Welcome to Chokecherry Forge.
We are a traditional smithy (blacksmith shop) that
specialises in items from the Middle Ages - from the Dark Ages
to the High Middle Age to the Renaissance. Weapons, whether they
be axes, war spears, boar spears, knives or even swords are lovingly
hand-crafted with care to attention and detail - just like the
originals!
We also make a very wide variety of items, not just
medieval weapons. In the Middle Ages the blacksmith was the lifeline
of the community. Anything meant to last was created by a smith.
We continue this tradition by making candleabras, sconces, candle
holders, axes, knives and many other items that are essential
around the camp site as well as around the home.
The ornaments, jewelry and decorations are hand crafted
to ensure a period look, feel and texture to the item. In the
Middle Ages they did not have the machines and moulds that are
available today, items were lovingly created by hand - just as
we create them today. If you want an item that looks REAL - looks
like it is right from the Middle Ages - then you have found the
right place!
Working tools by a working Smith!
All items are created to a very high degree and will
undergo the same punishments and trials the period originals would
have gone through. Even though you may use these items as decorations,
they have been fully designed and crafted to be fully functional!
Custom commisioned items!
We also take custom orders and will design and hand
craft almost anything within reason for a very reasonable charge.
If you want to give a very special gift, one that not
only looks good, but is unique and fully usable and will last,
then look no further. Not only will you be giving an item that
will be treasured and has spirit to it, it will also be an heirloom
that can be passed down from generation to generation.
From Fire, For Fire
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Photos from
Choke Cherry's Forge's
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Sask Craft
Council Exhibition
On the outdoor living page you will
find
items for your yard and garden
Please
Click on the above text
to take you to
the Weapons section of this site.
This section of the website contains
our medieval weapons such
as axes, war spears,
boar spears, swords, knives and
various other
weapons and tools
Please
Click on the above text to take you to
the Tools and Sundry Items section of this site.
In this section you will find various blacksmithed tools and
items of use from the Middle Ages on. Here are candle holders,
knives, plant hangers and decorations that will add a touch of
the Middle Ages to anyone's home or camp site.
Please
Click on the above text to take you to
the Jewelry & Ornamentation section of this site.
Here you will find various handcrafted items of ornamentation
and decoration and jewelry. These items that are meticulously
researched and recreated by original techniques of the Middle
Ages will help add that final touch to any person.
Please
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the section about us.
This section will give you some background information about
who we are, how we make the things we do and the techniques used
in the creation of these handcrafted items.
Please
click on the above text to take you to
the links section.
This section includes some of our favourite links as well as
the webrings we are on.
Interested in buying something from Chokecherryforge?
How to Order
Blacksmiths were the only craftsmen to use
all four elements.
Earth, Our iron and our coal
Fire, to heat the iron and make it shape to our will
Air, to make the fire burn hotter as needed to weld
Water, to harden the metal.
