Patrick Joseph

Exceptional objects. Extraordinary experiences. Irish craftsmanship.

Patrick Joseph

Exceptional objects. Extraordinary experiences. Irish craftsmanship.

Patrick Joseph — Knife Making School

The Knife Making Experiences

An exclusive experience with an award-winning bladesmith. No experience needed - just curiosity, and a passion for knives.

Experiences

The Knife Making Experience

Two days in Patrick's private Kilkenny forge. Walk in with zero experience, walk out with a knife you made with your own hands - and a story worth telling.

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1-Week Intensive in High-Performance Knifemaking

1-Week knife Making Experience

A week in the forge - learn traditional techniques and create a high-performance knife with your own hands. The perfect bucket-list experience.

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5-Day Advanced Knife Making in Pattern-Welded Steel

The Five-Day Damascus Knife Making Experience

Over five days, learn the art of damascus steel from Patrick Joseph and create a unique patterned blade made entirely by you - no experience needed.

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Patrick Joseph — Collections

Every piece begins at the forge.

Chef knives, outdoor blades, and razors - each one handmade by Patrick Joseph in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Collections

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Chef Knives

Damasteel and VG10 blades built for daily use in professional kitchens.

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Outdoor Pursuits

Bushcraft and hunting knives shaped for grip, balance and long field use.

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Handmade Razors

Straight razors finished by hand, made for a slower, closer shave.

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Curated Collection

Handmade Jewellery

Explore handcrafted, bespoke jewellery that blends timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship.

What Our Customers Say

    
 
 
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   Anne Kelly 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pure craftsmanship , gained over years and a passion for the art of blade smithing- all shared to those who came to learn , a very very worthwhile experience !
  
 
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   James Burke 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous shop and amazing hand crafted beautiful knives. Great staff and exceptional experience. Highly recommend
  
 
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   Bogdán Csaba 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a very intensive 5 days to learn from Patrick. I am so thankful and glad to take his class.Thank you for your patience and your time Patrick.
  
 
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   Conrad Masterson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible workmanship and Tammy is an absolutely wonderful person.   Thank you guys!
  
 
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   Nick Axtell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I chose to do the 5 day knife making experience. The course itself was a 5* experience. But Patrick and Tammi went above and beyond to make my experience memorable.
Tammi arranged for me to stay in Thomastown, roughly 15 minutes away. My travel was interrupted and I arrived a day late. Patrick adjusted his schedule and we were still able to accomplish all the work required. Patrick is a fantastic, knowledgeable teacher. We worked hard, laughed and at the end of it I walked away with a beautiful Santoku kitchen knife.
If you have any interest in forging your own knife, stop what you’re doing and book your experience now! You won’t regret it.
  
 
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   James Concannon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best there is! Pat is an absolute gentleman as well as an extremely talented and dedicated craftsman.
  
 
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   1leeharding 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ah true craftsman and gentleman . Pleasure to spend time with him  absorbing the creativity in his workshop and the skills he has for his knife making and teaching . Can’t recommend enough . Enjoy .
  
 
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   Martin Costello 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing knife so beautiful and practical a real every day useful work of art. Love our knife couldn't be happier and you couldn't deal with nicer than Patrick an absolute star and a gentleman
  
 
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   Steven Gentile 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quite the awesome shop! I had the chance to visit in April with the my wife and daughter and learned a lot. The woman working was very sweet and showed us a few knives and also gave us some interesting suggestions for local sights. They also offer a knifemaking course which I think is an amazing activity.
  
 
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   Николай Шарашенидзе 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Очень крутое место!!!