9 Finger Forge

10/16/2024

Mike's mom has been greatly affected by hurricane Milton. She has lost everything. We set up a GFM for her. If you can help in anyway, we would greatly appreciate it

This fundraiser is for my mother-in-law, Cindy who lives in a senio… Jessica Dengel needs your support for Support Cindy's Recovery from Hurricane Devastation

08/31/2024

Mike is working the coal forge today as our town celebrates its 250th. Come stop by and say hi. Knives and axes for sale.

08/18/2023

05/09/2023

Here's of few of the first knives out of the new shop that I have for sale now . The dark handle is walnut, the middle one is cherry, and the skinner is purple heart. And of course a rail road spike knife because there just fun. Let me know if you interested in any of them .

05/09/2023

Good morning all I just wanted to give an update on my progress on the shop .its pretty much done I still have a few things to finish up but it will always be a work in progress. The biggest thing is that I can get back to work making cool sharp and pointy things. I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart that has helped me out over the last 2 months. I really don't know how I would have been able to come back from the fire without the help and support from everyone. This whole thing has showed me that Humanity is still alive and there is still a lot of wonderful people left in this messed up world. Thank all of you agian for helping me keep my dream alive because I really thought it was over and had no idea what I was going to do to provide for my family after I lost everything. Now it's back to work doing what I love because I got to pay the bills. Thank you all , Mike

03/27/2023

I just wanted to share a few pics taken of the process of rebuilding. 9FF. Even though it wasn't the most practical, Mike built his new building in the snow, around his pile of burnt metal, and wood. That mess will be cleaned up when the snow melts completely. In less than a month since the fire, Mike has just about all of his new building done. There are still some things to do before it's completely finished, but this is great for right now. This would never have been possible without the help of very generous, selfless people who helped us to realize that there are still good people out there. People who donated their time helping, people who donated tools, bought things off the wish list, donated to the Go fund me, gave extra materials that they had, etc. We need to give a shout out to LL Cotes in Errol, who gave Mike a great price on materials to rebuild! Thank you everyone for your kindness!! We are so grateful for all of you! We will keep you posted, but for now, here are some pictures.The last few were taken today :)

03/14/2023

Please help if you can. And please SHARE!! Used tool donations would also help greatly!!
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Hi, my name is Christina, and I’m starting this go fund me for my sister Jess, an… Christina Olivieri needs your support for Please help rebuild a livelihood

03/08/2023

I'm glad I brought these in the night of the fire

03/08/2023

Mike made a wish list on Amazon if anyone is interested. Tools and items to help him to get back in business.

03/06/2023

I don't think anyone can blow out my birthday candle!

03/02/2023

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03/02/2023

This is Mike's wife, Jessica. It is with a heavy heart that I have share the news that Mike's shop had a fire last night and burned down. No one was injured. Some knives for orders were lost. They will be replaced at a later time. Mike plans on rebuilding his shop, where he can continue his blacksmithing business. My sister has set up a Gofundme page, to help us survive during this time, and to rebuild. Mike can't go back to doing home improvements because he lost all of his tools in the shed area on the back of the building. Today is his Birthday, and he has been spending it by going through the charred remains of the business that he worked so hard to build. I will post the link in the next post.