Ramblings of a Blacksmith in the Woods, Water Oak Forge

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...

Back to it and making some knives!

Been traveling a lot to start 2016, but I've been able to get in the shop some here and there. The building of the new shop is at a stand...

Back to it and making some knives!

Been traveling a lot to start 2016, but I've been able to get in the shop some here and there. The building of the new shop is at a stand...

Post Shot Show knives in progress, Colds and OT...

Back in the shop after a week in Vegas! Shot Show was a good time, but now back to work on some knives.

Post Shot Show knives in progress, Colds and OT...

Back in the shop after a week in Vegas! Shot Show was a good time, but now back to work on some knives.

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...

A post about knives and not much else..

Some of these will be available on 12/23 on the website. Lots more are in the pipeline as well. Been busy with a number of projects here lately, but things...

A post about knives and not much else..

Some of these will be available on 12/23 on the website. Lots more are in the pipeline as well. Been busy with a number of projects here lately, but things...

Damascus is back on the bench. Knives, openers ...

A few H&B Forge Hawks are there, plenty of patches and for those who like hot stuff both Booster and Smoked Pepper Blends. Even some of my wife's awesome chapstick!

Damascus is back on the bench. Knives, openers ...

A few H&B Forge Hawks are there, plenty of patches and for those who like hot stuff both Booster and Smoked Pepper Blends. Even some of my wife's awesome chapstick!