Viking Made Forge

Description:

Viking Made Forge is the studio of Jason C. Weale, an artisan blacksmith/bladesmith specializing in heirloom kitchen cutlery and intensively researched historical blades. Each blade represents mastery of multiple disciplines: Damascus pattern welding, traditional Oroshigane smelting, stainless san mai construction, and copper mai techniques. For the kitchen, Jason blends Japanese culinary precision with Nordic style, resulting in authentic, functional tools designed for daily use and generational inheritance.

All steel is designed and forged in-house, with every blade receiving individual heat treatment optimized for its intended use. Handle materials are carefully selected from sustainable sources, and each fitting is handcrafted to complement the blade’s character.

This commitment to complete in-house production—from raw steel to finished blade—ensures absolute quality control and allows each knife to be truly unique.

Jason brings a unique blend of artistic passion and engineering precision to every blade. Beginning his journey at age 12 under the tutelage of his uncle, a kinetic sculptor, Jason’s path led through decades of polar engineering before returning to the forge.

Today, every Viking Made Forge blade benefits from this rare combination of metallurgical knowledge, extreme environment experience, and deep respect for historical bladesmithing traditions.

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Certifications & Awards

Jason trained at the New England School of Metalwork, and is a juried member of the prestigious New Hampshire League of Craftsmen.