Forging Forward East Texas Event

09/06/2026

05/03/2026

Veterans & First Responders—what’s something people don’t understand about your experience?

05/02/2026

It means something different to each instructor, each student, volunteer, sponsor, etc. Tell us what it means to you?

05/01/2026

Interested in making a bigger impact and sponsoring this event? Shoot us a message and let's get the details ironed out so we can get you on the flyer, and show off your commitment to helping our local heros!

04/30/2026

Donations are welcome, and very much needed to bring this program to East Texas and support our home town heros! Thank you for your support!

04/29/2026

We want to hear from you, so we can share what a difference this program is making in the lives of our heros. Thank you for taking the time to write up a submission for us to share.

04/28/2026

We’re building something real here in East Texas.
A place of purpose, skill, and support for those who’ve given so much.
👉 Follow Forging Forward East Texas
👉 Invite your friends
👉 Help us grow this mission
Veterans. First Responders. Community.
This is bigger than a page—it’s a movement.

04/28/2026

Why We Forge...

Forging Forward isn’t just about making knives. It’s about rebuilding purpose, one strike at a time.

Tag a Veteran or First Responder who deserves this experience

04/27/2026

There’s something powerful about fire, steel… and purpose.
Forging Forward is coming to East Texas.
November 14th & 15th at Edom Art Lab.
We’re bringing together Veterans, First Responders, and Bladesmiths for something bigger than just a class—
this is about connection, healing, and building something with your own hands.
🛠️ Veterans & First Responders:
Apply for a FREE 2-day knife-making experience and walk away with a blade you built yourself.
⚒️ Bladesmiths:
Step up. Give back. Spend two days guiding someone through a build they’ll never forget.
💥 Want to support? Donations and community backing help make this possible.
This is more than forging steel…
it’s forging strength, purpose, and brotherhood.
👇 Apply or get involved
www.thebladebartx.com

04/25/2026

📣 FORGING FORWARD – EAST TEXAS
📍 Edom Art Lab
📅 November 14 & 15
⏰ 10AM – 4PM
A 2-day experience bringing together bladesmiths, Veterans, and First Responders to forge something real—together.
✔️ FREE class for participants
✔️ Vendors + Auction
✔️ Open to the public
👉 Want to be part of it? Message us!