Two Day Bushcraft Knife Forging Course

FORGE AND HANDLE YOUR OWN BUSHCRAFT KNIFE.

Spend two days at Thorn Wood Forge creating a complete bushcraft knife from start to finish.

Under the guidance of our professional blacksmiths, you will forge a hidden-tang blade, explore the metallurgy behind heat treatment, grind the bevels and fit a handle made from locally sourced timber.

No previous experience is required. With a maximum of eight participants, there is plenty of direct support as you turn steel and timber into a working knife made to your own preferences.

COURSE DETAILS

• Two-day course
• Maximum eight participants
• No previous experience required
• Held at Thorn Wood Forge in Hinton St George, Somerset
• All tools and materials provided
• Tea and coffee available throughout both days

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

• One hidden-tang bushcraft knife
• One fitted and shaped timber handle
• A complete working tool to take home

DAY ONE: FORGING THE BLADE

After an introduction to the forge, you will begin shaping your hidden-tang blade from high-carbon steel.

The Thorn Wood team will guide you through forging, profiling, heat treatment and grinding. By the end of the first day, your blade will be shaped, hardened and ready to receive its handle.

DAY TWO: HANDLING THE KNIFE

On the second day, you will transform the finished blade into a complete knife.

You will select from the available locally sourced timber, fit the blade and shape the handle to suit your preferred grip and feel. The team will guide you through the fitting and finishing process as your knife takes its final form.

The course aims to finish during the afternoon, allowing time for your journey home.

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