Neels Van Den Berg
I'm Neels van den Berg, an American Bladesmith Society Mastersmith and a voting member of the Knifemakers' Guild of Southern Africa.
My journey in the world of bladesmithing is more than just a profession; it's a fervent love affair with the craft. Every moment spent in my workshop is a dedication to honing and perfecting the intricate details of my creations. As an artisan, I immerse myself in a perpetual state of learning, always seeking to elevate my skills and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of knifemaking.
Daggers, with their historical significance and intricate designs, have become the focal point of my craft. The challenge lies not only in the technical aspects of creating these blades but also in infusing each piece with a soul and character of its own. Crafting a dagger is not just about the blade; it's about telling a story through steel.
Thank you for being a part of this adventure.
Warm regards,
Neels van den Berg
The Temper Process - Hidden Tang Hunting Knife Online Course
Cleanup the guard using a Carbide File Guide & Files - from my Hidden Tang Knife Online Course
Scribe The Edge Thickness - a preview of my Hidden Tang Hunting Knife Online Course
Sanding The Plunges Using A Foredom Flex Shaft from my Hidden Tang Hunting Knife Online Course
Online Course - Stop struggling - start mastering your knifemaking!
Smithing Revolutionized: Get Creative with the Postbox Forge!
Grinding LIVE with the Black Dragon Bevel Grinding Jig
Setting up your Black Dragon Bevel Grinding Jig without a file guide.
Black Dragon Bevel Grinding Jig
Quick Tip: Using an eraser to bring out the hammon after etching. Was it helpful? Let me know
Using an eraser to bring out the hammon after etching
ABS MS Performance Test - 13 April 2022
A Blast from the past - A dagger I made for the American Bladesmith Society in 2018 #dagger
4.0 - Building Eivor's Axe from Assassin's Creed Valhalla #LikeAVikingZA #AssassinsCreedValhalla
3.0 - Building Eivor's Axe from Assassin's Creed Valhalla #LikeAVikingZA #AssassinsCreedValhalla
2.0 - Building Eivor's Axe from Assassin's Creed Valhalla #LikeAVikingZA #AssassinsCreedValhalla
1.0 - Building Eivor's Axe from Assassin's Creed Valhalla #LikeAVikingZA #AssassinsCreedValhalla
Sketching out the head on Eivor's Axe from the game Assassin's Creed Valhalla! #LikeAVikingZA
ABS Master Smith Steve Schwarzer
Quick workshop update tour
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep12 - Hangout with some of the guys that competed
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep4 - 10 hours into the build
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep11 - Last 3 hours - did I make it?
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep9 - 7 hours remaining
The ForgeCast - Episode 60 - Neels van den Berg
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep10 - 4 hours remaining
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep8 - 12 Hours left!
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep7 - 33 Hours later - 15 Hours left
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep6 - 26 Hours in
48 Hour Dagger Build-Off - ep5 - 20 hours into the build