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WHERE FIRE, STEEL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP MEET.

BLACKSMITHING AND BLADESMITHING, THE RUTHERFORD FORGE WAY.

From knives and axes to swords, spears and one-of-a-kind forged pieces, Rutherford Forge creates handmade work shaped by fire, steel, skill and story.

WHERE FIRE, STEEL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP MEET.

BLACKSMITHING AND BLADESMITHING, THE RUTHERFORD FORGE WAY.

From knives and axes to swords, spears and one-of-a-kind forged pieces, Rutherford Forge creates handmade work shaped by fire, steel, skill and story.

HAND FORGED

Built to last.

PREMIUM MATERIALS

Quality steel, expertly crafted

MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Proudly local. Globally respected.

BUILT FOR PURPOSE

Pieces that perform, anywhere.

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Blacksmith hammering glowing steel on an anvil

MAKE IT YOURSELF

No experience needed — from first hammer blow to finished piece, Hylton and the team guide you every step of the way. We supply all the raw materials and you walk away with a finished item!

Handmade forged knife with a textured steel blade and wooden handle.

CUSTOM ITEMS

Have an idea for a knife, axe, spear, sword, walking stick, or one-of-a-kind piece? Hylton and Rutherford Forge will help shape it into a custom handmade piece — made for you, your story, your purpose.

Selection of handmade Rutherford Forge knives displayed on a workbench

THE FORGE SHOP

Find your next Rutherford Forge piece — handmade, available from the forge now, and ready for immediate purchase.