10/19/2026
8th Annual
HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET
Sunday, November 22 | 10-4pm
18819-18821 Frederick Rd
Parkton, MD
🌲Vendor Spotlight 🌲
Viking Made Forge
Jason Weale is the artisan bladesmith behind Viking Made Forge, a studio specializing in hand-forged steel culinary knives that blend Nordic and Japanese style and precision. Formerly a polar engineer, he spent decades problem-solving and acquiring metallurgical knowledge in extreme environments, including Antarctica, Greenland, and Alaska, and combined that knowledge with training acquired from master bladesmiths to create one-of-a-kind works of functional art. Every knife is forged and carved by hand and though elegant, they are designed to withstand the rigors of daily use. Each is made from sustainable natural materials, including woods like purple heart, toasted maple and 2,000 year-old bog oak from Ukraine, as well as moose antler and buffalo horn. Jason also enjoys researching weapons of antiquity and producing historically accurate replicas of Viking blades. Since he is new to the area, he is excited for this opportunity to introduce Viking Made Forge to the community. Whether you are a foodie searching for the perfect cutting tool, or a collector looking to add a seax knife or sword to your collection, Viking Made Forge would love to design your perfect blade.
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Website: www.vikingmadeforge.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vikingmadeforge