Choose Your Forge Experience
No experience needed. Small group classes. You leave with something you actually made.
Most Popular Experience
Forge Your Own Knife (Railroad Spike)
The best first forge experience. Perfect for couples, friends, families, and first-timers.
What you’ll do:
• Heat steel and shape it at the anvil • Learn the core forging moves without getting overwhelmed • I handle the final grinding and sharpening so you leave with a finished knife
Details:
• Duration: ~3 hours • Skill level: Beginner-friendly • Price: Starting at $150 per person • Bonus: Book for 2+ and each knife includes a complimentary handmade leather sheath
Most people should start here.
Full-Day Knife Making
A deeper, more immersive build for people who want the full experience. Limited dates only.
What you’ll do:
• Spend the day forging, shaping, and refining your blade • Get more time at the anvil and more technique coaching • Leave with a knife that reflects a full day of real work
Details:
• Duration: ~8 hours • Skill level: Beginner+ (still fully guided) • Price: Starting at $350 per person • Best for: serious hobbyists, gift experiences, and bucket-list builds
Only offered on limited dates.
Forge Your Own Viking Hatchet
A bigger, more complete forging experience. Perfect for couples, friends, and first-timers ready to make something seriously impressive.
What you’ll do:
• Heat steel and shape your hatchet at the anvil • Grind and heat-treat the cutting edge • Fit the wooden handle and make a leather edge cover so you leave with a finished Viking-style hatchet
Details:
• Duration: ~2 hours • Skill level: Beginner-friendly • Price: $225 per person • Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
No previous forging experience required.
What People Say
“Very cool experience — I’d recommend this to anyone.”
— Jeff Perry
“An awesome experience we’ll remember forever.”
— Blake Bennett
“Make this your next thing to do.”
— Glen Oberle
Not sure which one to pick?
Start with the Knife Experience — it’s the best first forge for most people.
