Ready to make your own knife?
Blacksmithing Courses are run weekdays and weekends from our home studio in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Participants must be over the age of 18. Course gift vouchers are available.
Basic Courses:
Intro to Blacksmithing | Intro to Knifemaking | Intro to Blade smithing
Advances Courses:
Advanced Knife Builds | Pattern Welded Steel

Intro to Blacksmithing
Experience the art of forging with our half-day course, where you’ll delve into the fundamentals and craft your very own copper bracelet and bottle opener.
Duration: Half Day
Cost: $250

Intro to Knife-Making
Take part in our comprehensive two-day knife-making course where you’ll master the technique of stock removal to craft either a hunter or paring knife. This course is perfect for those just starting out and covers grinding, heat treatment, tempering, finishing and precise fitting, everything you need to create a high-quality knife.
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $750

Intro to Bladesmithing
Embark on a two-day journey to forge a knife. This course is perfect for beginners and covers forging, grinding, heat treatment, tempering, precise fitting, finishing and sharpening. Participants can choose from completing a paring or hunting knife.
Duration: 2 days
Cost: $850

Advanced Knife Builds
Tailored to your needs and spanning up to four days, this specialised course hones in on intricate designs like bowies, seax and kitchen knives. Here, you’ll acquire all the essential expertise required to achieve a superior fit and finish.
Duration: up to 4 days
Cost: $500 per day

Pattern Welded Steel Course
Immerse yourself in a full day of forging a random damascus or san mai billet. This course is for those seeking a complete knife-making experience. Participants finish the course with a bar of damascus or san mai steel. The course can be extended by two days to forge a knife from the forged bar.
Duration: up to 4 days
Cost: $600 per day