THE BLACKSMITHS’ GUILD OF THE POTOMAC (BGOP) is a nonprofit educational organization and an affiliate of the Artist Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA). We are located in Northern Virginia and serve members living in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. BGOP was Read more...
Burt Foster: A Master of Bladesmithing Passion for Bladesmithing: Burt Foster is a distinguished bladesmith with a profound passion for creating handmade knives. His love for knives stems from a deep desire for adventure and exploration, a yearning cultivated during his childhood spent Read more...
Shaw’ s Shanks is owned and operated by Michael Bradshaw (Shaw). It is located in Lynchburg VA tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Shaw’s Shanks makes one off custom heirloom quality knives and sheaths. Shaw is a Combat Marine Corps Veteran. Read more...
