Hand forged Yorkshire reviews

6 May 22'

Ian [from Lancaster] reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Attended early May 2022, had a fantastic day. Dave is very knowledgeable, patient, skilful and a great teacher. During the day I got to shape a kitchen knife blade, harden it in a forge and cool in oil, grind the bevel edge, choose the wooden handle scales, shape them and secure to the blade, polish the handle and sharpen the blade. I left having learnt so much about blade-smithing and how to look after and sharpen kitchen knives, plus I have a beautiful kitchen knife that is razor sharp and will be in my family for many generations to come. thank you Dave for a wonderful day and making me feel so welcome."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to write such a fantastic review Ian, massively appreciate it thank you very much. Brilliant to meet you and have you in the forge, you did a cracking job with your knife well done. Kindest regards Dave"

5 May 22'

Madeleine reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"We had such a good afternoon learning how to cast resin blocks with Dave. The course is really well structured and Dave is great at explaining everything really clearly. He has lots of knowledge that he's built up over years, and he's happy to share with you on the course. Also, Dave has lots of materials to choose from so you can get really creative. I would definitely recommend!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Very pleased to hear you both enjoyed the course, really appreciate your kind review Madeleine many thanks indeed much appreciated. Kindest regards Dave"

21 Apr 22'

John reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I had a fantastic day with Dave at Hand Forged Yorkshire in Horbury. He is obviously passionate about his craft and explained every stage of the process very clearly. At the end of the day I went home with a lovely sharp knife which is a pleasure to use. It's a brilliant experience to take the basic raw materials and end up with something which looks good and is useful."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for leaving such a kind review John, very much appreciated. Was an absolute pleasure to meet you and have you in the forge, you did a cracking job with your knife. Kindest regards Dave"

14 Apr 22'

Michael Franklin reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"My son and I had a great day making kitchen knives with Dave at Hand Forged Yorkshire. Dave is a great tutor and passionate about his craft. He explained each stage of the process clearly and was engaging, patient, and supportive. At the end of the day we both ended up with a knife which exceeded our expectations, which we are both proud of and which we had a great time making. I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone thinking about doing it, don't hesitate, just book it!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much indeed for your kind review Michael, it is greatly appreciated. It was great to meet you both and you did a cracking job with your knives. Kindest regards Dave"

11 Apr 22'

Lynnette reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Such a brilliant experience from start to finish! Dave was a very good teacher, explained what had to be done in a clear and precise way and nothing seemed to be a problem. I felt very at ease with the equipment and what had to be achieved as I knew that Dave was there guiding me as I worked. I have a wonderful new kitchen knife that takes pride of place but also the knowledge that I was able to craft it in a working forge and for that I am very proud. I would highly recommend this for anyone who likes to be creative and use their hands and power tools! I am thinking an axe blade might be next, they do come in handy!!! :)"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed Lynnette for leaving such a lovely review. It was a pleasure having yourself and Mark in the forge, so pleased you enjoyed the day and you're so happy with your knife. It would be a great to see you again if you wanted to return and make an axe! Kindest regards Dave"

7 Apr 22'

Jake reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Had a great day. Dave is clearly very passionate about his work and that rubs off onto you. Would reccomend to anyone who wants to challenge themselves. Seeing the final product once the handle and blade are oiled is a joy to behold. Learnt alot about how to manipulate patterns on high carbon steel aswell as the Rockwell chart."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your kind review Jake, very much appreciated. It was great having you in the forge, really glad you enjoyed the day. Kindest regards Dave"

1 Apr 22'

Tom reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"What a great day, couldn’t recommend this more. Dave is a lovely guy who’s patience, skill, enthusiasm and knowledge would enable anyone to spend the day learning techniques and leave accomplished with a great product."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your awesome review Tom, thank you very much. It was fantastic to meet you and have you in the forge. You did a brilliant job with your knife, well done!! Kindest regards Dave"

30 Mar 22'

Alison reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"David gave a really comprehensive course whilst still explaining everything in a way anyone can grasp and was really good at guiding you through the process in a friendly and fun way. You gets lots of information on how to continue working with epoxy if you wish and take-home instructions. Would thoroughly recommend this course and it’s not as messy as you think it might be!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Alison, it is greatly appreciated. It was great having you in the forge and I think the block you made looks fantastic, well done. Kindest regards Dave"

