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RAILROAD SPIKE KNIFE

$85.00

Forge a custom knife made from a railroad spike in this hands-on knife manufacturing lesson. Minimum age for this is 13. We may require previous blacksmithing experience if you are under the age of 18. All in all a very special experience.

HORSESHOE KNIFE

$50.00

Aspiring blacksmiths at least 9 years of age can take this lesson. You get to craft yourself a custom knife made from a horseshoe. You’ll work with a metal working expert who will help you every step of the way as you create your own unique souvenir.

PONY SHOE

$35.00

Start off with a smaller knife for your first hands-on blacksmithing lesson. Learn the basics of iron forging while you create your own custom knife out of a pony shoe. A guided, small-group lesson led by an expert blacksmith will help you through every step of the process.

NAIL KNIFE

$20.00

For the youngest blacksmithing enthusiasts, this lesson is only for those 5-12 years old. An introduction into the world of metal working for the youngest visitors as they craft a knife from a The forging lesson is supervised by experienced blacksmiths in a safe environment.

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Our experiences are designed to give a unique, hands-on experience you won’t find most other places. Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our happy customers who might now be re-considering blacksmithing as a career choice after their experiences!

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4.8

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April 30, 2025

Chris S
This is a genuinely great experience for all ages--the staff was just great with my 7yo, and I also had a great time. Very safe and very hands-on at the same time! Highly recommend this absolutely unique experience!

Iron Mountain Metal Craft
Hi Chris S, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your 7-year-old had such a great time with us. Our team takes pride in creating a safe and engaging environment for all ages, and it's fantastic to know that you found the experience both unique and enjoyable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you both again for more hands-on fun! Best regards, The Iron Mountain Metal Craft Team
January 17, 2025

Luv L.
Highly recommend visiting Iron Mountain Metal Craft. We were a party of 10, called in the morning and reserved our spot. The staff were patient and shared so much knowledge. Everyone went home with a beautiful piece.

Iron Mountain Metal Craft
Hello Luv L., Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your group had a fantastic time at Iron Mountain Metal Craft. It was our pleasure to host you and ensure everyone went home with a unique and beautiful piece. Our team takes pride in sharing their knowledge and making each visit memorable, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you and your friends back again soon for another creative adventure! Best regards, The Iron Mountain Metal Craft Team
August 6, 2024

Kenneth S.
Outstanding experience and a must do in Pigeon Forge. William was a great blacksmith and the office staff was friendly and helpful. Was looking forward to my forging experience and far exceeded my exceptions. Need to go back and have Robbie sign my leather steath Thank You Iron Mountain Metal Craft Staff

Iron Mountain Metal Craft
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with us at Iron Mountain Metal Craft. It's wonderful to know that William and our shop staff made your visit enjoyable and memorable. We're glad we could exceed your expectations and that you had a great time forging. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thanks again for your kind words and support!
August 3, 2024

Cody Thompson
Thank you folks for taking the time to do this, I was finally able to get the chance to see if this is the hobby I wanted to get into. It only took two swings of that hammer for me to see this was for me. Ever since I got out the Army I have struggled to find out who I am again and just what I want to do. The whole team was so kind in answering my questions as well as even getting to meet Mr. Bowman himself! Thank you all for encouraging me to do this and helping me find a positive outlet to better myself and heal. This is all money well spent and time, as well as the money I am about to invest in equipment lol. Woooooo!!!!

Iron Mountain Metal Craft
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you found a new passion in metal crafting. It's incredibly rewarding to know that our team could play a part in your journey of self-discovery and healing. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and we can't wait to see where this new hobby takes you. If you ever have more questions or need further guidance, don't hesitate to reach out! Woooooo!!!!
May 27, 2024

Brad S.
I’ve watched literally episode of Forged in Fire, many of them more than once. When I discovered that Robbie Bowman offered bladesmithing experiences, I jumped all over it. I made a spike knife, and my two sons (aged 10 and 11) made horseshoe knives. We realize that railroad spikes and horseshoes aren’t the greatest knife steel, but we were all thrilled with our first time smacking red hot steel into real, useable knives. My boys took it VERY seriously, and they’re already begging to make spike knives as soon as they’re old enough. They have both been carrying them and inspecting them non-stop since we left the shop. Instead of walking through Ripley’s or Wonderworks for the 10th time, give knife forging a try. It was a magical experience, and I guarantee my sons will never forget it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Iron Mountain Metal Craft
Thank you for sharing your experience, Brad! We are thrilled to hear that you and your sons enjoyed your bladesmithing experience with Robbie Bowman. It's wonderful to hear that your boys took the opportunity seriously and are already eager to forge more knives in the future. We're glad you found the experience magical and memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for more forging adventures!

Amazing I would give it 10 stars if I could! The staff here were all great to work with! We were able to pound out our own knives.. We had the pleasant surprise to meet Robby Bowman. He was willing to tell us great tips for forging and got to see his beautiful knifes he made.

Laura B.

Went there with my son and nephew. Once we all held and saw the railroad spike knife we had to have it not only did we all make one, but had a blast doing it! It was an amazing time, we plan on coming back to vacation again, here next year …More

Joseph M.

We had a large group (11 of us) ranging from ages 7-50. None of us had ever done anything like it before and it was a HUGE hit with everyone! I have 6 kids (ages 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16) and all of them said it was their favorite part of spring break!

Sheli L

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