Cu Mai Damascus Knife Making
- Sold by Oldfield Forge Experience Days
- From Herefordshire, GB
- 4.7/5 Brand rating
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We believe blacksmithing experience days make the perfect gift that is guaranteed to make memories to last a lifetime. Prepare to be inspired.
If your looking for a memorable Birthday, Christmas or Special Occasion Gift, this is the gift for them.
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Our Cu-Mai package is two-day experience that will cover the basics of making pattern-welded steel or more commonly known as Cu-Mai. Cu-Mai is an amazing material that produces a unique and stunning patten like nothing else.
To produce your Cu-Mai billet this will involve a process of layering two sheets of copper between three sheets of carbon steel. Knives have of course been made by blacksmiths for thousands of years. We are dedicated to sharing our passion, knowledge and experience of a craft as old as civilisation itself. Our expert team will guide and support you through each process in the designing and making of your own Cu-Mai knife.
We have welcomed chefs from all over the world who have wanted to make their very own unique blade with us. All of our experience packages are taught in a relaxed and friendly environment where you will be made to sweat but will leave at the end of the day with a blade you will cherish forever – along with a special memory and story to be told. If your looking for a memorable gift, either for a birthday milestone or Christmas treat look no further!
Oldfield Forge is the perfect place to start for anyone interested in knife making, or for those Forged In Fire fans who would like to put their skills and enthusiasm to the test.
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Day One is spent learning how to make your own pattern-welded copper & steel billet. You will learn about the ancient art of pattern welding and begin the process of carefully heating the copper to weld in between the high carbon steel. A member of team will carefully work alongside you to achieve the desired pattern. Once the billet has been formed, the exciting reveal of the pattern is made when a rough-cut shape of the knife is made and ground away.
Day Two is when it all gets very exciting and the final stages of making your Cu-Mai Knife come together. Any final detail on the blade is made just before you learn how to heat treat it and polish the blade. It is at this stage when the true unique pattern is revealed.
During your time with us, you can enjoy lunch either in the country air in our picnic area or, if you prefer, take advantage of our Forge Den or Woodlands Huts. We do welcome family and friends to join you for lunch and to share in your experience as a blacksmith. There is choice of hot drink or cold drinks on site, as well as a choice of a cake or a snack from the tuck shop.We are very lucky to have a partnered up with our local farm shop who supplies us with delicious home cooked Pies, Pastries, and so much more.Our fridge is stocked well with a hearty selection and ready for you to warm up and enjoy. There is a further charge for this. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own picnic lunch from home. We work with a number of B&B’s, hotels & campsites who we know will look after you during your time with us.
Our Cu-Mai Workshop Does Allow A Max Of Two People To Work Together To Make One Knife, Although You Are More Than Welcome To Attend As A Solo. The Perfect Gift For An Individual or Couple.
Add on - Why not add on a third day to have support fitting a wooden handle. This is an additional extra if you wish to add on and is not complusory. Our Knife Handling course is an opportunity to hand craft and fit a wooden handle to the knife you forged with us previously. During this hands on experience you will work primarily with hand tools to turn your forged blade into the complete knife you can be proud of. You will create your handle from seasoned ash however we do stock a variety of exotic woods which can be purchased on the day to elevate your blade to the next level.
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VOUCHER: All voucher purchases come complete with a digital e-voucher, which is sent to you via the NOTHS platform and can be printed at home or forwarded on. If you experience any problems with receiving your e-voucher please contact NOTHS customer services directly.
However, for £5 extra, you can choose a premium postal voucher – perfect to put inside a card. If you’d like the premium printed option, simply select that as an add-on when buying your voucher.
LOCATION: Herefordshire, Garway Hill, HR2 8HA.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: General notonthehighstreet.com shopper terms and conditions apply. Bookings are made subject to availability, to book your voucher there is a £1.50 booking fee. Weekends do have to be booked well in advanced, please book as soon as possible to secure a your booking.
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