White Tiger Knives reviews

15 Nov 22'

Coral reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Bought this as a 21st gift for my brother and he had an amazing experience. The best quality equipment with years of experience. He would love to go back and do this again for the 2 day course! Highly recommend and Thankyou! "

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Good evening, Coral Thank you for your review. I'm really glad that Ty enjoyed his time in the shop so much and I hope that he really loves the knife that he created with me. He's a great guy and it was a pleasure to work with him for the day. Maybe I'll see him back with me at some point in the not-too-distant future. Kind regards Steve"

11 Nov 22'

Dawn reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"I chose this course for a birthday treat for my husband. He really enjoyed the day and was very pleased with his man blade. Thank you Steve !"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Dawn It was a pleasure to host Richard in the shop and I'm really pleased that he enjoyed his day do much. He did make a rather lovely man blade. Kind regards Steve"

7 Nov 22'

Melanie Douglas reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Great fun course with excellent hands-on tuition every step of the way. I am very proud of the chef knife I brought home at the end. Definitely recommend. "

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Evening Melanie Thank you for your review, the Santoku that you made did look rather special handled in that Lati wood, white Wenge that you chose. I know that it will serve you well in the kitchen and will surely be a talking point. Kind regards Steve"

5 Nov 22'

Mark reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"First things first, huge thank you Steve for an amazing 2 days and an experience that I will remember for a long time. This course is brilliant from start to finish, with the end product something that is equally beautiful and practical. Being able to leave after the second day with this is incredibly rewarding. Steve, delighted it's a knife and not a chisel. To quote a certain TV show, 'it will cut'. Thanks again for your hospitality and sharing your wealth of knowledge, cannot recommend this course enough."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Mark Thank you for your kind words, it really is a pleasure to know how much you enjoyed your two days locked in the workshop with me. Your knife did look rather lovely dressed in that Australian Jarra wood handle. It will give you faithful service in the kitchen and yes it certainly did cut. Kind regards Steve"

2 Sep 22'

John reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"How do you put value on a course like this. I spent two days with Steve and the outcome is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. Steve guides you through each step of the knife making process with simple instructions and demonstrations. You will end up with something that you will be truly proud of."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi John Thank you for your review. It's always very satisfying to know how much a student enjoys themselves in the shop with me. I did say that you would become attached to that man blade after those two days of hard work. I know it will serve you well and you'll enjoy using it. Kind regards Steve"

25 Aug 22'

Eddie Webb reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"My partner bought this experience day for me as I have had a fascination with the art of knife making for a few years now (thanks to forged in fire) and this was such a fantastic day! Steve is an excelent teacher and explained the the art of knife making. He has such an extensive knowledge in the area, from the types of materials and techniques used, to refining the finished product in a way I could grasp. I highly recomend this course and Steve (The Legend!!) "

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Eddie Forged in Fire has a lot to answer for and I forgot to get you to sign that disclaimer form. On a serious note I'm really pleased to know that you enjoyed yourself so much in the shop with me and I hope you're really pleased with the knife that you made. It looks like we will bump into each other a little further down the rabbit hole after today. Kind regards Steve"

8 Aug 22'

Andy Robinson reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"What a fantastic day! Throughout the day Steve was full of advice and tips, very patient while we made mistakes and then worked out how to fix them. Every step of the way telling us why we were doing something and what the outcome should be. Great experience and can thoroughly recommend it."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Andy Thank you very much for your review, I'm really glad that you enjoyed yourself so much. I hope you'll use your knife and get the very best out of it. Kind regards Steve"

28 May 22'

Anna Hodgson reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"This was bought as a gift for my fiancé as he is into the Forged in Fire series! He hugely enjoyed himself, said it was exhausting and physical but really satisfying creating the knife. Steve is a friendly, relaxed and informative guy who ensured that Lee had a great day."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Anna I'm glad I didn't put Lee off knife making permanently, but I think he may look at the stock removal process as well now. I'm glad he enjoyed himself so much, it was a pleasure to host him in the workshop. Kind regards Steve"

25 Apr 22'

Nick Clarke reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"I purchased this chef's knife making weekend course as a gift for my brother, and decided to come along too - which turned out to be a great decision. Steve is an excellent teacher with a wealth of knowledge, and a highly skilled craftsman. Spending a couple of days in his company, and using the often custom made equipment in his workshop we were able to produce a couple of completely unique knives that look great as well as being practical, and I am sure will serve us well for many years to come. Thanks Steve!"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Nick Thank you for your review. I'm always really pleased when students enjoy themselves so much on one of my courses. As ever the two days are full on, but the time always seems to fly by. The knives that you and your brother made are what I like to say, functional pieces of art. They certainly will serve you both very well in the kitchen. Kind regards Steve"

