Hand forged Yorkshire reviews

Bonnie reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I had a lovely day with Dave making a Nakiri kitchen knife. It was just me on the course that day so I got to ask a lot of questions and learned so much. The knife turned out beautifully and I’m so pleased with it. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your review Bonnie, it is greatly appreciated. It was lovely to meet you, so glad you enjoyed your day and you are happy with your knife. Rightly so you did a cracking job well done, hope it serves you well for many years."

Tim H reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"What a wonderful experience, a birthday gift from my wife. David was a hive of information and provided just the right amount of guidance and instruction. Although a recently retired engineer and used to working with my hands, I learnt so much and benefited from Davids vast experience. An excellent instructor with a warm and friendly delivery with supporting anecdotes. I had a great day and came away with a knife to be proud of, thank you. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review Tim, massively appreciate it. Was a pleasure meeting you and its fantastic to hear you enjoyed the day and found it so interesting. You did an excellent job with your knife, really well done I hope you enjoy using it for many years"

James reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Best birthday present ever. David was extremely knowledgeable, made the experience fun and his attention to detail was impeccable. His thorough explanation of each step was really beneficial and opened my eyes to the real intricacies of the art of knife making. Under his guidance, I made a kitchen knife that will undoubtedly last forever as well as the memory. Will 100% be returning to make something else in the future. He also gave us instructions to ensure that once the knife was made, it could be cared for properly for years to come. Can't thank you enough Dave. Best of luck with everything and hope to see you soon. Hannah and James. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you both so much for your amazing review, it is hugely appreciated. So pleased you enjoyed your day Hannah, it was a genuine pleasure to have you in the workshop. You did an absolutely amazing job with your knife, a true bevelling superstar!! I hope it serves you well and you enjoy using it for many years, you’re very welcome back anytime would be fantastic to see you both again. Kindest regards Dave"

Camilla reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"We loved this course! We found Dave an amazing teacher who shared his great knowledge of smithing and knife design. Taking the materials to the finished product, we learnt so many different techniques and skills. Thank you so much for an incredible day and helping us make such beautiful kitchen knives."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you so much for your amazing review Camilla, it is hugely appreciated. I'm so glad you both enjoyed the day, it was great to meet you both and fantastic having you in the workshop. Excellent job with your knives, you should be truly proud of what you achieved they're a couple of belters!! Hope you enjoy using them for many years"

Ian W reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I arrived with no experience of knife-making – I departed with a beautifully crafted blade that is as aesthetically appealing as it is practically serviceable. Dave is a modest, yet accomplished craftsman, who is a gifted teacher, a clear communicator and a patient tutor – a person who puts you at ease from the outset and encourages you every step of the way. The course is well organised and ambitious without being daunting. Dave explains each knife-crafting process, demonstrating where necessary, before supervising as you give it a go, offering encouragement and advice. Although the technical skill level required advances through the day, you are building incrementally on previous competences gained so it is challenging but manageable. And the end result is something you can be proud of having created. On this course, you will gain new knowledge and skills, fresh experiences and achievements, in the company of a master practitioner, talented educator and a convivial companion. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you so much for your absolutely fantastic review Ian, I really appreciate it. It truly was a pleasure to meet you and guide you in the making of your superb knife. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and you are proud of your knife, rightly so I thought you did a brilliant job very well done. I hope it serves you well for many years to come and thank you again for your extremely kind review."

Ness reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"We really enjoyed this course. David made us feel very at ease. We were late, and I had an allergy that meant I couldn't wear the normal gloves and he took this in his stride and was very kind. He is massively knowledgeable about resin and was able to apply his knowledge to my partner's interest. The session felt friendly throughout whilst also being safe and informative. It can be daunting trying something new, as you inevitably go wrong and David was happy to talk though common errors and how to overcome them and helped us when we went wrong in the session. We really enjoyed it and can't wait to see our blocks."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your very kind review Ness, I really appreciate it. I’m so pleased you both enjoyed the day and found it informative. Really great to meet you both and have you in the workshop. Cracking job with your designs, they look fantastic! Kindest regards Dave"

Jamie reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"A really enjoyable day! Dave is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and an excellent teacher. His guidance was honest and was always considerate of the experience that I was having and how to make it as good as possible. An amazing day course, packed with a lot of fun and learning - and a beautiful knife to take home at the end of the day. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys cooking or is looking for an exciting day!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much indeed for your fantastic review Jamie, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you had an amazing day, it was a genuine pleasure to meet you and have you in the workshop. You did a fantastic job with you knife, looks awesome and I hope you enjoy using it for many years."

