Josh Smith

Handmade Knives by Josh Smith MS; Photography by Eric Eggly

Josh Smith is a 32 year old Master Smith in the American Bladesmith Society. He makes hand forged bowie knives, liner lock folding knives, slip joint folders, hunting knives, fighters, push daggers, swords, and daggers. Each of the blades are heat treated to the highest quality. Smith uses fossil mammoth ivory, fossil walrus ivory, exotic woods, and precious metals. He is expert in  forging outstanding mosaic Damascus.

Josh Smith also hosts the Big Sky Country Knife Conference and Show which  has grown to become one of the best biannual events in the custom knife world. He also exhibits his work at the ABS Expo. The best way to purchase one of his knives is by placing an order with him or by signing up on his email list. You will be contacted first when a new knife available. More contact information and a viewing gallery are on his website.

http://www.joshsmithknives.com

Jody Simpson

 

Jody Simpson:  Cutlass, Broadswords, Leafblades and Sabres

Most people know Jody Samson as the creator of the “Conan™” swords – he sculpted and assembled the blade and hilt for the “Master’s (Father’s) Sword™.” He created the blade for and assembled the “Atlantean™” sword. Both have become icons in the Conan™ legend, inspiration to swordsmiths everywhere, and symbols to many of the epitome of swords and sword making.

“The Best there is…” -Terry English (armorer for ‘Excalibur’ and’ The Messenger’)

“A Jody Samson sword commands instant respect. It is all made to order, totally custom, all hand made to precision. You’ve heard the old saying ‘The sword seemed to come alive in his hand’?” -John Steven Soet, Inside Karate, July 1998

“Jody is a sculptor, an artist, a man who expresses himself in steel in much the same way as a painter does on his canvas and as a musician does with his instrument.” -C. Flambourari, K.G.H.M., La Passionades Couteux