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Eric and his father Brian make beautiful forge finsished blades at LLForge "Create a Knife".
80CRV2 steel, brass pins, walnut and stabilized cherry scales with forge finish and sheathes. Eric and his father showing off thier...
Mike Bailey
Aug 3, 20201 min read


Golden Nugget knife. Character & magic made this one! Owen spends a day at the forge!
Owen made this at LLForge, "Create a Knife" all day expreience. Wow! what a great knife! 80crv2 steel and Golden Nugget composite...
Mike Bailey
Aug 1, 20201 min read


From billet to blade, the making of an integral bolster chef's knife.
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...
Mike Bailey
Jul 8, 20201 min read


Loft Ladder, a change of pace at the forge. This ladder and railing was made from 1.25" black pipe.
I recently had the opportunity to try my hand at something a little bit different than my traditional blacksmithing and bladesmithing. I...
Mike Bailey
Jun 29, 20201 min read


At last, it's a bench!
This piece was originally made to be a table base.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...
Mike Bailey
May 5, 20201 min read


Learn to forge experiences are on hold but I've been busy in the forge.
This Ka-bar is made from 5160 steel with stacked leather handle, black oxide patina and a snug fitting sheath.
Mike Bailey
Apr 17, 20201 min read


Ryan is interested in setting up his own blacksmith shop. He came to LLForge to check it out.
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...
Mike Bailey
Feb 10, 20201 min read


Charlie's wife surprised him with a day at LLForge, "Create a Knife" experience.
Charlie showing off the knife that he just made. He selected a 1095 steel skinner blank. He ground a primary bevel, added stabilized...
Mike Bailey
Feb 8, 20201 min read


Vanessa made a beautiful hinge in a half day session at LLForge.
Vanessa was interested in learning some forge techniques and decided that a hinge was what she wanted to make. Starting out with 1/4" X...
Mike Bailey
Feb 8, 20201 min read


Tyler & Elise take a break with a visit to LLForge.
Tyler & Elise showing off the hand forged wall hooks they have just made. Elise hard at work drawing out the "rat-tail" that will be...
Mike Bailey
Jan 24, 20201 min read
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