10 Apr 22'

Paul reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"The two day knife making course was excellent. Steve covered all of the stages in forging and manufacturing a hand made bespoke knife. Steve was personable, knowledgable and informative and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to either start or to advance their skills at knife making."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Paul Thank you for your very positive review, I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your two day chef's knife course with me. I know that the knife you made will serve you very well in the kitchen. Kind regards Steve"

26 Mar 22'

Malc reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Excellent day's knife making! Steve was a perfect host and instructor. Very patient with my errors (like constantly missing the knife when hammering it on the anvil, or grinding it unevenly), which he then corrected for me! Happy to explain what we were doing and why. Took us through the process to time, and helped us produce wonderful looking knives at the end of it. Can't recommend this course enough, a really good day."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Malc I'm really glad that you enjoyed yourself so much, it was a blast and you did make a rather special knife. I know that it will serve you well whenever you use it. Kind regards Steve"

14 Feb 22'

Cameron Lightfoot reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Where to start really; the course was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish Steve was patient with my learning, enthusiastic about what I will be able to achieve and incredibly giving with his time and expertise. I have always enjoyed working with my hands and this was next level. The whole process from start to finish was great and seeing something both functional and aesthetically appealing come out at the end is a little mind blowing, as Steve says - “you wont leave here with something that just looks like a knife, it will be a knife”. Steve has really got something special going and I would throughly encourage anyone with an interest in blade smithing to book this course immediately, I can’t imagine you’d ever regret it. I will most certainly be back for another go."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Cameron Thank you very much for your kind words, I'm really happy that you enjoyed your two days in the shop with me so much. The knife that you created really is something a little special and will always be a talking point. Not only that I know that it will serve you well in the kitchen as well and like we discussed these tools really are functional pieces of art. I look forward to our next instalment in the shop and I'm getting my legal team to prepare a disclaimer just in case you decide to disappear down the knifemaking rabbit hole. Kind regards Steve"

16 Dec 21'

Kerri Stickler reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Attended blademithing course today, Steve was very knowledgeable and guided us through every stage of the knife making process. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, would highly recommend White Tiger Knives. Many Thanks Russell."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Russell Thank you very much for your review, I'm really glad that you enjoyed your day so much, once bitten there's no turning back. Kind regards Steve"

13 Aug 21'

Rikki reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Made an absolutely stunning knife with Steve's support. Lovely manner, very patient and positive - considering he's an ex-grafter ;) Fab workshop in his gorgeous garden. Thanks so much :D"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Rikki Thank you very much for your kind review and for being such a capable student. You worked really hard to make and accomplish all of the required stages to complete your knife in the time that's available to us. I hope you love and are using your bespoke chef's lady blade in your kitchen. I will pass your comments about our garden onto my wife, she'll be very pleased. Kind regards Steve"

19 Jun 21'

Ian Lancaster reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"A fantastic day! Really enjoyed everything about it from start to finish. Steve is a fantastic knowledgeable teacher who knows his subject inside out. I can't believe the knife I ended up with. The course is worth every penny. Book now you will not regret it!"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Ian Thank you very much for your review, I am very pleased that you enjoyed your day so much and that you are so happy with the knife that you created. It's surprising how long a process it actually is and what you can create from that original lump of steel. As I said on the day, slow is steady, steady is smooth and smooth is fast. Thank you once again. Kind regards Steve"

7 Jun 21'

Erik Roszkowiak reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"The day was very enjoyable and informative. Steve is a brilliant teacher, patient and observant. His workshop is well equipped and all safety measures are in place. I was very pleased with my results.Thank you."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Eric Thank you for your review. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed your bladesmithing day with me so much. The day was a full on, hands on, steel hammering experience and to top it all off you created a lovely knife. Kind regards Steve"

5 Jun 21'

Theo reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"This was an absolutely fantastic day for me. I never got to do much of the tough handcrafted sort of things at school and generally am rather a techy person with a techy job. I try to experience new things and was gifted this experience by my girlfriend and her famiy. Steve was great at taking you through the stages, guiding you and explaining as you went from a fresh cut piece of steel to something that looks great, cuts great and you can be proud to know you made it! Lots of knowledge, very welcoming, I could recommend this to anyone and i'm also thinking of booking the chef knife course with my girlfriend as I think she would love it too."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Theo Thank you very much for your review and I'm really glad that you enjoyed your day so much with me. Regardless of your skill set, with a little patience and a guiding hand you were more that up for the task in creating your own forged knife. It would be a pleasure to welcome you and your girlfriend into the shop at some point in the future on the two day Chef's knife course. Kind regards Steve"

