Clarke Knives

Caleb reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"Great experience, ended up with a great knife and had a great time. Instructors were blunt but helpful, and if you want to insist on being unique I'm sure they'd humour you. If you have anything like asthma or hayfever where your throat is a bit more sensitive, might be a good idea to take a mask for the belt grinding portions. Not sure if I got unlucky and got ill after the first day of the course or was down to breathing in dust, can't hurt to have some protection."

Clare reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"I am still excited about how I did and what I achieved with the guidance, help and humour from Graham, David and Deklan. The Clarkes are great teachers and lovely people. The knife and sheath I produced have been shamelessly shown off to everyone I know. I’ll be back. "

Clarke Knives responded:

"We're all looking forward to seeing you again 😊😊😊"

David Graham reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"My son and I did the one day course, and had a brilliant time. The tuition was first class, very patient and knowledgeable. All the knife making stages were done at your own pace, and when you made a mistake, you got to correct it with sympathetic guidance : ) Both of us came away with very functional knifes, but not as fine as Graham’s ! We had such a good time, that the axe making course is on our to do list."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks David and we're all looking forward to seeing you both again."

Chris G reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"Great weekend for my son (24) and me doing something very different and, despite not being particularly practical, producing a very decent knife at the end of it. Graham, ably assisted by David and Declan, took us through the processes with humour and some sympathy (or not depending on how stupid I had been at the time!). I would highly recommend the course and many thanks to the Vlakvark team. "

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Chris, It was a good weekend and we also enjoyed your company."