My Courses
The Basics - Forging a Blade
Duration: 18 Minutes | Format: Online Course
Filmed during a live open workshop at Black Dragon Forge, this fast-paced, real-time video series captures the entire process of forging a basic blade from 5160 flat bar stock. You’ll see every heat, every hammer blow, and every step needed to shape a blade from start to finish.
With real-time explanations throughout, I demonstrate essential forging techniques as they happen—giving you a practical, unfiltered look into the process.
📌 Perfect for beginners looking to understand the basics of forging.
Bladesmithing 101 - Forging Fundamentals
Duration: 152 Minutes | Format: Online Course
Filmed in real workshop conditions at Black Dragon Forge, this comprehensive video series covers essential bladesmithing techniques, including forging knife tips using multiple methods, shaping the heel, crafting full and tapered tang knives, fixing common forging issues, and sharpening on a belt grinder.
Through 21 step-by-step lessons, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge with real-time explanations, offering a practical, unfiltered look into the knife forging process.
📌 Perfect for beginners and aspiring bladesmiths looking to develop their skills at the anvil.
After the Show: Unlocking Sales Data for Knife Makers
Duration: 1 Hour | Format: Online Course
Filmed as a practical, real-world walkthrough, this fast-paced course reveals how to turn event interactions into lasting customer relationships and increased sales. You'll learn how to collect, analyze, and use post-show sales data, plus advanced WhatsApp strategies to keep customers engaged and drive conversions.
With clear, step-by-step explanations, this course offers a hands-on, no-fluff approach to maximizing post-event sales success.
📌 Perfect for knife makers looking to improve post-show engagement and boost sales.
Hidden Tang Hunting Knife Online Course
Duration: 10 Hours | Format: Online Course
This structured online course guides you through the entire stock removal process of crafting a Hidden Tang Hunting Knife—no forging required. Each step is demonstrated in real-time, covering design, material selection, grinding, guard fitting, handle shaping, and achieving a professional finish.
With clear, real-time explanations, this course offers an unfiltered, hands-on guide to creating a high-quality hidden tang knife.
📌 Perfect for all skill levels - from beginners to experienced makers.
📜 Downloadable Knife Blueprints in A4 and Letter formats, with measurements in mm and inches.
The Basics - Flat Grinding
Duration: 18 Minutes | Format: Online Course
Filmed during a live open workshop at Black Dragon Forge, this real-time video series captures the entire process of flat grinding a basic blade forged from 5160 flat bar stock. You’ll see every detail and every position the blade is held in, step by step during the entire grinding process. From start to finish.
With real-time explanations throughout, I demonstrate essential techniques as they happen - giving you a practical, unfiltered look into the process.
📌 Perfect for beginners looking to understand the basics of flat grinding a forged blade.
Beginner Jewellery - Introductory Course
First things first