Forge your own survival knife. Hands-on knife making workshop Brooklyn. Beginner-friendly bladesmithing experience NYC. Expert instruction in Gowanus workshop. No knifesmithing experience needed.
Out at sunset: the 1:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:48 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 54 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Forge a Survival Knife lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $275 per person for this Brooklyn experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
It can: 54 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please enter the doors for Craftsman Ave located at 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Really great session making a folksy knife from a rail road spike. Excellent and friendly tutorial. Very small group, good vibe, thanks so much!
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad the railroad spike knife workshop was such an enjoyable experience. Small groups make for a special atmosphere and we love that came through. We'd love to welcome you back to Craftsman Ave for another workshop soon!
Attended the survival knife making class. I was not sure what to expect but this place exceeded every expectation I had. The studio was very neat & well-organized, all the equipment in good order and all of it in a very relaxed atmosphere. There are even some places to grab a snack or a drink nearby. But the best of all was our instructor, Shiloh. She knew a great deal about knife smithing and was excellent at sharing it with us. Last, this sees like I would be a great date place as well as a great parent/kid experience. I cannot say enough good things.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We're thrilled the survival knife workshop exceeded your expectations. Shilo is a fantastic guide and her knowledge of knife smithing combined with her teaching style is something we're really proud of. We're glad the shop's organization and relaxed atmosphere stood out, along with the convenient nearby spots for a snack or drink. We love that you see it as both a great date idea and a fun family activity — we'd love to welcome you back to Craftsman Ave for either!
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