FAQ

Confused about just what all of this madness is in the first place? Get some simple questions answered here.

Q: How and Why did you guys get into this in the first place?

A: ever since we were little kids we've loved Tolkien, Lewis, and every other epic/heroic tale involving swords and battles, as we got older we began to fall in love with ancient Anglo Saxon & Irish poetry and stories along with the classic medieval romances. So it was only a matter of time after we saw a Blacksmith at a renaissance faire and thought "we can so do that!..." and we haven’t given up since then. Ric Furrer and plenty of other great bladesmith’s/blacksmiths have said "for some, once you strike that steel on the anvil... your doomed! Because it gets into your blood and there’s no going back!" That’s what happened with us. It’s just one way we try to express and put to use the creative gifts that the good Lord has given us, and hopefully we use it in a positive way for us and others to enjoy.

 

 

Q: Would you say your swords fall under the category of “fantasy” swords?

A: Some of them possibly could. But in all honesty the term “fantasy swords” in the sword world has become quite tainted. Most of the time the term refers to cheaply made stainless steel overly polished rat tail weak jointed dull casted overly decorated gaudy clumsy ugly user dangerous SLO’s… (sword like objects)... If that seems life an overstatement then google image search the term and see what majority of images you get.

Its not always the case though, We and many other smiths around the world push to break that bold and craft fully functional high quality fantasy inspired work.

We pour our hearts into each piece we craft, dedicating time effort and passion into each individual one of a kind sword we forge. That is what makes us and many other true bladesmiths and swordsmiths around the world different today.

Most of our work could more accurately fall under the categories of “contemporary swords” or “modern sword designs” for our non historically based work. We simply just want people to understand the real effort and passion we have for what we do, and we hope to find people who appreciate it for the right reasons.

 

 

Q: Who Built this site? did you guys pay a web designer to make it?

A: Nope. This site was completely made by myself, David DelaGardelle.
I had never built a website before in my life and had to teach myself how to do it. I am an artist and do a variety of types of work for sale and commissioned work. Please check out my art page at: www.myspace.com/davidd3art

 

 

 

Q: Why don't you guys forge any Japanese Katana's or Samurai styled swords?

A: We don't do any Japanese or Samurai styled work simply because we are not interested in that style of weaponry and because it really does not fit our personal taste. Also the process of making historic Japanese and Samurai styled blades is a very different process than forging standard European styled double edged blades, which is the style that we prefer more.

If you are looking for top of the line hand crafted Japanese or Samurai styled blades made by professional bladesmith's, please check out these awesome bladesmith's website's:

Don Fogg
Jesus Hernandez
Walter Sorresls

 

 

 

Q: Who taught you guys the craft of Blacksmithing, Bladesmithing, and traditional woodworking?

A: We are pretty much completely self taught and have been diligently researching, studying, and learning the craft hands on for quite some time now. We have had a lot of help along the way from many great friends and fellow craftsman such as:

Ric Furrer - One of the most talented Bladesmith's in America, and one of the greatest guy's you will ever meet!

Bladesmith's Forum - Just an awesome group of guys who share their skills as bladesmith's and are always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow Craftsman.

Indiana Blacksmith's Association - A great association of fellow Blacksmith's in the Indiana area who annually hold meetings and keep each other inspired and hard at work.

And most of all, our Dad's. Who have supported us all along the way, and who have kept motivating us to keep pushing forward with our crazy dreams!