In a sunlit workshop nestled in the rolling hills of Southern California, a unique artistry unfolds daily, marked by the rhythmic clang of hammer against steel. This is the world of Dave Ellis, the ...

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In this video, I demonstrate the creation of a forged custom blade that splits into two separate knives while still functioning perfectly as a single blade. I cover each critical step in the forging, ...

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