I’m just a regular guy.
I guess you probably had some job in your life which you didn’t like or even hated. Well, I had it. Doing something every day only to get paid is a huge energy drainer for yourself and even those around you.
After doing some knifemaking in my free time, 20ish years ago, a friend asked me if I could make a hunting knife for him.
He was so satisfied with a knife that he recommended me to the whole hunting community in the area. Then, inquiries for straight-razors began and so on, and on. My business exploded.
After some time, I started to make enough money to quit my job. As it turned out, that was one of the best decisions of my life, and after that, I never looked back.
Today, I have a successful blacksmithing business and while so thrilled and fulfilled because of that, deep inside, we knew that wasn’t enough.
“It’s a luxury to pursue what makes you happy, but it is a moral obligation to pursue what you find meaningful.” – Jordan Peterson.
I had a successful business for myself, but…
“How can I teach and encourage other people around the world to start forging as a business or even just a hobby?”
That powerful question motivated me to start this website. Your forging journey will be provided with the best pieces of information and advice possible.
At your service,
Albert.