Stem and Steel NC

05/30/2026

At The Viking Experience Academy in Oxford today

05/29/2026

Getting a little practice in. Viking style hinges and a Jörmungandr pendant

04/29/2026

Dragonfly from last year for yard art. Sold at the Heritage Forge last year during the NC State Fair.

03/01/2026

New tattoo day yesterday. Thanks

12/18/2025

***Black and blue one has sold***

3 more oyster shuckers finished up. They are made from AEB-L stainless steel that is hardened and tempered to 50 to 55 HRC. They all have micarta handles and pins. One with an all black handle with black pins, one with a black and blue handle also with black pins (SOLD), and one with a black and green handle with brown pins. These are available for sale. Message me for details.

12/15/2025

Just finished up another couple sets of oyster knives just in time for Christmas. They'll be off to their new home next week.

12/13/2025

Time to finish some handles. Really digging these olive wood scales from Jantz Supply.

10/20/2025

Come to he NC State Fair and support your local blacksmiths and artists. I'll be here from 10 am to 4 pm on Monday though Friday.

10/10/2025

Playing around with split cross blanks today. What's on your anvil?

10/03/2025