Soulful Iron offers one of the most hands-on, memorable craft experiences in the Cotswolds. Proper, real knife making and blacksmithing days where you shape hot steel with fire, hammer, and tongs. Fully instructed and perfect for beginners. Even better as a present (Gift Vouchers available!).

Based in Slad, Stroud, Soulful Iron runs small-group knife making courses and blacksmithing experience days for anyone wanting to try real forging.

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Knife Making Experience Days:
Under guidance, you’ll forge, grind, heat-treat, and sharpen your own Viking-style knife from medium or high-carbon steel. Everything is taught step-by-step with safety, patience, and plenty of hands-on help.

Blacksmithing Experience Days:
Blacksmithing experience days differ over time, but usually entail forging a stunning hook (not the sort of thing you'll get at B&Q!), and following on from this, a fire poker. Forging the hook & fire poker actually teaches several fundamental Blacksmithing techniques, so this combo is perfect!