One day workshop with Steven and Robyn Martin
You will start the day by handforging your own blade  from a red-hot piece of steel. A wide range of sizes and shapes are possible. The knife is then roughly ground out and brass bolsters and a native timber handle attached. More shaping and finishing will be needed before the final polish and sharpening.

You will take home a fabulous razor-sharp knife made from quality carbon steel, with lots of laughs and lessons along the way. You can also have a go at our axe throwing wall and huge swing. Enjoy a free lunch and complimentary end-of-day drinks and nibbles and meet the miniature horses and all the other critters.

About the tutors
Steven has a background in design, engineering and manufacturing. When Robyn and Steve moved to the West Coast, their aim was to work from home and do something that was creative and interesting in this wonderful rugged setting. Knifemaking began as a backyard hobby with a rusty piece of steel found on a beech which Steven made into his first knife many years ago.

When travellers started showing a keenness to have a go as well, "Barrytown knifemaking" got going. There are now thousands of our knives around the world.

Days available: Tuesday to Sunday, rain or shine
Start and finish times: 9.30 am to around 4.00 pm
Price per participant: NZ$120
Price includes: Materials, lunch, complimentary end- of-day drinks and nibbles, axe throwing, huge swing.
Gloves, safety glasses and overshirts are provided.
Workshop location:
2662 Coast Road, Barrytown, Westland
27kms North of Greymouth, 16kms South of Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks). We work from home. The workshop is outside and undercover. Behind us is the magnificent Paparoa Park Forest; in front are panoramic views of the Tasman Sea. Lots of friendly critters to meet on our 80 acre block.

Notes: Maximum number of participants: 12
Minimum age for children: 10