Kowhai Forge Ltd.
65 Reviews
- Friday9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday9 AM–4 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday9 AM–4 PM
About the Business
Kowhai Forge – School of Blacksmithing |
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+6421861555
243 Waipapa Road, Wharepapa South 3877
Hours
- Friday9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday9 AM–4 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday9 AM–4 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Recommended Reviews
Fred Smith
30.09.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
What a fantastic day at the Forge, here is a picture of a spark that flew my way, while making my knife, to the correct dimensions, it was just the perfect day. Get amongst this folks, it will change your perspective. Thank you, Rob and James. Think Lou Reed, Perfect Day, and you are getting close. Highly recommended.
Hayden White
26.09.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
What a fantastic day! Went with a friend to make a large knife and was amazed at the process involved to make it. Rob and James really know their craft. Highly recommended!
Sheryl B
19.09.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
Highly recommend this experience.If you value and appreciate how blacksmithing has been done many moons ago, you will love this.It truly is something to see and be part of. Thanks Rob for anouther great knife making day.
Georgia
16.09.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
Kowhai forge was an incredible experience and Rob is a great blacksmith. He helped my fiance and I make our own chef knives. While we are both complete novices when it comes to blacksmithing, my fiance is a bit better at hands on work than me. Rob did an amazing job of giving help where it was needed and catering to all skill levels. We were directly involved in all aspects of making the knives from designing, to forging and making the handles. The forge has a relaxed family run vibe that is easy to feel comfortable in. We will definitely be back if we're ever in the area again!
Veronica Penny
11.09.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
What an awesome experience! We celebrated my Dad's 60th birthday by visiting Kōwhai Forge with some family and friends and had an amazing time. Rob and James were fantastic, highly skilled individuals who were only too happy to share their knowledge and share tips while knowing when to step back and let you get on with creating your blade. Everyone had an absolute blast and we are all keen to come back again.
Steve Morris
01.09.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
Awesome experience for a day of forging; thoroughly enjoyed. The Kowhai team supplied great food, great knowledge and definitely charged me up to have a crack myself. Only fools and farriers do cold work - have a crack at the hot forge. You won't regret it.
Blake Callaghan
11.08.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
Had a great time at Kowhai forge. Fantastic set up, hot steel and a passion for the craft. Hosted and catered superbly. Honestly, get there and get hammering. I will be back with more people in the very near future.The full day course represented great value for money. It's not every day you turn a blank piece of high carbon steel into something that will last a life time and which will be used every day.
Catherine Pakai-Dewes
25.07.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
Probably one of the best experiences I have ever had, and I was a spectator. You can tell that the team at Kowhai Forge are passionate about blacksmithing and are passionate about sharing this with the world.My mum had a blast (I am going to be the favourite child for a while) and can’t wait to show off her new knife at work. I will be recommending this to everyone I know. Thank you so much!
John Wakeling
23.07.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
I had a wonderful day at Kowhai Forge today making a handaxe complete with fitting the shaft. Rob and his family provided a real country welcome. Rob is a really good teacher and enjoys his work. So don't delay - get out there and make something!
Scott Bristow
22.07.2023
Kowhai Forge Ltd.
Awesome experience!Went for the whole day and chose to forge a filleting knife. Very well run course, super interesting. Open and friendly atmosphere and an amazing assortment of provided food.Thanks so much to Rob & Arja, this was the highlight of my holiday.
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243 Waipapa Road, Wharepapa South 3877
Kowhai Forge Ltd.