Welcome to the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
Our Vision
The Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths was born from a shared passion for the art of blacksmithing and a desire to create a community that embraces collaboration, learning, and growth. We believe that every strike of the hammer brings us closer, not just to mastery, but to each other.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where blacksmiths of all levels can come together to share their knowledge, learn from one another, and inspire new generations of artisans. We believe that a true master is not only skilled in their craft but is also dedicated to fostering a sense of unity and friendship among fellow smiths.
How We Do This
We’re a bunch of misfits who get together to smite hot shite, talk shit, and have a damn good time doing it. We’re blacksmiths, plain and simple: we forge, we share our skills, we help each other out, and yeah, we give each other hell in good fun. When one of us is in a jam or needs a hand, we don’t hesitate—we show up, even if it means driving hours to lend a tool, some know-how, or just to swing a hammer and shoot the breeze. We’ve got each other’s backs, whether it’s machining parts from halfway across the country, making tools for a brother in need, or pulling together when a storm knocks one of us down. No politics, no cliques, no bullshit—just a rough bunch of foul-mouthed, whiskey-drinking (or beer, if that’s your thing) blacksmiths who know how to laugh, support each other, and make some serious steel. We’ve got people from all walks of life, each bringing something unique to the forge. When we’re not busting each other’s balls, we’re raising money for charity or helping out a brother’s family in need, proving that even rough bastards have hearts of gold. Read our Charter for more details
Our Values
Craftsmanship
We uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship, constantly striving to improve our skills and create works of art that resonate with the ages.
Fellowship
We cultivate a sense of brotherhood that transcends the boundaries of age, experience, and background. We forge bonds that last a lifetime.
Innovation
While honoring tradition, we also embrace innovation, pushing the boundaries of the craft and exploring new techniques and ideas.
Education
We are committed to sharing our knowledge, providing workshops, mentorship, and resources to help each member reach their full potential.
Meet Our Brotherhood
THE BROTHERS
Our strength lies in our members—the heart and soul of the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths. We come from all walks of life, united by a common passion. Get to know the faces behind the anvil, their stories, and their contributions to the craft
The Founding Four
Jordan Borstelman
One of the visionaries behind the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Jordan helped ignite the spark that brought our community to life. With a deep commitment to the craft and a passion for forging connections, Jordan continues to inspire us all.
Chef Rick!
Chris Maybury
A cornerstone of our community, Chris’s dedication and expertise have played a pivotal role in shaping the Brotherhood’s values and initiatives. His skill and mentorship have guided countless aspiring blacksmiths on their journeys.
Sean Marren
My vision for the BBB was easy access of knowledge and equipment for members and new Blacksmiths. As the idea came to Chris, Jordan and I we knew what we had to do. A place for misfits of society who like to drink beer and Smite Hot Shite. I’m very proud of what we’ve become.
Featured Members
James Worm
I’ve been forging and creating jewelry for greater than 30 years. It is a love and a passion of mine to be able to bend and mold metals in forms of my choosing.
Jacob Underhill
I’ve been Forging for about 6 years now and I am currently working on my Journeymans with the American Bladesmithing Society! I specialize in camp knives and modern EDCs but love to make all kinds of sharp and pointy things!!
OUR CHARTER
On this day, September the Twenty-Second, in the year Two-thousand and Eighteen, we the undersigned do gather together to formally and irrevocably declare and recognize our Brotherhood and Fellowship in the Ancient and Honorable Arts of the Blacksmith. We acknowledge the Skills and Craft of the Blacksmith to be Foremost in the Purposes of our Gatherings, and Vow now and into the Foreseeable Future, to never meet at another member’s Forge, without then lighting that Forge and then proceeding to Smite the shit out of some Steel. Exceptions shall be made at the discretion of whichever Brothers are present at such meetings for Ill health, Intoxication, and other Acts of God(s).
This most Sacred and Honorable Fellowship will henceforth be named the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths. Whencesoever brevity or an expedience of either thought, written word, or oratory is called for, the most Sacred and Honorable Fellowship that we have here upon this Day formed as the Bearded Brother of Blacksmiths may, at the discretion of the pertinent Member, be shortened or abbreviated to the BBB.
We acknowledge that all members may not be in fact capable of being a Brother in the literal sense of being a human male. We do however insist that you are a Brother in the same sense that all Humans are a part of Mankind and will henceforth refer to all Members of the Fellowship as Brother, regardless of the shape of their genitals. If this is a problem for you you are welcome to go Fuck Yourself with whatever genitals you wish. In the same way that all are metaphorical Brothers in the Brotherhood of Bearded Blacksmiths, We also recognize that while all of us may not have literal Beards it is important to maintain a metaphorical Beard to remain in good standing. The only requirement for being a member of the Brotherhood of Bearded Blacksmiths is that one be both literally and figuratively a Blacksmith.
We the undersigned declare that the BBB is to be a totally Independent Organization autonomous from all other Groups, Affiliations, Associations, Federations, Corporations, and Clubs, while still retaining the right for its Brothers to individually join and associate with any individual or group as they fucking see fit.
In Conclusion, it is to be plainly and clearly stated that We, the undersigned, do now create the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, with all the good intentions and honor that is within our hearts. We create this Brotherhood with the intention of furthering our knowledge of Blacksmithing, helping our Fellow Brothers expand their knowledge of Blacksmithing, having fun, and making some cool shit with fire, steel, and the strength of our arms.
