Baz has been making knives since 2012. In 2018 he joined Tharwa Valley Forge as a full-time cutler and instructor on bladesmithing and knifemaking courses.
Baz's knifemaking journey started with a special project. To raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation - and to give sick kids in hospital a thrill - Baz made the world's first wearable and complete, all-steel Ironman suit. He received worldwide support, eager to be part of a worthy cause. To say 'thank you' Baz made knives as gifts for those who had helped him out.
Baz served 16 years in the Army and saw active service. In 2018 he took a course with Tharwa Valley Forge as part of our Veterans & Families Maker Program. He's been with us ever since.
You can see his work on his website, buildsbybaz.com including the Ironman suit and current project of an 8.4 metre space fighter, the MkII Colonial Viper from Battlestar Galactica.