I am a blacksmith and bladesmith based in Orlando who learned metalworking from crealde, hands-on shop time, and persistent practice; I make because forging and shaping steel is how I translate ideas into useful, enduring objects—each piece is a solution to a practical need. My work balances utility and craft: knives for daily use and tools built for real work, finished with attention to ergonomics, edge geometry, and surface treatment so they perform reliably and age gracefully. Making is also how I preserve a lineage of craft, challenge myself technically, and connect directly with the people who value objects that are built to last rather than mass-produced.