Axe Making Zürich
Craft Your Own Axe, Don't Just Purchase
Step into our workshop and get your hands dirty. We provide a premium, hand-forged steel head; you provide the elbow grease. You will shave the hickory wood handle to a perfect fit, hang the axe head, sand the grip to your hand size, and sharpen the blade to a razor edge.
Duration: ~2 Hours (Axe Throwing)
Craft a legacy. Shape the wood, fit the steel, and take home a weapon that is uniquely yours.
Duration: ~2 Hours (Axe Making & Throwing)
Craft a legacy. Shape the wood, fit the steel, and take home a weapon that is uniquely yours.
Why our clients love us
How does axe making work?
Step 1: Choose your axe
Pick your own unqiue upcycled axe to start your axe making journey.
Step 2: CLean and sharpen
Learn to clean and sharpen the axe by hand to keep it in top throwing condition.
Step 3: customize your axe
Add your own custom detaling with heat, fire and some wood-burning magic.
learn to rehang
By this step, you will have learned lifelong skills to fix any wooden-handled tool and have finished your own custom-made axe.
What's cooler than having your own custom-made axe?
What’s cooler than having your very own custom-made axe crafted precisely to your specifications? Imagine the craftsmanship and personal touch that comes with it!
Now, picture yourself in a class where you have the incredible opportunity to design and create it all by yourself, learning every step of the way!
In the Forge
In this workshop, you will learn key axe-craft skills, including techniques for cleaning, hand-sharpening, and evaluating the axe for wear. You’ll also discover care methods for the handle, ensuring its longevity. Finally, you’ll master the skills to restore any tool with a metal head and wooden handle.
After completing the workshop, the expertly crafted axe will be yours to take home for future woodworking projects, enhancing your toolset and appreciation for craftsmanship.
