Our Services​

Knifesmithing

Our specialty is forging knives of every shape and size. We prefer to upcycle materials whenever possible—better for the environment and the wallet (and we pass on the savings to our patrons). Often we will completely transform the metal into something new, but sometimes a hint of the original material makes it all the better. Check out one of our favourites: the twisted hilt railroad spike knife.

Fabrication

We make much more than knives! At our shows and shop, you’ll see us working on swords. shields, hair pieces, and trinkets including jewellery, keychains, bookmarks, and other keepsakes. We also take requests—anything is possible with the right materials and enough time. Our fabrication skills encompass blacksmithing, metalworking, welding, blade sharpening, woodworking, alchemy, and even demonstrative education. What interests you?

How do we work?

As fabricators, we use a variety of tools and skills to forge and finish our blades and other wares. We have set up shop near the railroad tracks, where we’ve made fast friends with the railroad workers. We also owe a lot to a certain local tool dealer. Community is key to a successful small business.

Each member of our team has their specialty (see Our Team). We may double-up at the forge or take turns, repeatedly beating the bejeezus out of the metal. Once it is forged and cooled, we further shape it out via grinding or sanding. Then we do cleaning, bevels, heat treat, and sharpen the edge. Last is applying a finish, like oil, to prevent rust.

Tools of the Trade

We work with a propane forge and a series of fabrication tools, including but not limited to:

  • Anvils
  • Hammers and tongs
  • Sanders and saws
  • Metal files, shears, and rasps
  • Chisels, hole punches, and drifts
  • Welders
  • Fancy TSPROF knife sharpener
  • Treadle grinder

And of course, we keep our industry-grade first aid kit nearby along with multiple fire extinguishers for the unfortunate times when our safety precautions meet plain rotten luck.

Illustration of four hands with varying degrees of injuries. Least injured says Office worker - paper cut on thumb. Second hand says Chef - small sharp cuts on fingers. Third says Mechanic - cuts and bruises. Final hand is covered in cuts, bandaids, and a missing finger and says Bladesmith - enough said.
Original illustration by Digital Artist Coal

FAQ​

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