Clarke Knives reviews

Rob Llewellyn-Jones reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Completed the 1 day knife making course this past weekend. The whole experience from start to finish was brilliant. Loved all of it. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone - I had zero experience of doing anything like this before and came away wanting to do it a lot more. Everyone was incredibly skilled, helpful and explained everything clearly as we went along. Can’t recommend it high enough. Thank you! "

Clarke Knives responded:

"Hi Rob, It was a great course this weekend and everyone, including ourselves, had a great time. We hope to see you again soon 😊😊"

H Mustafa reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I booked this one day bladesmithing experience for myself and my 2 sons (12 & 14). The gents that run the course, Graham, David & Decklan are masters of their craft. After a health and safety briefing its on with a demo and before you know it you are heating your metal in the forge. My 14 yr old was able to work on his own blade whereas me and my 12 y old worked on one together. Its an excellent day of forging, hammering (make sure you choke it) shaping, grinding etc. You learn some interesting facts about metal along the way and the gents are always on hand to help out, tweak your technique and guide you towards making a decent blade. Lunch and refreshments were provided. All in all I would say this is an excellent experience day and would recommend. Thanks gents for excellent day. "

Clarke Knives responded:

"It was a real pleasure having you and the boys with us for a day. We enjoyed ourselves too 😂😂"

Nick Yeatman reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Great bonding day with my son who gave this as a birthday present. Proper hands on experience. Heat, hammering, sparks flying, excellent fun."

Clarke Knives responded:

"It has a good group on Saturday and we had as much fun as you clearly did 😊😊"

Brett Jackson reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I attended the one day course on the 29th October 22. Honestly had a brilliant time! All three of the Clarkes have a wealth of experience and made the day enjoyable. Felt especially at home with the link back to South Africa. Unfortunately I did get a crack in my blade during heat treating (this can happen sometimes) but still left with a beautiful and sharp blade that I'm proud of. Just means I have to go back and make another, or try the axe course ;) All in all an amazing day and experience! Thank you"

Chris Wright reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"A brilliant day out, I got it as a birthday gift Had a ball, made a knife and learned a lot what more can y want!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"It was a good day on Saturday - glad you enjoyed it so much also."

Gustav Maskowitz reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This was a gift and easily the best thing I’ve done in years. Thoroughly recommend it. Our teacher was super attentive and we felt very looked after, safe and helped. At some point I was scared I was messing up my knife, but received all the help I could have asked for. Very thankful for the true actual freedom to learn, but also the help when I hit the edge of my capability. I have a memory that will last forever. Oh, and a kick@ss knife!!!"

Andy p reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"What an amazing day! I was given this as a birthday present and I can safely say that out of my 30 birthdays this is the best present I have ever received. I am trying to find a good excuse to return on my own money and that says something as I am tighter than a ducks bumhole. "

Craig Pedley reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"A brilliant course with focused teaching and I definitely learnt a lot. I made a really good knife and sheath and was very pleased with the result. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in bladesmithing. A big thank you to Graham David and Declan for a great weekend course."

Clarke Knives responded:

"It was a very enjoyable weekend and we hope to see you back again for one of our other courses ??"

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

"Graham, David and Deckland made my 15 year old Aerons day. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and his confidence level was on a high. He can’t wait to be older to do the Axe course. Thanks Chaps. ?? "

Clarke Knives responded:

"You did well Aeron - It was great knife to take home ???"

John Naisbitt reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Graham, David and Deckland made my 15 year old Aerons day. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and his confidence level was on a high. He can’t wait to be older to do the Axe course. Thanks Chaps. ?? "

Clarke Knives responded:

"You did well Aeron - It was great knife to take home ???"

Phil Hunnisett reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Easy going simple to understand and a great experience, a thoroughly enjoyable day made by Graham and the team. I would recommend anyone who is thinking about such a day to book it."

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

"Easy going simple to understand and a great experience, a thoroughly enjoyable day made by Graham and the team. I would recommend anyone who is thinking about such a day to book it."

