September 27, 2026

Lucy & Kristi and their parents were back to finish their Billet Knives this morning. These turned out so good! So much personality in each knife. It was awesome!

September 27, 2026

Birthday Knifemaking! It was a trio of special birthdays today, with this father and sons all celebrating. They made gorgeous railroad spike knives!

September 27, 2026

Anniversary Knifemaking! Mandy and Jason celebrated their Steel Anniversary (11th) by coming to the forge and making Railroad Spike Knives! Fun class!

September 29, 2026

John and his son John were in the forge today to celebrate John's birthday! John made a kitchen knife style Railroad Spike Knife, while John went with a rustic, bushcraft style knife.

September 30, 2026

I told you this one would be worth waiting for! Brandon did an amazing job with his damascus dagger! It's stunning! He finished it with a steel guard, and a wood, brass, and leather stacked handle. Absolutely gorgeous!

October 1, 2026

Dale and Cathy were in the forge yesterday to work on their first damascus knives. They got so much done, going from bricks to knife shapes! Both are challenging shapes for very different reasons. Next time it's all on the grinders.

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October 1, 2026

MUCH better weather for the Level 1a Homeschoolers today! It's time for snakes! They added on to the skills they learned last month by making an upset, spreading material out, using punches and chisels with the treadle hammer, and shaping their snakes.

Next month all their skills come together to forge leaves!