Denis Tyrell, Livermore, California
tyrellknifeworks.com
instagram.com/tyrellknifeworks
youtube.com/c/TyrellKnifeworks
“My name is Denis Tyrell and I’m a full-time bladesmith and maker of cool things! Every project has something new in it so that I can keep learning new techniques. This has become a passion and I’d love for you to follow along!
I am Journeyman Smith in the American Bladesmith Society, which defines a level of quality that the bladesmith must meet. I am thrilled to have attained this and now I’m working towards the Master level.
I got into this craft from watching Forged in Fire with my son and thought it would be a cool thing to do together. I bought a stick welder and taught myself how to weld, built a forge and then went on to building lots of tools you see in my shop. I continue to add to the shop and extend my abilities every day.
I’m actually Canadian, so if you hear an accent in my videos, that’s why. I moved to California in 2001 but my heart is still Canadian. 🇨🇦
PS – The shark logo was used because I’m also a PADI scuba diving instructor. I’ve also done cage diving with great white sharks and have been in the water with many other sharks!”