At The Ogre's Forge, we believe in the magic of transformation—turning the mundane into the extraordinary. As a custom knifemaker, one of...

Introduction The allure of Damascus steel lies in its legendary strength, distinctive wavy patterns, and historical significance. For...

Hey there, knife enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, let's dive into the world of blades and why choosing a custom knife from a...

At The Ogre's Forge, we pride ourselves on offering unique and hands-on experiences for our community. Recently, we had the incredible...

So if you read Part 1 you know your wood should be dry, dry, dry by now. Next is to put it in your chamber...let's talk chambers. I...

Ogre's wife here and I have had quite a few people asking about how I stabilize all the wood we use and fill our hybrids. First thing...

Straight Razors This month we will be taking a deep dive into razors, straight razors to be specific. Since the 1600s razor sharp blades...

What's the difference between a bladesmith and a knife maker? Well, it’s all in the name, brace yourself, here is your history lesson for...

I get asked by customers and other makers, "What is the best blade steel?" Answer, "it depends." The issue with steel is that it only...

We have many individuals come through our shop and take our classes and we have enjoyed everyone that has shared their personalities and...

One of the things that I enjoy the most is the work that individuals put into what they love, their passions. I go to car shows not to...

We were invited up to Madrid, NY for the annual St. Lawrence Power and Equipment festival to do a blacksmith demo. We were to be a part...

This set was brought about through a conversation as to what the perfect knife for the woods would be. Many opinions were tossed around...