Ben

Welcome to the May newsletter! We hope you find a knife this month that fills a gap in your cooking experience. Whether that is a specialty blade for summer barbecue, a 8″ chef knife to make cooking with whole foods easier, fun and less time consuming or a special […]

May 2019 Newsletter

May 9, 2019 in Blog/Video by Ben

Ben competed in a cutting competition show for the History Channel. He can be seen competing on Episode 3 of Season 1. The episode aired May 1st, 2018. https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire-knife-or-death

Ben Competes on Forged in Fire: Knife or Death

May 30, 2018 in Blog/Video by Ben

We’re excited to announce that our custom chef knives have received an honorable mention in the 2017 Made in NC Awards. We’re very thankful to be included with so many makers and entrepreneurs.

Nafzger Forge Received Honorable Mention in Made in NC Awards!

September 12, 2017 in Blog/Video by Ben

Hunters and Herdsmen, it’s time! Time to sharpen your knives. A sharp knife when butchering an animal is not only safer, it is a joy to use. Regardless of what knife you have in your hand, if it is sharp you will be able to get the job […]

Sharpening Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives

September 8, 2016 in Blog/Video by Ben

VIDEO: Nafzger Forge from 3 axis films

July 7, 2016 in Blog/Video tagged artisan knives / custom chef knives / custom kitchen knives / handmade chef knives / handmade kitchen knives by Ben

Spring has sprung! We hope everyone is enjoying the warming sun and budding plants. Warm weather demands the grill is used whenever possible at our house. Spring greens and young asparagus bring a taste of freshness that defines spring to me. Here are a few of my favorite ways to […]

Fresh Spring Asparagus Preparation

May 10, 2016 in Blog/Video by Ben

We’ve moved from the mountains to the beach. We are now living and working on the Outer Banks of NC! The shop and equipment have been upgraded, and Ben is forging full-time these days. Here are a few pictures of the newly set-up shop.

Shop Relocation

November 23, 2015 in Blog/Video by Ben

Nafzger Forge has been featured on Epicurious, a website for people who love food. http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-american-artisanal-knife-makers-gallery

Nafzger Forge on Epicurious

April 9, 2015 in Blog/Video by Ben

Art Expo

April 7, 2015 in Blog/Video by Ben

Knives in Progress

November 11, 2014 in Blog/Video tagged blacksmith / carbon steel / chef / forge / forged / handmade / kitchen / knife / knives by Ben

VIDEO-Evening Forging

November 8, 2014 in Blog/Video by Ben