Forge Your Own Knife Experience 🔥
Turn a railroad spike into your own knife using fire and steel — no experience needed.
Perfect for date nights, friends, families, or anyone looking for fun things to do in St. Louis.
Most people come in never having forged anything — and leave with a knife they actually made.
Starting at $150 per person • Small group classes • Limited spots each week
What You Get
- Forge your own knife from a real railroad spike
- Hands-on blacksmithing experience guided step-by-step
- Use real forge tools, heat, and hammering techniques
- Leave with a finished knife you can actually be proud of
- A fun experience and a story you’ll remember for a long time
- No experience needed — beginners are welcome
- Free leather sheath if you bring at least one additional person
- Great for couples, friends, parent/child outings, and small groups
- If you don’t enjoy the experience, I’ll make it right
Choose Your Experience
Looking for Things to Do in St. Louis?
If you're searching for fun things to do in St. Louis or unique date night ideas, this is one of the most memorable hands-on experiences you can find.
🔥 Unique Things to Do in St. Louis
Skip the usual activities and try something different. This hands-on blacksmith experience lets you forge your own knife using fire and steel — no experience needed.
❤️ Date Night in St. Louis
Looking for a date night you’ll actually remember? Skip dinner and a movie — forge something together and leave with a story.
Perfect For
Date Nights
Skip dinner and a movie.
Friends
Do something you’ll actually talk about later.
Families
A memorable outing with real hands-on fun.
Birthdays
Way more fun than another restaurant.
Beginners
No experience needed — seriously.
How It Works
1) Pick an experience
Choose your class and a time that works for you.
2) Show up & forge
Guided, beginner-friendly, safety built in.
3) Leave with what you made
A real knife and a story you’ll actually remember.
Trusted by 100+ People Who’ve Forged Their Own Knives
Real people. Real fire. Real knives.
What People Say After They Forge
“We had an amazing time. Our group ranged from age 12 to 70+ and everyone loved it. Thomas was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole process fun. We’ll definitely be back.”
— Glen Oberle
“I came in with zero experience and left with a finished knife I actually made. Every step was explained clearly and it was way more fun than I expected.”
— Jay F.
“We brought our kids and Thomas took the time to explain everything and work with them individually. It was a fantastic family experience.”
— Rick Licari
“Booked this for a group of 11 and it was incredible. Thomas was patient, knowledgeable, and made it a fun experience for everyone.”
— Annette Readnour
Meet the Smith
I’m Thomas — a school teacher turned blacksmith. I teach because forging is more than steel. It’s skill, memory, and doing something real with your hands.
Ready to Forge Your Own Knife?
No experience needed. Small group classes. Limited spots each week.
