Pike Lake Forge

Pike Lake Forge Ornamental and functional ironwork handcrafted by multidisciplinary artist, Caroline Kajorinne.

Ornamental and functional works of art, hand crafted by Caroline Kajorinne. Pike Lake Forge, established in 2013, is devoted to “keeping Pike Lake alive” while rejuvenating the art of blacksmithing in Northwest Ontario. We utilize old tools and blacksmithing methods alongside modern metalworking techniques to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. Caroline is a multidisciplinary artist who was drawn towards blacksmithing as it is a creative practice that employs all of the elements—water, air, earth and fire. For Caroline, blacksmithing is a way to centre and strengthen relationship — with the natural world, with her body, and the themes that guide her work.For more: www.pikelakeforge.com

You know how I always talk about how when blacksmithing, “you gotta first make the thing to make the thing…” well, here’...
05/09/2026

You know how I always talk about how when blacksmithing, “you gotta first make the thing to make the thing…” well, here’s a video where many riddles have to be solved — a perfect example of what a smith comes up against when working on projects:

Enter Your Project into The '26 EC Buildoff and win big 👉🏻https://www.essentialcraftsman.com/buildoffThe entry way stair railing was a lot of work but wort...

🌱 🪏 ☀️ Looking forward to another season of growing broom corn 🧹 🌽 + finally trying my hand at making my own fireplace b...
03/30/2026

🌱 🪏 ☀️ Looking forward to another season of growing broom corn 🧹 🌽 + finally trying my hand at making my own fireplace brooms. Wouldn’t they be great to pair with my forged fire tools? ☀️ 🪏 🌱

👋 Friends, if you’d like to grow some for me to harvest, let me know! They grow beautifully in large pots, and are great fall decor. 🍂

Just got off a call with a fella wanting to learn Damascus knife making — tried encouraging me to teach him just because...
03/10/2026

Just got off a call with a fella wanting to learn Damascus knife making — tried encouraging me to teach him just because I’ve spent a bit of time over a decade ago. Ha! Yeah, not I, sir. But I did recommend some other talented guys, like my friend Cody Daniel Myers of WolfHeart! So many courses at North House Folk School, a short drive away in Grand Marais.

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22 Pike Lake East Drive
Thunder Bay, ON
P7G0P6

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