Discover the magic of our brand
Prepare to be captivated by the stories behind our craftsmanship. Embrace the artistry that flows through every blade we create. From our humble origins in Alabama to our passion-infused process, we pour our heart and soul into each and every knife. Let us transport you to a world where function meets beauty. Explore the whispers of inspiration that shape our unique creations. You won't find cookie-cutter here; only handcrafted masterpieces waiting to enhance your search for the perfect sharp edged steel. Welcome to the world of Mud Dog Forge.
Who We Are
The Man:
I have always enjoyed making things. As a child I, like many, was enamored with the idea of building with Lego. We built anything and everything we could imagine, houses, forts, castles and spaceships.
As I got older, my need to build and create things was fed by Cub Scouts and then Boy Scouts. Wood and rope became my materials, carving and building structures became my art.
The Myth:
I’ve dabbled in wood, rope, stone, pottery and leather but none of these alone seemed to truly satisfy me. It wasn’t until quite a bit later that I discovered that I could work with metal.
I started off with a large peach can, lined with plaster, as my first forge and a 1x30 Harbor Freight grinder. Maybe, just maybe, I had finally found the prefect medium for me.
One knife turned into two and two knives turned into a greater desire to learn. I took the opportunity and attended a two week ‘Intro to Bladesmithing’ course learning under a Master Bladesmith of the American Bladesmith Society (ABS). Now I can’t seem to spend enough time in the forge making the next knife.
The Legend:
Mud Dog is a name that my father came up with a long time ago. It was the name that I used as a child when doing business with neighbors, and it has always stuck with me.
It was further cemented into my life when our family got a dog that seemed to confirm the name of the business: an incredibly muddy dog.
In 2022, I figured it was finally time to start trying to bring my new skills and desire to create to the next level, and Mud Dog Forge was established. I now do my best to create heirloom quality knives for people of every walk of life…especially the muddy life.