Black Warrior Longrifles & Forge

08/08/2026

Another happy Customer. Thank you, Sheldon Robinson. I hope these blades serve you well and are passed down for many generations.

07/16/2026

July 2026 Update:

Me:

Well, some on you know, but most don’t, that I had knee surgery last week. It definitely brought things to a halt around the house and shop.

I’m doing much better since I started PT Monday. I think I’ll be able to get out in the shop Saturday Lord willing. I also hope to get these stitches out in the morning. That will make my range of motion much easier.

The forge:

I have four knives that I need to finish shaping the handles on and they’ll be ready to ship out. Thank you all for being patient.

There are 2 slots available for custom knives and 2 slots available for flintlocks.

Hope to hear from y’all soon.

Billy

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07/12/2026

Meet the Smith

My name is Billy Elswick.

I founded Black Warrior Longrifles & Forge because I believe traditional American craftsmanship deserves to be preserved.

Every knife, tool, and flintlock I build is made one at a time using traditional methods—not assembly lines or shortcuts.

I don’t strive to build the most.

I strive to build pieces worthy of being handed to your children and grandchildren.

Whether it’s a hunting knife carried every fall or a Pennsylvania longrifle displayed over the fireplace, my goal is simple:

Build something that outlives me.

God has blessed me with the opportunity to continue a trade that helped build America, and I consider every commission a privilege.

Thank you for following along.

—Billy
Black Warrior Longrifles & Forge

06/26/2026

Cigar of the day is a Crown Head. Great cigar.

I know I’ve been fairly quiet this month. I’ve had a lot going on.

Got a lot of things coming up (like knee surgery) that is putting a damper on my work in the shop.

I currently finishing up four knives for some customers and two are heading back here from getting some outstanding sheathed made by 1776 Leathers. Take a look at the below.

I have 6 open custom knife slots available for July. If you have something in mind that you want forged, give me a holler and we’ll get it made for ya.

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06/14/2026

Enjoying some time off today in the shade.

06/14/2026

It has been a crazy couple of weeks. Here is was I’ve been working on this past week for a few customers.

06/06/2026

Taking a break from the forge this afternoon. Got a couple of knives finished a ready to have leather sheaths made for them by 1776 Leathers. I’ll finish the stain on the plain handle shortly. This is my classic BWF hunter. I have open slots if you think you want one or two.

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05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Shop update:

Sorry for being silent for a bit folks. Had a lot of work that needed to get done the past couple of weeks.

Here are a couple knives I just sharpened and are ready to go out to the new owner.

These are called PUUKKO knives. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

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05/19/2026

Thought of the day:

What frontier are you standing at the edge of right now, and what's keeping you from crossing it?