Brad Millman, Wiarton, Ontario
Hand made custom cutlery and outdoor blades.
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Brad started blacksmithing as a youth at the Fanshawe Pioneer Village in London then started back up with it in 2015 and quickly started focusing on knives. I volunteer at the Grey Roots museum in their blacksmith shop during the summer months. I have made kitchen cutlery, hunting and camping knives and axes. I love the brute de forge style of blade, whether it’s mono steel or pattern welded. My favorite knife to make is a chef knife. I really enjoy sharing what I have learned with others.
I will be demonstrating the forging, grinding, and heat treatment of what will hopefully be a large chopping knife, with a forged and wrapped handle. If there is time I will also be making some smaller utility knives.
I will be hosting a discussion as well, talking about what I have learned along the way and sharing how and why I do what I do. I plan on trying to cover everything from blade design, forging, grain refinement, heat treatment, finishing, and handle prep. As well as everything I have learned about damascus/pattern-welded steel.