For four years, Teddy's Knives has been delivering five-star rated culinary knife making experience days. Literally hundreds of satisfied customers have loved making special knives and memories with Chris in his workshop — with people travelling from abroad to attend, and many coming back or referred by someone who's already been. This is a business built on aiming to deliver an unparalleled customer experience — take a moment to read through our Google reviews to see why people never regret choosing one of our days.
One Day
A full day in the workshop, one to one with Chris. You'll design your blade, cut and shape it from high carbon tool steel, heat treat and quench it, choose your handle wood from a selection of exotic hardwoods, and finish it to a standard you'll be proud of for years. We can also stamp the blade with your initials or chosen letters if you'd like.
The day runs from 9am and we won't stop until the knife is done.
One person — £320
Two people — £550
Two Days
For the person who wants to go further. Two full days in the workshop, more time on the craft, a larger and more complex knife. Bought as a gift or for yourself.
One person — £700
Two people — £1,280
The Full Set Experience
3 days - 4 knives
Anyone can buy a set of generic knives. This is for the person who wants to know theirs were made by hand — their own. Four knives, your choices from blade to handle, shaped over three days by your own hands — not picked off a shelf, not somebody else's design. A gift for the serious foodie who already has everything, tools they'll use for life and a story behind each of them. Three consecutive days, one to one with Chris — the same spec as the One Day course, no serrated edges. We can also stamp the blades with initials, chosen letters, or numbers if you'd like.
A natural set to consider: a chef's knife, a paring knife, a nakiri, and a carving knife — a mix that covers most of what a serious kitchen needs. Or build your own combination entirely. You can discuss exactly what you want with Chris, and he'll help you make the right choice for you.
Day one is design and batch work — all four blades cut, shaped and heat treated, handle wood chosen and blocks fitted. Days two and three are one knife finished at a time — ground, shaped, and handle finished — two knives a day, sharpened together at the very end so all four leave the workshop ready to use.
Chris will help make sure you leave with professional quality knives, no matter what your ability level.
Single student only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only — dates must be booked and confirmed at point of purchase.
One person — £1,500
Want Chris to make it for you?
If you'd rather watch and be involved in the design without getting your hands dirty, that's absolutely fine. Same day, same workshop, same result — a knife made to your specification, finished in front of you. Get in touch to discuss.
Not sure which to choose or want to get booked?
Call or message Chris directly. He'll help you find the right day.
07869 735 213 — teddysknives@gmail.com
Payment is via bank transfer at point of booking.
Here are some links to Instagram reels of previous experience days:
