Author Archives: Podforge

On becoming the wife of a Journeyman Smith

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Podforge

In the past year of building the knife business, there have been more than a few tough decisions to make. Dietrich and I take these decisions on as a team, as a partnership. As one would expect, tough decisions bring tension … Continue reading →

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End of June Update.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Podforge

I am now back on the West coast  (after Blade show and the family vacation).  This means time to work on the website updates, clean the shop so I can get back to production, and hopefully find time to attack … Continue reading →

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website updates coming soon

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Podforge

Just a quick note to let folks know about website updates that will be happening. The collectables page will get finished up now that the photo of the JS knives is finished and is starting to make the rounds on … Continue reading →

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Blade show recap

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Podforge

Blade Show 2012 was wonderful, overwhelming, exciting and exhausting all at the same time. Wednesday, June 6 It was decided that we would fly out Wednesday in order to reduce the stress of presenting knives to the JS judging panel … Continue reading →

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quick post bladeshow update

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Podforge

Bladeshow was wonderful… Got my ABS JS stamp… Met lots of great folks… Am exhausted… Will do a real post in the next couple days…  

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Reminder: I will be at The Blade Show

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Podforge

Just a reminder for any folks who find themselves in Atlanta This weekend I will be at The Blade Show, table 21P.  Stop by look at the knives, and say hello. Now back to finishing up said knives and starting … Continue reading →

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Current WIP

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Podforge

Spent today using the lathe to make some fittings for one of the forged knives I’m working on.  I’m getting to the point where I am happy with my ability to use the metal lathe and Milling machine.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Stainless Steel and Heat Treating

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Podforge

There’s always going to be debates among knifemakers and knife enthusiasts about the “best” kind of steel. There are purists who feel that high-carbon steels are the only real steel for serious knives. There are also those for whom a … Continue reading →

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The road to a JS stamp

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Podforge

One of the things I have dedicated time to is the process of getting my ABS Journeyman Smith rating.  Part of the process for that entails putting a forged blade through a series of performance tests in front of a … Continue reading →

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OKCA 2012 recap

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Podforge

The Oregon show is over and now to write the recap.  First off let me start with a disclaimer: I have no real idea what goes into a good recap post so I am making this up as I write. Some … Continue reading →

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