established in 2019
to build a better wooden sword…
In August of 2019, Kenneth Ring III started The Hickory Forge LLC as a company to design and produce handmade, high-quality, no-compromise training weapons that look, feel, and handle better than the cheap mass-produced weapons made overseas. As a practitioner and instructor himself, he had an idea of how much of a welcome change a better design would be.
…and eventually, better furniture.
In 2020, the pandemic shifted much of the business away from martial arts supplies and towards premium furniture. Today, we can accommodate both the martial art and furniture markets.
Modern furniture
made with traditional methods
We do everything possible to avoid using screws or other fasteners in our furniture unless absolutely necessary. We use proven, traditional joinery methods and join them with a non-toxic, waterproof adhesive designed for woodworking. This ensures the furniture will be stronger and will have a much longer life.
produced locally, appreciated nationally
“What’s crazy is that we use it regularly and you can hardly even see any knife marks “
David, Oregon
“Absolutely gorgeous work”
Tiffany, St Augustine, FL