Enso Forge

05/28/2026

It’s looking like Saturday is going to be perfect weather! I’ll be all setup at my favorite place ( )with a table of handmade cutlery and other goods. Stop by and say hi!

05/23/2026

2 new friction folders are now live on the website! You can find the link in my story.

05/23/2026

Gun Blued 52100 Friction Folder

The Gun Blued 52100 Friction Folder was built for reliable daily use and straightforward function. Designed around traditional friction folder mechanics and also taking inspiration from the Japanese higonokami, this knife operates without springs or locking components, relying instead on precise fitment fitment between the blade and the frame and controlled tension set by the peened stainless steel pivot pin. The blade is made from 52100 high carbon steel and has been given a brushed cold blue gun finish as well as stippling towards the spine for texture....

The Gun Blued 52100 Friction Folder was built for reliable daily use and straightforward function. Designed around traditional friction folder mechanics and also taking inspiration from the Japanese higonokami, this knife operates without springs or locking components, relying instead on precise fit...

05/23/2026

52100 Friction Folder

The 52100 Friction Folder was built for reliable daily use and straightforward function. Designed around traditional friction folder mechanics and also taking inspiration from the Japanese higonokami, this knife operates without springs or locking components, relying instead on precise fitment fitment between the blade and the frame and controlled tension set by the peened stainless steel pivot pin. The blade is made from 52100 high carbon steel is has a brushed/polished finish....

The 52100 Friction Folder was built for reliable daily use and straightforward function. Designed around traditional friction folder mechanics and also taking inspiration from the Japanese higonokami, this knife operates without springs or locking components, relying instead on precise fitment fitme...

05/21/2026

Azure Blue Chefs Knife

The Azure Blue Chefs Knife is a one of a kind hand made knife, created at the intersection of traditional bladesmithing and modern knife making. Starting from a single bar of W2 high carbon tool steel, the blade was hand forged and given form from fire and hammer where after it went through a meticulous process of refinement to create the piece shown. ...

The Azure Blue Chefs Knife is a one of a kind hand made knife, created at the intersection of traditional bladesmithing and modern knife making. Starting from a single bar of W2 high carbon tool steel, the blade was hand forged and given form from fire and hammer where after it went through a meticu...

05/20/2026

Choose your flavors! 🔥🔪
(BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN GUESS THE LAST INGREDIENT…)
For me the holy trinity is garlic, ginger, and chiles.

05/19/2026

Now to make a base for these 2.

05/18/2026

Working on some steel roses. These nice easy side projects that are fun and relaxing to make. Next up I’ll work on the leaves!

05/17/2026

Alchemist Spoon

The Alchemist Spoon is a handcrafted decorative spoon featuring a decorative stainless steel handle paired with a warm copper spoon bowl. Inspired by medieval apothecaries, alchemy, and functional metal art, each spoon is individually handmade with unique textures and character. Designed as both a usable utensil and collectible art piece, the Alchemist Spoon is ideal for tea rituals, cocktail preparation, spices, incense, or display in curated kitchen and apothecary spaces....

The Alchemist Spoon is a handcrafted decorative spoon featuring a decorative stainless steel handle paired with a warm copper spoon bowl. Inspired by medieval apothecaries, alchemy, and functional metal art, each spoon is individually handmade with unique textures and character. Designed as both a u...

05/15/2026

Here is another friction folder that i recently completed. This variation is largely a prototype model as far as design goes. It’s a fully stainless steel frame with all stainless pins and latch and a 52100 high carbon hollow ground blade. It’s a bit chunky and a bit rustic, but also cool and razor sharp.