1 Day Knife Making Course

Come along and experience the unique process of knife making. Create a one-of-a-kind knife that you will cherish along with the memories of having made it yourself. With a maximum of 2 students you will have my full attention to guide you through the steps to create a tool that will last you a lifetime. Regardless of experience or skill you will come away with a high performance, beautiful knife unique to you. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the South Norfolk countryside in a purpose-built knife making workshop. The space is fully insulated, heated, and equipped with dust extraction and ventilation for a safe, comfortable learning environment.

 

We now offer the choice of Kitchen or Woodcraft knife courses!

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Process

Knife making is a hands-on, start-to-finish process where you watch your blade take shape at every step. We begin with a flat bar of razor-blade stainless steel and your chosen handle material, then cut and shape the profile, heat-treat the steel, add liners, grind the bevels, assemble and shape the handle. We finish up by creating a sharp cutting edge and discussing maintaining that edge.

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Custom To You

Personalise your knife with a wide range of handle materials from natural woods and dyed burl to colourful micarta. Make a knife as unique as you are, and enjoy using a one-of-a-kind tool with every cut.

Handle Materials

You’ll leave with the skills to make a knife and a handcrafted tool that will last a lifetime. It’s even more meaningful because you made it yourself. We offer both kitchen and woodcraft knife courses on all dates, and friends are welcome to make different styles of knives together. Classes are limited to two students, and spectators can’t be accommodated due to space. Book two places to receive an automatic 10% discount. Gift cards are available for the one-day course. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

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Testimonials

  • Robert Herring - Google review

    "Me and my brother-in-law had a brilliant day with Tree Swift Goods. The knife making course gave a real insight into knife making, it was incredibly hands on experience. Luke was brilliant at guiding us through the process of making a beautiful knife. We were both so impressed with the course and the fantastic knives we came away with. I really would recommend the course to anyone. Thanks so much Luke"

  • Sarah Gilbert - Google Review

    "I really enjoyed the knife making course. Luke was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even better. I was surprised by how many stages there are in the process, and I learned so much along the way. The workshop itself is lovely, and I’m really happy with how my knife turned out – it looks and feels great! I’d definitely recommend this course to anyone interested and I can't stop telling everyone about my day at Tree swift goods!"

  • Wayne Moyse - Google Review

    "Spent the day with Luke at Tree Swift. Luke is a lovely guy,and a real artisan,he has great knowledge about all different steel’s and how they are hardened and tempered. You will get a choice of different knife shapes and handle materials to give you a truly individual item. He has the knack of letting you get on yourself but stepping in to make sure you finish with a quality product. The day seemed to flyby, when we weren’t knife making we shared some great conversation. All the best for the future mate thanks for a great day. Wayne"

  • Adam Everest - Google Review

    "This was a wonderful knife making course. Luke is very relaxed and knowledgeable making the whole day a joy for me and my son from start to finish. We came away with some beautiful knives and memories that will both last a lifetime. Cheers Luke"

  • Jack Barnes - Google Review

    "This was worth every penny and more. The knife I came away with was easily worth the price of the coarse and the knowledge and experience gained was priceless. Luke is an amazing teacher and an extremely welcoming and hospitable man (he even shared his lunch with me as forgot to bring anything to eat) I would recommend this to coarse to everyone; professional chefs, home cooks or anyone just interested in the know-how of making knives. 10/10. Amazing!"

  • Lewis Burrell - Google Review

    "Fantastic course, Luke was a very patient and great teacher. Would recommend to anyone wanting to do something very different, great experience will be going back to do another course in the future"
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