Damascus Forging Class

Time to get your hands dirty and let the sparks fly. Take the chance to forge your own piece of Pattern welded Damascus knife to take home with you. A great way for increasing your skill set and deliving in to the world of bladesmithing.

The first day will be spent working on the gas forge selecting steels, firewelding, twisting, pressing and possibly using the power hammer to draw out a suitable billet that can then be turned in to a knife blank.

On the second day we continue the process for forging, acid etching to reveal the pattern and craft a suitable handle for your damascus kitchen knife.

Run by professional full time master blacksmith Will Holland FWCB of Phoenix Forge.

The courses are typically run in small groups to ensure that everyone gets as much one on one tuition as they require to develop their skills.

The courses are hosted in a dedicated professional forge, which is relaxed working environment you will be given the time to progress at your own speed to build your confidence in working with the tools and the hot metal.

If you have done some forging already that’s great too, we can demonstrate more elaborate techniques and tricks to help you progress further.

The course is open to all over the age of 13. We can accommodate groups, couples, stag & hen dos.

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 boots are preferred or good leather shoes, no open toed footwear is allowed in the forge for safety reasons.