Pip Roddis reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"It was a great course, Dave was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic and you learn a lot about the process as well as producing your own piece. Would recommend! "

Karen Slater reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"A totally unique experience. Dave is an excellent tutor - knowledgeable, professional and a skilled Artisan, with an abundance of patience. It really was a joy to be tutored by such an expert. There are lots of steps to the process of making a professional quality knife and we went through all of these at just the right pace. I have made a unique gift, with the resin handle from the previous week. I can 100% recommend this course. You will end the day with a thing of beauty to be treasured. Thank you very much Dave."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your very kind review Karen, I really appreciate it. It was lovely to meet you and help you make such a unique piece for a very special occasion. I hope your son and daughter in law have a fantastic day and enjoy using their knife for many years. Very well done you did a cracking job. Kindest regards Dave"

Karen Slater reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"A great course. Learned about different resins and the choice of materials, I chose pinecones as they gave such an interesting finish. I used the resin block for a knife handle (the knife course was the following week). But as a stand alone artwork they are truly unique. Great course just at the right pace. Dave is a great tutor professional, knowledgeable and very patient, was a real pleasure. I thoroughly recommend this course. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your lovely review Karen, very kind of you thank you so much. You cast a stunning block that looks incredible on the knife, excellent job!! So glad you enjoyed the course it was an absolute pleasure having you in the workshop"

William Winterburn reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"We had a great time learning some new skills and ended up with a fantastic couple of knives and a day to remember. Dave is dedicated and patient but most importantly wants you to create something worthwhile. It’s a full day and represents good value in my estimation. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Massively appreciate your fantastic review Will thank you very much. So glad you both enjoyed the day, it was a real pleasure to meet you both and have you in the forge. Hope you enjoy using your knives for many years, you did a belting job well done Kindest regards Dave"

Will reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Great course! We had a brilliant time and David was an amazing teacher. The venue's really awesome too - definitely recommend it."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review Will ,I truly appreciate it. So pleased you both enjoyed the course, your designs looked fantastic and you did a great job. Kindest regards Dave "

Ryan reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend a day, I highly recommend this knife-making course. It started with a thorough safety briefing, and they provided all the necessary gear to keep us protected throughout. Our instructor, Dave, has been a knife maker for over eight years, and his passion and knowledge were evident. The course is designed for you to do most of the work, making the finished knife a true accomplishment. However, Dave was always there to offer guidance, build confidence, and lend a hand when needed. My brothers and I had a fantastic day – we truly enjoyed ourselves and haven't stopped talking about it since. I can't stress enough how much value this course offered – it was absolutely worth the money."

Jill reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"I absolutely recommend this course to anyone. The small numbers on the course meant that Dave could give you his full attention, it didn't matter if you were a complete beginner, like me, or had some experience. Whether you had an end goal or just wanted to try, Dave was able to support all of us. His warm, friendly manner put everyone at ease straight away. It certainly gave me the appetite to try more resin casting and even think about making a knife (another Dave Brearey course) to be able to use the resin block I've just made as the handle. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your very kind review Jill, it is hugely appreciated. So pleased you enjoyed the day, it was fantastic to meet you and you did a brilliant job with your design. It would be an absolute pleasure to have you back in the workshop to make a knife."

