About

Ryan Drobatz is a self-taught Blacksmith, Woodworker and Artist specializing in hand forged knives of all types- from camp, daily carry and hunting knives to kitchen knives for professional chefs and home cooks alike.

He is currently focusing on mastering the art of making various types of Pattern Welded Steel, also known commonly as Damascus Steel. In specific, he has set out to explore the complexities and nuances of a rather difficult, laborious and time consuming effort known as Mosaic Damascus.

If you would like to know more about R.D.’s process , Mosaic Damascus or the various other types of Pattern Welded Steel R.D. makes and the blades they are forged into, please visit the PROCESS page