Workshops
Make your own knife
Come and join us in the studio at our designated South Australian School of Knifemaking!
We are located just one hour’s drive from Adelaide, at the JamFactory in Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley.
Choose from one of the following options. Please note: beginners are welcome in all options.
All classes include:
- Required tools
- Required materials
- Required safety equipment
- Specialist tuition
- Knife care tutorial
- As much support as you need
One Day Carbon Steel

One Day Carbon Steel
Offered throughout the year
During this workshop students use the stock removal method to create their own carbon steel knife.
COST: $980 pp (incl. GST)


One Day Damascus Steel

One Day Damascus Steel
Offered throughout the year
During this workshop students use the stock removal method to create their own Damascus steel knife.
COST: $1400 pp (incl. GST)


Two Day Damascus Steel

Two Day Damascus Steel
Offered throughout the year
Want to get really hands-on? Students in this workshop learn to forge their own Damascus billet, from which they create their own knife.
COST: $2200 pp (incl. GST)


Just completed a 2-day Damascus Workshop, and I could not thank Barry and Adam enough. I had an amazing time, constructed the most beautiful knife and learned an incredible amount about the process of knife making. Barry and Adam were hugely knowledgeable, welcoming and patient. Plus with an attention to detail like no other.
If you’re looking to create some amazing memories, or give a gift that someone would never forget, I cannot recommend a Workshop course more highly.
Made by students



Upcoming Workshops

One Day
Carbon Steel
Now booking 2023.
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One Day
Damascus Steel
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Two Day
Damascus Steel
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We offer a highly personalised booking experience.
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Expert Instructors

Barry Gardner
Owner, Chief Bladesmith

Adam Thiel
Bladesmith