Come and Create – Learn Blacksmithing, With Your Own Hands, For Real.
Have you ever wanted to make your own knife? Not just any knife, but a kitchen knife made of Damascus steel, carrying your own touch and story? Or maybe you want something smaller, but just as unique – like a handmade kiridashi-style knife that is simple, strong, and timeless?
At the Hephaistos Interdisciplinary Laboratory, you can experience exactly that.
We don’t make souvenirs – we make real things.
Come and create – come to the forge.
Damascus Kitchen Knife Workshop
Forge a truly awesome kitchen knife from multi-layered steel.
You’ll learn how to create the classic Damascus pattern, do heat treatment and hardening, shape the knife profile, make the handle, and even get a taste of sharpening.
The workshop lasts about 3 days and costs €400.
The result is a unique chef’s knife, made entirely by yourself.
The workshop days don’t have to be consecutive – we’ll arrange the schedule to suit your time.
Learn more here.
Japanese Handmade Knife Workshop
We’ll make a small but super cool Japanese-style kiridashi knife together.
A perfect opportunity for beginners – quick, simple, yet a fully usable and durable tool.
The workshop takes about 1 day, and the price is €165.
You’ll end up with your very own kiridashi, plus a leather sheath that you’ll also make yourself.
Learn more here.
Want to join?
Get this opportunity for yourself – or as a gift card for someone special.
Find it here.