Gratitude

Who knows where I’d be without the people who opened doors for me?

It would be far too easy to post pictures of my work and let the world assume I’m self-made — but I’m not. I stand on the shoulders of others, and I’m deeply grateful for the people who’ve made space for me to learn, to work, and to grow.

A huge thank-you to two individuals who opened their shops and their trust to me. Without their generosity, I might still be watching blacksmithing videos in my tiny Queens apartment — instead of making knives in real life.

Thank you:

Marsha Trattner — Owner & Operator of She-Weld | Blacksmith & Welding Classes, Brooklyn, NYC
Theo Nazz — Owner & Operator of Nazz Forge

Others I’m especially grateful to: