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What's Included
- An intensive 5 day course sword-making course
- Make your own unique single handed, double-edged arming sword (or similar)
- Cross guards and pommels and handle material will be provided for you to customize and fit to the sword
- Use basic hand tools, hammer, anvil and fire
- There will also be powered grinders at hand to speed the process along
- Opportunity to test the blades against ‘Tatami’ mats and hanging rope (time permitting)
Course Itinerary
- Forge safety
- Forging the blade to shape
- Grinding and shaping the blade
- Thermocycling (reducing grain growth, which is an undesirable effect of over heating steel)
- Hardening and tempering the blade
- Fitting a cross guard, handle and pommel
What Can I Expect
An epic, five-day Sword Making course in Kent! You will join expert blacksmith Owen in his Welling workshop to craft your very own sword that you will be able to proudly take home with you.
These courses in Kent run over five consecutive days and they are suitable for beginners. You will need a fair bit of determination, as working steel all day can be intense, but it is incredibly satisfying.
You will be making a Medieval Arming sword. That’s to say a knight’s sword that would have been worn as a side arm and used for close combat. These double-bladed, single-handed swords were designed for speed, agility and cutting. Just what you’d need as a brave knight of old!
And in fact, Owen prides himself on making historically-accurate Viking and Saxon-style swords, as well as making pieces inspired by myth and legend. He’s a highly skilled tutor and all-round fascinating character you’ll love to meet and work with.
Over the course of the five days, you will be hands-on in every aspect of turning your steel into a fully-fledged sword, complete with customised handle, pommel and cross guards too.
Make no mistake, these are ‘real’ swords and are actually finished sharp, so to round off your week (and if there’s time) you will be invited to practice some sword techniques on tatami mats and rope cords. Impressive stuff.
Whether you are fascinated by all things mythical or historical, or just want to develop your blacksmithing skills, these intensive five-day sword making courses at this Welling forge in Kent are a great choice, with a very impressive end-product suitable for any noble knight!
When Is It Available
- Selected dates throughout the year
- Courses run on 5 consecutive days
- Sessions start at 09:00 finishing at 17:00
Upcoming Dates
- 16th-20th March 2026
Location
- Welling, Kent
Suitable For
- Minimum age 18
- No previous experience is required
Anything Else
- Please ensure that you have non-flammable clothing and sturdy shoes (preferably leather). No shell suits, fleeces or synthetic flammable materials (cotton and wool are perfect)
- Lunch isn't included (bring a picnic or there are shops /fish and chips nearby)
- The host can provide a local accommodation list on request
