First of nature based metal sculptures, this one inspired the many that came after it.

Tomorrow I leave to go north and freeze my tropicalized tail off in Maryland at the Gichner Memorial Hammer-In, hosted by the folks at the Mid-Atlantic Smiths Association(MASA). I'll be demonstrating toolmaking and raising, along with a few other tidbits if time permits.

I made this knife for my brother and delivered it on Christmas day! It's made from a "Black Master" horseshoe rasp my Farrier friend threw my way (note the vertical file lines running the length of the blade). The handle is American Oak with brass pins. It's the first full tang, wooden handle I've attempted and it still requires a sealent.

Hello everybody, I've been looking around here for a couple hours now and I'm pretty happy to find a site that brings so many talented metalsmiths together! I've just finished my service enlistment and have been forging my own knives and nick-nacks for about a year now. I would really like to work for a professional forge if there is work/help needed in the southern California area. Maybe you, or someone you know is in a situation to take on a hard worker and motivated learner? Thanks for reading, Happy New Year!