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Axe Making 1 Day All Levels Max 4 students

1 Day Axe Making Class

Forge and Haft Your Own Hand Axe

£199 per person
Starts 9:00am · Finishes approximately 5:30pm · Mile End Farm, Carmarthen SA31 3QL
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There are few things more satisfying than thrusting a lump of steel into the fire and hammering it into a working hand axe. This class teaches you the traditional smith-and-striker technique — working in small groups to move the hot metal. The day is split into three stages: forging the axe head, heat treating it to harden the cutting edge, and hafting it with an ash handle.

The axe making class is one of our most popular — it is physical, collaborative and deeply satisfying. Experienced forge users can try their hand at something more challenging such as a bearded axe. Re-enactors are also welcome to make blunt fighting axes to period specification.

What's Included

  • High-carbon steel
  • Ash handle for hafting
  • Heat treatment
  • Free refreshments all day
  • All PPE

What to Bring

  • Packed lunch
  • Sturdy boots
  • Old natural-fibre clothing

The Day Step by Step

  1. Introduction to axe anatomy and history
  2. Forging the axe eye
  3. Shaping the head profile
  4. Forming the beard
  5. Heat treatment — hardening the edge
  6. Tempering
  7. Hand-shaping and fitting the ash haft

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£199
Duration1 Day
Start Time9:00am
Max Group4 students
LevelAll Levels
LocationCarmarthen SA31 3QL
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Frequently Asked Questions

What size axe will I make?
A hand axe — a versatile chopping tool roughly the size of a hatchet.
Can re-enactors make a period axe?
Yes — this class is open to re-enactors wanting to make a blunt fighting axe to historical specification.
Is this good for groups?
Excellent — the smith-and-striker method requires teamwork and is brilliant fun in small groups.
Can I make a larger axe?
If you have prior forge experience, speak to William about making a bearded or larger style axe.

Have a question not answered above? Call us on 01267 234 603 or email info@phoenixforge.co.uk — we are happy to help.

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