4D Blades and Tools

Our “Forged Survival” course this last weekend was a huge success! Students forged a knife on the first day and spent the next three days learning how to survive with that knife. We found water, made friction fire, learned about edible, medicinal, and useful plants, and learned how to make and set primitive traps! And so much more! And of course we had tons of fun with some really cool guys!

First day of Knife Making Class at Between The Rivers gathering in northeast Washington. This group got a great Headstart on their 100% handmade knives. No power tools at this gathering!

Just keep on grinding!

We wrapped our final class for the season yesterday with these amazing people. It was a lot of hard work and their knives turned out beautifully 🥰🔥🔥🔥

Maestro was forged as a tribute to John Ryzka and his years of leadership as director of the Wasatch High School marching band. Hand forged in my shop from 100-layer Damascus steel (1084/15N20), the flowing pattern reflects rhythm, movement, and the layered harmony of a musical composition. The knife features a fully integral construction, with a 9-inch blade and 5-inch handle forged from a single piece of steel, emphasizing unity, strength, and continuity. Every hammer blow, contour, and etched line was shaped by hand, creating a piece that honors both craftsmanship and a lifetime devoted to guiding young musicians. Like a conductor shaping sound into meaning, this blade transforms raw material into something disciplined, expressive, and enduring

Edible, medicinal, and useful Plant field Class May 20, 2026.  from 4 PM to 7 PM.

In this fully immersive field class, we learn about and interact with the wide range of edible, medicinal, and useful plants that grow wild in Wasatch County. As well as exploring their multitude of uses. 

Send me a message if you’d like more information. 

Yesterday I was able to spend the afternoon with the amazing folks at Wasatch Forge I was invited to be a judge in their Bowie Knife competition. It was tons of fun and everybody represented themselves really well. Give them a follow, and if you’re in the Salt Lake area, go check them out. They’re doing some really cool things :-)

Our spring Bladesmithing season is almost finished. I had a great time with these amazing guys yesterday. They put in a lot of hard work and turned out some really beautiful knives. I look forward to working with them again in the future :-)