Dan's Blog

JS Dave Lisch & MS Tom Ferry open North-West knife making school
by Daniel Erickson

“Studio 4″ is a first class, fully equipped, knife making studio. Classes for the beginning knife maker to the advanced maker wanting to hone their skill. (more…)

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ABS Mastersmith Josh Smith – hammer-in a success
by Daniel Erickson

1 weekend, 7 ABS Mastersmiths, 3 other world-class knife makers, 94 knife nuts…..wow…speechless. (more…)

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ABS journeyman smith test
by Daniel Erickson

I am a proud member of the American Bladesmith Society. I have been a member for three years and am now eligible to test for my Journeyman smith stamp. (more…)

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Washington Custom Knife Makers – breakfast
by Daniel Erickson

There was 13 attendees for our first ” knife makers” breakfast. We had a great time talking knives and showing or latest work. (more…)

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“Fire Moth” Damascus – unvailed
by Daniel Erickson

I spent three days, last week , forging Damascus. “Fire Moth” Damascus was born from the flames. (more…)

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Michael Rader – Fortress of solitude
by Daniel Erickson

I had the privilege of being invited up to Michael Rader’s to forge our next competition cutters. (more…)

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Ring of Fire Forge—Online 3.0
by Daniel Erickson

I have been working on the new Web site for over six months. It is finally up and running. (more…)

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