Eastern Roadside Creations

My journey to becoming a Blade-Smith was almost cliche. Initially, I started making throwing knives out of chainsaw bars and skinning knives from old files and rasps. In the mid and late 90's, I began to avidly read forums and books on materials and metallurgy specific to knifemaking. Over time I graduated to forging and suing tool steels to create more robust, sharper knives that could take the abuse I put them through.

I took a break from this craft for a few years while working overseas and only mildly pursued this art until my son was born. Faced with the need to pare down my hobbies I chose to focus on knifemaking as my sole interest in 2015. Enjoying some success as a knifemaker, I began to sell some knives and products by word of mouth. Around this time I started to sell raw materials by popular request.

In 2016 my son was diagnosed with Autism, and it became apparent that Daddy needed to spend more time at home and less time working overtime. Thus, a hobby became a full-time job. This new-found small business has allowed me to stay home and care for my son while still providing for my family.