The Barefoot Forge

Damascus steel rings and blacksmithing classes north of Pittsburgh

Metalwork & Blades Allison Park, Allegheny County Pittsburgh Area

About The Barefoot Forge

Self-taught blacksmith Craig Cowan runs The Barefoot Forge in a warehouse workshop in Allison Park, north of Pittsburgh. He makes Damascus steel rings and hosts sessions where couples forge their own wedding bands. Classes include railroad-spike bottle openers, metal roses, intro welding, knife making and Damascus forging.

What they make

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