Another beautiful week at Baker HQ has almost concluded. After feeling the effects of a snow-heavy winter over the last few weeks, temps have warmed and we’re currently appreciating that perfect meld of cool-but-not-cold, hoody-in-the-morning type of weather. As the heat of our forges and furnaces slowly warm the shop, we want to appreciate the temps because before long we’ll be in the thick of another hot and humid North Carolina summer and wishing for some cold air to blow through the HQ.
Speaking of HEAT, we spent some time this week working on our side of the Bleeding Heart Hawk production in collaboration with Half Face Blades. Seeing these impressive pieces come through our shop in the next phase of their creation is a real thrill, showcasing our material in the best light possible and reinforcing our involvement in a product we SO adore. A reel from the process dropped on socials Thursday, if you missed it go check it out!
As I asked Boss-Man, Coy for his thoughts & additions for the week’s newsletter I inquired about machine breakdowns (as I often do). We shared a laugh as Coy reminded me that a week WITHOUT breakdowns was a good thing, of course. I’m sure most of you sympathize with us, it’s funny how a little maintenance or repair has become expected for many of us operating these classic beasts from blacksmithing days-gone-by. But a couple weeks of perfect performance and impressive consistency from our heavyweight lineup has us all appreciative for the break!
It went so quick even I missed it, but Jay and the shop staff have been building up quite a load of end-cuts lately and as a result, Coy dropped a surprise batch of bundles available on the site briefly early in the week. Without a single mention on social media the entire stock sold out in minutes. Rest assured, however, our current blast on production has those end-cut buckets back to filling and we can expect a deeper end-cut drop on the site in the coming weeks!
After some extensive planning and a handful of pre-orders, our first round of Tobin RM-1 rolling mills are headed this way from Austria! We are STOKED to see these bad boys land in the Baker HQ and even more stoked to see how ya’ll like them. Don’t forget to shoot us an email or pre-order if you’re interested in adding these extremely well-rounded machines to your shop!
Inside the Media
Later last week we dropped a little collaborative post featuring a CopperMascus Bolo Tie made in house by our Media Head, Waylon. An impressive piece of work for a hobbyist Maker, Waylon received more than a few requests to purchase one. It’s a cool advantage of working in such an advanced shop to have the chance to mess around with the material on your own time. We’re excited to see where these creative endeavors take Waylon, so long as he sticks around to keep up the good work for us, that is!
Some days around the shop, finding an employee to sit in one place long enough for a video can be a challenge, but one member of the staff remains at his station far more than the rest. This week we decided to feature Sloan, in all his glory, as he operates our Blanchard grinders. The result; a stunningly put-together “Hype Reel” that had us BUMPING. Check out the Sloan Appreciation Reel on socials!
Sneak Peek 👀
This weekend, we're thrilled to bring back our RipTide in Ripple pattern, the steel that won hearts in our bracket-style competition where our customers voted for their favorites. This much-loved layout boasts 100 layers of damascus cladding, three shims including copper and a striking black 1084, all surrounding a 100 layer damascus core. Its Ripple pattern delivers high chatoyance, vibrant pop, and mesmerizing movement, making it a long-time favorite among our community. Secure your piece early on the Baker App or catch the full release on Saturday at 8pm EST.
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– Norman Mailer
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