24 May 21'

Ben reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Attended the 2 day chef's knife course, received as a gift, and had a thoroughly enjoyable time, would highly recommend. I have since been proudly sharing pictures with friends and family of my knife (emphasis on MY - there will be no knife exactly like mine and I hope to use it for years to come). I started the course with a good idea about what I wanted to achieve - a chef's knife with a patterned/black forged finish and am so, so pleased with how it turned out. I wasn't sure what wood would be available for the handle, but was surprised by the huge choice. I opted for a beautiful piece of Cocobolo (central American hardwood), shaped and sanded until it was just right. Steve is highly skilled, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about knife making, guiding us through the hands-on process over the 2 days. Thanks again Steve! Cheers, Ben"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Ben I'm very pleased that you enjoyed your two days in the shop so much. I have to agree that the knife you made did look rather special especially with that Cocobolo handle and with the edge we gave her I'm sure will allow your knife to perform any task you require in the kitchen. Thank you for wanting to take a course with me and enjoy your new creation. Kind regards Steve"

22 May 21'

Rick Rambridge reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Had a great day and came away with a fantastic knife .Steve was a joy as an instructor and very knowledgeable .highy recommended . Rick"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Ricky It's great to know that you and Jarrod enjoyed your day and what you made with me so much. It was a real pleasure to have you both in the workshop. Kind regards Steve"

26 Apr 21'

mark shepherdson reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Brilliant day and you walk away with a great knife! Steve, your guide, is a wealth of knowledge and experience, masterfully leads you to a completed blade. Definitely recommend to anyone."

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Mark It was a pleasure to host you in the shop today. The time flew by which is always a sign that things have gone according to plan. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed yourself so much and that you're so happy with the knife you created with me. Kind regards Steve"

25 Dec 20'

Chris Meayers-Norkett reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"I had the absolutely pleasure of spending the day with Steve and making a knife under his expert tutoring. Steve has an encyclopaedic knowledge of bladesmithing and is a thoroughly good chap to boot. The day was both exhilarating and fun but also a rich grounding in the basics of forging a knife. I would heartily and without reservation recommend this course to anyone!"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Chris Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day so much. It was full on, but enjoyable and you made a cracking man blade. Remember I don't accept any responsibility if you've been bitten by the knife making bug. Kind regards Steve"

13 Oct 20'

Chris Hurley reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"This was my second course with Steve, and he was right in what he said replying to a previous review... it's addictive. This time, Steve introduced me to a different method of blade-smithing and we designed and made a fabulous tanto style knife, including a hamon, which Steve hadn't tried before on a 1 day course. Although trying to get it all fitted into one day was extremely tight as this wasn't a typical one day project, Steve didn't let any of the pressure show and took the time to explain the techniques we were using and with his guidance, we ended up with a scarily sharp, beautiful unique design, with a gorgeous willow and cord wrapped handle that suited the style perfectly. By the end of the day, Steve and I were already plotting the next project for my next visit !"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Chris It was a fun packed and full on day I'm glad I didn't let the pressure show. I will need your address though to send you the bill from my psychiatrist. Until our next adventure in the shop remember, "you're only as sharp as your knife." Kind regards Steve"

4 Sep 20'

Dafydd reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"2 day chef's knife course. Was given the option of three shapes : Chef's knife, Santoku (my choice) or Nakiri. Started from pre-cut blanks which made the actual forging quicker than expected (hour or so). Although Stephen did a few parts (quenching, handle fitting, final sharpening) all the creative choices were mine. Those included choosing shape, patterning, polished or not, wood for handle and shape of handle. I get he did the mentioned parts to give me the best result, although I would have liked to do the quench. 1st Day - forging knife shape, grinding, quenching 2nd Day - making the handle, sharpening Well enjoyed 2 days, very proud of my knife. (Also given a nice carrying pouch to take it home)"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Dafydd Thank you very much for your review. It shows basically how the two days unfold and some of the processes involved in the making of the chef's knife. As you stated I do undertake certain production processes during the day and that is only because of the time limitations we face on the course days. As I say on day one, our biggest enemy is time and I want every student to go home with the best possible knife they can make in the time available. You have given me some food for thought though regards the quenching process. ATB Steve"

27 Aug 20'

Tom reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Incredibly fun, insightful and detailed presentation. Steve is a career metal worker with true passion for the craft of bladesmithing. Be fussy, ask questions, or just chill and enjoy the ride. Either way, you'll end up with the knife of your dreams. Day 1 metal. Day 2 wood. In between go out for a beer, food and stay local, plenty of choice. Rugged beauty. Cheers mate. Tom & Graeme"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Tom Thank you for this great review. It's always hard to gauge how people view their day and what they're able to make while I'm demonstrating/helping them in the shop, but I think you put it rather succinctly. I'm very glad that you both enjoyed your two days with me so much. ATB Steve"

16 Aug 20'

Josh Danks reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"An absolutely amazing experience, was super enjoyable and Steve is very supportive and helpful. You can tell he is very knowledgeable and truly loves the craft. I love the knife I made, would highly recommend! Thanks again Steve!"

White Tiger Knives responded:

" Hi Josh A great day, you created a great knife and what a great review. I really appreciate your comments, thank you. ATB Steve"