Ash Blaeds

06/23/2026

Another big chopper in the works - this one from recycled sawmill steel. It’s a hair leaner than most of the others I’ve made, but will still have plenty of mass to make chopping easy peasy.

06/22/2026

Steak knives forged from old Indy Car wheel bearings. 🏎️🔪

06/16/2026

Got a chef-Dad in your life who loves IU? This Chef and paring combo in razor sharp AEB-L steel features wood from Assembly Hall flooring. It’s up on the site, ready to ship!

06/13/2026

Forged carbon steel and Osage Orange k-tip petty. Couldn’t love this thing more than I do 😍

05/20/2026

Sneaky little bird ‘n trout in AEB-L

05/19/2026

Custom dammy bunka with color-changing resin cast black walnut from

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Some reflections on Spring.

05/13/2026

Finally put together a wet grinding set up in happy with. Multiple filters, plenty of adjustable pressure and flow rate, and water capture from the line so our hard water doesn’t turn into concrete inside the mixer like all the other set ups I’ve been through. Should speed up my grinding quite a bit combine with my platen chiller and borosilicate glass platen. 💦💦💦🔪💦💦💦

05/05/2026

What a pleasure it was working with the This is North Indy folks! Thank you again to them for the feature, and if you are interested in a custom piece or sharpening, please do reach out!

There’s just something magical about local, handcrafted goods—especially when they’re made right here in Indiana! Meet Aris Geesaman, the talent behind Ash Blaeds in McCordsville. He takes old horseshoe rasps and basic steel and turns them into custom knives that are as sturdy as they are stunning.

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