the MAD Dwarf Workshop
The MAD Dwarf Workshop is a group of like minded individuals
who have a love and passion for history, mythology, nature,
ancient craftsmanship, and the good Lord Above. It was founded
in November of 2004 in Newcastle Indiana by two young craftsmen,
Andy Davis and David DelaGardelle. Together they began to
chase their life long dream of learning how to forge swords
like the ones they read about in the epic sagas and mythologies
they loved since childhood.
Their goal from the start was not to craft weapons or tools
that were used to spread hatred, violence, and evil throughout
history, but instead to craft swords that evoke the positive
traits of mankind, bravery, courage, honor, loyalty, respect,
and even a love for enemies. Keeping this in mind they try
to craft swords that take you back to a time and place that
is only now told in legends, and hopefully when you pick up
one of their swords you feel the sense of honor, valor, principle,
and moral responsibility as a warrior might have felt in the
epics of old.
The MAD Dwarf Workshop firmly believes that in our modern
chaotic world it’s easy to loose sight of what inspired
those stories. Strong ideas of honor and courage. And that’s
why they hope that through the swords they forge, they might
inspire others to keep those ideas alive and to use the God
given talents that we all have!
On this site you can find news
and updates about MAD and many examples of past
work along with some work that is available
for sale.
Enjoy your stay, and may your forge always be afire!
"Behold, I have created the Blacksmith that bloweth
the coals on the fire, and brings forth an instrument for
his work" Isaiah 54:16
