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Making a Custom Damascus Chef's Knife from Start to Finish. Part 1.
This is the start of a commissioned damascus chef's knife. I will be adding videos of my progress to completion of this project. I...
Mike Bailey
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Terry makes a damascus knife with sheath at an LLForge custom forge experience.
Terry came to the forge and took a cut-off from a damascus billet that was on its way to the scrap pile. With some effort Terry was able...
Mike Bailey
Nov 22, 20201 min read


Chinese Deer Horn blades one of the most challenging builds I've had at the forge.
These Chinese Deer Horn blades were made from 80CRV2 steel with Springbok scales, hidden micarta pins and a blasted finish. These were a...
Mike Bailey
Oct 19, 20201 min read


Jamie & Cynthia create beautiful knives and sheaths at LLF "Create a Knife" forge experience.
After rough grinding her blade, Cynthia is in the forge getting ready to quench and harden. Jamie heating up a lenth of re-rod to...
Mike Bailey
Oct 12, 20201 min read


Zeb's 11th birthday gift. A "Learn to Forge" experience at LLForge.
Zeb and his dad Tim showing the hand forged wall hooks that they just made at LLForge! Tim is drawing out the "rat-tail" that will become...
Mike Bailey
Oct 11, 20201 min read


Chinese Deer Horn. One more to go to complete the set! This one has certainly tested my skills.
From 80CRV2 steel, with Springbok scales and micarta hidden pins. This is one of a set of two. This is a custom order that has proven...
Mike Bailey
Sep 29, 20201 min read


Ashley and Bryana top off an event filled West Michigan weekend with a "Learn to Forge" experience.
Bryana & Ahsley proudly displaying the wall hooks they just hand forged. Bryana drawing out the rat-tail that will become the scrolled...
Mike Bailey
Sep 19, 20201 min read


David knocks it out of the park with this beautiful knife and sheath.
David putting the finishing touches on his cocobolo handle. 80crv2 steel and brass pins with a hand stitched leather sheath. Such beauty!...
Mike Bailey
Aug 22, 20201 min read


Summer projects 2020. A look at some custom pieces from the forge.
Two custom made birdbath stands for heated birdbaths. One for the yard and one for the deck. T brackets from 3/8" bar stock with 3/4" X...
Mike Bailey
Aug 20, 20201 min read


Megan treats her boyfriend Tony to a day at the forge. Megan and Tony made two beautiful knives.
Megan and Tony with the knives and sheaths they just made. Megan's knife is made form 80CRV2 steel with Purpleheart scales, black...
Mike Bailey
Aug 8, 20201 min read
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