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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Glenwood Springs, CO, US

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Damascus Chef Knife
Damascus Chef Knife
June 2024 – August 2024
 
Rick Devine and Alana Deluty
Created and sold a 15000 layer damascus check knife with meteorite and stegosaurus bone inlayed into the handle.
BlacksmithingBladesmithingForgingSteel
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Such a cool and unique achievement, Jordan!
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I am so impressed with Rancher Blades!
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Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine + 2 more
Forged in Fire Champion
Forged in Fire Champion
February 2021
 
Rick Devine + 2 more
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.
BlacksmithingBladesmithing
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So impressive, Jordan! I'lll have to give this show a watch!
Jordan Kepler with
Rick Devine + 2 more
Damascus Creation
Damascus Creation
January 2020 – July 2024
 
Rick Devine + 2 more
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
George Washington Sword
April 2024 – June 2024
 
Rick Devine + 2 more
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
Buffalo Sword
January 2024 – April 2024
 
Rick Devine + 2 more
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
Created a custom cowboy knife series
January 2019 – July 2024
 
Rick Devine and Kameron Bertine
Design and manufactured a custom cowboy knife system that is interchangeable on the fly. Pick your blade color, handle material, hardware, lanyard and sheath.
Tool & Die DesignMachine Tools OperationModular Product DesignProduct DesignLean Manufacturing