Bushcraft Sharp Tools

Course Information

Whether you’re new to knives and saws or ready to refine your technique, this hands-on course builds practical confidence with sharp tools in a woodland setting. During this one-day course you’ll learn how to use, maintain, and apply essential bushcraft tools with safety, skill, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn

• Sharp Tool Use. Understand tool selection, handling, and safety in a bushcraft context
• Safe Use of Knives & Saws. Learn best practices for carving, cutting, and cross-cutting with control and care
• Sharpening & Maintenance. Keep your tools in top condition with hands-on sharpening and upkeep techniques
• Camp Craft Projects. Use your new cutting techniques to carve and create some of the essential bushcraft items required for spending time in the woods

Course Ethos

Set in a peaceful woodland, this course blends technical mastery with environmental awareness. All activities follow leave-no-trace principles, using natural materials responsibly and with minimal impact. You’ll leave not only with new skills, but with a deeper respect for the tools, the trees, and the traditions of bushcraft.

Who It’s For?

• Outdoor Instructor and Forest School Practitioners wanting practical tool-based CPD
• Bushcrafters looking to refine their knife and sharp tools techniques
• Anyone whose work involves the introducing the use of sharp tools to groups or young people and looking to develop best practice techniques

Location & Booking

This course takes place in our Derbyshire woodland base. Group and individual bookings welcome. All tools provided.

Ready to sharpen your skills?

Book your place now or contact us for bespoke group sessions and CPD packages.