{"product_id":"three-day-damascus-knife-or-axe-making-course","title":"Three-Day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDates coming soon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe’re preparing our 2027 course programme. Explore the course below and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to register your interest. Bookings will open once dates are confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake a knife or axe from your own pattern-welded Damascus steel, with guidance through each stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDay one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare and weld steel into a billet, then cut and stack it to build layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDay two\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eForge your chosen piece, begin grinding and carry out heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDay three\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrind, polish and etch the blade to reveal its pattern, then make and fit a handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials and refreshments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour tutor and venue\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn with Gary Birtwistle at Friargate Forge, Unit 6, Cuerden Green Mill, Sherdley Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGroup size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimum 3 participants; maximum 10 participants per course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDates and booking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates coming soon — bookings are not yet open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease wear non-synthetic clothing and boots or similar footwear. \u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely no shorts or open shoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a packed lunch, or use the local amenities for lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinding the forge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow your sat nav to Sherdley Road Industrial Estate, PR5 5LP. Entrance is via the large shutter on the mill — the tallest building.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friargate Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54439385334088,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/8540\/6536\/files\/damascus-knife-axe-course.jpg?v=1793358748","url":"https:\/\/friargateforge.com\/products\/three-day-damascus-knife-or-axe-making-course","provider":"Friargate Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}