Ramblings of a Blacksmith in the Woods, Water Oak Forge

Smoked Peppers, Hammers and Knives!

I am loving this fall weather. Night in the 50-60's and the days are hanging around in the low 80's. It has made being in the shop so much more...

Smoked Peppers, Hammers and Knives!

I am loving this fall weather. Night in the 50-60's and the days are hanging around in the low 80's. It has made being in the shop so much more...

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...

Cooler days, more knives, and the Jam..

  I have got to enjoy a cooler past two weeks here in the shop, which has been very nice. Among the usual knives and forging of things, pepper season...

Cooler days, more knives, and the Jam..

  I have got to enjoy a cooler past two weeks here in the shop, which has been very nice. Among the usual knives and forging of things, pepper season...

Forged tools, Knife No. 99, 100 and beyond!

The summer heat is beginning to very slowly cool down, although the humidity and rain still in full effect, I've still managed to beat some steel and grind some knives.

Forged tools, Knife No. 99, 100 and beyond!

The summer heat is beginning to very slowly cool down, although the humidity and rain still in full effect, I've still managed to beat some steel and grind some knives.