Clarke Knives reviews

15 Apr 18'

Brandon Robertson reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Graham and David were amazing and seemed to take the whole day at the pace each person was working at. Had a lovely time doing all of the work on the blade myself, bar a few finishing touches, and would definitely recommend going to anyone. I will again in future."

15 Apr 18'

Brandon Robertson reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Graham and David were amazing and seemed to take the whole day at the pace each person was working at. Had a lovely time doing all of the work on the blade myself, bar a few finishing touches, and would definitely recommend going to anyone. I will again in future."

8 Apr 18'

Kev Allan reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I was brought here by a very good friend who arranged a day of bladesmithing as part of my stag weekend(thanks Chris). Cannot thank Graham enough for his expertise in making the seemingly complicated become simple. I left the forge with new knowledge, bad habits gone and a blade to be proud of. So much so I used it to cut my wedding cake!!!"

8 Apr 18'

Kev Allan reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I was brought here by a very good friend who arranged a day of bladesmithing as part of my stag weekend(thanks Chris). Cannot thank Graham enough for his expertise in making the seemingly complicated become simple. I left the forge with new knowledge, bad habits gone and a blade to be proud of. So much so I used it to cut my wedding cake!!!"

8 Apr 18'

Chris China reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I booked this course for myself and a friend. Before the day Graham was very helpful accommodating a date that suited us when the original date we wanted was fully booked. From the moment we arrived Graham and David were very welcoming and made us feel immediately relaxed. We had an amazing day and really didn't want it to end. If we could have come back the next day we would have! Graham is a wealth of knowledge and a great teacher.... Always guiding us in a way that made sense and which made it easy to learn and progress. We were very pleased with the blades we made on the day and will certainly be coming back as soon as possible to build on our skills, and to enjoy both the company and another very tasty lunch! Graham, I'll be in touch to book our next course soon."

8 Apr 18'

Chris China reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I booked this course for myself and a friend. Before the day Graham was very helpful accommodating a date that suited us when the original date we wanted was fully booked. From the moment we arrived Graham and David were very welcoming and made us feel immediately relaxed. We had an amazing day and really didn't want it to end. If we could have come back the next day we would have! Graham is a wealth of knowledge and a great teacher.... Always guiding us in a way that made sense and which made it easy to learn and progress. We were very pleased with the blades we made on the day and will certainly be coming back as soon as possible to build on our skills, and to enjoy both the company and another very tasty lunch! Graham, I'll be in touch to book our next course soon."

28 Mar 18'

Sarah reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I had an absolutely brilliant time on the one day knife making course. Graham is an excellent instructor and would take each stage at your own pace. Despite being a tiny 50 year old with weedy arms I came home with a stunning kick ass knife that I’m super proud of. This course has a big thumbs up from me and I would love to go again."

28 Mar 18'

Sarah reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I had an absolutely brilliant time on the one day knife making course. Graham is an excellent instructor and would take each stage at your own pace. Despite being a tiny 50 year old with weedy arms I came home with a stunning kick ass knife that I’m super proud of. This course has a big thumbs up from me and I would love to go again."

19 Mar 18'

Simon Reynolds reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I bought myself and my 15 year old son this experience as birthday present to him and and always loved knives and wanted to make one as a present to myself. We actually were the first 2 test customers for a 2 day course to make the knife blade on the first day then make and fit a handle the second day. We both agree it was one of the best weekends of our lives, Graham and David are excellent teachers as well as hosts. They are both very informative and accepting of all ability ranges, they were particularly good with my son who has Aspergers syndrome. If you want a memory for life and a unique knife to keep and use forever then this is a must do course. Can't thank Graham enough for his patience and expertise!! Will go again to make a more complicated knife later in the year."

19 Mar 18'

Simon Reynolds reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I bought myself and my 15 year old son this experience as birthday present to him and and always loved knives and wanted to make one as a present to myself. We actually were the first 2 test customers for a 2 day course to make the knife blade on the first day then make and fit a handle the second day. We both agree it was one of the best weekends of our lives, Graham and David are excellent teachers as well as hosts. They are both very informative and accepting of all ability ranges, they were particularly good with my son who has Aspergers syndrome. If you want a memory for life and a unique knife to keep and use forever then this is a must do course. Can't thank Graham enough for his patience and expertise!! Will go again to make a more complicated knife later in the year."

17 Mar 18'

Kieran Fermor reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Had an amazing day, everyone was friendly and I'm really looking forward to the next time I get some time to go."

17 Mar 18'

Kieran Fermor reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Had an amazing day, everyone was friendly and I'm really looking forward to the next time I get some time to go."

