Description

Exclusive Two Day Course.

Special Collaboration- Steve Armstrong, Joe Price & John Boe

LIMITED SPACES   

Immerse yourself in the art of bushcraft as you embark on a hands-on journey to create and personalise essential tools for your outdoor adventures.

This bespoke, one of a kind collaboration course combines Steve Armstrong from Field and Steel, Joe Price from I Skog Och Mark and our very own John Boe. This course combines the traditional skills of fitting a custom handle to a bushcraft knife, crafting a birch bark sheath, and constructing a folding bucksaw and a ladder pack frame — all under the guidance Steve, Joe and John.

Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the fundamental techniques required to transform raw materials into functional tools, all while deepening your understanding of the natural environment. Whether you are a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a curious beginner, this course is designed to cater to all skill levels.

Module 1: Fitting a Bespoke Handle to a Field and Steel Knife with Steve.

• Learn the principles of knife handle design and ergonomics
• Discover different handle materials and their properties
• Acquire essential knife shaping and fitting techniques
• Customise your own handle using various tools and methods
• Work with a bushcraft knife made by Steve Armstrong from Field and Steel
• Walk away with a perfectly fitted, personalised bushcraft knife

Module 2: Crafting a Birch Bark Sheath with John

• Explore the properties and traditional uses of birch bark
• Master the art of measuring, cutting, and folding birch bark
• Learn techniques for stitching and securing the sheath
• Incorporate decorative elements into your sheath design
• Leave with a beautiful, functional birch bark sheath taught by John Boe for your Steve Armstrong bushcraft knife

Module 3: Constructing a Folding Bucksaw with Joe

• Understand the importance of a reliable cutting tool in the wilderness
• Learn to identify and select suitable wood for the saw frame
• Master the principles of saw design and tensioning
• Acquire the skills to shape, assemble, and fine-tune the bucksaw
• Leave with a durable, foldable bucksaw taught by Joe Price ready for your future outdoor adventures.

By the end of this course, you will have developed a good foundation in tool knowledge and development. You will take home a unique, personalised bushcraft knife with a custom handle, a functional birch bark sheath and a versatile folding bucksaw and ladder pack frame taught by Joe Price that will serve you well in the wilderness.

After the first day you can relax by the fire and enjoy a hearty meal provided by Wildway Bushcraft and get to know Steve, Joe and John outside of the class room. Sunday will be a chance to complete your work and learn how to sharpen your newly made knife before heading home at 12.

So come along and join us in this immersive bushcraft experience and unlock the gratifying world of crafting your own tools for outdoor self-reliance and exploration, adding essential skills to your bushcraft skill set.

All tools and materials needed for the day will be provided, along with tea, coffee and biscuits and evening meal on Saturday evening.

The course will start at 9.30am and finish around 4.30pm, and will be held in our 50 acre woodland near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LU.