Can I take work experience with you/become an apprentice?
Subject to scheduling and availability. Paid courses are available and custom courses (shorter and longer term) can be arranged on request. Any formal apprenteships will come down to funding and free time available to structure a trainee course
Can I book a bladesmithing course with you?
Absolutely – assuming there are dates available (gift certificates can be arranged on request. see here for courses and prices and here for dates & availability. Due to Knife Laws and Insurances, courses are subbject to strict age restrictions (18+).
Do you run courses in sharpening?
No, I only run a brief sharpening tutorial as part of a bladesmithing course.
Can you sharpen my knives?
Yes, however due to pending workshop move, this is on hold until November 2025
Can you make a “samurai sword”?
Probably, but I wont.
Can you make me an unlawful blade or weapon, like a knuckle duster?
Absolutely not. Not even for export or film/television or religious purposes. See the “Banned List”.
To do so would risk my livlihood, business and reputation not only as a responsible maker but also a member of the local and Knife making community. I am duty bound to report such requests to my local authority, given the terms of my Knife Dealers License. This does also include if you want any hate symbols, numbers or lettering incorporated into the design.
Can I visit the workshop to discuss a potential comission from you?
Yes, please EMAIL directly on bookings@glitteringedge.com. Phone calls are fine but this must be followed up with an email to confirm any appointments as I dont always have a pen & paper to hand
Please dont just turn up unannounced as you may be turned away. I do not arrange appointments or sales via social media
Can I visit the workshop just because it would be really cool?
Yes, but this will depend on my schedule at the time. Please EMAIL for this
Can I buy something from your online shop?
Yes, Current stock can be found HERE. Buyers are responsible for ALL shipping, customs and tarrifs. USA especially but I hope this will be temporary and regular costs to you will resume soon.
Im visiting briefly but want to buy a knife. Can I do this?
Yes, depending on my schedule and advanced booking. Current stock can be found HERE. Some items may not be on the shop yet and I can offer custom builds which I will be happy to discuss in person.
Can you ship a sword internationally?
Yes, this does seem to fluctuate but currently shipping with UPS. Subject to recipient countries import laws. Buyer will be responsible to apply for and pay any required import license (where required) and check legality of the ordered blade.
Can I order a blade for (specific date)?
I can try, but no guarantees can be given due to the nature of my work, as well as unforseen circumstances such as shipping issues.
SPECIAL NOTE – USA
Clients in the USA are responsible for any and all current and future customs and tarrif charges – forseen or unforseen, lawful or not. I will do what I can within legal parameters of UK law to make this easier for you but this doesnt amount to much. Not much is known at this time to be able to accurately predict how easy this will be to do or what this means for both you as a recipient or me as the exporter.
