Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine and Alana Deluty
Damascus Chef Knife
Created and sold a 15000 layer damascus check knife with meteorite and stegosaurus bone inlayed into the handle.
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Jordan Kepler
Jordan Kepler
Artist at Rancher Blades
Glenwood Springs, CO, US
Jordan Kepler is the driving force and artist behind every blade. With a background in industrial design Jordan has always loved working with his hands. His first blade was created in 2015. Since then he has honed his skills, learning from master blade smiths and working hard to advance his craft with each creation. In 2021, he won the popular History channel show Forged in Fire and then went on to create his brand Rancher.
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As a Bladesmith I consider my self an artist of steel. I manipulate patterns of high carbon steel to create one of a kind blades. I focus on cowboy knives, chef knives and even swords!
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Rancher Blades
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Glenwood Springs, CO, US
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Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine + 2 more
Forged in Fire Champion
I competed and won the TV show Forged in Fire, and knife competition reality show where they challenge you to make and test historical weapons from history.
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Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine + 2 more
Damascus Creation
Process of forge welding high carbon steel to itself over and over to introduce unique patterns in the steel.
BlacksmithingMetalworkingWeldingSteelForging
Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine + 2 more
George Washington Sword
Designed an calvary sword as an homage to the swrod that George Washington had on his hip during the crossing of the Delaware in 1776. Damascus blade, guard and pommel. Died green buckeye burl wood handle with fluted sterling silver wire wrap, and 1932 silver quarters inlayed into the guard.
BlacksmithingMilitary HistorySilversmithingBladesmithingWoodworking
Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine + 2 more
Buffalo Sword
Designed and forged a 24“ cutting edge Damascus sword made from high carbon steel and exotic wood
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Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine and Kameron Bertine
Created a custom cowboy knife series
Design and manufactured a custom cowboy knife system that is interchangeable on the fly. Pick your blade color, handle material, hardware, lanyard and sheath.
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Jordan Kepler
Artist
at Rancher Blades in Glenwood Springs, CO, US
January 2018 - present
