As we eagerly anticipate the release of The Thistle we want to again reference an except from the book Wendell August Forge – Seventy Five Years of Artistry in Metal. In this except we will be quoting a 1946 Alcoa advertisement featuring Wendell August Forge, and the birth of our retail products. You couldn’t exactly [...]
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When Wendell Went Retail
As we retire the commemorative line Rising from the Ashes, a line signifying a new beginning for Wendell August Forge, we want to take a minute to look back to the true beginning of our company. As many of you know Wendell August Forge’s roots were not in creating products for the retail sales, but [...]
Rising from the Ashes Retirement
We have been blessed beyond measure these past 12 months. It is hard to believe we are coming up on the 1 year anniversary of the tragic fire that consumed our historic workshop, flagship store, and corporate offices. But honestly, rather than a somber remembrance, we are planning a small celebration of thanksgiving amongst our [...]