Weekend knife-forging experiences and custom Damascus cutlery
Hammer a keepsake out of glowing steel.
HotAnvil Forge / Robert Bordeaux
A working bladesmith offers start-to-finish weekend knife forging and custom Damascus kitchen cutlery, an unusual small-group outing or commissioned gift alternative.
Current location note / listed area: Starksboro / Buel Gore, VT
Confirm whether instruction is private, exact group capacity, project, dates and completion schedule; the primary homepage does not guarantee a party package. Heat, tools and sharp edges require instructor-approved precautions and attire. Website lists both Buel Gore and Starksboro for the Route17 location; confirm directions rather than relying on a ZIP. No weapon use at an event is implied.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
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- Vermont · based
Official homepage offers weekend knife forging and custom Damascus cutlery and lists its Route17 Vermont shop location.