Forging Forward

04/29/2026

Lets hear your stories!

We want to hear from you, so we can share what a difference this program is making in the lives of our heros. Thank you for taking the time to write up a submission for us to share.

04/02/2026

The fun that all meta bladesmiths are having..
This has been going around to anything blade related, even just bars of steel. Meta stifled us and tries to not let anyone see what we do.
We aren't selling anything. We are providing a free service to veterans and first responders. Meta's ai program is horrible to deal with. I guess my profile picture is offensive?

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

For the students thanks for coming out! We truly enjoy hanging out and sharing our knowledge with those that have served us. We invite you out to more classes! This was Kate Patterson 's third class! We will have more classes in San Antonio.

We have a Facebook group for everyone. Forging Forward Makers Group. Post up your pics in there! We'd also like to keep up with current projects youre working on!
I hope all of you were bit by the bug, and are out shopping for forges and anvils!

03/31/2026

This past weekend was amazing. Chaos, but amazing. Problems popped up, but the instructors squashed them quick! It's pretty difficult to remember to grab every little do-dad, tool, and supply to make a knife somewhere else with nothing, but a parking lot (not even electricity😬). We did it though! We had around 35 vets this class. Some of the instructors said it went better than last year. I've learned a lot from this big class, so the next should be easier.
All of the veterans had a blast, and we did a great thing this weekend.
I really can't thank the instructors enough. It really is humbling to ask for some help on a crazy mission, and everyone jumps in way beyond what I could ever imagine. The weekend's success falls square on the instructors.

03/30/2026

Here's what our knife show looked like. It was attended by a lot of people! A bunch of sales were made!

03/29/2026

J. Neilson judging the students blades, and the cream of the crop of blades today.