BeardedPigForge

My dad and I had an amazing day making a Japanese petty knife. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back for another course

Absolutely brilliant day. Did not really know what to expect from the day. Achieved making a knife and while it may not win awards for the best looking knife it is certainly a very usable knife which will be used for many years.

I had an excellent day at the Bearded Pig Forge. It was enjoyable and very informative, and as someone who had never so much as swung a hammer before, I came away with a decent rendition of a petty knife. Thanks very much :)

A fantastic two days, really well run course by Spike in his forge. Can’t wait until the next class.

An absolutely brilliant experience. Cannot recommend enough for anyone interested in Forging. Spike is a fantastic wealth of knowledge who will also encourage you to pursue your own ideas if you so choose. Incredibly happy with my final product and can’t wait to expand my collection soon, cheers Spike!

I recently completed the 2-day knife making course at Bearded Pig Forge, what a fantastic experience. I arrived with zero knowledge, but under Spike’s expert instruction, I came away with a more than presentable knife I’m very proud of. Spike is not only a master of his craft but also a great storyteller, making the course both educational and entertaining. His teaching style is perfect—he guides you enough to avoid any 'cock ups' while still letting you follow your own taste and direction.

Brilliant experience, Spike was informative, friendly and enthusiastic throughout the day. Highly recommend booking a course.

A great day learning how to forge a knife, loved the history of how the skills were developed and i would love to do more. Great instruction from Spike who was willing to offer asistance all the way through the day .

Such a brilliant day and such amazing coaching, can't recommend enough

Yet another brilliant day with Spike making the Japanese Petty Knife. The 3rd such course I have done, and intend on doing many more. So much fun, lots of information and you get the object you're creating afterwards.

Excellent way to spend a day!

Spike welcomed us to the Bearded Pig Forge, and from his convivial welcome the day that started on a high remained that way throughout. He had a huge knowledge of metallurgy through history and enjoyed his craft so much his interest was infectious. He had great patience with us all and we achieved and departed with our resultant Viking knives to be proud of. I enjoyed the whole experience I will have to consider the next one.

I would like to thank Spike for a great day and I've been taught something I'd never looked into before. Spoke is very knowledgeable. Hopefully one day I can return and I highly recommend doing this.

Spike is a nice guy and a great teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I will definitely be back 😀

Enjoyed the day

What a fantastic way to spend a day! Spike is a great teacher and honestly just an enjoyable soul to be around.

Spike is a skilled, passionate and patient teacher. I knew absolutely nothing and have no practical skills yet came away after learning so much with two beautiful knives. I Can’t recommend this course enough.

The 3 day knife course was fantastic! Spoke was great teacher as well as entertaining - never felt like. Never felt like was asking a silly question and more than happy to answer about anything and everything! Hope to do another course in the near future, was sad when this one ended!

I've just spent an excellent day at the Beared Pig Forge - Spike is great company, deeply knowledgable about all things metally and teaches you these mad new skills is a calm and delightful manner. If you too are looking for a 60th birthday gift for that difficult-to-buy-for grumpy old man in your life - look no further; a day course with Spike is the answer!

Such a great experience! A very well taught and practical course. From start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed the process, smithing a rectangle of steel into a fully working and good looking knife. I'm looking forward to booking another course, and would recommend it to anyone.