17 Mar 18'

Mark May reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"My wife bought this as a birthday present as something different to try my hand at and quite simply what an excellent day, well worth every penny. ? Graham and David were excellent tutors and as we were only a small group we all had plenty of their expert guidance and tuition every step of the way as well as helping out with anything that we were struggling with if necessary. I can highly recommend this course, as well as Graham and David. Thank you both very much for a great day at Vlakvark Forge.?"

17 Mar 18'

Mark May reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"My wife bought this as a birthday present as something different to try my hand at and quite simply what an excellent day, well worth every penny. ? Graham and David were excellent tutors and as we were only a small group we all had plenty of their expert guidance and tuition every step of the way as well as helping out with anything that we were struggling with if necessary. I can highly recommend this course, as well as Graham and David. Thank you both very much for a great day at Vlakvark Forge.?"

16 Mar 18'

Kerry Partridge reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I cannot recommend this course highly enough to anyone who is looking to try something different or is interested in smithing or knives. A really relaxed environment and incredibly hands on from the start. Graham was a great tutor... demonstrated (on his own piece, not yours), then perfectly guided our small group. Never interfering or taking over, always encouraging and only getting involved if things were going wrong. Once corrected it was straight back to you again. Everything was there - small group (so lots of attention), plenty of tools (so never waiting) and no pressure (so you could work at your own pace)... even the lunch was great!. I've never done anything like this before, but was totally delighted (and proud) with the knife I walked away with. For the cost, quality of the course and my final knife this is by a distance the of the best craft course I have done - thank you Graham."

16 Mar 18'

Kerry Partridge reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I cannot recommend this course highly enough to anyone who is looking to try something different or is interested in smithing or knives. A really relaxed environment and incredibly hands on from the start. Graham was a great tutor... demonstrated (on his own piece, not yours), then perfectly guided our small group. Never interfering or taking over, always encouraging and only getting involved if things were going wrong. Once corrected it was straight back to you again. Everything was there - small group (so lots of attention), plenty of tools (so never waiting) and no pressure (so you could work at your own pace)... even the lunch was great!. I've never done anything like this before, but was totally delighted (and proud) with the knife I walked away with. For the cost, quality of the course and my final knife this is by a distance the of the best craft course I have done - thank you Graham."

10 Feb 18'

Dickie Hudd reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Just had an amazing day on this course with my 16 year old son and his mate. Graham and Dave were brilliant at guiding us through the process and helping us to get our knives just right. It was a really personal experience which we will all remember for years to come. Lunch was fab too!"

10 Feb 18'

Dickie Hudd reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Just had an amazing day on this course with my 16 year old son and his mate. Graham and Dave were brilliant at guiding us through the process and helping us to get our knives just right. It was a really personal experience which we will all remember for years to come. Lunch was fab too!"

18 Jan 18'

Dolf reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Towards the end of last year i had the privilege of been invited by Graham and David Clark for a knife making experience ??????????????? May i just say that i was pleasantly surprised by the quality and price of the course ????? I can recommend it 100%!!!!!! I knew Graham from South Africa as a Master knife maker and i own a few of his masterpieces ?? Please take the time to look at what they offer!!!!!!!!! I had a wonderful time!!!! And it won’t be the last time they see me?????????"

18 Jan 18'

Dolf reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Towards the end of last year i had the privilege of been invited by Graham and David Clark for a knife making experience ??????????????? May i just say that i was pleasantly surprised by the quality and price of the course ????? I can recommend it 100%!!!!!! I knew Graham from South Africa as a Master knife maker and i own a few of his masterpieces ?? Please take the time to look at what they offer!!!!!!!!! I had a wonderful time!!!! And it won’t be the last time they see me?????????"

17 Jan 18'

Paul Morrish reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Myself and my two sons one aged 14 and one aged 10 yrs old were given this as a christmas present, from the start of the day Graham and David , made us all feel very welcome, and we had a fantastic day, We all came away with a knife that we had all made by ourselves with some excellent help and advice given throughout the day by Graham and David, My sons have not stopped talking about it and can't wait to go back and make something else with Graham and David. We would recommend Graham and Davids course to any one ."

17 Jan 18'

Paul Morrish reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Myself and my two sons one aged 14 and one aged 10 yrs old were given this as a christmas present, from the start of the day Graham and David , made us all feel very welcome, and we had a fantastic day, We all came away with a knife that we had all made by ourselves with some excellent help and advice given throughout the day by Graham and David, My sons have not stopped talking about it and can't wait to go back and make something else with Graham and David. We would recommend Graham and Davids course to any one ."

8 Jan 18'

Morgan reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"really cool thing"

8 Jan 18'

Morgan reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"really cool thing"

9 Dec 17'

Grant Morton reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Friends and I have just spent the day on this course and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Graham is an excellent tutor, with a down to earth style and attitude. Safe to say we will be returning for more courses. Love the knife I forged :-)"

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