Bladesmithing Workshop with Mourne Creative, Co. Down

This is a basic Blade-smithing or knife making workshop that covers the fundamentals of forging, grinding and heat-treating a blade. No experience is needed and Niall McGinley will guide you through:

• Using a gas forge
• Forging the blade to shape
• Blade shaping, using grinder file and abrasive paper
• Heat treating
• Blade finishing, sharpening, and edge testing

The blades you make will be made from plain carbon steel which is a good forging and forgiving knife steel. Have a break from the Forge to enjoy a hearty homemade Mourne Lunch topped off with GF Brownies. Come learn a new skill and enjoy a new challenge over at our purpose built forge in the idyllic setting of the Mourne Mountains, Ireland.

Dates: 6th May 2018
Times: 10am to 4pm
Fee: £90
Location: Mourne Creative, Tory Bush Cottages 79 Tullyree Rd, Kilcoo, Co. Down BT34 5LD
Booking: mournecreative.com

Bladesmithing Workshop with Mourne Creative, Co. Down