Hammer and Hound Forge reviews

Lee reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Had a fantastic day, Alex was very informative and helpful, I would definitely recommend this course."

Collin Burn reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"This was a really enjoyable day full of information and ending with keepsakes to remember. Alex is a font of knowledge and a natural teacher, easy going and patience ...much needed in my case. I would recommend this session to anyone."

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Hi Colin, thank you for leaving a review and I'm really glad you enjoyed your time! Best wishes, Alex"

Peter reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"I have been on many one day practical courses but blacksmithing has to be the best of them all, the tuition was excellent and Alex is a very approachable and friendly man, this one day course was an informative and enjoyable experience and excellent value for money ."

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Hi Peter, Thank you for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed your time at the forge! All the best Alex"

Mike reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Had an excellent day on the beginners blacksmithing course. Alex is a great teacher and despite having no experience at all I came away with a knife and a poker for the fireplace. It was a really well-received xmas present for my dad and a really different day out for us. Fully recommended!"

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Hi Mike, I'm really glad you enjoyed your time, and I hope your dad did too! All the best Alex"

Tom reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Second time at the forge with Alex, this time doing the beginner blacksmithing day. In the few hours with Alex I feel I'd learnt and progressed far more than I'd managed over the last year using online tutorials! Time to get practicing while I save up for another great experience! 100% reccomend this day to anybody! Great fun, AND came away with a coat hook, fancy bottle opener and a new rake for my fire pit. Super happy! "

Hal Branson reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Would highly recommend this course! Alex is an incredibly knowledgeable teacher and the whole experience was brilliant - he's highly skilled and was really helpful in guiding us through the day, leaving us to learn but also stepping in where needed! We covered so many different elements and at the end of the day left with an actual functioning axe! "

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you Hal!"

J Clark reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Great experience day. Christmas gift for my son and went with him and what a great day we both had. Alex is a great host and excellent instructor. Friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and keen to share his passion and skills. Awesome! We'll be back again, suspect for the axe making. "

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you James!"

Inaki reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"It's been a great experience and I had a great time making my knife with Alex"

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review Inaki! I'm really glad you enjoyed your time and I hope your blade serves you well for years to come!"

Ren reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Amazing experience day! I gifted this to my boyfriend and went with him and we both loved it! Alex was the nicest, friendliest teacher, so patient and taught us so much - his passion and incredible knowledge and skill of his craft is clear. The knifes we came home with are so good, and we had the most fun making them! 100% will be back for more fun at the forge soon "

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you Ren! I hope your blades serve you well! "

Caroline Pryer reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Two daughters-in-law came with me for a pre-Christmas girlie workshop and had a great time. We all made knives from a wee craft knife to a forest crafting knife for gardening. Lots of 'hard' learning but so very enjoyable amid the forge, fire craft, plunging in oil, toughening steel, sanding, power drilling, buffing and sharpening. Very proud of our achievements and so intensely grateful to Alex for his superb teaching skills, leadership, patience, understanding and downright superbness. A very exciting day and thrilled to have learned something so new!"

Will reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"I was given a place on the Beginners Blacksmithing course as a Christmas present and had a fantastic time. Alex is an excellent instructor - his skill and passion for the craft shine through immediately. He tailored his advice to each of us, and helped us all get hands (tongs) on immediately. I would highly recommend this course, and will be taking part in the others I'm sure."

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Hi Will, I'm really glad your enjoyed your time in the forge! Thank you for leaving a review too! Happy new year! All the best Alex"