Another October week is in the books. It certainly seems like the summer lull is officially over. All week Baker HQ was alive with the bustling of custom orders and production in full motion. Whether it’s our custom Maker’s or larger bulk orders to the production knife makers both seem to be gearing up for the holiday season right on schedule!

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

This week started like many do, we lit up the forges on Monday to tackle several custom batches while preparing for another exciting weekend drop for our retail customers. The real curveball came when a plethora of massive trucks arrived from the electric company.

Things looked a little different around Baker HQ this week as we hosted a crew of electricians assisting with the hookup of several new machines. With the new power hammer resting upright on its foundation, we shifted focus to air lines and electric hook-ups as we face the final stretch with a well-over a year installation process.

Things looked a little different around Baker HQ this week as we hosted a crew of electricians assisting with the hookup of several new machines. With the new power hammer resting upright on its foundation, we shifted focus to air lines and electric hook-ups as we face the final stretch with a well-over a year installation process.

What turned out to be one of those head-down hustle weeks at Baker HQ went relatively smoothly and without much drama. Early in the week, Jay and the team hit the weekend drop manufacturing hard, turning out a never-before-seen layout that we’re stoked to share.

What turned out to be one of those head-down hustle weeks at Baker HQ went relatively smoothly and without much drama. Early in the week, Jay and the team hit the weekend drop manufacturing hard, turning out a never-before-seen layout that we’re stoked to share.

Happy Friday, Makers! This week came with a big shuffle as the entire Baker Forge family awaited the arrival of a new baby, Juliet Rae Baker. With the due date growing closer we coordinated and planned ahead, knowing Coy may have to leave work at any moment. The call finally came on Tuesday afternoon and our CEO headed out. Leaving Jay and the guys to prepare for the usual load of custom orders as well as the famed weekend drop. In the time while Coy has been absent things ha

Happy Independence Day, Makers! At Baker Forge, we pour our hearts into crafting our Damascus and laminated steels right here in Boone, NC, fueled by a deep pride in being American manufacturers. This great nation inspires us every day, and we’re honored to carry forward the tradition of quality & grit that defines the USA. As we gear up for this week’s blog, I’m excited to share the latest from the HQ—let’s dive in! We started the week with some heavy rain, both reducing the

A sweltering Friday to close out one of the hotter weeks of the summer so far. Surprisingly, (and maybe due to their longtime commitment to this occupation), we didn’t hear much b*tching from Will and the Blacksmith team. But with forges running and production moving, it hasn’t been the easiest week around Baker HQ. We’ll cross our fingers that this heat wave is the height of our summer struggles and a cool Appalachian Autumn is just around the corner.  A familiar face is bac

The weather has been wildly inconsistent around our neck of the woods these last few weeks. You never know if it’ll be another wet, cool day or the sun might come out and BAM it feels like 100 degrees in the HQ. Regardless, you only have to make it through one warm season around here and we won’t be caught complaining about it. Besides, when the sun IS shining it’s one amazing, green place to live! After a busy delivery day in the middle of last week when our new machines ar

And just like that, we’re back at it!    Blade Show Atlanta was certainly a whirlwind. From the soft release of our brand new nano-ceramic coating; Gator Skin to the first public offering of our Stainless Damascus the Baker booth was alive with excitement. Greyson and Jordon’s Blade University Etch Class received raving reviews with nearly sold-out attendance. Following the class, a parade of excited Maker’s took over the booth, eager to try our Gator Piss etchants for themse

F*ck yeah, Friday! Energy is at an all-time high around Baker HQ as we wind down the work week and it AIN’T just last week’s restock of Monster Energy. After months of preparation for next weekend's show we’re finally cooling down knowing that we have more than enough exciting layouts and new products to debut for our devoted customers & friends. I know we mentioned it last week but shop lead Jay Baker has been on a tear the last few months, leading our manufacturing team to

And just like that we’re nearing the end of May. Somehow now a repetitive statement for our newsletter, this week was yet another one of those “blink and it’s over” types of work-weeks. Although no one ever complained that their work day flew by, we can’t help but stop, take a deep breath and at least be thankful for the success and growth that has led to this whirlwind.  Lately William Baker, son of founder Coy, has been dropping by to lend a helping hand. This week we had h