August 23-29
August 23, 2026
Really great family in the forge today. They were a lot of fun, and made fantastic Railroad Spike Knives!
August 23, 2026
Brandon has done a phenomenal job with his damascus dagger! Today was all on the grinder. The angle is just perfect. He will finish it up next time. This is one to watch!
August 25, 2026
Fun morning with Asia! She really enjoyed the welding class a couple of weeks ago and wanted to do more. Since she is starting to gather the parts for her own home forge, we decided an anvil stand would be a good project. She is doing everything--measurements, cutting the tube steel, cleaning the ends, assembly, and welding. This has been a great learning experience for her--and a new teaching experience for me! Next week we will finish the cross bars, and add feet and the base.
August 25, 2026
Fun time with Thomas today! First time in the forge and he did a great job making his Railroad Spike Knife!
August 26, 2026
Great class with Alexa and Madison! They both forged fantastic bushcraft style Railroad Spike Knives!
August 26, 2026
Fun class with this couple! It was their first time in the forge, but they did great making their Railroad Spike Knives!
August 29, 2026
Really fun class with Tom and his son, Trevor! They both did a beautiful job on their Railroad Spike Knives! Dare I say they were both perfect!
August 29, 2026
Logan and his brother were back in the forge today! Last time they learned the basics of blacksmithing by made steel snakes. Today they learned the basics of knifemaking by making Railroad Spike Knives. Great job! And adding skills for the goal--damascus.
