So blessed! Today my home forge is Agua Viva...a school and ministry in the heart of Guatemala! Today, we will be sharing blacksmithing, bladesmithing and the concept of redeemed steel. God, through his Son Jesus Christ transforms broken people into the beautiful and the priceless. I will be forging Damascus knives, crosses, leaves, and maybe some blacksmith's knives. My bride is doing leatherwork and my friend Wendy De Rodas is translating while my friends Juanpa and Benicio help run the whole setup. I love my family in Guatemala! 
A little flashback photo from a few years ago when we were just beginning our journey. That's me in the background and those striking young lads up front, I have the privilege of calling sons. Thank God for his many blessings. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #chef #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #sanmai #wa #cherry #maple #mosaic #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # kitchen # cooking #christian 
So excited to be partnering with @reforgedorgofficial and @caylorforge to offer some of my knives at the new shop in Gruene, TX. The store will have a selection of my edc's, my classic hunters and maybe a few special items 😁 They will also be offering some of my wife's leather work, as well as an amazing selection of blades from other amazing makers. Reforged is an awesome program. If you're not familiar with them you should check them out. Together, we are reforged. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #burl #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #walnut #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # fishing #birdandtrout #hunter #fisherman # kitchen # cooking #christian 
Two of my favorite designs. An EDC and a classic hunter. Love this ultrex sure touch too. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #burl #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #walnut #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # fishing #birdandtrout #hunter #fisherman # kitchen # cooking #christian 
He is Risen! Happy Easter! #christian 
Hanging out with friends, taking about life, praying for each other, building each other up. Good way to spend Thursday. 
Really digging the look of this cherry burl. It's been stabilized and all the cracks and voids have been filled, and it just looks great. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #forged #knife #bladesmith #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #damascus #cooking #knifemaker #kitchen ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #chefknife #knife #chef #cheflife #kitchenknife #knives #chefknives #kitchenknives #customknife #chefsofinstagram #knifenut #knifefanatics #customknives #handmadeknives #handforged #christian 
I haven't posted anything in a week or so, not because I haven't been making, just because it's been so busy. I just finished this harpoon hunter with a subtle recurve and a full length false edge. 100 layer damascus with a dark curly maple. I'm particularly happy with the handle on this one. It just feels right when you hold it. I'm gonna stop taking orders for a couple of weeks in April, so if you are thinking of reaching out, try to get to me before the 7th. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors #hunting #fishing #birdandtrout #hunter #fisherman #kitchen #christian 
Just finished one of the most challenging builds I've done. Coffin Handle Bowie Fighter in feather damascus. The handle is stacked steel with filework and water buffalo horn. There are 17 pins in the handle, only 8 of which are actually visible. The guard is mild steel and the frame tang is 1080 and 15n20, the same steels used to make the blade. This build proved challenging not only because of the details in the build itself but also because of the difficulty (for me at least) of this particular pattern. I've tried it many times only to have it fail. I'm very happy with how this turned out. It's a reminder to me not to give up when things get tough. . "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. (Hebrews 12:1-3 ESV) #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #chef #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #featherdamascusi #buffalo #horn #mosaic #damascus #sharp #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # kitchen # cooking #christian 
I had a crazy crazy week but the highlight of it was easily this awesome class. A father and son, a couple of friends, and some really cool guys. All hanging out making knives. I just wish I had taken more pictures because they did great. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifelife #relationships #friends #outdoor #custom #knifeclass #knifecommunity #knifeclass #fatherandson #family #knivesofig #learnknifemaking #learnblacksmithing #goodcleanfun #bushcraft #diy #maker #makersgonnamake #christian 
