Forge Ahead Design

09/01/2025

Not sure why I can't connect this to my Instagram, nor my personal page, FB says I'm violating their standards and they are no longer suggesting my page. But when I follow the prompts to see what I'm violating, they say my page is in good standings and not violating anything. So, sorry to everyone, please check me out on Instagram, or my personal page Joe Stuttgen to see all of my latest and greatest posts!

08/22/2024

7 more knives finished up this morning! A little sneak peak with the white and blue knife, I have some funky handles in the shop for the next batch. These are already spoken for, but be sure to message me if you're interested!

Now onto the sheaths....(I'm only about 12 behind)

08/09/2024

Stop on in!

Here is the line up for Saturday August 10th! We can't wait to see you there!

08/09/2024

For whatever reason, my Instagram no longer posted here so a little update! We bought a laser! Here's the first leather money clip from this morning. I'm hoping to be able to batch these out to save on time cutting these out by hand. More designs to come!

07/31/2024

About to take the next big dive and make a large purchase, here's to forging ahead!

07/07/2024

I would like to thank EVERYONE that came out to the Stanley Independence Day Celebration to support the local vendors! It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed talking to each and every one of you! I hope everyone is happy with their purchases and that they serve you well!

Now time to sit back and enjoy the fireworks!

06/14/2024

Hope to see everyone there!

Vendor Update:
•Sunday Family Farm is no longer attending this Saturday.
•Forge Ahead Design will be attending for the first time!

Check out our first summer Farmers Market line up! Many wonderful options and great people!

06/13/2024

Hope to see you there!

Have a gift for the dad in your life? If not, grab a last minute gift for dad this Saturday from 9-12! We promise not to tell him you forgot. 🤭 We have many options to choose from. Vendor list to follow tonight! We can't wait to see you all for another season! 😃

05/28/2024

Big news! I will be having a table at the this summer! Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it every weekend, but I'll be letting you know when I can!

Pictures for attention, I forged out another herb chopper that will be for sale. Also, a prototype paring knife with a reverse handle for ease of maneuverability.

05/23/2024

Heat treat and temper seemed to have worked well! While the two knives were in the oven tempering, I was able to work on a guard for my longer dagger. And lastly, since I obviously can't focus on one project before moving to the next, I drew up a design for a couple special projects coming up.

05/22/2024

Another productive morning in the forge! Made another steak flipper, and forged a curved tip blacksmith's knife that should be great for gardening/foraging. I also took a cut off piece of file and forged it into my first dagger. I also tried my hand at grinding in a fuller down the center ridge.

The plan is to heat treat the blades tomorrow

05/17/2024

Got a couple items finished today! Two steak flippers made from railroad spikes and two herb choppers from recycled trailer springs. One flipper is spoken for and I will be keeping the other (I messed up the twist). I can certainly make more though! $40 ea.

Both herb choppers are up for grabs, $50 ea, an additional $25 for a leather sheath.