“Life’s a forge! Yes, and a hammer and anvil, too! You’ll be scarce know what’s happening to you. But stand boldly to it! Metal’s worthless till it’s shaped and tempered! More labor than luck. Face the pounding, don’t fear the proving; and you’ll stand well against any hammer and anvil.” -Lloyd Alexander, Author, Taran Wanderer (1967)
If you’re interested in a custom design, please reach out to me by entering your email below and telling me a little bit about your idea. Even if it turns out to be outside of my scope of work, I can refer you to another great blacksmith who can help out!
Take a look at the shop! I regularly keep some of my popular items in stock. While the pieces are similar, each is a one-of-a-kind piece of metal work.
I enjoy blacksmithing because it is so raw. Using fire and a hammer to move steel and create usable items and custom creations is addicting. I love the ancient nature of the art. Something that’s been used for thousands of years, still maintains its relevance today and allows me to share a craft that I love with raw creativity and passion.
I love designing projects and trying to figure out how to make things work. Every project is like a puzzle that needs to be solved and I am making the pieces. Every piece is one of kind.
Aside from that I am fascinated by the history of the art as well. the more I learn, the more amazed I am at what’s possible.
Each of my custom pieces are designed to provide both utility and artistic creativity. My goal is to create pieces of iron work art that appeal to a large audience, while creating pieces that also have practical application.
While I have a shop and some custom swag pieces, I’m always looking for custom projects that I can make for people! Here are some of my top selling items.
Key Chains & Bottle Openers
92%
Custom Metal Works
82%
Fireplace Implements
73%
Do you know of an upcoming craft show, metal working, or other event that you think would be a great place to showcase my designs? I’d love to hear about it. We regularly attend shows around the Central Ohio area, and I’d love to expand my reach.
Keeping in mind that each piece is one-of-a-kind and handmade, my goal is to provide custom pieces at reasonable pricing. I’ll always provide a fair and reasonable quote!
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I commissioned a custom fire pit stoker for my husband for Father's Day. Joey brought my vision to life and even offered to customize it with a special message hammered into the iron. Needless to say, my husband loved it! I highly recommend Joey for your next special project!
Becky T
I had a couple ideas for an Ohio State piece, but didn’t know what to decide. I sent a couple pictures over and was immediately responded to by Joey. There was great communication from deciding on which design to go with all the way to shipping and receiving my Block O desk piece. I am so happy with how it turned out and I look forward to purchasing another item in the future! Don’t hesitate to reach out and order your own custom work for yourself or as a gift.
Tyler J
OSU Enthusiast
I got some door handles made to surprise my wife. They have the perfect rustic quality to match our custom log home. Bitfrost definitely delivered. My wife was more than ecstatic.
Michael D
Outdoorsman