I am the sole operator of Sun Forge Metalworks, and dedicated to creating the finest knives possible by hand. For the sake of the environment, I am attempting to take action reducing my carbon emissions as a blacksmith. Solar forging and induction forging are alternatives which will be replacing propane, my current fuel. All of my work outside the forge is done by hand tools only. There is no power involved other than my arms. No grinders, or powered drills. only files, crank drills, chisels and whetstones. I follow traditional Japanese methods closely.