BIG NEWS!!!! Tune into Forged in Fire this Tuesday June 19th 2018 to see Chad doing his thing on national TV

Big Chad who was my apprentice is going to be appearing on the season 5 episode 16 titled Bagh Nakh
Since the filming Chad has got his own maker's mark and has been turning out quality blades of his own.  We work together whenever we get the chance. He was over to shop yesterday for several hours. We are planning on doing alot more damascus blade collaboration.

Chad's maker's mark

I've updated the past works gallery

I've updated the past works gallery so our more recent work is easier to find.

We've been busy in the shop 06/18

I've been trying to get the hang of doing hamons.  I think I'm finally getting some where.   I have another half dozen blades the are awaiting a trip the acid bath.

Some recently completed damascus blades

Blades that are in various states of doneness

Playing around with some old farriers rasps

Rasp knife with paracord handle

Successful chop test. I could still shave the hair on my arm when I finished chopping.

Sashimi Blade MK I no mod

A little survival knife that fits in a BDU cargo pocket.  It's for my own use and I needed more practice doing hamons

The new anvil stand. I was tired of moving the big stump when I had to go to demos. I liked it so much I just ditched the stump.  It's just as stable as the stump, but way easier to move around the shop.

A pic of the aptly named Boulder Lake on memorial day.  The lake is hard on the bottom of canoes if the bow person is not doing their job.