Howdy, I'm Tanner
I am an artisan who forges in memory of those who dared to head west and of those who dared to push back.
Let them never be forgotten.
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Some say America has no culture, but I beg to differ. The most beautiful country in the world is seen in the wild west with the bravest warriors known to man, with trappers and hunters from east daring to push into the unknown. Throughout the world people are enamored by America's native warriors and the tall tails of the trappers who ventured beyond the known world.
With each piece I craft, I desire to tell a story in honor of the rich history of the wild western frontier.
Now, let me tell you a story...
a little more, for those curious
Turtle Creek Forge started in 2012 when my brother and I came across other knife makers and thought "we can do that too."
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As a 5th generation Coloradan, I have lived in Greeley my whole life, and it is where my forge is based.
In 2023, I married the love of my life during a once in a lifetime trip to South Africa. We had our beloved daughter, Ida, in July of 2024, and we are expecting another wee one this March.
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My brother and I enjoy working and collaborating on knives together on occasion. You can check out his work on instagram @LeviGrahamKnives.