Forging knives from steel and old bearings is more than recycling — it’s transforming raw, industrial material into functional art. Each piece begins as rough scrap, but through heat, hammer, and ...

Hundreds of people have sharpened their skills at Crooked Path Forge; all are welcome, students range from teenagers to retirees. Their classes start out with very simple projects like small knives.

In this video, I forge a Damascus edged axe for the first time. The axe's main body is constructed from mild steel, which I forge weld with Damascus steel. This project takes place in my brand new ...