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Damascus knife forging

3-day intensive course

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Damascus knife forging

2 days

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Knife forging course or Damascus (2 days)?

In the knife forging course, you’ll gain your first hands-on experience in knife forging and knife making. Here, you’ll craft your own knife from monosteel (a single piece of steel). In the Damascus forging course, the focus is on forging a kitchen, hunting, or outdoor knife from a Damascus steel billet to create your own unique blade. When forging Damascus, you combine different types of steel into a layered package. Damascus steel stands out thanks to its beautifully distinctive pattern.

Two or three days of Damascus forging? I can’t decide!

Both courses involve forging a knife from Damascus steel. In our 3-day forging course, your creativity has almost no limits when it comes to designing the blade. In the 2-day course, you forge a knife with around 160 layers of Damascus, and in the 3-day course up to 300 layers, with the option to forge a hidden tang. No prior experience is required for any of our courses. Our experienced instructors will guide and support you throughout the entire workshop.

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FAQ Forging and Sharpening Courses for Knives

When does the course start?

All our courses start at 9 a.m. in our forge – Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

What should I bring?

Please bring fire-resistant clothing (cotton clothing, work trousers, or jeans). Protective equipment such as dust mask, safety glasses, and leather gloves can be purchased on-site.

Do I need any experience?

Don’t worry – our instructors will guide and support you throughout the entire course. By the end, you’ll go home with a beautiful knife you’ve forged yourself.

When should I book?

We offer 2 to 3 forging courses per week throughout the year. Due to high demand, we’re often booked out well in advance. So it’s best to book early before all dates are taken.

How many participants are in a forging course?

Our courses are held with 8 participants. Would you like to book a private course for 8 people? Feel free to send us an email.

Sharpening course

Still sawing or already sharpening?

Why sharpen knives?

Regular sharpening is an essential part of knife care. We’ll show you how it’s done! Whether on diamond plates, water sharpening stones, or leather strops – you can try out our sharpening tools at your own pace or bring your own equipment. By the end of the day, you’ll be shaving hair off your arm too.

All information about the sharpening course

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Knife sharpening online

It’s worth a look!

On our YouTube channel, you’ll find plenty of videos on knife sharpening. We explain step by step how to use our sharpening tools and test other sharpening products such as rolling sharpeners or pull-through sharpeners.

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Forging Damascus knives (2 days)

€649.00

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Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

€799.00

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Sharpening course

€169.90

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12.
Mar

Knife Making (2 days)

Thu, 3/12/26, 9:00 AM - 3/13/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
1 place left

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Day 1:

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.
After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, a traditional snack knife for your Lederhosen, Santoku, hunting, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.
Shortly afterwards we get started: using an angle grinder, belt grinder, and files, we shape your blade. Once the blade blank has been brought into shape, we work with you to grind the rough blade edge and then drill the holes for the handle scales.
After a delicious lunch, we complete all remaining steps, harden the blades, and temper them back to 60–61 HRC Rockwell. While the blades are in the tempering oven, we discuss knife care and knife sharpening and answer any remaining questions.
Afterwards, you select a suitable handle material for your knife. This will then be prepared by sawing it into two halves and surface-grinding it flat. This concludes Day 1 of the knife-making course.

Day 2:

We begin again at 09:00, now focusing on completing the knife.
Before the start of the second course day, our instructor has already applied the blade finish, allowing us to begin directly with preparing the handle scales. Drilling holes, sawing them to shape, and finishing the front surfaces so the handle can already be glued to the blade.
After the handle has been glued, and following a short explanation, you will begin using the belt grinder to roughly shape the handle and adapt it to your hand. The final shape is then completed by hand, removing all scratches created during grinding, and the handle is then polished or oiled.
At the end, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness and hope that your self-made knife will bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price:

1 self-forged knife (Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm + handle / max. blade height 4.5 cm; Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm + handle / max. blade height 4.0 cm)
Blade steel
Standard handle wood (various other materials available for an additional charge)
Consumables and workshop use
2 lunches
Instruction by our course instructors

Please bring:

Cotton work clothing (jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, dust mask (FFP3)
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (due to safety regulations, these must comply with the following standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, and DIN EN 12477 A)
Protective equipment such as safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, or dust masks (FFP3) can also be purchased on site.

