# Event Details - **Event Name**: 1 Day Kitchen Knife Making Course - 5th December, Leeds, West Yorkshire - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a one-day introduction to the art of blacksmithing and hand-forging led by master bladesmith Jacek Robótka of Jorgen Craft. In this hands-on course you’ll learn the essential techniques needed to forge a small kitchen knife inspired by a Viking-era blade found in Birka Sweden (grave Bj 903). What You'll Learn: Starting with fire control and hammering techniques you’ll work with carbon steel to create your very own knife. The day includes: Blade and tang forging: Shape the blade and forge the tang (the portion that extends into the handle). Bevel forging: Work the edge down to a thin section and forge the bevel (angled surface along the blade). Heat treatment: Learn the three stages of heat-treating your blade — normalising hardening and tempering. Blade finishing: Use a grinder to clean up your blade fit it to a pre-made handle and finally sharpen and strop the edge to razor sharpness. By the end of the day you’ll take home a fully finished sharp kitchen knife that’s ready for a lifetime of use. No Experience Required: This course is beginner-friendly and we’ll guide you step-by-step through key skills including: Forge safety and using the gas forge hammer and anvil. Shaping the blade and forging the tang and bevel. Heat treatment (normalising hardening tempering). Attaching the handle blade finishing sharpening stropping and edge testing. Who Can Attend: The course is open to anyone 18 and over. Younger participants are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any specific requirements please let us know in advance. What to Bring: Non-flammable clothing (cotton or wool is recommended; avoid synthetic materials like shell suits and fleeces). Sturdy shoes (leather is ideal). Your own lunch (not provided). Safety Equipment: All necessary safety gear will be provided for the class. Course Details: Location: Leeds (Full address provided upon booking) Duration: 9 AM – 5 PM Parking: On-street parking available Gift Certificates: Looking for a unique gift? We offer electronic gift certificates upon request — a perfect present for anyone interested in learning the ancient craft of bladesmithing. This is a perfect opportunity to try your hand at bladesmithing and create something both beautiful and practical. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/1-day-kitchen-knife-making-course-5th-december-leeds-west-yorkshire/80003610554001 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://jorgencrafts.com/products/1-day-kitchen-knife-making-course-7th-november-2025-copy?variant=53032160428363 ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Leeds - **lat**: 53.8007554 - **long**: -1.5490774 - **full address**: Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 8 - **organizer**: Jorgen Craft - Blacksmith and Artist (https://allevents.in/org/jorgen-craft-blacksmith-and-artist/23198318) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5958363e4.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5957807c2.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5957727cd.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5957823a2.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5957632df.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 6 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5957317ff.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 7 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5956e5f73.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5956d89a2.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 9 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5955f224f.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 10 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large68cd5955bf4fe.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Leeds, United Kingdom - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Jorgen Craft - Blacksmith and Artist - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 1 Day Kitchen Knife Making Course - 5th December, Leeds, West Yorkshire ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "1 Day Kitchen Knife Making Course - 5th December, Leeds, West Yorkshire", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb65511940840ff.jpg", "startDate": "2025-12-05", "endDate": "2025-12-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/leeds/1-day-kitchen-knife-making-course-5th-december-leeds-west-yorkshire/80003610554001", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Leeds", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Leeds, United Kingdom", "addressLocality": "Leeds", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.8007554", "longitude": "-1.5490774" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a one-day introduction to the art of blacksmithing and hand-forging led by master bladesmith Jacek Robótka of Jorgen Craft. 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We promise an unforgettable day, learning how to mould glowing hot metal!\n\nHigh-quality hand-made crafting of unique, personalised and bespoke historical and modern pieces, including bowies, carambits, hunting knives, kitchen knives, axes, spearhead, sword and eastern weapon.\n\n We work with carbon steel, wrought iron, spring steel, brass, bronze and silver, and we also craft the wooden handles and leader sheath/scabbard with intricate designs.\n\nLive and interactive blacksmithing displays, with traditional/medieval tools. We have recently been invited to perform again at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, we are regulars in Jorvik Festival in York, and we have displayed internationally across Central European markets.\n\n We welcome any questions you might have. 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