– KNIFE MAKING FORGING COURSE –
” It never gets easier, you just get better “

Knife Making Forging Course

This beginner knife making course is open to anyone over the age of 16 years.

This course is available at our Gauteng and Western Cape training branches.

Skills you will learn on this course !

  • The history of knife making and forging.

  • How to select the right design for your knife.

  • How to select the right metal for your knife.

  • How to select and safely use the right tools for knife making.

  • How to safely use a gas forge.

  • How to shape a piece of metal into a knife blade.

  • How to temper and harden a knife blade.

  • How to finish a knife blade.

  • How to fit a handle to a knife.

  • How to sharpen a survival knife.

Information

R1450-00

STASA Certification and course badge included.

2025 COURSE DATES

  • 18 January 2025

  • 22 March 2025

  • 31 May 2025

  • 23 August 2025

  • 25 October 2025

  • 13 December 2025

This is a 1-day course.

We start at 08h00 and finish at 16h00.

You will need the following kit to complete the course :

  • Water bottle

  • Hat or cap

  • Notebook and pen

The complete kit list is available to download from the course page for the 1 and 2 day courses.

You do not sleep over for this course.

Due to the increasing special dietary requirements of people nowadays we do not provide meals for this course. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Simply e-mail us at enquiries@boswa.co.za to book your place.

We will send you an invoice for secure EFT payment to confirm your place.

Enquire now

Book your course !

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We have trained 194 Students on the Knife making course so far.

Why trust Boswa Survival for survival training ?

18 Years +

We have more than 18 years experience !

5900 +

We have trained more than 5900 students since 2007 !

100% Safety

We have a 100% safe and incident free record !

” Therefore I tell you not to worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. is life not more than food and the body more than clothing ? ” – Matthew 6:25

” A journey of a thousand miles, start with a single step “