Ramblings of a Blacksmith in the Woods, Water Oak Forge

Making knives and catching fish, it's a living,...

  Knives are definitely being made even though the heat here is steadily climbing. Some rain would be nice to take the edge off some days, but I am still...

Making knives and catching fish, it's a living,...

  Knives are definitely being made even though the heat here is steadily climbing. Some rain would be nice to take the edge off some days, but I am still...

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...

Five knives done and more to go as No. 100 nears.

A lot of work getting done. I'm three knives away from being caught up on older orders, then it's time to start on the not so older ones. Thanks everyone...

Five knives done and more to go as No. 100 nears.

A lot of work getting done. I'm three knives away from being caught up on older orders, then it's time to start on the not so older ones. Thanks everyone...

May is moving along with knives and more.

May is in full swing, lots of things are going to be a happening all month. Getting in the shop is happening more and more. The weather is still not...

May is moving along with knives and more.

May is in full swing, lots of things are going to be a happening all month. Getting in the shop is happening more and more. The weather is still not...

Two knives on the bench, a GORuck fun fest and ...

 Back it again in the new shop and trying my best to get ahead. Thanks so much for all the support! Some knives are in the works, many more than...

Two knives on the bench, a GORuck fun fest and ...

 Back it again in the new shop and trying my best to get ahead. Thanks so much for all the support! Some knives are in the works, many more than...