July 26, 2026

Taylor finished the last fold of his damascus billet and then shaped the knife. Next time, it's grinding!

July 26, 2026

Derek forged a really beautiful Railroad Spike Knife today!

July 27, 2026

Monzur and his two of his kids were back today! It's becoming a yearly tradition They come up from Indiana to spend the day in the forge. Monzur and his son made fantastic knives today! And his daughter tried blacksmithing for the first time and forged a great steel snake!

July 28, 2026

Andy finished his Scottish Dirk! I told you this would be beautiful! Forged from 5160 spring steel, with a bog oak handle and steel guard and end cap. It's absolutely gorgeous!

July 29, 2026

Sean and his son were on today to make Railroad Spike Knives! Sean has been here before, so he made a fantastic dagger. Liam did great making his blunt tip knife!

July 29, 2026

Neal was in the forge today to start his first Billet Knife! He's making a Santoku inspired blade shape, with a bushcraft finish. Beautiful blade. Next time he will add the handle scales.

July 29, 2026

James came to the forge for the first time today. He started a cleaver! He's doing a great job with the challenge of a shiny cleaver. Next time he will add his handle material.

July 30, 2026

Dale and Cathy were back today to start their first damascus knives. They brought their grandson so he could make his first knife. He did a great job with the railroad spike knife!