X (Twitter)
verified_user Money-back guarantee
£495 per guest
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Please choose a time
Please choose a date and time by clickingtapping the dropdown menu (that's just to the left of the button you clicked), before clicking the 'Buy' button.
Nearby stores
Done!
We've added you to the waitlist for this class - we'll automatically notify you via email when new dates become available.
Request a private class
Pick time(s) that suit you, and ask any questions
reply
We'll respond via email & text message
(with a booking link), usually by the next business day
Here you'll just specify the first date of your class series.
This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.
Select a time
Pick a time on
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
How can we help?
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 14 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 x 7 hours, £495 per guest
Boneyard London usually responds
by the next business day
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Your teacher won't see this
Please enter a message
You did not pass the Captcha test. Please click the button to try again
done Thanks, we'll be in touch
Need a thoughtful gift idea?
card_giftcard Gift an experienceKitchen Knife Forging Course
Join us and create a stunning kitchen knife on the journey from unforged steel to finished product.
ClassBento donates
50p
with every booking to
2 x 7 hours
6 to 8 guests
£495
What you'll do
In this two-day class in London, we will forge a kitchen knife/chef's knife to a pattern of your design.This will be a high-carbon steel knife, forged on the anvil from a stock piece of steel. This knife will be forged with a hidden tang and will be fitted with a stabilised wooden handle. The typical blade length will be between 6-8", perfect for use in the kitchen as an all-rounder.No prior experience is necessary, and the class will guide you through:
- Forge safety
- Using a gas forge
- Forging the blade to shape
- Profiling the blade
- Heat treating (incl. normalising, hardening & tempering)
- Blade finishing, grinding, and sanding
- Selection of a suitable handle block and fitting to the blade
- Handle glueing, shaping, and finishing
- Blade sharpening and testing
- Introduction to forging safely, use of gas forge & PPE
- Forging the blade to rough shape
- Profiling the blade
- Heat treating (incl. normalising, hardening, and tempering)
- Selection of handle material and initial fitting
- Grinding, sanding, and finishing the blade
- Final fitting of the handle
- Glue-up of the handle
- Shaping, sanding, and polishing the handle
- Sharpening and testing the blade
- Each day will begin at 0900 and run until approximately 1600.
- Due to space and safety issues, spectators are not permitted on these courses.
- The age limit for attendance on any course involving the forging and making of knives or axes is 18+. There are no exceptions to this rule, and ID verification may be requested prior to course commencement in the event the participant looks under 21.
info
This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
- At the end of the course, you will go home with a fully finished and sharp kitchen knife that you have made yourself, suitable for a lifetime of use in the kitchen.
- Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided. There are many local shops/cafes nearby for lunch.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no experience required!
What to bring
Safety equipment is provided, but please ensure that you wear nonflammable clothing and sturdy shoes (preferably leather).
Session repeats
This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.
Location
Unit 16, Windsor Park - 50 Windsor Avenue, London
Boneyard London is situated in an industrial area in South Wimbledon / Merton. South Wimbledon Station and Colliers Wood Tube Station: Approx. 12 minute walk - Morden Road Tram Station: Approx. 10 minute walk - Wimbledon Railway Station: Short walk or bus ride away - Bus Routes: Easily accessible by bus, with several stops just a short walk away.
Your teacher
Welcome to the ForgeA place to switch off, get hands-on, and make something real.At our South-West London workshop, we believe everyone has a maker inside them — you just need the right space and someone to show you the ropes. Here, the fire’s always going, the kettle’s usually on, and no one is expected to be an expert. You’ll learn at your own pace, pick up new skills, and leave with something you built with your own two hands.
home
event_available
Looking for something closer or at another time?
Discover hundreds of other curated art, craft and culinary classes that you'll love, across London.
search Search by date or location
Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
-
Earn loyalty points
-
Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
-
Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
-
Public liability insurance included for your protection
-
ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
Join waitlist
Get updated when new dates for this class become available.
Unsubscribe any time.
Unsubscribe any time.
E.g. 'Sunday mornings', 'August', etc. We will still email you about other new dates
Please don't include your contact details in this field
