Blacksmith Your Own Blade at a Historic Asheville Area Forge
Overview
Engage in a hands-on blacksmithing experience at a historic Appalachian forge led by Jeremy, a seventh-generation blacksmith with Viking roots back to Viking Rollo. This unique opportunity invites you to forge your own knife, dagger, or axe as you learn the art of shaping red-hot steel. With over 1,600 five-star reviews, Jeremy’s confident and patient guidance ensures that every participant, regardless of skill level, leaves with a masterpiece in hand. Create not just a weapon, but unforgettable memories as you immerse yourself in the craftsmanship of blacksmithing.
What's Included
- You get to keep the forged item that you make
Meeting Location
5406 U.S. 23
Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Craft your own unique masterpiece at a historic Appalachian forge with Jeremy, a seventh-generation blacksmith with heritage back to Viking Rollo. In a small group setting, you’ll receive personalized, step-by-step guidance as you heat, hammer, and shape red-hot steel into a knife, dagger, or another forged item of your choice. With over 1,600 five-star reviews, Jeremy's expertise and passion for blacksmithing create an unforgettable experience as you forge not just a blade, but a bond with the craft. Take home your handmade creation and stories that will last a lifetime. This is the thing to do in Asheville! Beginners are welcomed and encouraged. Forge is just 20 minutes from Asheville!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Guests ages 14 and up can attend.
- All participants must be wearing closed toe shoes and long pants., A long sleeved shirt may be desirable as a second layer to protect your arms., A good attidude, maturity level, and attentive mind set so that you can have a fun and safe experience!, If you have long hair it must be pulled back out of your face. Preferably in a braid, ponytail, or pulled back in a hat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5649549P2
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Average 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 42 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- You get to keep the forged item that you make.
The minimum age to participate is 14..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Blacksmith Your Own Blade at a Historic Asheville Area Forge is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Blacksmith Your Own Blade at a Historic Asheville Area Forge will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- You get to keep the forged item that you make
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Guests ages 14 and up can attend.
- All participants must be wearing closed toe shoes and long pants., A long sleeved shirt may be desirable as a second layer to protect your arms., A good attidude, maturity level, and attentive mind set so that you can have a fun and safe experience!, If you have long hair it must be pulled back out of your face. Preferably in a braid, ponytail, or pulled back in a hat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
