About the Course

One Day Axe Making Class

Your chance to forge & haft your very own hand axe! There are few things more satisfying than thrusting a lump of steel in to the flames and letting the sparks fly under your hammer as you craft your very own hatchet.

Learn how to work smith and striker to forge hot steel in small groups to forge a hand axe each.

This is an excellent course for groups and does require team work to move the metal where you want it to go.

The day is split in to three parts. Part one is forging out the axe, Part two is heat treating the axe to turn it in to a working tool, and part three is shaping and hafting (handeling) the axe. By the end of the day you have a fully working hand axe to take away with you.

For people who have done some forging before try your hands at making something more tricky like a bearded axe.

This is also open to re-enactors who wish to make a blunt fighting axe.

What's included in the price?

All the tools, materials, P.P.E (safety glasses, hearing protection, apron, etc)

Free tea, coffee and squash provided but please bring your own packed lunch.

You will need to wear work type clothes, no nylon or synthetics etc. (Jeans and T shirt most appropriate expect sparks & flames)

Also safety boots are preferred other wise leather or walking boots are best. No open toed footwear is allowed in the forge for safety reasons.

Over 18's only.