NICK SMOLEN
phone: 608 / 634-3569
fax: 608 / 634-3869
email: smoforge@mwt.net

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PRODUCT PRICE LIST
High Carbon Damascus
Mosaic Damascus
Stainless Damascus
Mokume
Wrought Iron

FINISHED PATTERNS
Ladder
Birdseye
Twist

GENERAL INFO
About Us
Delivery Time
Payment & Shipping
Work Guarantee
Show Schedule
Other Links

 ABOUT SMOLEN FORGE
Nick Smolen has nearly twenty years shop experience as a tool maker. He began forging damascus in 1989 and now runs a full-time forge. He specializes in custom high carbon damascus, creating patterns to spec that complement the overall design of specific knife projects. He also makes stainless damascus and mosaic damascus billets as well as mokume bolster stock. Nick is an associate member of the Knifemakers' Guild, a member of the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America, and the Upper Midwest Blacksmiths Association. He and his wife Ann live in Wisconsin with their three daughters.

 
DELIVERY TIME
Forged material in stock can be delivered in less than a week. Custom orders may run 3-6 weeks depending on size and complexity of order as well as production work load.

PAYMENT & SHIPPING
Preferred method of payment is by money order. Visa/MasterCard are also accepted. Orders paid by personal check will not ship until the check has cleared. USPS Priority Mail or UPS shipping and handling charges are separate from forged materials.

WORK GUARANTEE
Great care is taken in producing top quality stock. Workmanship is guaranteed against weld flaws that affect the structural integrity of  a finished piece. Steel replacement or compensation evaluated on an individual basis depending upon amount of labor involved. 

SHOW SCHEDULE
Stop by Smolen Forge's table at the following shows! Blade and bolster stock is available for purchase and Nick looks forward to talking with you about custom needs.

Knifemakers' Guild Show, July 12-14, 2002, Orlando FL
Spirit of Steel Show, Sept 12-14, 2002, Mesquite TX 

OTHER LINKS
David Broadwell, art knives and fountain pens - www.david.broadwell.com
Gary Levine, dealer representing makers who use Smolen steel - www.levineknives.com

 

Contact: smoforge@mwt.net
©2002 Smolen Forge & Machine Inc, Westby, WI (8/27/02)