Damascus Chef Knife
Created and sold a 15000 layer damascus check knife with meteorite and stegosaurus bone inlayed into the handle.
BlacksmithingBladesmithingForgingSteel
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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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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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Damascus Creation
Process of forge welding high carbon steel to itself over and over to introduce unique patterns in the steel.
BlacksmithingMetalworkingWeldingSteelForging
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
Buffalo Sword
Designed and forged a 24“ cutting edge Damascus sword made from high carbon steel and exotic wood
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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.
Tool & Die DesignMachine Tools OperationModular Product DesignProduct DesignLean Manufacturing
