Ramblings of a Blacksmith in the Woods, Water Oak Forge

End of the year post full of knives and such!

End of the year post full of knives and such!

  As 2016 winds down to a close, I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who has made this year in the shop a great one. To everyone who...

End of the year post full of knives and such!

  As 2016 winds down to a close, I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who has made this year in the shop a great one. To everyone who...

The knives get bigger, tools being forged and hammers!

The knives get bigger, tools being forged and h...

I have been putting in serious hours in the shop, as hunting season is rapidly approaching. The weather has changed here from hot, humid and rainy to nice cooler and...

The knives get bigger, tools being forged and h...

I have been putting in serious hours in the shop, as hunting season is rapidly approaching. The weather has changed here from hot, humid and rainy to nice cooler and...

So it begins... Summer and the knives with it that come with it.

So it begins... Summer and the knives with it t...

  Summer has begun, but considering the temps here in the upstate of South Carolina, it began a few weeks ago. It has made for some sweaty days, but also...

So it begins... Summer and the knives with it t...

  Summer has begun, but considering the temps here in the upstate of South Carolina, it began a few weeks ago. It has made for some sweaty days, but also...

Knives, shop build and some adventuring.

Knives, shop build and some adventuring.

It feels good to be back. With all the chaos from Shot Show and just getting situated after the new year, finding time to get in the shop has been...

Knives, shop build and some adventuring.

It feels good to be back. With all the chaos from Shot Show and just getting situated after the new year, finding time to get in the shop has been...

Four Knives to start the New Year!

Four Knives to start the New Year!

Well, here we are in 2016! With a lot happening in the background right now, finding time in the shop has been a bit tough. I have been making the...

Four Knives to start the New Year!

Well, here we are in 2016! With a lot happening in the background right now, finding time in the shop has been a bit tough. I have been making the...