Hello and welcome to Damselfly Forge, I am Derick Kemper, a classically trained Blacksmith specializing in the creation and restoration of architectural ironwork, sculpture, and high-end knives.
Now offering Blacksmithing classes for beginners and continuing education in the craft.

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Custom ironwork hand forged by Derick Kemper of Damselfly Forge

Custom knives hand forged by Derick Kemper of Damselfly Forge

 
 

Below is a recent sampling of @damselflyforged on Instagram, follow along to see more!

Getting back to my roots, early American style hunting knife. Multi bar damascus blade with curly maple handle. Currently available #damselflyforge #oldschool #frontierknife #handmade
Every once and a while I make a knife that fights me the entire way from start to finish, this was definitely one of those knives. I started this blade last summer, I can't remember how many times I sat it aside because I was frustrated with it. Ther
New axe fresh off the bench. #damselflyforge #blacksmith #handmade #axethrowing
Have I mentioned that I love making scrolls. #damselflyforge #blacksmith #hammertime #handmade
This knife has been in the works for a few years, so glad to see it completed. Twisted bolster integral with a thuya burl handle. Currently available #damselflyforge #blacksmith #handmade #luxury #burlwood #knifemaker
5" wrought iron and damascus hunting knife, with an antler and karelian birch handle. Currently available #damselflyforge #blacksmith #knifemaker #damascussteel
3 of a set of 8 I'm working on. I really love these twisted integrals I've been doing. #damselflyforge #blacksmith #handmade
It's about time to start another poleaxe. #damselflyforge #forgedinfire #damascussteel #axe