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50 years experience in hand forging laminate, high carbon and crucible Damascus steels. author of "The Complete Bladesmith", "The Master Bladesmith" and "The Pattern Welded Blade". Currently finishing his fourth book.

Hello, my name is Jaron (like Aaron, but with a "J"). I am maker of many metallic objects, particularly bladed items. I enjoy forging blades in the beauty of the great Pacific NorthWest surrounded by mystical fogs, ancient trees, and torrential down-pours of liquid sunshine.

Artist blacksmith since 2003 and active bladesmith since 2005. I am a Journeyman Smith in the American Bladesmith Society (ABS) and studied under ABS Mastersmith Tim Hancock. I work with the following steels: High-carbon mono-steels: 1095, O1, and W2 I make my own pattern welded (Damascus) steel from 1095 &...