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Viking Made Forge

Where Heritage Meets Precision

Hand-forged blades built to last generations

Every blade that emerges from Viking Made Forge represents a convergence of ancient tradition and modern engineering. With 25 years of experience as a professional engineer in the world’s most extreme environments—from Antarctica to the Arctic—I bring a unique perspective to the timeless craft of bladesmithing.

Each knife is individually hand-forged at the anvil, drawing from archaeological sources and training with master smiths to create authentic, functional tools designed for daily use and generational inheritance.

The Collections

Three tiers reflecting material engagement and forge mastery

Tier I

Foundation Series

Regular Availability

Carbon mono-steel and low-layer Damascus. Honest forging, reliable performance, and knives meant to be used often.

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Tier II

Signature Series

Semi-Regular to Limited

W2, Shirogami, stainless san-mai, go-mai, and high-layer Damascus. Where material challenges are met intentionally.

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Tier III

Origin Series

Extremely Rare

Oroshigane—handmade bloom steel smelted from raw iron. Functional artifacts meant to endure.

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Learn more in our Collector’s Guide

Featured Works

The Forge Master

Jason C. Weale brings a unique blend of artistic passion and engineering precision to every blade. Beginning his journey at age 12 under the tutelage of his uncle, a kinetic sculptor, Jason’s path led through decades of polar engineering before returning to the forge.

Today, every Viking Made Forge blade benefits from this rare combination of metallurgical knowledge, extreme environment experience, and deep respect for historical bladesmithing traditions.

Credentials & Recognition

  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Trained at New England School of Metalwork
  • Juried Artist, League of NH Craftsmen
  • Featured in Annual Sunapee Fair Exhibition
  • 2025 Carlisle Award – Best Maple Syrup in NH

Materials & Methods

Each blade represents mastery of multiple disciplines: Damascus pattern welding, traditional Oroshigane smelting, stainless san mai construction, and copper mai techniques. All steel is designed and forged in-house, with every blade receiving individual heat treatment optimized for its intended use.

Handle materials are carefully selected from sustainable sources, with many pieces featuring locally sourced woods from New Hampshire’s forests. Each fitting is handcrafted to complement the blade’s character.

This commitment to complete in-house production—from raw steel to finished blade—ensures absolute quality control and allows each knife to be truly unique.

The Forging Process

01

Design & Selection

Each blade begins with careful consideration of purpose, drawing from archaeological sources and historical traditions

02

Forging

Hand-forged at the anvil using traditional techniques refined through training with master smiths

03

Heat Treatment

Precision heat treatment using engineering principles to achieve optimal hardness and flexibility

04

Finishing

Meticulous hand finishing and fitting with sustainably sourced materials for handles and bolsters

Begin Your Legacy

Each Viking Made Forge blade is a functional work of art, designed for daily use and built to be passed down through generations.

Inquire about commissioning your custom blade or view available works at the League of NH Craftsmen galleries.

Viking Made Forge
Lebanon, New Hampshire