‘Convocation’ set to be unveiled in late-October This past July, Jason was invited to the Faroe Islands by a sculpture artist, who previously rented his current shop space before moving to the North Atlantic archipelago in 2011. Joel Cole, formerly from...
At NorthStar Forge, we love seeing students return to enhance their knife-making skills. We especially enjoy it when those alumni decide to make it a life-long hobby. Robb Tushie-Lessard is one of those alumni, who leaned into his newfound hobby by becoming a...
When NorthStar Forge founder Jason Kraus is asked how he got started in knifemaking, his typical response is, “I just never grew up.” But it’s really much deeper than that. Becoming a bladesmith has been the perfect forging of both his appreciation for knives and...
Davis started making knives at 12 years old Typically, students need to be at least 14 years old to even take a class at NorthStar Forge, but we have made exceptions. That was the case with Maddox Davis of Carver, MN. Originally, his dad contacted NorthStar Forge...
‘Bladesmithing is a craft that takes many years to perfect. I am just starting out and only make knives for fun not money, but I am committed to getting better’ – Chris Pears Chris Pears has been a member of NorthStar Forge since 2022. His...
Sparking a love for forging and metal work has been paramount for NorthStar Forge founder and ABS Journeyman Smith Jason Kraus. That’s an impression that was realized in former NorthStar Forge apprentice, Francis Beck, who continues his passion in blacksmithing,...
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