Great job everybody. Finished day two of our two day class. They knocked it out of the park. @tryonartsandcrafts I've got three spots open for my May class and I'm taking private classes in March. No classes in April. #yellowroseforge 
Awesome day 1 of a 2 day class. @tryonartsandcrafts 
One of the great privileges I have as a smith is to partner with several ministries. Usually, I make knives as a means to help them raise awareness or funds for their ministry work. However, for this partnership, I got to make swords! How awesome is that! These will not be for fundraisers, but will be as gifts in a "knighting" ceremony for young men who have demonstrated a level of accomplishment and maturity worthy of the honor. Think of it as a rite of passage type of thing. I was reminded today that it's not about the work of my hands, but about the work in my heart. That's where the real battle takes place, and that's where we need a sword the most. Thank goodness we've been given something even better. "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword" (Hebrews 4:12 ESV) @frat.ernus #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #rutherfordton #forged #knife #sword #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knight #oakshot #hickory #blade #damascus #sharp #swordmaker #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors #medieval #guard #christian 
Custom USMC MKII inspired blades. 100 layer damascus with Damascus guards and pommels. One in scarlett and brass. The other handle is designed to emulate the three purple heart ribbons won by its recipient. Thank you so much to all of you who served or currently serve. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #thankyouforyourservice #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #usmc #military #freedomisntfree #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors #hunting #christian 
Check out what I found in the woods near the creek! Just kidding. But I do think my photography is getting better. So thankful to live in a place this pretty. Speaking of pretty, I just finished up this Cattleman's bowie...100 layer pattern welded steel with a simple clip point, brass guard, and curly maple handle. Custom Leather sheath. This one's a beauty, but a workhorse too. Currently taking orders. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #maple #damascus #sharp #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # fishing #birdandtrout #hunter #fisherman # kitchen #christian 
Great 1 day class today. Had so much fun with these guys. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifelife #relationships #friends #outdoor #custom #knifeclass #knifecommunity #knifeclass #fatherandson #family #knivesofig #learnknifemaking #learnblacksmithing #goodcleanfun #bushcraft #diy #maker #makersgonnamake #christian 
This beautiful little blade is the remnant of a mosaic Damascus piece from a year ago. It's been sitting around for all that time unfinished. That is until a friend came by and saw the beauty in the unfinished piece. With some scrap pieces of cedar of Lebanon and ebony, this gorgeous little blade was born. That wouldn't have been possible had someone not loved it before you could see its beauty. That's so much like what God does for us. He loves us when there's no reason to. He redeems us, and he remakes us into something beautiful, precious, and useful. I'm so thankful he loved me when from every perspective I seemed unlovable. "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ— by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus." Ephesians 2:4-7 ESV #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #burl #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #walnut #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # kitchen # cooking #christian 
Awesome class. Happy anniversary to Pops and Charity...what a way to celebrate 33 years! Everyone did a great job! Super fun group. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifelife #relationships #friends #outdoor #custom #knifeclass #knifecommunity #knifeclass #fatherandson #family #knivesofig #learnknifemaking #learnblacksmithing #goodcleanfun #bushcraft #diy #maker #makersgonnamake #christian 
