– KNIFE MAKING FORGING COURSE –
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Next course date

23 Nov 2024

Western Cape & Gauteng

Knife Making Forging Course

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

On this internationally accredited training course you will learn how to make a survival knife from a piece of metal using primitive fire forging techniques. The skills you will learn include …

  • The principles of knife making.

  • How to select the right metal for making a knife.

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

  • How to use a gas fire forge safely to heat metal.

  • How to shape a piece of metal into a blade with a hammer.

  • How to temper and harden a knife blade.

  • How to finish the knife blade.

  • How to fit a knife handle.

  • How to sharpen a survival knife.

  • How to make a leather sheath for your knife.

Student reviews (7)

“I did this course with my son and we have spend an amazing time on this course together. It was a true bonding experience that I would recommend to anyone”

Gert du Plooy, 18 March 2020
“I did the knifemaking course as I wanted to learn how to forge a blade in fire. This course has exceeded my wildest expectations and I can now make my own survival knives at home”
Gordon Massey, 18 March 2020
“I booked this course to learn a new skill and the instructor have made this so easy for me to learn. I have enjoyed myself on this course”
Tracy Goulding, 21 July 2020
“This was an awesome course and I would recommend the course to anyone !”
Francois Potgieter, 25 September 2021

“I completed the knife making course and this is the best experience that I have ever had. Highly recommended”

Christopher Wrigley, 19 February 2022
” Making a knife is a great experience and something that I wanted to do for a very long time. I will be back with Boswa for more courses “
Riaan Fourie, 19 February 2023
” What an experience ! It was the best course that I have ever done and I enjoyed the physical work it took to make a knife. It is possible if you put your mind to it “
Myles Williams, 21 May 2024

Information

R1950-00

STASA Certification and course badge included.

23 November 2024

22 March 2025

31 May 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 will sleep under a waterproof survival tarp for the 2-day course.

We have safari tent accommodation available at the Western Cape training branch. Please enquire about our special student rates.

Due to the course being very full and limited time, students need to bring their own lunch for the 1-day course.

For the 2-day course we provide meals for the evening and breakfast the next morning.

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.

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