Amanda Anger Freelancing

Stoked about this new content! “The Hot Seat” will showcase work from bladesmiths we’ve spoken with over the last year and a half. It gives them the opportunity to showoff some of their favorite projects and allows us a chance to catchup with friends!

This week I reached out with JL Forge and Lipstick Blacksmith to see what they had going on in the forge and they didn’t disappoint! Check it out!

United In Steel: Putting Jody and Jennifer Lyddane of JL Forge in the Hot Seat In this premiere issue of our “Hot Seat” series, we check in with the bladesmithing power couple to find out what they’ve been working on since we first spoke.

Talked to the lovely Cheyenne Brown of CB's Bone Works. She’s shared some of her bladesmithing story, and it was easy to see why she comes so highly recommended in the community. Read it here!

Let's Get Wild With Bladesmith and Bone Carver Cheyenne Brown We spoke with the Forged In Fire “Blades Gone Wild” contestant about her blade making passions, her unique bone-crafting skills, and the impact of women in the bladesmithing industry.

It was so great to talk to Chuck Payne of Labrador Forge for last week’s interview. He makes awesome blades (one of which won Forged in Ducksauce!), and had some good advice for new smiths.

Bladesmith Chuck Payne Is Running With The Big Dogs We spoke with the owner of Labrador Forge about his bladesmithing journey, his design inspirations, and his experience winning Forged in Ducksauce .

Check out Micah Dunn work at MD Edgeworks and read his interview here!

Let's Get Cooking with Champion Bladesmith Micah Dunn We spoke with the Last Blade Standing champion about his favorite aspects of forging, why he enjoys making cutlery the most, and how the Texas Knifemakers Guild helped him become the bladesmith he is today.

Nick Tobin of Pickle Kutterz talked with me for an interview a couple weeks ago! I’m so far behind I’m just now posting about it. Read it here! Thanks Pickle!

Kuttin' it up with Nick "Pickle" Tobin We spoke with the popular bladesmith about his forging origins, his duties co-hosting a podcast, and his love of the bladesmithing community.

A little behind on sharing these, so I’m going to catch up this week! Lin Rhea is Arkansas Living Treasure 2023, and an amazing Mastersmith. Read about him and some of his project here!

History Comes Alive with Mastersmith Lin Rhea We spoke with the legendary bladesmith to discuss why he fell in love with the craft, a special project he has been working on with the Historic Arkansas Museum, and his advice for bladesmiths. 

It was an honor getting to talk with Ryu Lim for this weeks interview. Read it here!

Forging His Own Path: An Interview with Forged in Fire Champion Ryu Lim We spoke with the fan-favorite Forged in Fire champion about his rise as one of the most popular bladesmiths in the industry and the impact he’s had on the popularity of the show.

CJ and MacKenzie Bodtker own Bodtker IronWorks and their work and dedication to their craft and each other is inspiring. Read their interview here!

Two are Better than One: An Interview with CJ and MacKenzie Bodtker of Bodtker Ironworks We spoke with the owners of Bodtker Ironworks about their booming forging business, their efforts to raise funds for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and why they are proud to be part of the bladesmithing community.

John Medlin, owner and operator of Ace Kitchen & Company, appeared on Forged in Fire before opening his business. His hand-crafted kitchen items are all created, forged, and built in South Carolina by him and his team of craftsmen. Read more here!

Ace of Blades: An Interview with Bladesmith John Medlin We spoke with the entrepreneur and Forged in Fire contestant about his company, his appearance on the show, and how answering one email set his wild journey into motion.  

Read all about how the bladesmithing community is proving, yet again, that it is one of a kind!

The Bladesmithing Community Rises Up Following the Cancellation of Last Blade Standing A group of bladesmiths are emerging from the fallout to host a benefit for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation on March 1-3, 2024.