Had a great time making this matched chef and santoku. 100 layer pattern welded damascus with African blackwood and brass. The simple sayas protect the blades and are standard equipment as far as I'm concerned. I include them for free with all my chef's knives. These read, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."(Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) People often ask about knife sets. I typically recommend only 3 knives as necessary in the kitchen, a chef's knife, a vegetable knife such as a santoku, and a paring knife. I didn't get to make the paring knife for this set, but I'm super excited to get these out to their lucky recipient. I am currently taking orders. PM me for details. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #forged #knife #bladesmith #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #damascus #cooking #knifemaker #kitchen #chefknife #knife #chef #cheflife #kitchenknife #knives #chefknives #kitchenknives #customknife #chefsofinstagram #knifenut #knifefanatics #customknives #handmadeknives #handforged #christian 
Matched hunter and filet knife. Hunter is 1095; filet is 15n20. Both with beautiful spalted maple handles. These are going out to a father and son respectively. In fact, I think every man in this family has one of my hunters, about 8-10 men...It's so cool to get to build relationships with people as we share our love for this craft. That's the most important difference in hand made vs machine made. My customers become part of my extended family, and many become close lifelong friends. It's a little taste of how things should be, a bit of what we seem to have lost. Currently taking orders. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #burl #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #walnut #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # kitchen # cooking #christian 
So happy to be making some chef's knives right now. This one was sharp before I sharpened it. It will be a very special gift for a brother, not my brother, but somebody's brother. ;) 100 layer pattern welded damascus of 1080 and 15n20 with African Blackwood and brass pins. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." (Psalms 34:8 NIV) Currently taking orders. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #chef #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #africanblackwood #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #kitchen #chef #chefsknife #delicious #christian 
So happy to me making some chef's knives right now. This one was sharp before I sharpened it. It will be a very special gift for a brother, not my brother, but somebody's brother. ;) 100 layer pattern welded damascus of 1080 and 15n20 with African Blackwood and brass pins. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." (Psalms 34:8 NIV) Currently taking orders. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #chef #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #africanblackwood #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #kitchen #chef #chefsknife #delicious #christian 
Need a tool. Make a tool. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifecommunitiy #knivesofig #knivesofig #knifeaddicts #beautiful #kitchen #chef #cooking #christian 
So much fun with this 2 day class. Didn't even have this one planned, it just kind of fell together last minute. So much fun. Slots open in March and May...private classes available. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel # #billysalyers #knifeclass #knivesofig #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #learnknifemaking #family #faith #merrychristmas #awesome #friends #custommade #handmade #christian 
I've been posting a lot of bigger blades lately, so here's a couple of small ones. The first is one I'm calling the d.u.t.i (Duellum Utility Tactical Implement). The other a more tactical version of my classic drop point hunter. Both in ultrex suretouch blue and black and kydex. I've also decided to start pair a scritpure with each of these designs. The d.u.t.i. is Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." (KJV) and the Hunter is Proverbs 12:27. "Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth."(ESV) #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #ladderdamascus #tactical #knifelife #knifecommunity #knife #knives #edc #everydaycarry #blade #knifemaker #knifecommunity #knifecollection #edcknife #knifepics #edcgear #customknives #knivesofig #edccommunity #knifefanatics #customknife #survival #blades #knivesofinstagram #christian 
Just finished one of my favorite builds yet. This Getuda Chopper features a beautiful Bird's Eye Amboyna Burl which is accentuated by the 100 layer raindrop pattern welded damascus. The Sheath, with caiman alligator inlay, works really well with this too. I'm truly blessed to be allowed to do this every day. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to share this journey with you all. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #diy #forge #forged #getudachopper #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifecollection #knivesofig #knifelife #beauty #thankyouforyourservice # veteran #hunter #outdoor #clippoint #harpoon #itwillkeal #itwillkill #forgedinfire #dadjokes #christian 
JoJo forging relationships in Guatemala. Can't wait to join him. 
