Forgotten Arts Ltd.

07/26/2026

One day, one knife. Using high-quality carbon steel and reclaimed wood you will spend the day designing and making your own knife in our workshop.

This is our flagship knife making course, and the journey to making your own knife starts here.

$350 inc. tax, refreshment's, materials, PPE and equipment/machinery provided.

For more information drop us a message or visit our website www.forgotten-arts.com

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

This is a full day making a bushcraft knife with an oak handle. What do you want to come and make?

06/14/2026

The making of an Anglo-Saxon (Scramasax) knife

06/07/2026

Why Do We Heat-Treat a Knife Blade?

Heat treatment is a critical step in the knife-making process that enhances the blade’s strength, hardness, and durability. The blade is heated to a bright cherry-red temperature, which removes its magnetic properties and prepares the steel for hardening.

Once the desired temperature is reached, the blade is quenched in a specially formulated oil. This rapid cooling process hardens the steel and increases its ability to hold a sharp edge. After quenching, the blade is secured in a vice to prevent warping as it completes the cooling process, ensuring the finished blade remains straight and true.

05/27/2026

Here is a knife we developed, inspired based by Anglo-Saxon Scramasax blade.

Tell us in the comments what kind of knife you would like to see us create?

05/26/2026

Have you ever wondered what the process is for hand crafting a knife?

Once you have decided on the template for the style of knife you want to make, it’s over to the grinding machines to start shaping your knife.

05/25/2026

What an awesome day creating in the Forgotten Arts workshop!

These awesome ladies got to swap their volunteer fire fighting tools for a different set of tools, and boy was it impressive.

Walking out with amazing knives to be proud of, these ladies got the job done and made it look easy.

Interested in joining us for a 1-day knife making workshop?

Visit us at www.forgotten-arts.com