Clarke Knives reviews

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

"Brilliant day. The family were very helpful and knowledgeable. I came away with a knife that I made with their support that I am proud of."

Nick reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Brilliant day. The family were very helpful and knowledgeable. I came away with a knife that I made with their support that I am proud of."

Stu reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Really great day, will be booking again"

Clarke Knives responded:

"We look forward to seeing you again ???"

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

"Really great day, will be booking again"

Clarke Knives responded:

"We look forward to seeing you again ???"

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

"I had an excellent day out, it was a Christmas present from my wife and I will be returning the favor as she was rather jealous! David and Decklan are very knowledgable and patient with everyone, I was asking all sorts of questions and everything was answered clearly and explained at length (busted a few tv myths as well!). We will be booking again for friends and families, I will be looking to book an axe-making course next! I highly recommend The Vlakvark Forge courses!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"I'm glad your day went well - sorry I couldn't be with you - perhaps next time ???"

Ernest Tse reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I had an excellent day out, it was a Christmas present from my wife and I will be returning the favor as she was rather jealous! David and Decklan are very knowledgable and patient with everyone, I was asking all sorts of questions and everything was answered clearly and explained at length (busted a few tv myths as well!). We will be booking again for friends and families, I will be looking to book an axe-making course next! I highly recommend The Vlakvark Forge courses!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"I'm glad your day went well - sorry I couldn't be with you - perhaps next time ???"

David reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"Excellent course. Instruction when you need it, but plenty of time to get on and work at your own speed."

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

"I received the I day blade smithing coarse as a gift. Every step of the process was explained to us, demonstrated and then we would have a go. The guys were very helpful and no question you asked was frowned apon. Making something beautiful out of a bit of metal is a very satisfying experience. I am going to start saving some money so I can go back and do the Axe making course. I highly recommend The Vlakvark Forge courses."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Sandra, we look forward to seeing you again ???"

Sandra reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I received the I day blade smithing coarse as a gift. Every step of the process was explained to us, demonstrated and then we would have a go. The guys were very helpful and no question you asked was frowned apon. Making something beautiful out of a bit of metal is a very satisfying experience. I am going to start saving some money so I can go back and do the Axe making course. I highly recommend The Vlakvark Forge courses."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Sandra, we look forward to seeing you again ???"

Mark Booth reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This was a great experience and to have something to take away at the end to remind you of it is excellent. The family team at Clarkes Knives are really engaging and very knowledgable, walking everyone through all the steps and making sure everyone, even the younger members of the group who found swinging a large hammer a bit much, got a good result. The option to add extras top the booked result - in my case para cord on the handle was appreciated and made the end result even better. Would thoroughly recommend and am considering going back for another go!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed yourself so much. We look forward to seeing you again."

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

"This was a great experience and to have something to take away at the end to remind you of it is excellent. The family team at Clarkes Knives are really engaging and very knowledgable, walking everyone through all the steps and making sure everyone, even the younger members of the group who found swinging a large hammer a bit much, got a good result. The option to add extras top the booked result - in my case para cord on the handle was appreciated and made the end result even better. Would thoroughly recommend and am considering going back for another go!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed yourself so much. We look forward to seeing you again."

Graham Jagger reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I was apprehensive about my potential ability to create a knife, but Graham, from the off, gave us the confidence that if we did what we were told we would be fine. We were not mollycoddled but help and encouragement was swiftly available if help was needed. This made us more confident in 'owning' our work. It was a great feeling to be made to feel one of the work team. The teaching was so direct, spot on and couldn't have been better. This was the best course I have ever attended and I ended up with a fairly good looking useable knife of which I am proud. Thank you Graham David and Declan."

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

"I was apprehensive about my potential ability to create a knife, but Graham, from the off, gave us the confidence that if we did what we were told we would be fine. We were not mollycoddled but help and encouragement was swiftly available if help was needed. This made us more confident in 'owning' our work. It was a great feeling to be made to feel one of the work team. The teaching was so direct, spot on and couldn't have been better. This was the best course I have ever attended and I ended up with a fairly good looking useable knife of which I am proud. Thank you Graham David and Declan."

