Experience Knife Making in the Peak District! Join a one-day workshop in Derbyshire’s stunning countryside to learn the art of hand-forging a knife. Your expert hosts—Tim, Jess, and Phil—will guide you in their fully equipped workshop, accommodating up to six students. You’ll work with high-quality carbon steel using traditional techniques, involving heating the metal and shaping it with a hammer. The rewarding process culminates in creating your own hand-forged knife. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with snacks, lunch, and drinks provided while you forge your creation. This all-inclusive workshop, located between Bakewell and Matlock, supplies all necessary materials, protective gear, and tools, along with expert coaching from your enthusiastic hosts.
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Overview
- One day knife making course
- Create your own masterpiece to take home with you
- Opportunity to explore different traditional bladesmithing techniques
- Lunch, snacks and drinks are included
- Located in the Peak District
What's Included
- One day knife making course
- Create your own masterpiece to take home with you
- Opportunity to explore different traditional bladesmithing techniques
- Using higher carbon steel, you will hand forge a rats-tail style handle and the blade
- PPE, tools, materials and fuel for the forges are included
- Lunch, snacks and drinks are included
- Groups of up to 6 people can be accommodated
General Itinerary
- 09:30 Meet in the forge for a health and safety talk
- 09:45 Light the fires and first demonstration
- 11:00 Break time with pork pie (or alternatives) and drinks
- 13:00 Well deserved lunch
- 15:30 On the go break with drinks
- 16:30 Forges off
Suitable For
Availability
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Courses start at 09:30, finishing around 17:00
- Dates are subject to availability
Location:
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 18 years
Anything Else
- Jeans, T-shirt and jumper are recommended (no fleece)
- Suitable sturdy footwear should be worn, ie Steel toe-capped boots or walking boots
- Jewellery should not be worn
- Long hair must be tied back
- Guests are welcome to come along and watch - please make this known when making your booking
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
