pommel finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle selection, shaping, sanding \u0026amp; finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade construction \u0026amp; finalisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse wrap-up \u0026amp; end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt the end of the course you will go home with a fully finished and complete sword that you have made yourself, suitable for displaying as a focal piece in your home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese swords will be made from mild steel, and should be considered decorative items only. To ensure safety, these swords will not be fully heat treated and will not be sharpened to a fine edge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShould this course be a gift, you have the option of selecting flexible dates, and having a designed gift voucher sent to pass to the selected recipient. The recipient can then book on any available slot by contacting us.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGift vouchers are valid for nine months from date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTimings \/ Admin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach day will begin at 1000, and run until approximately 1600.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety equipment is provided, but please ensure that you wear non-flammable clothing and sturdy shoes (preferably leather).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea \/ Coffee \/ Biscuits will be provided.  There are many local shops\/cafes nearby for lunch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, due to space and safety issues, spectators are not permitted on these courses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boneyard London","offers":[{"title":"Flexible Booking - Gift Voucher","offer_id":57595425980803,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th June 2026","offer_id":57595770995075,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 11th - Thursday 13th August 2026","offer_id":57595771027843,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th September 2026","offer_id":57595771060611,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th October 2026","offer_id":58085419712899,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monday 14th - Weds 16th December 2026","offer_id":58085419745667,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/4663\/6971\/files\/d2600efb-1130-4f35-8a33-af7aa04202442.jpg?v=1773568640","url":"https:\/\/boneyardlondon.com\/products\/forge-a-sword","provider":"Boneyard London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}