Steve started Blacksmithing at the age of 8. His Grandfather grabbed him by the ear and pulled him into the shop. Eight smiths worked for his grandfather, all from Europe, no two from the same country. Not being able to communicate with each other and trying to uphold their nations honor caused them to work very productively. Each one thought he was the best and knew the best way to do everything. They competed with each other and Steve learned from them all.
In 1954, Steve entered the Navy. Being a smith, they made him an electrician. After the Navy and College, he married and set up a shop for part-time smithing. Immediately he was swamped with work from antique dealers, collectors, etc., and the rest is history.
His son David started at age 5 and now runs the business which has several forges, a 7000+ square foot shop and warehouse, and a gallery of their work. Steve's wife, Shirley & David's wife, Cathy, their children Jonathan and Eli run the office. Dennis Hunter, employee, and blacksmith for 20 years, assists David in the shop.