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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 7" bolts. Stand for an antique heirloom box.

Megan and Tony with the knives and sheaths they just made. Megan's knife is made form 80CRV2 steel with Purpleheart scales, black micarta pins and a forge finish. Tony's knife is made from 1095 steel with African Blackwood scales, and nickel pins with a blasted finish. Megan is grinding the primary bevel on her knife Tony hard at work grinding the primary bevel on his knife. Megan stitching her sheath. Tony working on his sheath. You should both be proud of your accomplish

80CRV2 steel, brass pins, walnut and stabilized cherry scales with forge finish and sheathes. Eric and his father showing off thier finished blades. Eric's dad Brian at the 2X72 grinder. Eric hard at work at the grinder Fantastic job guys!!! I enjoyed having you both at the shop. You both did amazing work and should be very proud of your knives. Hope to see you again............ Eric working on his wall hook. He's drawing out the rat-tail that he will later scroll into

Owen made this at LLForge, " Create a Knife" all day expreience. Wow! what a great knife! 80crv2 steel and Golden Nugget composite scales with brass pins and a forge finish. Great Job!!!!! Evan. Owen posing with his proud mother and his new trophy knife. Owen is grinding in his primary bevel with the belt grinder. Drilling the holes for the brass pins that secure the scales. What a great day. Thank you Owen & Jewels for making it a great day for me. What a super kid

This two part video shows the making of a damascus billet and integral bolster chef's knife from 1084 and 15N20 high carbon steel. This billet was made using a coal fired forge and a treadle hammer. I have since built a forge press that makes the work go much faster and requires a lot less physical excertion.

I recently had the opportunity to try my hand at something a little bit different than my traditional blacksmithing and bladesmithing. I was commissioned to build and install a black pipe loft ladder. Made from 1.25" and .5" black pipe this unique loft ladder was a true challenge. The treads are 1.25" thick by 5" wide black walnut with bevelled edges and a laquer finish.

This piece was originally made to be a table base. It seemed a bit understated for the 60" X 96" X 2" maple top. It sat in the walkway to the forge for months on end, occasionally scraping my leg as I walked by it. So one day I stood it on end and the idea of making it a bench came to mind. Needless to say, it sat for more months, until just last week I decided to "go for it," and disassembled the pinned joints and took it to the forge to reshape what would become the ar

This Ka-bar is made from 5160 steel with stacked leather handle, black oxide patina and a snug fitting sheath.

Ryan scrolling his wall hook on the horn of the anvil Ryan February 6, 2020 A unique and fun experience. You can either enjoy it for a one-off good time or pick up helpful skills for taking up the trade.

Charlie showing off the knife that he just made. He selected a 1095 steel skinner blank. He ground a primary bevel, added stabilized walnut scales, nickel pins and butt cap. He forge hardened and finished his new blade and made a leather sheath. Charlie at the grinder shaping the handle and smoothing the nickel pins and butt cap. Charlie and his wife Tuesdae with knife in clamps waiting for the glue on the scales to dry.