FIRE GOBY FORGE COURSES

JEAN WILKE’S 2-DAY FORGE KNIFEMAKING COURSE

Forge your own knife in just 2 days β€” no experience required.

Step into the world of traditional blade smithing and experience the magic of transforming raw steel into your own finished knife.

πŸ”₯ Why This Course Is Different
  • No waiting for machines
  • No spectators
  • Real hands-on forging
πŸ›  What to Expect

Forging, grinding, handle fitting, and sharpening β€” all done by you.

πŸ‘Š Who This Course Is For
  • Knife enthusiasts
  • DIY makers
  • Outdoor lovers
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1-DAY LEATHER SHEATH COURSE

Craft a custom leather sheath.

  • Vegetable-tanned leather
  • Sheath construction
  • Stamping & stitching
  • Perfect fit finish
πŸ“ What You Learn
  • Leather basics
  • Tool usage
  • Design fundamentals
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Master the full craft at Fire Goby Forge

3-Day Forge & Sheath-making

The Full Experience: From raw steel to a complete handcrafted set.

Combine the 2-Day Forge Knife-Making Course with the 1-Day Leather Sheath-Making Course into a full 3-day immersive journey!

πŸ›  Over three immersive days, you will:

  • Forge your own knife under expert guidance.
  • Grind, shape, and sharpen your blade.
  • Craft a custom leather sheath.

Leave with a complete handcrafted knife-and-sheath set.

πŸ‘Š Who This Course Is For

Ideal for enthusiasts, collectors, and DIY makers.

πŸ’° Booking Information

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β€œWe came, we saw, we made something wonderful!”

Jean Wilke’s 2-Day Sheath-Making Course

A great knife deserves a great sheath.

Designed for makers who want better sheaths.

🎯 Course Goals

  • Work safely
  • Have fun
  • Learn the craft
  • Make 2Β½ sheaths

πŸ’Ό What You Will Make

  • Fold-over sheath
  • Three-piece sheath
  • Inlay panel

πŸ“ The Details

Includes: Tools, materials, certificate, meals.

Bring: Your own knife.

Recommended Reading: How to Make a Narrow Tang Knife

πŸ’° Availability & Pricing

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Fridays & Saturdays | 08:00 – 17:00

⚠️ Important Notes

This is a hands-on building course.

πŸ“ Location & Contact

Fire Goby Forge: Pretoria
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