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

"One of the most enjoyable and interesting days I can recall. Graham, David and Decklan create a very friendly and informal atmosphere, but at the same time very professional, especially about safety, and also very happy to answer obscure questions about metallurgy. They guided us most proficiently through all the stages of making our knives, which I have always wanted to do, and I finished the day very proud of the knife, with razor edge, which I took home with me. Great experience!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"We're all glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again sometime"

Christopher Hallpike reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"One of the most enjoyable and interesting days I can recall. Graham, David and Decklan create a very friendly and informal atmosphere, but at the same time very professional, especially about safety, and also very happy to answer obscure questions about metallurgy. They guided us most proficiently through all the stages of making our knives, which I have always wanted to do, and I finished the day very proud of the knife, with razor edge, which I took home with me. Great experience!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"We're all glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again sometime"

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

"It was fascinating to learn the process and the staff made it very easy to ask questions. The atmosphere is extremely laid back and relaxed but while around machinery and in the forge all the staff were focused on safety and instructive where needed, this made for a great experience. I am so proud of the knife i made and will be returning with friends and family in the future"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks for your feedback and we look forward to meeting up with you again"

Gareth Roberts reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"It was fascinating to learn the process and the staff made it very easy to ask questions. The atmosphere is extremely laid back and relaxed but while around machinery and in the forge all the staff were focused on safety and instructive where needed, this made for a great experience. I am so proud of the knife i made and will be returning with friends and family in the future"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks for your feedback and we look forward to meeting up with you again"

Albert reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Really fun and thorough day, starting with a lump of metal and ending with a beautiful knife. We got coached through each step and I'm genuinely amazed with how well my blade turned out!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"We're all happy you enjoyed your time with us"

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

"Really fun and thorough day, starting with a lump of metal and ending with a beautiful knife. We got coached through each step and I'm genuinely amazed with how well my blade turned out!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"We're all happy you enjoyed your time with us"

Mike reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"A really enjoyable day. The knife I made (with considerable expert assistance from Graham, David and Declan) was better than my expectations, I ended up with pretty much the knife shape I had envisaged. There was a great atmosphere in the Forge and Workshop, decent lunch and coffee breaks and it all felt safe and controlled. The options to upgrade to a para-cord handle, handle with holes for scales or even Damascus steel were useful and welcome. I'm looking forward to completing the knife handle at home."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks for your feedback and glad you enjoyed your time with us"

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

"A really enjoyable day. The knife I made (with considerable expert assistance from Graham, David and Declan) was better than my expectations, I ended up with pretty much the knife shape I had envisaged. There was a great atmosphere in the Forge and Workshop, decent lunch and coffee breaks and it all felt safe and controlled. The options to upgrade to a para-cord handle, handle with holes for scales or even Damascus steel were useful and welcome. I'm looking forward to completing the knife handle at home."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks for your feedback and glad you enjoyed your time with us"

Nick Harper reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"Wow, where do I start? I did the two day course, with the first day being mostly led by David and Deklan and the second by Graham. The atmosphere was relaxed with good banter and the instruction clear and obviously given from huge experience. They were always giving praise and encouragement as we progressed through their well thought out and practiced program. Everyone on the course, men, women young and old produced a knife of which they and the instructors were rightly proud. I'm already working on my wife to let me do the axe course next year! I can't recommend these guys enough. Thank you, also, to the other students as we all had an amazing time."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Nick, we all look forward to seeing you again."

Sam Wise reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I had my blade forging experience yesterday and I'm so happy with all of it. Graeme, David and Decklan all tool great care of us, supported every participant and when I made mistakes they were explained and I was helped. A wonderful time out and an experience I won't forget."

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

"I had my blade forging experience yesterday and I'm so happy with all of it. Graeme, David and Decklan all tool great care of us, supported every participant and when I made mistakes they were explained and I was helped. A wonderful time out and an experience I won't forget."

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

"I attended the one day knife making course with my 13 year old son and we had an absolutely fabulous day. The mix of excellent technical knowledge and a friendly, fun approach meant that the day just flew by. I felt really well supported by both David and Decklan (under Graham's watchful eye!) and both my son and I came away with knives that we can truly say we made ourselves and are immensely proud of. Decklan is especially amazing - and was the perfect role model for my son. We will definitely be back! Thanks again Team Vlakvark - you are awesome :-)"

Donna James reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I attended the one day knife making course with my 13 year old son and we had an absolutely fabulous day. The mix of excellent technical knowledge and a friendly, fun approach meant that the day just flew by. I felt really well supported by both David and Decklan (under Graham's watchful eye!) and both my son and I came away with knives that we can truly say we made ourselves and are immensely proud of. Decklan is especially amazing - and was the perfect role model for my son. We will definitely be back! Thanks again Team Vlakvark - you are awesome :-)"