Simon Foster reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"My 12 year old son and I had a fantastic day at the forge. What a great bunch of guys, a really brilliant family outfit! Very knowledgeable, very patient, very encouraging- ensuring my lad was fully engaged. I will definitely be recommending these guys to friends and family. Thanks very much Graham, David and Decklan for a quality day, Cheers!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"'Twas a great day ???"

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

"My 12 year old son and I had a fantastic day at the forge. What a great bunch of guys, a really brilliant family outfit! Very knowledgeable, very patient, very encouraging- ensuring my lad was fully engaged. I will definitely be recommending these guys to friends and family. Thanks very much Graham, David and Decklan for a quality day, Cheers!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"'Twas a great day ???"

James Hewitt reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Great day on the bladesmithing course, with lots of (very) patient help from Graham, David and Decklan. Thoroughly recommended."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks James - we're glad you enjoyed it"

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

"Great day on the bladesmithing course, with lots of (very) patient help from Graham, David and Decklan. Thoroughly recommended."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks James - we're glad you enjoyed it"

Craig Hutchinson reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I wasn't quite sure what to expect, well I can honestly say that it was an experience of a lifetime. Every member of the team always make you feel at home,despite the fact that I hadn't ever done anything like this before The whole experience really helped me believe that I have just started a whole new direction and can't wait to make more knives"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Looking forward to seeing you again Craig ??"

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

"I wasn't quite sure what to expect, well I can honestly say that it was an experience of a lifetime. Every member of the team always make you feel at home,despite the fact that I hadn't ever done anything like this before The whole experience really helped me believe that I have just started a whole new direction and can't wait to make more knives"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Looking forward to seeing you again Craig ??"

Mike H reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This was bought for me as a present as its my kind of thing and i wasn't disappointed. From start to finish it was a fun day learning new practical skills and the science behind it. Safety brief to start and straight into the day forging, normalising, tempering etc. The guys were clearly knowledgeable and always on hand offering guidance and help if needed. Bit of banter throughout the day made an enjoyable time even better. Went home with my own pride and joy, next step to make a handle !!. Cheers guys it was a great experience, well recommended and i am spreading the word !!."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Mike"

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

"This was bought for me as a present as its my kind of thing and i wasn't disappointed. From start to finish it was a fun day learning new practical skills and the science behind it. Safety brief to start and straight into the day forging, normalising, tempering etc. The guys were clearly knowledgeable and always on hand offering guidance and help if needed. Bit of banter throughout the day made an enjoyable time even better. Went home with my own pride and joy, next step to make a handle !!. Cheers guys it was a great experience, well recommended and i am spreading the word !!."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Mike"

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

"The whole day was incredible. The tuition was great, all three knew what they were talking about and knew how to correct problems and explain why the correction was needed, both in terms of skills or material. I would highly recommend Vlakvark Forge. Great day, great outcome! Side note, maybe not for those that can’t take tough love when making mistakes."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Alex ??"

Alex reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"The whole day was incredible. The tuition was great, all three knew what they were talking about and knew how to correct problems and explain why the correction was needed, both in terms of skills or material. I would highly recommend Vlakvark Forge. Great day, great outcome! Side note, maybe not for those that can’t take tough love when making mistakes."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Alex ??"

John Craig reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Like many of the above participants, this course was bought for me as Christmas present by my wife and two daughters. Now that was a superb Christmas present to be talked about and remembered. Really enjoyed the course and learned a lot, finishing up with a knife so sharp it puts expensve "commercial" chefs' knives in the shade. Learned about fancy Damascus steels and how they are made. You can use them on the course if you wish, although it does cost a little extra. Don`t be afraid to have a go as the teaching is superb and vitually one to one."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed the day Bonny Lad ???"

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

"Like many of the above participants, this course was bought for me as Christmas present by my wife and two daughters. Now that was a superb Christmas present to be talked about and remembered. Really enjoyed the course and learned a lot, finishing up with a knife so sharp it puts expensve "commercial" chefs' knives in the shade. Learned about fancy Damascus steels and how they are made. You can use them on the course if you wish, although it does cost a little extra. Don`t be afraid to have a go as the teaching is superb and vitually one to one."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed the day Bonny Lad ???"