MEDIA LINKS (Click pictures for the links)
My Axe being tested on History Channel's "Forged In Fire"
This was the most nerve-wracking experience by far .
Featured in Blade Magazine 2017 Winter Edition
Big honor for me early on with only 16 months into bladesmthing, I was featured in The Knife makers showcase.
Made in SA (Kens5) Segment
San Antonio Express News Article
In this article my friends and fellow smiths (Tobin Nieto of Stonehaven Knifeworks and James Helm of Helm Forge ) talk about teaching bladesmithing.
Whats Up SA? Segment (KSAT12)
This segment was on my shop and love for smithing and one of the reasons I got into it.
The 148th Annual TMS Conference (Guest Judge for the Bladesmithing Competition)
I was honored to be part of the judging process for this conference. To be on stage with such a wealth of knowledge like Dr. Jefferey Wadsworth, Dr. Michael West, and Dr. Kevin Hemker was something else. These university students from all over the world deserve a round of applause for their hard work and dedication to something outside their element. (Check my Facebook & Instagram for pictures of the blades)
Teaching and Demonstrating at Helm Forge
Tobin, James and I had to opportunity to demo and teach members of Goliad Forge.
An article featuring my shop in T.L.M.
Texas Lifestyle Magazine gave me to opportunity to talk about what I do and why I do it. Big thanks to Lisa who worked on the article.
The Gold Finger Collaboration with Green Beetle
This blade was a collaboration with Steve Calvert "Green Beetle" and myself. The proceeds of this blade went to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Out Here Magazine Feature
Tractor Supply reached out to me after I sent them an email thanking them for the coal they special ordered for me. Without many of their products I probably wouldn't have gone as far as I have. Big shout out to Jennon who worked with me and made this article happen.
Journal of Materials Publication (Pages 35-42)
This was part of the T.M.S. Conference where I was brought in as a guest judge for the Bladesmithing Competition. This is the first time I've been featured in a Scientific journal. Huge thanks to Mike and Ashley who reached out to me for this opportunity.
Texas Co-Op Power Magazine
Very proud to be featured in Texas Co-Op Magazine, big thanks to Julia Robinson who came out to the shop to take pictures and interview me.
Feature in Blade Magazine March 2020
Awesome to see my work featured in Blade Magazine again and hopefully not the last time.
Interview on Beyond The River Walk Podcast
Had a great time connecting with Kevin Barron of Beyond the River Walk, talking about how our shop (South Texas Assoc. of Bladesmiths) is connecting and bringing this craft to the community in San Antonio TX.
Feature in Blade Magazine September Issue 2020
Once again my work made it into Blade Magazine, this issue focuses on Hunter style blades, mine was inspired by the R.W. Loveless Piker model.
Feature in San Antonio Magazine (Jan/Feb Issue)
Big thanks to Kathleen Petty for the write up on the shop and classes offered. And a huge shout out to Vincent Gonzalez for the photos.
Feature in Blade's 42nd Edition Knives Book
So honored to be featured in this years book among some of the best makers in the world. The three knives of mine featured are 2 of my R.W. Loveless inspired knives and one of my full tang integrals.
Feature in Knife Magazine Feb 2022 Edition
This one I didn't even know I was featured in until a collector who owns one of my knives called me and let me know. I am blown away to see my work alongside some serious top notch Art knife makers like Dellana, Kolenko, Wong and Alistair Bastian. Once more one of my full tang integrals has made the cut into a publication (bottom row, right corner).