Nick Shackleton reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Had an absolutely brilliant day at the Forge with Dave. He walked us through every step of the way ensuring we ended up leaving with something I definitely didn't think I could have made! I did the course with my step-dad and a friend, and it was a full days experience from 10-4 ish with about 30 minutes lunch break. I can't recommend this experience highly enough. I have already told a few friends who are keen to book on. I have added some pictures to show what we started with and what we finished with. We all chose a different style of knife and a different wood for the handle too. Thanks again Dave (sorry it took me so long to write this review)."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you so much for your amazing review Nick, it is hugely appreciated. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you all and have you in the forge. So glad everyone enjoyed it, I had a brilliant day with you all and you did an excellent job with your knives. You should all be very proud of what you made, cracking work chaps and I hope your knives serve you well for many years. Kindest regards Dave"

Vicki Whitfield reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Absolutely Brilliant Day!! Dave was an absolute star, his knowledge and experience blew me away and we created an absolutely stunning knife for me to take home afterwards. This is a truly fab experience, definitely give it a go if you want something beautiful and unique at the end of the experience....a true 'Unicorn' experience!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your fantastic review Vicki, I massively appreciate it very kind of you. So glad you enjoyed the day, it was a genuine pleasure to meet you and have you in the workshop. You did a cracking job with your knife, really well done."

Aidan reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Very good experience learnt a lot and had a fun time. Cannot recommend more. "

Gary Parkins reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Superb morning with Dave, who clearly goes through process of preparation, costs, skills etc so simply that you feel comfortable when the time comes to get hands on. I would recommend the course wholeheartedly and believe you will enjoy the experience, but be mindful that although the process is instant, your results will take a few days to receive due to the processes that need to be followed after the Resin Pour. In all, great value, very informative and as a taster gives the appetite to continue, whether as a hobby or a possible vocation. Thank you"

Jake reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Had an amazing day with Dave. Real passionate for what he does and is an excellent teacher. He gave real clear instructions broken down into a few steps at a time to make them easy to follow. He has a great balance between watching what you're doing and standing back to allow you to get on with it. He was always happy to answer questions and help whenever needed. I couldn't recommend this course enough. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your awesome review Jake, it is very much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your day, it was a genuine pleasure to have you in the forge. You did a brilliant job with your knife, hope you enjoy using it. Kindest regards Dave"

Manoj reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Had a fabulous day with Dave. He's very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and aims to make the most of your day. He was also very accommodating with altering his plans for the day, to fit in with my schedule. Lots learnt, had fun and walked away with a lovely knife. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your fantastic review Manoj I massively appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed the day, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you and have you in the forge. You did a brilliant job with your knife, really happy you like it and I hope you enjoy using it for many years. Kindest regards Dave"

Andrew reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Absolutley fantastic time. Took my son as a birthday present and we had a really great time. Dave is a brilliant teacher and we left very happy with the knives we had made. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your review Andrew, very much appreciated. It was fantastic to meet yourself and Michael and have you in the workshop. So glad you both enjoyed the day and you're happy with your knives. You both did a cracking job and I hope you enjoy using them for many years. Kindest regards Dave"

Sophie reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Great course with Dave who is a great teacher and answered all our questions about starting out with epoxy resin crafting! Can’t wait to see our finished blocks and then get started on our own work too! Thanks Dave! "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your kind review Sophie I really appreciate it. Glad you found the course useful and I wish you every success with your future projects. Kindest regards Dave"

Sam reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Had a great day with Dave on his knife making course. Dave was so passionate about his craft and was a brilliant teacher, even with my zero experience I came home with a beautiful knife I am very proud of ! Thanks very much Dave ! "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much for your fantastic review Sam, I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure having you in the workshop and I'm over the moon you are so happy with your knife, you did a cracking job, well done. "

Thomas C reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I throughly enjoyed my kitchen knife making course. I had no previous experience, but came away with a knife that is functional and I’m proud to show off to my friends and family. This is all down to David, who shared his vast knowledge and experience throughout the day, guiding me through the many processes which go towards making a knife. David is a great teacher and I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone, you will be in safe hands. David, thank you for helping me mark my 50th with a unique experience! "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your amazing review and kind words Thomas, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and it helped mark a special occasion for you. It was a pleasure having you in the workshop, you did a great job with your knife and I hope you enjoy using it. Kindest regards Dave"

Sarah Jane reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I had a fantastic day. For me, it was something very different and I really enjoyed doing something practical. Dave was really patient and guided my friend and I through every step. I really appreciated how he showed us what to do then let us get stuck in (but was there if we needed help!). At the end of the day, I had a beautiful kitchen knife to bring home - it works too! "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much for your lovely review Sarah. I'm so pleased you both enjoyed the day and you are happy with your knives. It was great having you both in the workshop and you did a cracking job. Kindest regards Dave"