Important information about this course:

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM / end around 5:00 PM, possibly later.
Minimum age: 18 years.
You should enjoy and have patience for hands-on craftsmanship.
Hotel recommendation: Deutsches Haus in Grebenhain
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes any liability of the organizer for property damage or personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions for this course:

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved for you.
If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and you will be informed by email.
If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):
- From 6 weeks before the course starts – none
- From 4 weeks before the course starts – 15% of the course fee
- From 3 weeks before the course starts – 30% of the course fee
- From 2 weeks before the course starts – 50% of the course fee
- From 1 week before the course starts – 100% of the course fee

Build your own knife: in 2 days, from raw steel to a unique piece with razor-sharp guarantee.

16.
Mar

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 3/16/26, 9:00 AM - 3/18/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

26.
Mar

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Thu, 3/26/26, 9:00 AM - 3/27/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

30.
Mar

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 3/30/26, 9:00 AM - 4/1/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

08.
Apr

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Wed, 4/8/26, 9:00 AM - 4/10/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

13.
Apr

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 4/13/26, 9:00 AM - 4/14/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

20.
Apr

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 4/20/26, 9:00 AM - 4/21/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
4 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

23.
Apr

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Thu, 4/23/26, 9:00 AM - 4/24/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

27.
Apr

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 4/27/26, 9:00 AM - 4/29/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

04.
May

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 5/4/26, 9:00 AM - 5/5/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

11.
May

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 5/11/26, 9:00 AM - 5/13/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

18.
May

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 5/18/26, 9:00 AM - 5/19/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
2 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

21.
May

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Thu, 5/21/26, 9:00 AM - 5/22/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
No free places left

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

27.
May

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Wed, 5/27/26, 9:00 AM - 5/29/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
5 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

01.
Jun

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 6/1/26, 9:00 AM - 6/3/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
3 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

08.
Jun

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 6/8/26, 9:00 AM - 6/9/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
1 place left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

11.
Jun

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Thu, 6/11/26, 9:00 AM - 6/12/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

15.
Jun

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 6/15/26, 9:00 AM - 6/16/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
7 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

17.
Jun

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Wed, 6/17/26, 9:00 AM - 6/19/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
3 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

22.
Jun

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 6/22/26, 9:00 AM - 6/24/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

25.
Jun

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Thu, 6/25/26, 9:00 AM - 6/26/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
6 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

10.
Aug

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 8/10/26, 9:00 AM - 8/12/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

17.
Aug

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 8/17/26, 9:00 AM - 8/18/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
3 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

24.
Aug

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 8/24/26, 9:00 AM - 8/25/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
6 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

31.
Aug

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 8/31/26, 9:00 AM - 9/2/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

07.
Sept

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 9/7/26, 9:00 AM - 9/8/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

14.
Sept

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 9/14/26, 9:00 AM - 9/16/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
7 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

21.
Sept

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 9/21/26, 9:00 AM - 9/22/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

28.
Sept

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 9/28/26, 9:00 AM - 9/30/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

19.
Oct

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 10/19/26, 9:00 AM - 10/21/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
7 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

26.
Oct

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 10/26/26, 9:00 AM - 10/27/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

02.
Nov

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 11/2/26, 9:00 AM - 11/3/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

09.
Nov

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 11/9/26, 9:00 AM - 11/11/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

16.
Nov

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 11/16/26, 9:00 AM - 11/17/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
6 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

23.
Nov

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 11/23/26, 9:00 AM - 11/25/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

30.
Nov

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 11/30/26, 9:00 AM - 12/1/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.

07.
Dec

Damascus knife intensive course (3 days)

Mon, 12/7/26, 9:00 AM - 12/9/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

At 09:00 we begin the course at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we support you in creating the perfect knife design.

We then begin producing your Damascus billet. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid piece, and the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 300 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged out on the power hammer.

After forging the blade blank, you will grind the contour using an angle grinder and belt grinder. The day ends with annealing the blade in the furnace – after prior normalizing to achieve a fine-grained steel structure.

Day 2

Starting again at 09:00, we continue shaping the knife.

The day begins with grinding the blade. Modern belt grinders and tools are available to help you achieve the most perfect blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing process follows. Etching highlights the Damascus pattern and makes the layered steel visually stand out.

In addition to the materials included in the course price such as walnut, cherry, mahogany, other woods, horn, and bone materials, a large selection of exclusive handle materials is available for an additional charge, including tropical hardwoods, burl wood, premium hardwoods, stabilized wood, fossil mammoth ivory, teeth, and bones. By the end of the second day, all parts will be prepared and fitted.

Day 3

At 09:00 we begin with handle design and finalization.

