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

Next Course date : 31 May 2025

Knife Making Forging Course

This beginner 2-day knife making course is open to anyone over the age of 16 years.

This course is available at our Western Cape & Gauteng 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.

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

Information

R1450-00

STASA Certification and course badge included.

2025 COURSE DATES

26 April / 31 May / 23-24 August / 25-26 October / 13-14 December

2026 COURSE DATES

24-25 January / 21-22 March / 30-31 May / 25-26 July / 12-13 September / 28-29 November

This is a 2-day course.

We start at 08h00 on day 1 and finish at 16h00 on day 2.

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.

In Gauteng you need to bring a tent to sleep over and in the Western Cape we have safari tent accommodation that is included in the course price.

Due to the increasing special dietary requirements of people nowadays we do not provide meals for this course. Please bring your own meals 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 more than 5900 students since 2007 !

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” 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

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