✦ New Damascus Knife Classes Now Available — Limited Spaces ✦ Gift Vouchers Available Year Round ✦

Mile End Farm · Carmarthen · Wales

Phoenix
Forge

Master blacksmithing experiences by award-winning artist
William Holland — where ancient craft meets open fire

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Forge Experiences

Hands-on blacksmithing classes for all skill levels. Make axes, knives, swords and more — guided by a master craftsman.

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Master-Made Pieces

Hand-forged knives, axes and swords crafted during forge hours. Heirloom-quality pieces made by William Holland himself.

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Bespoke Ironwork

Commission unique gates, railings, sculptures and architectural metalwork. Every project designed and built by hand.

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Strike While the Iron is Hot

Forge Experiences
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One Day Knife Making Class
Bladesmith

One Day Knife Making Class

Forge your own blade from raw steel. Learn hammer control, shaping and heat treatment under expert guidance.

£199.99 1 day · All levels
2 Day Damascus Knife Class
Bladesmith

2 Day Damascus Knife Class

Master the ancient art of pattern-welded Damascus steel. Two intense days forging a blade you'll treasure forever.

£299.99 2 days · Some experience
1 Day Axe Making
Axe Making

1 Day Axe Making

Traditional axe forging from stock removal to final finish. Leave with a fully functional, hand-made working axe.

£199.99 1 day · All levels
3 Day Sword Making Class
Swordsmith

3 Day Sword Making Class

The ultimate forge experience. Three days crafting a full sword from bar stock — our most ambitious class.

£449.00 3 days · Intermediate
Blacksmith Experience Day
Beginner

Blacksmith Experience Day

Your first taste of the forge. Perfect introduction to blacksmithing — no experience needed, just enthusiasm.

£199.99 1 day · Complete beginners
Medieval Craft

Medieval Crossbow Making

Combine metalwork and traditional woodcraft to build a fully functional medieval crossbow from scratch.

£449.00 Full day · All levels
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The Gift of Fire

Give someone an experience they'll never forget — gift vouchers available for every class

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New — Master-Made Stock Pieces, Forged By William Holland
From the Forge to Your Hand

The Phoenix
Forge Shop

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New

Hand-Forged Hunter's Knife

High carbon steel · Oak handle

From £285
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New

Damascus Pattern Knife

Pattern-welded Damascus · Walnut

From £395
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Forged Hand Axe

High carbon steel · Ash haft

From £320
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Viking-Style Sword

Collector piece · Welsh provenance

From £850

Each piece is unique. Made one at a time, by hand, at Mile End Farm.

Crafted to Commission

Bespoke
Ironwork

From sweeping driveway gates to sculptural staircases, every bespoke commission is designed and executed by William Holland. Award-winning craftsmanship shaped around your vision.

All work is undertaken by the same hands that teach our classes — so you know exactly what level of skill is going into your project.

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10+ Years teaching the craft
100s Students through the forge
1 Award-winning blacksmith
∞ Unique pieces created

An absolutely unforgettable experience. William's knowledge and passion for his craft shines through in everything he does. I left with a knife I made myself and memories that will last a lifetime.

— Sarah T. · Knife Making Class Graduate