FORGE NOTES
Practical knowledge from a working blacksmith—covering tools, techniques, and real shop experience from Water Oak Forge.
Forge Notes — Blacksmithing Tools, Techniques & Maker Knowledge
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...
Teaching, tools and knives... Oh My!
What a crazy month October was. So crazy in fact, I only posted one update to the website in that time. Time to get back on top of it and...
Teaching, tools and knives... Oh My!
What a crazy month October was. So crazy in fact, I only posted one update to the website in that time. Time to get back on top of it and...
Knife No. 100 and beyond! Some hammers and new ...
I never thought I'd make it to 100. I did shuffle a few around to get some orders cleared out, but this one is the 100th knife. No name for...
Knife No. 100 and beyond! Some hammers and new ...
I never thought I'd make it to 100. I did shuffle a few around to get some orders cleared out, but this one is the 100th knife. No name for...
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...