Forge an unforgettable gift
Delivered via email instantly, the knife making gift vouchers are valid for a full YEAR and allow booking on one of my knife making experience days during that time.
Give someone the rare chance to step into a real working forge and create something truly extraordinary — their very own hand-forged Viking-style knife (Vouchers valid for 1 year).
With a Soulful Iron Knife Making Experience Day, they’ll spend a full day surrounded by fire, steel, and craftsmanship, guided every step of the way by blacksmith Mike Gracia.
They’ll learn to:
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Work safely with the forge, hammer, anvil, forge press and tongs
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Shape and bevel glowing steel using traditional techniques
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Forge, harden, and finish a unique Viking-style blade entirely by hand
It’s a full-on, hands-dirty, deeply satisfying day — perfect for anyone who loves hands-on creativity, ancient skills, or simply wants to do something unforgettable.
At the end of the day, they’ll walk away with more than just a knife — they’ll carry the pride of having forged it themselves.
IMPORTANT INFO:
- Vouchers are delivered instantly via email
- Valid are for 12 months
- I run multiple experience days per month
- Ages 11 and up but 11-16 year olds need a guardian in the building (can take part if paying, or just drink tea and coffee and watch for free, of course!)
- Day runs 10:30am to around 5pm, and I run courses on Sundays AND during the week!
- Based in Slad, Stroud (GL6 postcode)
Raphael K –
My son and I had a wonderful blacksmithing experience day at Soulful Iron. Mike was a knowledgeable and friendly guide and we got lots of support and encouragement! We ended up with two beautiful finished items each and a new found understanding and passion for hot metals!
Shem –
Mike was friendly and very skilled, making it an enjoyable day! It was fun to understand these ancient techniques whilst also making some pretty cool things to take home!
Student –
Mike has a great set up in Slad a bit out of the way but well worth it
He is very skilled at all things in the forge and has been at it for a long time
Great in depth experience and passes skills on very well
Mike is very patient and encourages people to go at there own pace he is always on hand to help out and guide students to end up with lovely artisan iron work
Will be going again on the new year
Great place, great guy and a wonderful place to have this experience