Blacksmith courses to make a knife

[aquarius11]

Anyone had any experience with one of these courses? Gimmick or con, im in Essex
Any recomendations?
Thinking of getting the siblings to club together for my Christmas presi
Regards

 

[Alantoo]

Home - Owen Bush Bushfire Forge

Owen forges many styles of pattern welded blades, and regularly runs courses.

Certainly no gimmick or con.

 

[Longstrider]

The big question would be "Who is the course being run by ?" If it's a maker who is well known and respected then the course is likely to be a good day. If it's someone you've never heard of and can find little or no mention of with a Google search then it might be a good idea to avoid it.

Owen Bush is a superb bladesmith. A 1to1 with him would be worth whatever he charged. (I know .. I've spent a few very happy weekends at BushFire Forge)

 

[VSS]

Anyone had any experience with one of these courses? Gimmick or con, im in Essex
Any recomendations?
Thinking of getting the siblings to club together for my Christmas presi
Regards

Twisted Horseshoe Knives, in Suffolk. My kids clubbed together one Christmas, and paid for me to do one of his "knife in a day" courses. It was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed myself, learned loads, and came away with a cracking knife which I now use for skinning all my deer.
Highly recommended.