Episode 143 with Artist blacksmith Jake James from Vancouver Island BC.

Jake James was our very first officially released to public episode and now he's back. CanIron is on the horizon and Jake is slated to be one of the demonstrators at the event this summer. If you haven't gotten signed up yet then get on over to the site and get your tickets cause this is going to be an event you don't want to miss. We talk all about that in this episode and also get some life update on Jake as he has some exciting stuff coming up soon in his life. And when I say we, I'm talking about Mr Justin Lamoureux of Rainy Day Forge! Joing Forge Side Chat once again, the President of the Manitoba Blacksmith Guild bringing us all the juicy info on CanIron.

Hear all the good news here on Forge Side Chat as always!

CanIron 2025

That's right ladies and gents. CanIron is coming to Manitoba! The Manitoba blacksmith guild has done it. They have secured a location in Austin, MB. They have set the date, August 7-10,2025.

They have aligned catered food and places for people to stay. They have organized a line up of presenters that will be absolutely amazing. And of course the list of support is too notch as well.

CanIron XIV is bound to be an event that will be spoken about for years and you don't want to miss it.

Presentations will be provided by... are you ready for this!

Noah Vachon @vachonknives

Jake James @jakeblacksmith

Pat Quinn @handforgedinvt

Frank Annighofer @abanaorg

Ryan Belanger @ryanbelanger_truenorthforge

Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch

Manitoba Blacksmith Guild @manitobasmiths

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