All handle materials are glued and pinned to the blades. This ensures that no gap remains between the blade and the handle, preventing moisture from entering. After curing, the handle is shaped until it fits perfectly in your hand. Scratches, dents, and uneven areas are sanded out by hand, then polished and, if necessary, oiled.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – so that it will bring you enjoyment for many years.

Included in the price

One self-forged knife
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 5.0 cm
Other knives: max. blade length 15 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge)
Consumables and workshop use
Three lunches
Instruction by the course instructors
Test pieces (if produced)

Please bring

Cotton work clothing (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket)
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots)
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, ending around 6:00 PM (possibly later)
Minimum age: 18 years
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful
Bring fire-resistant cotton work clothing
Sturdy leather work shoes
Hearing protection, safety glasses for flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site
Hotel recommendations: click here
At the start of the course, a safety briefing must be signed which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee

3-day intensive course: Forge your Damascus masterpiece with an artistic blade and elaborate handle.

14.
Dec

Damascus knife forging (2 days)

Mon, 12/14/26, 9:00 AM - 12/15/26, 6:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Grebenhain (Vogelsberg) | Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain
8 places left

Book now

Day 1

We begin the course at 09:00 at the knife forge located at Grebenhainer Str. 3, 36355 Grebenhain.

After a short safety briefing, we will design your custom knife together. Whether it’s a chef’s knife, carving knife, utility knife, Santoku, hunting knife, or outdoor knife – we will help you create the perfect knife design.

Next, the production of the Damascus steel begins. Different steels are forge-welded in the fire into a solid billet; the number of layers is repeatedly doubled through folding and forge welding. Up to 160 layers are possible before the Damascus steel is forged into the size of a knife blade.

Once the blade blank has been forged, the finer details of the knife shape are refined using an angle grinder and belt grinder.

While the Damascus blade blank is being annealed in the furnace, we begin preparing the knife handle. Handle materials such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany are included in the course price. Exclusive materials are available for an additional charge (fossil materials such as mammoth molar are not possible in this course; for that purpose, the 3-day Damascus knife intensive course is recommended).

Day 2

We start again at 09:00 and focus on completing the Damascus knife.

The day begins with shaping the blade edge using files and the belt grinder to achieve the most precise blade possible.

After hardening and tempering, the blade finishing and etching process takes place. This highlights the different steel layers and reveals the Damascus pattern.

Next, all handle materials are prepared, glued, and pinned. This connection ensures there is no gap between blade and handle, preventing moisture from entering. The handle is then shaped to fit your hand, scratches are removed, and the surface is polished.

Finally, we sharpen your knife to razor sharpness – may it bring you many years of enjoyment.

Included in the price

A self-forged knife.
Kitchen knife: max. blade length 18 cm, max. blade height 4.5 cm.
Other knives: max. blade length 12 cm, max. blade height 4.0 cm.
Blade steels for producing the Damascus steel.
Standard handle wood (additional materials available for an extra charge).
Consumables and workshop use.
Two lunches.
Instruction by the course instructors.
Test pieces (if produced).

Please bring

Work clothing made of cotton (e.g., jeans, sweater, jacket).
Sturdy leather shoes (preferably boots).
Safety glasses, leather gloves, and additional protective equipment can be purchased on site.

Important information

Start each day promptly at 9:00 AM, end around 6:00 PM (possibly later).
Minimum age: 18 years.
Enjoyment and patience when working with your hands are helpful.
Bring fire-resistant work clothing made of cotton.
Sturdy leather work shoes.
Hearing protection, safety glasses against flying sparks, work gloves (standards: DIN EN 388, DIN EN 407, DIN EN 12477 A), and FFP3 dust mask – available for purchase on site.
Hotel recommendations: schmiedeglut.de/Hotelempfehlungen.
At the beginning of the course, a safety briefing must be signed, which excludes the organizer’s liability for property damage and personal injury during the course.

Terms and conditions

The full amount must be paid promptly after booking; only then is the place firmly reserved. If no payment is received within 4 weeks after booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled and communicated by email.

If you withdraw from a booked and paid event, the following fees apply (the booking date on the order confirmation is decisive):

From 4 weeks before the course starts: 15% of the course fee.
From 3 weeks before the course starts: 30% of the course fee.
From 2 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee.
From 1 week before the course starts: 100% of the course fee.

Experience Damascus forging up close: folding blades, fire welding, grinding, and handle construction in 2 days.