Besslen Bladeworks

Computer programmer by day, blacksmith by night. Currently focusing on Wootz steel.

I started forging in 2009 with a 6 year hiatus for college (2011-2017). I first found wootz steel in 2022 and that has been my driving force. I absolutely love learning about it as it has expanded my understanding in knife steels and metallurgical concepts. It is a rabbit hole that never ends but that is fine with me. 

I tend to do more Japanese inspired works of art but also do plenty with hunting and kitchen knives.