The Patrick Joseph Knife Making Experience
Make your Own Knife
Step inside Patrick Joseph’s private forge and experience the ancient craft of knifemaking. Under the expert guidance of an award-winning knife maker, you’ll learn to forge, shape and finish your very own unique piece. This intimate, hands-on experience is for individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels. It offers a rare opportunity to work alongside Ireland’s foremost bladesmith for a bucket-list experience like no other. The 2027 knife making experience dates are now open.
The Exclusive Experiences
The Knife Making Experience
Discover the craft of knifemaking over two rewarding days in Patrick’s private forge. Learn the process, work with your hands and create a knife of your own — no previous experience required.
Two Days | No Experience Required | Max 3 People | All Materials Included
The Five-Day Knife Making Experience
From beginner to bladesmith – five days of fire, steel, and hands on building. Learn ancient techniques and craft a high-performance knife with your own hands.
Five Days | No Experience Required | Max 2 People | All Materials Included
The Five-Day Damascus Knife Making Experience
The Ultimate Damascus Experience – with expert guidance from Patrick Joseph, learn to make your own pattern and forge a functional blade unlike any other. No experience required.
Five Days | No Experience Required | Max 2 People | All Materials Included
The One-Day Hand Sharpening Experience
Spend a day with Patrick Joseph in Kilkenny, discovering the craft behind a sharp edge. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to sharpen knives by hand using Japanese whetstones — developing a practical skill you can continue using at home. Understand the edge, feel the difference as you work and discover the satisfaction of bringing a dull knife back to life.
One Day | Max 10 People | No Experience Required
Give Someone the Gift of Making
The Gift of Making
These limited experiences are an invitation to step away from the ordinary and into the private forge of Patrick Joseph. Spend the day learning an ancient craft and creating a beautiful object you’ll have forever. More than just a gift, a story to take home, an experience they’ll never forget.