Ash Blaeds

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.

Read the full story posted in the comments below 👇

03/04/2026

Quick review of some coarse stones I picked up in December.

02/27/2026

Big Choppa’! AEB-L, Black G-10 and Mexican Royal Ebony. This extra tall santoku has a strong tapered bevel from full thickness spine to a needle-thin shoulder above the edge. When you think of the concept of a knife basically falling through produce, this is the one.

02/26/2026

Come see me tomorrow at Corridor for a Birthday Hug - 10am-6pm

02/22/2026

Sharpening Day Friday, Feb 27th 10am-6pm, come see me!