Bifrost Blacksmithing in Ketchikan, Alaska had to have been one of the most pleasant and simple highlights of the trip. I know I said I was finished talking about Alaska but the whole knife thing reminded me.
Jake Beimier is a blacksmith like the old days. He loves his craft and he is such a pleasure to talk to. Get him going on his Viking club and you will learn things you never thought possible, anyway he was making knives out of railroad spikes and jewelry out of old silverware. We have all seen the spoon or fork handle ring but he took the scoop part of the spoon and fashioned them into leaves for a necklace - very cool.
The knives are rustic but razor sharp.
This 'skinner' design is his own creation. The knife is designed to hang from your pinky finger while you skin the animal rather than having to put the knife down and then pick it back up - makes sense to me.
Speaking of handmade here is a cheese update.
We are a month into it and we have a month to go. I have been shamelessly nibbling on the smaller one.
They taste great! I can not wait to cut into the big guy!
22 comments:
Wow, what a cool thing to see while on vacation!
I love those knives that he made, so cool!!
I've seen cheese making on Food TV, and it is a long process! They look good though!
Those knives look amazing...I'd like to see Mr. Beimier working.
One more month on the cheese? That's quite the process. Also? There's nothing wrong with a little shameless nibbling, is there?
The guy looks like he skins stuff. Not someone you'd want to cross (although those bear-like looking dudes are often just giant teddy bears). Enjoy your cheese!
Did you buy one of his knives? They are such works of art! I loved Alaska when I visited. Would love to go back.
Your cheese is coming along nicely. :D
Cool knives! You will be sharing that cheese, right? Let me go ahead and give you my address.
Wow the guy is truly gifted! Loved all the knives! Your cheese is turning out great. Oh one more month to go? If I were you I would have had a hard time controlling my temptations!
Cool knives...but the cheese! Looks amazing!
jenn@slim: fresh cheese can be made in an hour -
harmony: I want to let this blue really have its time
marjie: you nailed it - big ol teddy bear!
ungourmet: I did not buy one - it would have been another novelty knife that I dont need
lisa: look out austin here comes some stinky cheese
pooja: I am having a very hard time...
jill: thanks!
He does amazing work...it's all gorgeous!! And your cheese is lookin' ooey, gooey great! Off to add your button :D
I am not sick of Alaska! This handiwork is beautiful. And so is the cheese, nibble nibble...
That guy making jewelry and knives is fascinating! I would love to watch something like that. It's right up my alley!
You are making cheese???? You always amaze me. Now I have to go back and catch up to see when this started!!!!
I really like the ripening color of that wheel of cheese - here's hoping it's stinky and delicious!
OMG, that cheese wheel is crazy. Looking forward to seeing the final pieces.
Cool to see the cheese making process! Patience always pays off.
Very cool !
i love the designs on the handles of the knives. That's really neat. You don't find too many people like his doing kind of craft now-a-days.
Those cheeses look mighty tempting right now!!!
Wow! How cool...I hope you bought some of the good stuff from Alaska...
Christo, you are a versatile self-trained chef, who offers so much more than a professional!
Thumbs up!
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Both the knives and the cheese are gorgeous. Gorgeous, handmade creations ... what a wonderful thing!
girli: all buttoned up...this guy is an artist and a craftsman
reeni: speaking of widgets I need to add yours
bina: I do what I can...
TW: it is really looking good, if I have to say so myself
duo: I got all motivated and started more today...
melody: patience is a virtue that I was slow to acquire
heff: thanks heff
jenn: I could imagine his grip since he pounds a heavy hammer all day
angie: that is the nicest thing that anyone could ever say - thank you so much -
diva: you said it sister!
Thanx for sharing, I have been looking to make my own cheese for a while. Thanx for the inspiration
I love the handles on the knives!
I would nibble like mad on that cheese.
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