{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything here has been finished in the forge recently. Because each piece is hand-forged rather than produced in batches, what appears on this page is genuinely new work rather than restocked inventory, and much of it is one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus is the reason that matters. The pattern in a blade forms during forging and can't be repeated exactly, so a knife listed here won't be made again in the same way. If a piece catches your eye, it's worth taking seriously rather than waiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery listing carries the same specifications as the rest of the site: steel, dimensions, construction, and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop New Arrivals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the latest pieces added to the forge, including handmade knives, axes, pendants, rings, and other steelwork. Each listing includes the available specifications so you can compare the piece before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen browsing new arrivals, consider:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct type: Choose from knives, axes, jewellery, pendants, and other recently listed work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel and materials: Check the listed steel, handle material, or other materials used in each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions and weight: Compare the size and weight to understand how the piece will fit its intended use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern and finish: Damascus pieces can vary in pattern placement and appearance, while finishes affect the overall look of the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability: New pieces may sell before similar work is added, so check the individual listing for current availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat \"New\" Means at a Forge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a factory, new means a new model. At a forge, it usually means a new piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of what appears here is a single item: one knife, one pendant, one axe. Even where a design repeats, the Damascus pattern, the handle material, and the fit differ from the last one made. That's why our new products for sale are listed individually with their own photographs rather than as stock of a standard model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also means availability moves quickly. When a one-off sells, it's gone, and the closest we can offer is something similar rather than the same piece again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Handmade Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew handmade knives appear here across every category we forge: hunting blades, kitchen knives, folders, and camp and bushcraft knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch for two things in particular. First, unusual handle materials, which often appear on a small number of pieces when a particular wood, bone, or horn comes in. Second, blade sizes outside our normal range, since one-off work is where an unusual length or profile is most likely to show up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Damascus knives are worth a closer look for the pattern alone. A billet produces a limited number of blades, so pieces forged from the same billet appear together and then don't recur. Browse all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus steel knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see the full range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Axes and Larger Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew axes for sale, tomahawks, and historical-style pieces turn up here too, and they follow a different rhythm from knives. A head takes longer to forge, and a haft has to be fitted and hung, so fewer appear at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're watching for a particular pattern or head weight, check back regularly or get in touch. See the full range in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/axes-tomahawks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaxes and tomahawks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Jewellery and Pendants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew handmade jewelry comes from the same Damascus as our blades, forged from billets and offcuts rather than cast from a mould.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew steel pendants appear most often, including crosses, custom pieces, and cultural designs. New steel rings follow less frequently, since a ring has to be sized as well as shaped. Where a ring is listed, its size is stated on the product page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/pendants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ependants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/rings-jewelry\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewedding rings, and jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying a One-Off Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA one-off changes how you should approach the decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the specifications rather than assuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A new piece may differ from its nearest relative in blade length, thickness, or handle material. Everything that matters is on the listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the actual photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because we photograph each piece individually, what you see is the item you'll receive, including the exact Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk before it goes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If a spec you need isn't listed or you want more photographs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact the forge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+1 (406) 479-2574\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We'd rather answer a question than have a piece returned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatest Handmade Gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch of what appears here is bought as a gift, and a one-off suits that purpose well. A knife or pendant that exists in a single example is more personal than a catalogue item, without needing engraving or a custom order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want something personalised as well, our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/custom-engraved-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom engraved knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cover names, dates, and initials, though engraving adds time. For gifts with a deadline, buying something already finished from this page is the safer route.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping Up With New Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces are posted as they're finished on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/minhasforge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1Bg9ZTmo9M\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@minhasforge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@minhasforge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often before they reach the site. The newsletter carries new releases too, and signing up gets you 10% off a first order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're after something specific that hasn't appeared yet, tell us what you're looking for. We can let you know when something matching comes out of the forge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for a New Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost new work here is carbon steel or carbon Damascus, which will rust if it's left wet. Wipe the blade after use, dry it fully, and keep a light coat of oil on the steel. Store knives out of leather sheaths, since leather holds moisture against the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4583\/4034\/collections\/minhas_forge_collection_9.jpg?v=1788402641","url":"https:\/\/www.minhasforge.com\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed","provider":"Minhas Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}