The Tidewater Forge
Christopher Price, Bladesmith
​Alexandria Virginia

Christopher Price

I've been forging iron and steel since the late 90's. I was inspired by watching other smiths, and visiting museums across Europe during my childhood. I made my first knife-shaped object with a claw hammer and a plumbers torch, and have learned a lot since those early days.

I forge and teach traditional blacksmithing, and make knives to order in several styles. My passion is historical reproductions, with kitchen knives and "blacksmith knives" making up most of my orders.

My Craft

Over the last 30 years, I've studied forging and finishing techniques from around the world, and reaching back into antiquity. Whether I'm using modern cutlery steels, or creating my own material from raw ore, I strive to create objects that resonate with people. 

My passion began with classic blacksmithing techniques, moved through cutlery, and has returned over the last decade to traditional American smithing techniques. 

Every object I make, I strive to push myself to a new limit, to develop another skill, and to raise the bar of craftsmanship and artistic expression.

Classes and Demonstrations

I am currently the instructor at Blacksmith's Guild of the Potomac for their Beginner's Blacksmithing class. Please visit their website or Facebook page for information on cost and scheduling.

I also teach private lessons at the BGOP shop, by appointment. My rate is $50/hour per student. Larger groups, special events, Scouting events, are all negotiable and I am happy to discuss your needs.

I Stand On The Shoulders Of Giants

I can never say enough how grateful I am to those who went before me, and were willing to teach. Without those smiths being there, figuring out the hard things and passing on enough to excite the next wave of us, the modern knife community wouldn't be the thriving, rich culture it is today. Of particular note are my friends and mentors, about whom enough cannot be said.  Please visit their websites and consider their work: 

Jeff Pringle, Oakland CA
Richard Furrer, Sturgeon Bay WI
J. Arthur Loose, Vermont
Tim Lively, Eugene OR 

Larry Harley in memorium

Jesus Hernandez, Spain
Jake Powning, New Brunswick, Canada
​Petr Florianek, Prague, Czech Repbluc
Peter Johnson, Uppsalsa, Sweden

Owen Bush, London, England

Ellen Durkan, Wilmington DE