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Mike Bailey in safety glasses as he begins to learn to forge metal with sparks flying.
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LLForge is a blacksmith shop and forge-experience studio in Shelby, Michigan.
Experience the ancient art of blacksmithing as you work alongside a master with over 20 years of expertise. From forging Damascus blades to crafting intricate artistic flowers, create something truly extraordinary.

Forge Your Legacy

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I founded LLForge to share the experience of real blacksmithing and bladesmithing through hands-on workshops, custom knives, and traditional forge work built around craftsmanship and creativity.

20+ Years Experience

Learn to Forge guests

You will learn the basics of Blacksmithing.  Forge a piece of square stock into a beautiful and functional wall hook.  Suitable for all ages.

Handcrafted knives for students who learn to forge

Transform a high-carbonknife blank into a stunning functional tool.  Select from variety of 
handle materials and pins.

Damascus Boning Knife

Two-day intensive: Create Damascus billet and forge it into a blade. 

Riailroad Spike Knife with Leather Sheathjpg

Hand forge a railroad spike into a functional knife using traditional blacksmithing tools.

Two men learn to forge and cut metal in a workshop.

Design and cut your own metal sign or wall art using a plasma cutter.
 

Hand-Hammered Calla Lily

Transform copper into elegant Calla Lily flower arrangement.

Services

Hands-on Forging Experiences, Custom Metal Work, CNC Plasma Cutting, and Durable Powder Coating Finishes

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Learn by doing--forge your own project in a real working shop.  Choose from six different experiences.

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  • Learn to Forge

  • Create a Knife

  • Damascus Billet to Blade

  • Forge a Railroad Spike Knife

  • Plasma Cut Metal Art

Hand-Crafted Knives built to your specifications

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  • Damascus and High Carbon Steel

  • Custom Handles and Finishes

  • Chef, Hunting, and Collector Styles

One-of-a-kind metalwork.  Combining Forged Elements with Modern Fabrication.

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  • Gates, Railings, Brackets, and More

  • Wall Hooks and Hardware

  • Decor and Small Production Runs

Precision Cutting for Signs, Parts, and Custom Designs

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  • Custom Metal Signs

  • Logos and Branding

  • Gate Inserts and Decor

Durable, Professional Finishes for Metal Parts

Parts up to 2' × 2' × 5'
Many colors in stock
Same-day powder coating available

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