Eldrum and Redwolf reviews

Chris B reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"Having taken this course (2 day Axe Making) over the past weekend, I can say it was worth every second and every penny. Matt is an excellent instructor and host, patient and informative (he even put up with my 1 billion questions and answered every one of them). Both days flew by with how fun they where and you really do make something you will be proud of. He even kept me brewed up with nice tea and coffee. Ali was a wonderful hostess and very friendly, The provided food was wonderful both days and they are just great people. Will be taking another course in the future."

Jason Clements reviewed: Three day pattern welding or etched knife & sheath workshop

"I enrolled on this course pre Covid lockdown and was really looking forward to it. Finally managed to get on it and it was worth the wait. First day was a lot of hammering and forging to get the billet together. I managed to get two folds done the first day and left exhausted. Day 2 was getting the next fold and drawing it to length. Close of the day and we had a knife shaped piece of metal. Also started the first grind. Day 3, finish the first grind, then the massively stressful heat treat. Matt took it very carefully, and my heart was in my mouth when plunging it into the oil. All done, it just became more grinding and finishing. Handle attach, blade etched and what a beautiful knife. Many thanks to Redwolf and Eldrum. Great lunches, great knife, and met two genuinely nice people. Thanks!"

James reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"FANTASTIC! Just finished a weekend making a chef knife, and it was absolutely brilliant! Matt and Ali are so friendly and welcoming, and Matt is an excellent teacher who really knows his stuff. He helps you learn really fast, while still keeping things fun and relaxing. I would 100% recommend this - the thrill you het from forging (FIRE!!) and the growing satisfaction from seeing your knife (or axe) emerge before your eyes are both awesome. Thank you Matt and Ali for a wonderful time (and the cake!), and hope to see you again!"

Ed Dunning reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"As an avid viewer of Forged in Fire or 'Bake Off for Blokes' as I call it, my sons got me the experience for my birthday. My eldest son and I had an absolutely fantastic weekend. Matt is such a good instructor, easy going and patient, his passion for his craft is so infectious. Expertly teaching all the techniques required, but at the same time he fully encourages you to be creative and add your own artistic flair. Ali kept us fuelled throughout, a big 5 stars for her homemade lemon drizzle cake. It was such a unique experience, made even better by our hosts. Would highly recommend it to one and all."

Mr Michael King reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"A fantastic weekend! Working with Matt in the forge to craft my own Viking axe over 2 days (handle and all!) was a truly satisfying experience. Matt is a great teacher, able to convey his knowledge and keep you on course throughout the process. Ali made me feel very welcome and kept us fuelled for the gruelling days! Heartily recommended and will definitely return."

James green reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"I was made to feel right at home friendly welcoming and informative course. Nothing was to much trouble. If you have even the slightest interest in making your own knife from scratch you will love it. Matt and Ally are truely great hosts, i intend to go back to forge my second blade"

Phil Roalfe reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"This workshop was a pleasure from start to finish - even the wind and rain didn't dampen my enjoyment. Matt was knowledgeable and a great teacher, offering encouragement and advice in equal measure, and Ali a wonderful host. Came away with a Bowie knife that surpassed my expectations, given it was my first attempt at forging, can't wait to go camping and try it out! Anyone considering this course will not be disappointed - thanks Matt and Ali for a great couple of days!"

Chris reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"What a fantastic two days this was. Matt and Ali are lovely people and made me feel very welcome and looked after. Matt is a patient, knowledgeable and thoroughly kind chap who put up with my endless barrage of questions with much good humour. Ali looked after both of us with a regular supply of refreshment and I personally appreciated her encouraging comments on my progress. The connection I felt to my knife during the forging is unique in my experience. To see something as unyielding as a piece of grey steel transform through your own effort and imagination into a beautiful object is wonderful . As I made a kitchen knife I will hopefully have many interactions with it over the years to come. Hopefully I will have a chance to come back and try my hand at something else."

Kathy Paton reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"I loved forging a Seax! I’m a female on the wrong side of 55 and under 5ft but that was no obstacle as Matt is a great tutor. He is calm, patient and knowledgeable and obviously loves what he does. Ali was very attentive, even finding a B&B for me and picking me up from the station! She really went above and beyond in her hospitality! It was lots of fun and if you are a fellow devotee of Forged in fire - you will LOVE it!!!"

Dee reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"I bought my partner the Seax forging weekend as a present as he loves Forged in Fire and he's been super busy this year so deserved a treat. From the start, Ali was fab at keeping in touch, asking about dietary requirements and even what cakes my hubby liked! He had the most amazing time on the course, absolutely full of it both days, and so proud to show off his frankly pretty impressive knife! He loved that Matt encouraged but allowed creative expression and encouraged both participants in the class to style their knives in a way they personally liked. He came home both days well fed and even with a slice of homemade apple cake for me (upvote right there!) He is dying to return to do another class. So I highly recommend it for anyone interested in forging. It sounded like the personal attention was ideal and a lot of fun was had!"

Tom reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"Thoroughly enjoyable weekend just had bashing shaping and grinding metal. Matt and Ali were very welcoming into their home, thank you so much! Matt was a very enthusiastic and patient teacher and a fellow Skyrim fan! Ali provided some much needed and freshly baked bread and cake after some hard graft. Can't recommend it enough, loved it!"

Thomas/ Daryl Linwood reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"My Dad and I had an amazing weekend which allowed us to fulfil our Forged in Fire dream. Ali and Matt were amazing hosts very knowledgeable and easy to talk to throughout the course. The lengths which Matt was willing to go to to insure we were happy was amazing and he allowed us to create the knives in our own styles which was shown in the difference between our blades. Looking forwards to forging our axes!!!"

Eldrum and Redwolf responded:

"Thank you so much for such great feedback! Matt thoroughly enjoyed teaching you both, and we are so glad you had such a good time!"

Sam Mcelwaine reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"Tutor was knowledgeable and experienced, good easy going atmosphere, set in a lovely country area, good food, good company, good times. Worth every penny"

Eldrum and Redwolf responded:

"Thank you for your review! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and your brother for the workshop last weekend, and you are welcome back any time! Very best wishes, Matt and Ali"

Aoife Turner reviewed: Axe or bladesmithing weekend workshop – 2 days making your choice of a seax, bushcraft, bowie or chef knife

"Forged In Lincolnshire! After watching a fair few 'forged in fire'episodes we started to get a little intrgued about making our own! Booked a 2 day course to make a seax with Matt at his forge for a Birthday Gift and what an experience! Matts friendly, calm, down to earth and clearly loves passing on his knowledge whilst also letting you make your own decisions on how you want your knife to look! Ali's hospitality can't be faulted, going the extra mile to make sure youre kept fed and watered! We had seen other courses described as classes and group sessions but this is just 2 of you with Matt and Ali at there home hammering, grinding and sweating in the forge, meaning you get Matts full attention and not sharing it with a group of strangers! Beware, you will get hot, you will get tired, youll get covered in sawdust as you create your piece, but after two days of fun you will get something you can call your own and be proud of! Located in a beautiful rural setting, cannot recommend enough!"

Eldrum and Redwolf responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review! It was a pleasure to host you both, and Matt thoroughly enjoyed teaching you! :)"