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...

The Blade Show prep and aftermath.

The weeks leading up to Blade Show have been nothing short of Chaotic! With NRA Show a few weeks back, then the annual trek to the 100th Running of the...

The Blade Show prep and aftermath.

The weeks leading up to Blade Show have been nothing short of Chaotic! With NRA Show a few weeks back, then the annual trek to the 100th Running of the...

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...

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...