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Mike came up with the idea of creating first rate products for woodcarvers back in 1987. He had been making custom hunting and art knives for 15 years or so and was discouraged by the fact that these magnificent pieces were rarely used. At the same time he noted the lack of wood working tools available. The idea was formed and he ran it by his daughter and Cape Forge came to life.
Mike has his Journeyman rating in the American Bladesmiths Society and still continues to create custom hunting and Damascus art knives on a limited basis. The operation has been split into two locations for the past 10 years. Mike and his wife Janath reside on Cape Cod where he does all the forging and finishes all the chisels.
Karyn earned her BA degree in Industrial Education and Technology in 1988. Being one of the only women in the department she often wondered where this degree was going to lead her. When her father ran the idea of edged tools by her she new it was something to pursue. She moved back to Cape Cod in 1988 and started apprenticing with her father. Karyn spends most of her time behind on of her several grinders where she finishes all the knives. The business is run out of Karyn's home and it is likely you will speak with her when placing your order. Karyn and her husband Mark reside in Maine where he is a Professor of Bio-chemistry at the University of New England. October of 1994 brought Mark and Karyn twin boys -David and Logan-and Andrea joined the family in January of 1999. Although the kids are not allowed to touch the knives until they are well into their fifties, we are hoping they will become part of the tradition of knife makers.
Craig also helps out with the business when an extra hand is needed. He can usually be found in the smithy doing ornamental iron work, his primary job.