1 Day Knife Making Course

1 Day Knife Making Course

In partnership with Industrial Art Studios

Discover the craft of knife making in this immersive, full-day experience hosted by Industrial Art Studios and proudly supported by Vaughans. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this hands-on course offers a practical introduction to blacksmithing through the creation of your own chef knife—a tool built to last a lifetime.

What You’ll Learn:

Under the guidance of an experienced blacksmith, you’ll learn to forge a blade from raw steel using both traditional hand tools and modern equipment, including a hydraulic press and power hammer. You’ll also take part in classic smith-and-striker work, teaming up with another participant to shape hot steel with a sledgehammer.

Once your blade is forged, you’ll move on to heat treatment to harden the steel, then refine its shape using grinders and prepare it for sharpening. To finish, you’ll fit and shape a custom wooden handle, completing a knife that’s truly your own.

What’s Included:

• All materials provided, including high-quality blade steel and hardwood for the handle
• Full use of professional-grade tools supplied by Vaughans
• Safety equipment and one-on-one instruction throughout the day
• A finished chef knife to take home
• A foundational understanding of blacksmithing and blade-making techniques

This is a 7-hour, one-day course held at Industrial Art Studios in Hereford. Class sizes are kept small to ensure plenty of personal guidance and a rewarding experience at the forge.

Pricing:

• 1 person: £165