Unleash your inner Viking with a unique Axe Forging and Throwing experience in Hereford! Perfect for two, this full-day adventure promises a day filled with thrills and mastery of ancient metalworking skills.
You and your companion will spend around five hours at the captivating Oldfield Forge in Hereford, under the guidance of a skilled smith, learning the art of crafting your very own axes. Delve into the intricate details of shaping, weighting, and balancing to create the ultimate throwing axe.
The forge will be ablaze and ready for your creativity. You'll start by meticulously hand-crafting the axe head's eye, then proceed to expertly shape the cheeks, working on the face and blade. With your tutor's expert guidance, you'll breathe life into your unique creation.
Every axe is incomplete without a sturdy handle. With the use of woodworking tools, craft a custom wooden handle to flawlessly complement your axe head.
Now comes the exhilarating part – putting your hand-forged axe to the test! Feel the adrenaline rush as you hurl your creation at custom-made targets on-site, specially designed by the Oldfield Forge team. Experience the intense satisfaction as your hand-forged axe buries itself into the wood.
Unleash your competitive spirit and revel in the satisfaction of a day filled with forging and throwing at the enchanting Oldfield Forge in Hereford!
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Overview
- Make axes at Oldfield Forge in Hereford
- Take them axe-throwing afterwards!
- Aim at custom-built targets on-site
- These vouchers are for two people.
- This voucher is for an Axe Forging and Throwing Session
What's Included
- Forge your own specially designed throwing axe and test it out on custom made targets!
- Enjoy a session testing out your axe throwing skills
- Spend 5 hours making your axe and one hour throwing the axe
- Up to 2 people can share this experience making one axe between you
- All materials and safety equipment are provided
Itinerary:
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- Forge the axe head: Drift and shape the eye of the axe head
- Use processes such as cross peening and fullering to forge the cheeks
- Shape the face of the axe then forge wield the high carbon edge
- Head out to the grinding bay to use tools to shape and grind a bevel into the axe head
- Use a number of woodworking tools to shape the handle and fit your axe
- Learn how to throw axes at the targets
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Availability
- Weekdays and selected Saturdays throughout the year
- All dates are subject to availability
- Due to popularity, please book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Weekends especially get booked quickly
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Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Anything Else
- Participants should wear long trousers and suitable footwear
- Enjoy locally produced hot food, available for purchase in the on-site café (open 7 days a week, 9 AM – 4 PM)
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
