Duende Forge

I finished up these knives a couple of days ago. Smaller one is a simple paring knife for my wife. Larger one is a san-mai outdoors knife. Paring knife is made from w1, san mai is w1 in a wrought iron jacket.

Hand forged camp knife with a bloodwood handle.

Just on the off chance that this finds people who wish to buy my knives, I am stepping away from FB for a while. I don't know when or if I will be returning. I can be reached at [email protected]. Peace and happy cooking.

I posted this to etsy, even though it breaks my heart to let this one go.

Handvinr "Hand Friend" Handvinr is a really special knife. Its a Viking-inspired utility knife. It is made up of three bars of twisted, pattern welded steel. I hand forged the billets for this knife, using old Norse techniques and artistic motifs. Its meant to represent a Norse freedmans knife from the Viking Migration pe...

I just posted this Chef's Knife to etsy... check it out. Thanks, guys!

Large Chef's Knife This knife is hand forged from wrought iron from an antique wagon wheel and water-hardening high carbon steel, in a process the Japanese call San Mai. San Mai means three pieces, and it is a process that allows for the best of both aspects of steel to be present in one blade. It allows the edge to b...

I just posted this on Etsy, just in time for the winter holidays.

Hand Forged Sanmai Chef's Knife This knife is carefully hand crafted to create a synthesis of the most desirable features of a chefs knife. It has a high carbon edge, hardened to take and hold a very fine edge. It has a supple spine, capable of withstanding the shocks and challenges of everyday use in high performance kitchens. Th...

This is the first thing I've posted to Etsy in about three years. Check it out.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/487252361/runic-everyday-carry-knife?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=runic%20everyday&ref=sr_gallery_1

Runic everyday carry knife This knife is a faithful and steadfast companion, ready to accompany you on all your adventures. It is hand forged from high carbon tool steel, and then carefully ground and polished. The blade is differentially tempered after being quenched for maximum edge-holding capacity. The grips are made from...

SO!! Here are some pictures of one of the many knives I have been working on over the summer. This one is spoken for, but I'd love to make more like it! This is a pattern welded outdoors knife, with a spine of wrought iron and high carbon steel twisted into a star pattern, and a cutting edge of 1084 and 15n20 (two very similar high carbon steels). The handle is Sonoran Desert Ironwood. Enjoy!

I'll be offering intro to blacksmithing classes and intro to knife making classes. The first two will be June 13th, 14th and 15th. The second will be June 27th, 28th and 29th. Friday will be from 4-8, and then saturday and sunday will be from 8-5 with an hour in the middle for lunch. Cost is $275 and includes materials and tools.
PM Me for reservations.

I have one surprise opening for the June class!! In other news, I will be offering another class in July. Dates and times to be announced later this week.

The class is looking full, as of May 29Th! Thanks very much! I'll host another one in July if you missed this one! Also, we may be able to do a shorter higher intensity one over a weekend! Keep checking back here for more info.

Spaces are going quick for the Make Your own Knife Class in June. Contact me to reserve your space soon, before they're gone!