Demonstrators And Featured Artists
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Jesus Hernandez |
I am an eclectic individual. I have been exposed to many different cultures and backgrounds over the years and this reflects in my work. I will take what I think is good or what appeals to me from a given culture and their way of making blades and fittings and using my own creativity I will put those techniques together in the creation of what some people will refer to as a "hybrid" design. |
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Tony Swatton |
Sword & Stone is located in Burbank, CA. Founded over 15 years ago by master blacksmith, Tony Swatton, Sword & Stone has established itself as the trusted source for handcrafted, historically accurate pieces, custom designed for the needs of creative directors. The shop specializes in custom made arms, armour & props for television, film & the serious collector. We are a full service blacksmith shop which creates one of a kind pieces and not a mass production factory |
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Kerry Stagmer (HOST) |
Kerry's carefully researched work has appeared in many venues: in movies, performances at Renaissance festivals and theatres all over the United States. His hand-chased jewelry pieces take an average of thirty hours to complete and chase. His raised and repousséd work is even more intensive. Increasing awareness among both artists and the general public of these dying art forms has become the focus of much of his time in the last few years |
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Larry Nowicki |
Larry has been a a staple in the knife community since the 70's. After years of martial arts study with an emphasis on self defense the use of knifes he started making knives that best fit practical use in combat and in the work place. He will be demoing start to finish forging a Tomahawk. He will also be forging some pattern damascus throughout the weekend. Larry has been a great friend to have the last few years and has been envolved in several projects with us recently. |
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Matt Stagmer |
Matt Stagmer, the youngest of the two hosts, has been making swords for 12 years. He got his start as a maker making custom axes before he even had his drivers licence. At age 27 Matt currently makes most of the blades at Baltimore Knife and Sword. Many different artists have inspired Matt over the many years of hanging out at the BKS shop. Matt will be demoing some forge work and will be doing several sword grinding demos. Matt also writes a sword column in Pirates Magazine that highlights a new maker every issue. |
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Deker | Rob "Deker" Dekelbaum was introduced to bladesmthing in 2005 when he took a weekend class in knife making held by the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. Since then it's been a downward spiral into the flames of the forge. He's been lucky enough to have befriended some excellent smiths who have taught him a lot in a very short time. Deker makes all of his own pattern welded steel and has recently begun working on mosaic patterning. |
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Jeff Pringle | Viking Sword specialist Jeff Pringle will be doing a wootz smelt and schooling us on the construction of proper viking weaponry. Jeff brings some spice to our hammer in . His work and more info can be seen on his web site http://vikingswordsmith.com/ |
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Chris Price | Christopher Price (Bladesmith) began his interest in knives in 1998. After discovering the wealth of information online, he began participating on a number of forums to learn more, network with other smiths, and begin apprenticing his craft. Currently located in Alexandria Virginia , The Tidewater Forge is a one-man operation that fills free time after a full-time job and parenting three daughters. |
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