Crossed Heart Forge

Charcoal forged classical tanto & fusion style takedown knives crafted by hand from reclaimed steel and natural materials using traditional techniques.

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The Old School House

The Old School House (affectionately known as TOSH) is a community supported arts centre and gallery in Qualicum Beach.

Posted on 2012/04/10 by davej Posted in Ornamental Ironwork.

Smashin’ Glass!

Smashin’ Glass is an artist-run studio, gallery, and shop that thrives on supporting local artisans and their creative work.

Posted on 2012/02/01 by davej Posted in Ornamental Ironwork.

Stone and Candles

Earth meets fire and the soft shine of hammered steel plays off the enduring texture of stone in this unique candle holder. A perfect, unique, weathered stone is selected and then becomes the weighted base for a spiral candle holder. The red-hot… Continue reading →

Posted on 2012/01/08 by davej Posted in Ornamental Ironwork.
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How A Tanto is Made

Follow the stages of forging and mounting a hand forged blade using traditional materials and methods.

Follow the stages of mounting a hand forged blade using traditional materials and methods.

Follow the stages of mounting a hand forged blade using traditional materials and methods.

Follow the stages of hand forging and mounting a chisagatana tanto using reclaimed materials and traditional methods. (More)

A Tour de Forge

Traditional Japanese & Fusion Inspired Art Knives, hand forged from reclaimed farm equipment.

Traditional Japanese & Fusion Inspired Art Knives, hand forged from reclaimed farm equipment.

Traditional Japanese & Fusion Inspired Knives, hand forged from reclaimed farm equipment.

"Dave’s work is something I have both followed and collected since I first discovered him. They are works of deep meaning, exhibiting elegant functionality with all of the core classical elements of feudal Japan. As a collector of high-value antique arms & armour, and also as a 3-decade student of Japanese martial arts (including the katana and tanto), I first encountered Dave’s work while..." (read more)

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