Ruig Smeden

Design and forge
your own knife

Authentic forging hamer
and modern grinding machines

Experience craftsmanship
firsthand

Small groups, exellent guidance, no prior knowledge or experience required!

Immerse yourself in a multi-day forge workshop and forge your own knife. Experience an old craft, the heat of the fire and the tranquility of our green thicket. Bring home an unforgettable robust experience and a razor sharp result. A knife to be proud of!

STORIES ABOUT

THE KNIFES
AND THEIR MAKERS

Lou & Tobie

We took part in the Damascus knife forging course at Gerwin in June 2022. As soon as we arrived at the forge we were totally thrilled. Gerwin gave us a warm welcome and within two days we forged a great knife!

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EXPERIENCE OUR

FORGING COURSE

Forging course BASIC

Group size max. 4 persons

  • Chef knives up to 16 cm, and hunting knives up to 13 cm blade length
  • Wild Damask up to 200 layers
  • Premium wood types included
  • 1 afternoon (from 12:30 pm) & 1 full day (from 8:00 am)
  • Lunch, Coffee/Tea, beverages, and snacks included
futher information

580,-

per person

book

Forging course PLUS

Group size max. 4 persons

  • Total length of the knife up to 32 cm, blade up to 4.5 cm tall
  • Damask up to 400 layers, rose and wave dasmascus available aswell
  • Beautiful stabilized wood species included
  • 1 afternoon (12:30 pm), 1 full day (9:00 am) & 1 morning (9:00 am)
  • Lunches, coffee/tea, beverages, and snacks included
futher information

640,-

per person

book

Forging course Premium

Exclusive! Group size maximum 3 persons

  • Total knife length up to 45 cm, blade up to 6 cm high
  • Mammoth material for handle included
  • 3 relaxed days (starting at 9:00 am)
  • Three Lunches, coffee/tea, beverages, and snacks included
futher information

1320,-

per person

book

Forging course KNIFE MAKING COURSE

DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN KNIFE!

  • Full tang, kitchen knifes up to 30 cm, outdoor up to 25 cm
  • Steels Böhler N690 of 14C28N
  • Wide assortment of naturally and hybrid woods inclusive
  • One day, starting 8.30 untill about 19.00 hrs
  • Lunch, Diner, Coffee-Thee, Drinks and Sweet inclusive
futher information

495,-

per person

book

We are available to provide advice and assistance, no experience or prior knowledge necessary!

You can also make a reservation by telephone (or by Whatsapp) via +31 618599660 (Gerwin Leus)
 

available course dates
Forging course BASIC
25 Nov - 26 Nov
full
20 Jan - 21 Jan
full
27 Jan - 28 Jan
full
04 Feb - 05 Feb
1 available place
11 Feb - 12 Feb
full
Still 7 other dates available »
Forging course PLUS
28 Nov - 30 Nov
full
02 Dec - 04 Dec
full
15 Dec - 17 Dec
full
19 Dec - 21 Dec
full
22 Jan - 24 Jan
full
Still 3 other dates available »
Forging course Premium
27 Dec - 29 Dec
1 available place
07 Mar - 09 Mar
full
07 Apr - 09 Apr
full
16 May - 18 May
full
12 Jun - 14 Jun
3 available places
Still 2 other dates available »

Wall of fame

These blacksmiths preceded you and present to you their own handmade knifes. Our customers are all extremely enthusiastic and satisfied with the course, the forging, the surroundings, the catering, the beautiful end result and especially the chance to execute the entire process from start to finish are highly appreciated.