Founder & CEO

Fearless leader and original founder of Baker Forge & Tool, Coy carved out a role in the industry with his innovation on mosaic damascus and alloy fusions. Now he manages the operation and growth of Baker as CEO. His skill with people and foresight in the industry have greatly impacted the success of our company.

Shop Manager

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As Shop Manager, Jay oversees production at Baker Forge, ensuring the quality of each and every piece of steel and acts as the cog in a well-tuned manufacturing team. As the youngest brother of three Baker boys, Jay is a part owner in Baker Forge and as strong a part of our product as any.

CFO

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Father to the Baker boys, Bruce has always had a knack for the financial side of things. Now working as CFO, Bruce balances long-term budgets while assisting in growth strategy as we move to bring out steel to the masses! His intoxicating personality paired with realistic fiscal planning make him a perfect addition to our skilled team.

Head of Media

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Head of Media, Waylon has brought the highest quality of media development to our company. Successfully building a brand that stands beside the strongest in the industry with his creativity, skill, and insight. As a result of his addition, Baker has grown to a brand capable of producing the highest quality of media, both to support the Maker’s that regularly purchase our product, and build our audience around the world!

Head Engineer

Cole joined us after years of experience in heavy machinery. Now as our machinist/head blacksmith, he is prepared to deal with the regular maintenance of our massive production machines, as well as filling vital roles in our manufacturing. Cole’s personality exemplifies the strength of diversity that has built Baker into the success that it is today.

Blacksmith

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As a knifemaker, Will joined us out of an interest in our product. Now he is a central part of our production on the forge line, operating massive equipment with his newly refined skill. Quiet in nature, his attention to detail and patience have certainly played a role in the consistent quality of our product. His background as a Maker only incentivizes his desire to turn out a product he would use.

Blanchard Operator​

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​Sloan Williamson, a local high-country resident known for his energetic cheer joins us full-time as a Blanchard Operator. Although not traditionally versed in blacksmithing like many of our employees, Sloan is a quick learner and already considers himself an “expert blanchard operator.” His confident and experienced attitude promises great things for our team.

Blacksmith

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Bob, our newest team member, has swiftly become a vital part of our operations. With a background in blacksmithing and a personal history in knife-making, Bob enriches our forge with his practical skills. Not only does he serve as a full-time blacksmith, assisting with the maintenance of our large machines under the guidance of our head engineer, but he also keeps the shop staff in stitches with his lunchtime jokes and jovial personality. His knowledge of power-hammers adds value to our daily operations, making him a reliable contributor to our team. Bob’s blend of traditional blacksmithing and hands-on machine maintenance support enhances our workshop’s efficiency and quality, ensuring we continue to produce top-tier products.

Head of Marketing

Involved since the very beginning, Johnny has assisted in the online growth of Baker Forge. Playing a large role in the long-term growth strategy as well as offering expertise in sales and marketing. With the help of his creativity, Baker has successfully built a brand that entertains its customers, regardless of the simplicity or depth of the product.

Sales Representative

As Sales Representative, Greyson utilizes his broad knowledge of knifemaking to assist in the continued growth of our brand on a wholesale level. Not only does Greyson hold an esteemed role as a well-known and well-rounded knife maker, but also as an incredibly well-informed and educated maker in the industry. Where there are chef-knife enthusiasts, there are Grey Blades pieces. As a face of our brand, Greyson’s personality is truly an advantage, helping us reach new categories and establish long-term and sustainable success.

Test Blade Maker & Sales Representative

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​A highly-esteemed knife-maker, Jordan first joined us as a frequent customer. But with each order, his knowledge of the product and skill to innovate built him into a larger role. Still making some of the most talked about knives in the industry, Jordon holds an important role in our quality control, helping to evaluate new products and layouts and consistently crafting the very first test blades. Now adding Sales Representative to his title, Jordon will continue to reach new knifemakers with our product, as well as seeking out new, large wholesale categories where damascus could be used. The future growth of BFT will surely include significant contributions from Jordon, as it has been with the past.