Crafting Beauty from Everyday Items: The Art of Reusing Materials in Custom Knifemaking
At The Ogre's Forge, we believe in the magic of transformation—turning the mundane into the extraordinary. As a custom knifemaker, one of...
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Jun 123 min read
The Art of Forging Damascus Steel: A Timeless Craft
Introduction The allure of Damascus steel lies in its legendary strength, distinctive wavy patterns, and historical significance. For...
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theogresforge
Jun 53 min read
Why buy a custom knife?
Hey there, knife enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, let's dive into the world of blades and why choosing a custom knife from a...
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theogresforge
May 302 min read
Crafting Custom Sheaths with the Wander Women of Kansas!
At The Ogre's Forge, we pride ourselves on offering unique and hands-on experiences for our community. Recently, we had the incredible...
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theogresforge
Mar 20, 20222 min read
Stabilizing Part 2
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...
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theogresforge
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Stabilizing Part 1
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...
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theogresforge
Jan 22, 20226 min read
All About Straight Razors
Straight Razors This month we will be taking a deep dive into razors, straight razors to be specific. Since the 1600s razor sharp blades...
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theogresforge
Jan 8, 20221 min read
BLADESMITH VS. KNIFE MAKER
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...
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theogresforge
Jan 8, 20222 min read
Blade Steel
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...
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theogresforge
Jan 8, 20224 min read
Starting your own shop, how I started mine.
We have many individuals come through our shop and take our classes and we have enjoyed everyone that has shared their personalities and...
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theogresforge
Jan 8, 20222 min read
An itch in my eye.
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...
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theogresforge
Jan 8, 20222 min read
St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum Blacksmith Demo
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...
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theogresforge
Jan 8, 20222 min read
Woodsman Set
This set was brought about through a conversation as to what the perfect knife for the woods would be. Many opinions were tossed around...
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