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Ever wanted to give this a try? #waikato #knifema Ever wanted to give this a try? #waikato #knifemaking #nztourism #explorenz
Prepping the forge for today’s blacksmiths! When’s Prepping the forge for today’s blacksmiths! When’s your turn? #kowhaiforge #thingtodo #supportlocal #explorenz #knifemaking
Some cute dragon candle holders we’ve worked on fo Some cute dragon candle holders we’ve worked on for @hobbitontours Got something you’ve been dreaming up? We still have a few spots open over the school holidays. Come hang out and forge something creative!
Flower forging fun! Flower forging fun!
Big shoutout to Sam and James for absolutely naili Big shoutout to Sam and James for absolutely nailing it @fieldaysnz Super friendly, endlessly helpful, and somehow managed to charm everyone from toddlers to grandparents. Pretty sure you’ve got quite a few new fans!
To celebrate Fieldays this week, we’re doing a giv To celebrate Fieldays this week, we’re doing a giveaway! Follow us, tag two mates in the comments below, and be in to win a knife-making class for three. We’d love to see you at Fieldays! Come find us at the blacksmith shop in the Heritage Village (HV1) and watch the craft in action. Heads up — Rob might be limping a bit, he just got his foot stitched up in hospital 🦶🙈 Who’s keen? Who will you bring? #Fieldays2025
Such a fun day with our Canadian visitors! Loved h Such a fun day with our Canadian visitors! Loved hearing about life over in Canada, wedding plans at Hobbiton (amazing!), and a tropical island stop on the way back — what a trip. Safe travels and enjoy those handmade souvenirs!
Shoutout to this legend — his partner booked him a Shoutout to this legend — his partner booked him a knife-making class, and he walked out with this beauty!
Unleash your inner Viking! Our axe-making class is Unleash your inner Viking! Our axe-making class isn’t just about crafting an axe — it’s about connecting with history and stepping into a legacy that spans centuries. Every strike, every spark, is part of a process passed down through generations of skilled craftsmen. This class is a bit like a rite of passage. The blisters? They are a badge of honour earned through real effort 😅 Ready to get hands on? Book your spot today. Link in comment below! #newzealandmade #travelnz #nztourism #supportlocal #visitnewzealand #explorenz
Time for a new knife and a fun day out? Whether yo Time for a new knife and a fun day out? Whether you’re into a classic design or something with a personal twist, our forging classes let you create your perfect blade from scratch. What kind of knife would you make? Let us know in the comments! #handmadeknives #blacksmithing #forgedinfire🔥
🔥 Half-Day Blacksmithing Classes Are Here! Did y 🔥 Half-Day Blacksmithing Classes Are Here! Did you know you can now get stuck into blacksmithing in just half a day? In this hands-on taster session, you’ll forge your own pizza cutter, herb knife, Swedish knife, fire poker, or a set of decorative hooks or handles. Along the way, you’ll pick up some of the basics, like how a coal fire works, how to shape hot steel, and the magic of heat treatment. No experience needed, just a bit of enthusiasm! 💰 $199 per person 📍 Kowhai Forge, Waikato Sounds like a bit of you? Tag a mate who’d be keen! 👇🔥 #Blacksmithing #KowhaiForge #MadeInNZ #Waikato
First-Ever Multi-Day Workshop: March 28 – 30! Ex First-Ever Multi-Day Workshop: March 28 – 30! Excited to try something new or expand your skills? Join us for our very first multi-day workshop, where you’ll have the opportunity to create something truly special. Whether it’s a set of tools, a stunning pattern-welded knife, or a unique small sword, this workshop will get you immersed into the craft while you enjoy a rural retreat. 🛠️ Keen but can’t make it on these dates? Get in touch!
Happy New Year from the forge🔥 We hope 2025 will b Happy New Year from the forge🔥 We hope 2025 will be amazing for you! Do you have any creative New Year’s intentions? Maybe it’s time to try something new, make something epic with your own hands, or hammer out all that post-holiday stress😅 Our classes are firing up again this week, and we still have some spots available over the school holidays.
To celebrate the end of the year, we went for a ri To celebrate the end of the year, we went for a ride @stonehillhorsetrek Big thanks to Nicole for the awesome experience. The sun was out, horses happily cruising, and the views stunning. Thank you @graftonjames and Sam for another amazing year.
Today, our friends from @blackdogfurniturenz appli Today, our friends from @blackdogfurniturenz applied their skills to forging, turning out some seriously epic knives! And of course, keeping everything in line was CEO Bean (the black lab) ensuring no one cut corners.
Big thanks to the Ready or Not team @void_interact Big thanks to the Ready or Not team @void_interactive for coming out to the forge and giving us the opportunity to create a custom sword with you! Really inspiring to work with such creative people 🗡️
This memorial railing with horse heads is a specia This memorial railing with horse heads is a special tribute, telling a story through art. #blacksmithlife #handforged
A few more pics from our time in Tiniroto 🔨🔥 A few more pics from our time in Tiniroto 🔨🔥
Our final stop along the dusty roads was Tiniroto. Our final stop along the dusty roads was Tiniroto. Where we ran both a knife making class and a shoe/ horsemanship clinic. We were stoked to see the interest from this region and appreciate the incredible hospitality throughout our trip!
Another great day running a knife making class tod Another great day running a knife making class today. This time in Tiniroto 🔪🔥
🔥 Part 2 of our road trip we have been in the comm 🔥 Part 2 of our road trip we have been in the community of Ruakituri running knife making glasses over 3 days. It’s been a lot of fun meeting the locals and showing them the forging process. Thanks for having us! Here a highlight video of our time in Ruakituri 🔥⚒️ 🎥 @_stillsinmotion
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