Knife course

Knife making

A knife making course is a great way to make yourself an item that will last a lifetime, be it a small knife for bush craft or a full size kitchen knife for use around the home. A knife is is one of the oldest tools ever made by humanity and it is one that invokes many emotions to people when they see and use it for a productive task.

When doing a knife making course here at Bearded Pig Forge we will discuss the fine details of a knife and how they are made as well as the history of forging them.

On the course you will learn the basics of forging a blade and how to effectively heat treat them in order to get the most use out of the blades as well as techniques for sharpening and honing blades.

To book a knife making course please email me at beardedpigforge@outlook.com
or use the link below.
Courses are £125 Per person per day

Please note I book 8-12 weeks in advance (Longer at peek times) and run 32-40 course places a month, please take this into account when booking your voucher to avoid disappointment.
Courses run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

One day course

A one day knife course is a great intro into the basics of knife making and allows you to come away with a small knife that will last you a life time. On this day we make a 'blacksmiths knife' a full metal knife that allows for a full day of forging and a chance to learn a lot of finer the techniques of the craft.

Knife making course (Single day)

£125.00

A single day knife making course is a great way to make yourself an item that will last a lifetime, on this one day course we forge a blacksmiths knife (also called a Viking knife) a full metal knife with integral handle. A knife is one of the oldest tools ever made by humanity and it is one that invokes many emotions to people when they see and use it for a productive task.

When doing a knife making course here at Bearded Pig Forge we will discuss the fine details of a knife and how they are made as well as the history of forging them.

On the course you will learn the basics of forging a blade and how to effectively heat treat them in order to get the most use out of the blades as well as techniques for sharpening and honing blades.

Courses are £125 Per person per day.

Once you have paid I will contact you to work out a date or to send out an open gift voucher.*

All courses must be paid for a minimum of 14 days in advance to secure the date.

I run a strict cancellation policy.

If you cannot attend the date you have booked please contact me within three weeks and I will rebook your course for free, If you contact me after this deadline you will lose your place. Refunds are not available.

No under 18s

If you have a physical gift voucher it must be presented on the first day of a course.

*Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase

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Two day course

A two day course allows you the chance to make a larger or more complex knife, students often opt for kitchen knives but they have also picked more elaborate knives such as athames and large bushcrafting knives.

Two Day Knife Course

£250.00

A two day knife making course is a great way to make yourself an item that will last a lifetime, on this two day course we forge a larger knife with a wooden handle, most students choose to do a kitchen knife but more elaborate bushcraft knives and athames have also been made. A knife is one of the oldest tools ever made by humanity and it is one that invokes many emotions to people when they see and use it for a productive task.

When doing a knife making course here at Bearded Pig Forge we will discuss the fine details of a knife and how they are made as well as the history of forging them.

Courses are £250 Per person per two days.

Once you have paid I will contact you to work out a date or to send out an open gift voucher.*

All courses must be paid for a minimum of 14 days in advance to secure the date.

I run a strict cancellation policy.

No under 18s

If you have a physical gift voucher it must be presented on the first day of a course.

*Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase

Shop

All courses must be paid for a minimum of 14 days in advance to secure the date.
I run a strict cancellation policy.
If you cannot attend the date you have booked please contact me within three weeks and I will rebook your course for free, If you contact me after this deadline you will lose your place. Refunds are not available. Courses dates can only be moved once. Courses valid for one year from date of purchase.
No under 18s
If you have a physical gift voucher it must be presented on the first day of a course. Course dates must be determines in advance. Vouchers not exchangeable for monetary value. If the course cost is larger than the face value of the voucher(s) the difference must be made up in advance, if it is less no change is given. Vouchers cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.
*Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase