Come craft your own railroad spike knife with me in my open air forge
Johnson City, · Art workshops
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Forged in Fire competitor
Competed on The History Channel's Forged in Fire
What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
4.99 out of 5 stars, from 155 reviews
4.99, · 155 reviews
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, · 5 days ago
Such a cool experience! Highly recommend:)
Dana
Aiken, SC
, · 1 week ago
Brenden is so much fun! He walked us through the whole process, taught us while we worked together, and was just a blast to hang out with. Fellow nerds unite! Would 100% recommend and will 100% do again.
Rachel
Tallahassee, FL
, · 2 weeks ago
Brenden was so knowledgeable, and generous with his craft and experience. he wasnt just there to do the work, he was explaining it, and allowing us to do the work to make our knife our own.
we will definitely do another knife next time we are in the area
Jordan
Bedford, IN
, · 3 weeks ago
This was an amazing experience. The host is an excellent teacher and taught in a very hands on way. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. We felt safe the whole time. We kept raving about how cool the knife was afterwards. Would highly recommend as a fun experience or for someone dipping their toes into learning how to blacksmith.
Candace
Salem, VA
, · 4 weeks ago
Brendan was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Joni
Rockville, MD
, · April 2026
We loved this so much! I would go back and take another class! Brenden was extremely friendly and patient with us! We had no experience at all and he was super encouraging as he taught and helped us make our knives! We were proud to take them home! I’d recommend anyone to book a class to support him and the craft he is so talented at! Money well spent! Thank you!
Madison
United States
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My home forge
Johnson City, Tennessee, 37601, United States
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About me
Professional blacksmith and bladesmith
I've always loved history, studying the Iron Age and the cultures and artifacts of that time. This passion led me to blacksmithing and bladesmithing. I've worked with some of the top smiths in the country and want to share my knowledge to grow the craft and inspire others.
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 14 and over can attend, up to 3 guests in total.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty Cotton is preferred and forge scale can create small holes
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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Forge a railroad spike into a knife
4.99 · 155 reviews
From
₹9,602From ₹9,602 per guest
/ guest
Free cancellation
Show dates
What you’ll do
Enter the forge
Learn about the tools and history of smithing.
Understand safety
Get the basic rules and safe tool usage.
Shape the knife
Transform a railroad spike into a knife.
Clean and polish
Refine and shine your new steel treasure.
Take your knife home
Seal your knife against corrosion before taking it home.
This experience is hosted in English.
4.99 out of 5 stars, from 155 reviews
4.99, · 155 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
, · 5 days ago
Such a cool experience! Highly recommend:)
Dana
Aiken, SC
, · 1 week ago
Brenden is so much fun! He walked us through the whole process, taught us while we worked together, and was just a blast to hang out with. Fellow nerds unite! Would 100% recommend and will 100% do again.
Rachel
Tallahassee, FL
, · 2 weeks ago
Brenden was so knowledgeable, and generous with his craft and experience. he wasnt just there to do the work, he was explaining it, and allowing us to do the work to make our knife our own.
we will definitely do another knife next time we are in the area
Jordan
Bedford, IN
, · 3 weeks ago
This was an amazing experience. The host is an excellent teacher and taught in a very hands on way. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. We felt safe the whole time. We kept raving about how cool the knife was afterwards. Would highly recommend as a fun experience or for someone dipping their toes into learning how to blacksmith.
Candace
Salem, VA
, · 4 weeks ago
Brendan was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Joni
Rockville, MD
, · April 2026
We loved this so much! I would go back and take another class! Brenden was extremely friendly and patient with us! We had no experience at all and he was super encouraging as he taught and helped us make our knives! We were proud to take them home! I’d recommend anyone to book a class to support him and the craft he is so talented at! Money well spent! Thank you!
Madison
United States
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About me
Professional blacksmith and bladesmith
I've always loved history, studying the Iron Age and the cultures and artifacts of that time. This passion led me to blacksmithing and bladesmithing. I've worked with some of the top smiths in the country and want to share my knowledge to grow the craft and inspire others.
Message Brenden
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Forge a railroad spike into a knife
Come craft your own railroad spike knife with me in my open air forge