Craft
By hand, every piece.
Architectural Metalwork
Dragonforge Ironworks specialises in architectural metalwork - gates, railings, lanterns, handrails, hardware. Sympathetic ironwork for homes, distilleries, ranches, and restored historic buildings, modern or traditional, always site-appropriate. Full consultation on dimensions, mounting, finish, and weathering.
- Door & cabinet hardware
- Railings & balustrades
- Gates - garden to estate
- Lighting & lanterns
- Fireplace tools & accessories
Blades, Hardware & Forged Iron
Kitchen, field, and ceremonial blades, alongside the bladesmithing and armour work of the Dragon's Armoury. Forged from high-quality steels, with handles fitted in the shop from stabilised woods, antler, and bog oak.
- Kitchen knives (paring to chef's)
- Hunter & bushcraft knives
- Pattern-welded / Damascus
- Daggers, swords & ceremonial pieces
- Forged hardware & specialty items
Celtic Dragon Blacksmith Shoppe
Since 2008, Dragonforge has staffed a working blacksmith shop at the Arizona Renaissance Festival - the Celtic Dragon Blacksmith Shoppe and the Dragon's Armoury. Stop in during the season to watch hot work in person, browse pieces forged on-site, and meet the smiths.
- Hand-forged iron, on the spot
- Bladesmithing demonstrations
- Armour & period reproduction
- Festival location
Classes & The Dragonforge School
Michael has been teaching blacksmithing since Dragonforge opened in 2006. Classes through the Dragonforge School of Blacksmithing run for students of all ages and skill levels. Every tool is provided. No experience required.
- Intro to Forging
- Bladesmithing Workshop
- Architectural Ironwork
- Private instruction
- Open shop visits
Not sure what you need?
Most commissions begin as a rough idea - a drawing on a napkin, a photograph of something seen abroad. We'll work it out together.