28 Mar 22'

Sheila Rourke reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Fabulous day all round. Dave is obviously a master craftsman who loves his work and takes a massive pride in everything he does. I learned so much about knife making but also about casting resin. He produces some beautiful pieces. Doing courses such as this gives you the opportunity to use equipment you would probably never have at home, with the confidence of expert guidance, ensuring your safety at all times.. Highly recommended."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you so much for your amazing review Sheila, it is very much appreciated. It was great to meet you and have you in the forge, you did a cracking job with your knife it looked brilliant. Kindest regards Dave"

22 Mar 22'

Matt reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"What a truly excellent teacher Dave is! I couldnt recommend this course more. He's with you every step of the process but allows you room to get the most out of the day. He's a great bloke too. Very happy with the knife too, it looks fantastic"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your kind review Matt, many thanks indeed. Was awesome having you in the forge, you did a great job with your knife Kindest regards Dave"

7 Mar 22'

Helen Sutton reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Had my first resin course this morning with Dave. Couldn’t of asked for any more, Dave was so friendly, explained every so clear and even had everything wrote down too for me to take home . He literally went above and beyond in my expectations of the course and even explained and gave me tips for my own resin project thoughts. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute and learn more that I expected. Excellent, thanks Dave , loved it!!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks for your very kind review Helen, really apricate it. It was great to meet you and you did a brilliant job with your casting well done. I'm very happy you enjoyed the course and it exceeded your expectations, best of luck with any future projects!! Kindest regards Dave"

6 Mar 22'

Matt Trewartha reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Amazing. What a day. What a privilege. Under the supervision and enthusiasm as Dave, the passionate tutor, I took a piece of steel and two blocks of wood and made something special. The skills and the methods used are many and the six hour course flew by. Dave just loves what he does and teaches with patience and kindness. My wife bought me this day and I have told her she should go herself and experience this. Thank you Dave."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"It was fantastic to meet you and have you in the forge for the day Matt. Many thanks indeed for the awesome review, very kind of you and massively appreciated. Really pleased you enjoyed the day, you did a great job with your knife, well done!!"

2 Mar 22'

Tom E reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I did the course with my partner recently and it was absolutely fantastic. Dave is a great teacher, very knowledgeable (and patient) and a really nice guy. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into the entire day so it has a perfect balance of coming away with a really high quality knife, but also feeling like you've done the entire process yourself. It is really hands-on, which is great, and you get a lot of choice as to how your knife comes out. I should also mention that Dave was very keen to ensure the resulting knives were of a really high-quality. I couldn't recommend this course enough - great fun and the knives are fantastic quality. Would also recommend checking out Dave's instagram if you're in the market for some super cool knives."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much indeed for the awesome review and recommendation Tom, massively appreciated. It was fantastic to meet you both and have you in the forge, you both did a great job with your knives. Kindest regards Dave"

28 Feb 22'

Jenny Lowe reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Had the best afternoon learning about resin with Dave who is very knowledgeable. Giving you great ideas, tips, tricks of the trade to get you started and give you the best results you can get. It’s a ‘hands on’ class which I enjoyed as I like to get my hands dirty (as they say). Can’t wait to see my block which I designed with Dave’s help. Already looking into supplies etc. Thanks Dave, really enjoyed it"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Fantastic to meet you and so glad you enjoyed the afternoon Jenny, really kind of you to leave such a lovely review many thanks. Very best of luck with all your future projects Kindest regards Dave"

27 Feb 22'

AM Brooks reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I bought the kitchen knife course for a Christmas present for my son He and his girlfriend went and had an amazing experience, Dave was so informative, flexible and friendly before they went They returned with 2 fabulous knives and were really enthusiastic about the whole day Thank you! I’d definitely buy a course again"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Anne, much appreciated. I'm really pleased to hear they both enjoyed the day, they did a great job on their knives!!"

20 Feb 22'

Chelcee Witkowski reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"I would recommend this course to anyone who is wanting to learn about epoxy resin and what you can actually do with this material. Fantastic morning learnt loads and had fun! Dave is a very good teacher and clear with his methods well worth the money"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Massively appreciate the kind review Chelcee, was awesome to have yourself and Kelly in the workshop. Really enjoyed the session and cant wait to see what you both do with the blocks you've made!!"