WIP #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #diy #forge #forged #getudachopper #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifecollection #knivesofig #knifelife #beauty #thankyouforyourservice # veteran #hunter #outdoor #clippoint #harpoon #itwillkeal #itwillkill #forgedinfire #dadjokes #christian 
First Getuda Choppers of 2021 and wow! These started as the safety deposit box doors from a demolished bank vault. They are a ju-nana mai (17 layer) construction layered with 1080 and 15n20. The hardware is also redeemed steel from the same doors. The wood is Katalox. I couldn't be happier with the way these turned out. I'm reminded deeply of the power of redemption and restoration. The transformative love that comes from someone who sees potential in what most of us would have discarded. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV) #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #diy #forge #forged #getudachopper #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifecollection #knivesofig #knifelife #beauty #thankyouforyourservice # veteran #hunter #outdoor #clippoint #harpoon #itwillkeal #itwillkill #forgedinfire #dadjokes #christian 
JoJo is the Rose Master, but I'm pretty happy with the way this one turned out and if you look really closely you'll see something really special about it. The leaf on this Rose is a hybrid of mild steel and meteorite specifically a meteorite that crash landed in 1947. You'll also notice in the center of the rose a small piece of that same meteorite trapped in the petals. Pretty sure this one's going to end up being a very special Valentine's day present, and I'm very reminded of a day a couple thousand years ago when love came down from heaven to create something beautiful in us that would last forever. He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things." Ephesians 4:10 ESV #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #diy #forge #forged #getudachopper #knife #meteor ##meteorite #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifecollection #knivesofig #knifelife #beauty #rose #love #outdoor #valentine #gift #itwillkeal #itwillkill #forgedinfire #dadjokes #christian 
WIP #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #damascus #diy #forge #forged #getudachopper #knife #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifecollection #knivesofig #knifelife #beauty #thankyouforyourservice # veteran #hunter #outdoor #clippoint #harpoon #itwillkeal #itwillkill #forgedinfire #dadjokes #christian 
Just finished up this gorgeous hunter with maple burl and green resin handle scales. 100 layer pattern welded damascus and silicon bronze pins. Custom leather sheath. Engraved Isaiah 40:31 "but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." (ESV). #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #maple #burl #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #walnut #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors #hunting #kitchen #cooking #christian 
Just finished up this gorgeous hunter with maple burl and green resin handle scales. 100 layer pattern welded damascus and silicon bronze pins. Custom leather sheath. Still images to follow. Now taking orders. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #maple #burl #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #walnut #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors #hunting #kitchen #cooking #christian 
So much fun with these guys. One of the best classes ever! They knocked it out of the park with their knives. Slots open in February and March. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel # #billysalyers #knifeclass #knivesofig #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #learnknifemaking #family #faith #merrychristmas #awesome #friends #custommade #handmade #christian 
Amazing group. Just look at those blades. Can't wait to see how these guys do on day 2. Slots open in February and March. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel # #billysalyers #knifeclass #knivesofig #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #learnknifemaking #family #faith #merrychristmas #awesome #friends #custommade #handmade #christian 
My son Isaac and I finished our knives. Glad we could make these together while he was home. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #friends #family #knivesofig #learnknifemaking #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifelife #smalltownfriendly #relationships #knifeclass #knifecommunity #learnknifemaking #goodcleanfun #bushcraft #diy 
1st chef's knife of 2021. 94 layer raindrop pattern welded Damascus of 1080 and 15n20. Cherry burl handle with brass pins. Full tang. The inscription is Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." NIV Currently taking new orders. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #chef #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #cherry #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors #kitchen #chef #chefsknife #delicious #christian 
Awesome day 2 of 2 day class at @tryonartsandcrafts .I've got slots available in my Feb class @yellowroseforge Message me for details. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #friends #family #knivesofig #learnknifemaking #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifelife #smalltownfriendly #relationships #knifeclass #knifecommunity #learnknifemaking #goodcleanfun #bushcraft #diy 
Great day 1 of a 2 day class at @tryonartsandcrafts . Can't wait to see the finished knives this afternoon. I've got slots available in my Feb class @yellowroseforge Message me for details. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #friends #family #knivesofig #learnknifemaking #blacksmith #bladesmith #knifemaker #knifelife #smalltownfriendly #relationships #knifeclass #knifecommunity #learnknifemaking #goodcleanfun #bushcraft #diy 
WIP. Snakewood is so pretty. #yellowroseforge #redeemedsteel #forgedinfirechampion #billysalyers #handmade #rutherfordton #forged #knife #chef #handmade #blacksmith #bladesmith #diy #smalltownfriendly #knifelife #beautiful #steel #knifelife #cherry #damascus #sharp #cooking #knifemaker #friends #relationships #outdoors # hunting # kitchen # cooking #christian