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Jaymeson's "Yatagan" Two day custom bladesmithing session at LLForge, Shelby, MI.
Jaymeson spent two days at the forge making his 1080 steel, yatagan and sheath. 22" overall length with stabilized walnut scales, brass...
Mike Bailey
Dec 29, 20191 min read


Andy and his wife Julia take a break from hectic city life with a color tour and day at the forge.
Julia and Andy took a break from stressful city life with a trip to West MIchigan and LLForge. They were naturals in the forge. They...
Mike Bailey
Nov 5, 20191 min read


Sarah and her husband Patrick celebrate their one year wedding anniversary with a day at LLForge.
Patrick is putting the small scroll on the end of his wall hook. A smudge of coal dust on the cheek....Should we tell her? ...
Mike Bailey
Oct 27, 20191 min read


Brother-in-laws spend an afternoon at the forge.
Larry and his brother-in-law Robert knock it out of the park at the forge. They used the skills aquired from thier lifetime of hands=on...
Mike Bailey
Oct 27, 20191 min read


Millennial Gurus, Paige & Kaitlyn take a break with a day at the forge.
Millennial Guru is an innovative, passionate, and creative team that helps clients capitalize on the skills of their most valuable...
Mike Bailey
Oct 23, 20191 min read


Susan treats her husband Jesse to a "Learn to Forge" experience for his 70th birthday!
Susan October 18, 2019 📷 This was a really wonderful experience. We had no idea what to expect, but were ready for a new adventure, and...
Mike Bailey
Oct 22, 20191 min read


What a great way to celebrate an anniversary....
Patricia surprised her husband Matt with an anniversary gift of a "Learn to Forge" experience. Matt and Patricia, from Westland, MI....
Mike Bailey
Oct 21, 20191 min read


New project at the forge. Set of custom made brackets for bar top.
Made from 3/4" square stock and 1 1/2" X 1/2" bar stock. This is one of a set of four brackets for a 2" thick maple bar top.
Mike Bailey
Oct 20, 20191 min read


Erin & Michelle at LLForge, "Learn to Forge" experience. What a great day!
Two great apprentice blacksmiths. Erin & Michelle took to the forge with enthusiasm and confidence to pull off two beautifully made hand...
Mike Bailey
Sep 10, 20191 min read


Newlyweds Donny & Samantha stop by the Forge as part of thier honeymoon getaway!
Newlyweds Donny & Samantha showing thier completed hand forged wall hooks at LLForge, "Learn to Forge" experience. Donny & Samantha were...
Mike Bailey
Sep 4, 20191 min read
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