19 Feb 22'

Jeremy reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Did the course on Thursday. I was so inspired that by Friday morning I'd ordered all the materials for my first solo project. Dave is a great teacher. Clear instructions, good pace, hands on practical experience. Super impressed with the end result. I had a great time and would thoroughly recommend taking the course."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks for leaving such a fantastic review Jeremy, was great to meet you and a pleasure having you in the forge. Cant wait to see what you make with your next resin project, you had some great ideas and I wish you every success"

18 Feb 22'

Brad Mc reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"What a fantastic day! I thought I was booking onto a group class and was very pleasantly surprised to find it was a private session for just our party of two! Dave says he much prefers it this way and I do too as it meant he could be very attentive to us and give us all the help and demos we needed He was incredibly knowledgeable, and gave lots of tips and advice and even prepared an info pack for us to take away so we can do it in future. The course was tailored to what we hoped to get out of it. Dave's a top guy and was really friendly and so easy to get along with. Could not recommend the course more!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Massively appreciate your amazing review Brad, thank you very much. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you both and I really enjoyed the class"

18 Feb 22'

LizDoc21 reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"I had a fantastic half day with David, I have learned about epoxy resin block casting, and created my own project. David was an excellent mentor, he was happy to share his skills and knowledge which I was grateful for. During our sessions I have asked David (many?) questions and he patiently answered them all. He was very pleasant to work with and I would happily recommend his course to anyone who wishes to learn how to use epoxy resin block casting."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Very kind of you to leave such a nice review Liza, it was great to meet you, I really enjoyed the class and wish you every success with your future resin projects"

16 Feb 22'

Neil reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I had a great day at Hand Forged Yorkshire. Dave is an excellent tutor and runs through everything you need to know to make a chef’s knife, guiding you at every stage. He explains different methods and benefits of different metals ensuring you understand the steel you’re using and the barriers you may encounter while working on your knife. I definitely recommend this course. I’ve now got myself a well crafted hand made chefs knife. Thanks Dave! Neil"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your kind review Neil it is very much appreciated. Fantastic having you in the workshop, I really enjoyed sharing the knife making process with you and you did a top job. Kindest regards Dave"

14 Feb 22'

Rob reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"A brilliant experience. Dave is an excellent teacher who has carefully planned the day to develop his students' confidence with different techniques that build on the last activity. His teaching method of explaining the right way to do things and then pointing out barriers to success really worked well for me. It was a real pleasure spending the day in the workshop, relaxed but safe every step of the way. I'm really pleased with the kitchen knife I made under Dave's supervision and guidance. Thank you Dave, Rob"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"I really appreciate your kind comments and review Rob, thank you very much. Brilliant to hear you enjoyed the day and you're happy with your knife, it was fantastic having you in the forge and you did a cracking job. Kindest regards Dave"

5 Feb 22'

Melissa reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Spent a great afternoon with Dave today, learning the basics of working with epoxy resin. Its a hands-on course, where you design and make your own block. Dave is lovely man, easy to chat with, very knowledgeable on the subject...and many more topics too! If you can't decide whether to book the course or not...just do it!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"So pleased to hear you enjoyed the afternoon Melissa, you made some great design choices your block looks fantastic!! Many thanks indeed for your kind review very much appreciated Kindest regards Dave"

30 Jan 22'

Matt Jewitt reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"An absolutely excellent experience! Had a great day learning a new craft from stock material to finish. As other reviews also say, every step of the process is explained in detail which really helped my confidence when making the knife. Dave is a great teacher - patient, full of knowledge & enthusiasm for his craft. I've come away from this with a cracking piece of design but also with a whole wealth of information. I'd recommend this course to anyone, especially if you're a designer/maker/creative."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Fantastic to hear you enjoyed the day Matt, it was great having you in the forge you did a brilliant job with your knife well done. many thanks indeed for your kind review it’s hugely appreciated. Best wishes Dave"

25 Jan 22'

Lee Dixon reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"What an awsome way to spend the day. Dave was so accomodating, welcoming, informative and patient and I left feeling like I'd not only achieved something but i had learnt along the way. Definately going to book up again some time and wouldnt think twice a out recommending the course to others."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your review Lee, I had a great day and I was impressed with the excellent job you did on your knife, it would be fantastic to have you visit again. Best wishes Dave"

22 Jan 22'

Robert McArthur reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I was fortunate enough to have one to one tuition with the skilled and enthusiastic Dave while I constructed a chef's knife with beautiful wooden scales, (handle). This is a great course and every operation takes you closer to the finished product. It was very satisfying to see the transformation of a flat piece of steel and two pieces of wood to the gleaming finished article. Highly recommend."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Hi Rob, many thanks indeed for leaving a review, really glad you enjoyed your day it was great having you in the forge. Kindest regards Dave"