October 18, 2026
Scott and his mom were back today. Scott continued working on his damascus. It's a diamond pattern, and absolutely gorgeous! Next time is the guard and handle. Scott's mom changed things up today and made cutlery critters! She made dragonflies out of knives and spoons.
October 20, 2026
Pearl and Jack came to forge Railroad Spike Knives this morning! They both did great!
October 20, 2026
Brothers Ray and Kyle came over to the forge from NW Indiana today to make their first knives. I think we may be seeing them again!
October 20, 2026
Asia was back tonight to start an axe!
October 21, 2026
Next round of steel snakes for Level 1 Homeschoolers! They did a great job and added a lot of new skills to use in blacksmithing.
October 21, 2026
Elizabeth and Josh were in the forge forge the first time today. Their Railroad Spike Knives are beautiful!
October 21, 2026
Jeff was back again to work on his brass damascus. The first attempt from last week didn't work for a knife, but it DID work for really cool steel and brass pendants for his granddaughters!
On to the next attempt!
October 22, 2026
Busy day in level 2! All three were adding handle scales to their 1st Billet knives and starting damascus!
October 22, 2026
Taylor was back to continue working on hinges! He is making new ones for an antique cabinet. Last time we made one to perfect the template. Today he plasma cut the rest of the pieces, and clean and tweak the shapes on the grinder. Next time will be making the loops.
October 23, 2026
It's a magical anniversary in the forge for Adrianna and Bob! They made beautiful knives and magical wands from railroad spikes to celebrate their 6th anniversary.
October 23, 2026
Such a fun time with this group yesterday!
October 23, 2026
Kevin and Marissa were back today to work on their damascus knives. Marissa finished her kitchen knife. Its gorgeous! Kevein is almost done with his pizza cutter!
