Welcome to Valhalla's Anvil! Are you a cloak or clothing maker? Are you looking for unusual or custom Handmade Metal buttons or cloak clasps at wholesale pricing? Ask me about wholesale Handmade items from metal to leather! I also do group and large order discounts just message me for pricing! Valhalla's Anvil waits to make you custom stuff!
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I was born at a very young age and grew up in a small country town called Jefferson, Ohio. Since the age of 8 I have wanted to learn metalworking and even created some of my own weapons.
After graduating High School I joined the Navy and was whisked away to Japan. While there I visited many countries in the Orient and Australia! I did my time in the service and some health problems arose, while still in.
After many operations I was honorably discharged and had to find my way in the world as a Disabled Veteran, Radioman 3rd Class Petty Officer
. I went to Kent State University for Jewelry/Metals and became an Apprentice in Blacksmithing.
For the last 12+ years I have owned and operated my business through several Medieval and Fantasy circuits. We have had several names for said business, but now We are Valhalla's Anvil and through it all I remain Black Angus Silverleaf!
I am Black Angus! I used to travel to shows and events with Drago. I am a Blacksmith, Jeweler and Leather Worker. I create things mostly, but not limited to Medieval / Renaissance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Steampunk Genres and some biker gear.
I am a Disabled Veteran of the US Navy. During my time in I was stationed in Sasebo, Japan and traveled the world from there. I think the only two continents I didn't get to was Africa and South America. I have studied 7 styles of Martial Arts (one being my own mixture) and was trained by the Navy S.E.A.L.s, that came on our ship, in Hand To Hand Combat, Knife Fighting and Century Removal. Basically how to be an assassin. I developed a ruptured appendix which lasted for a month and a half before my ships doctor finally sent me to a real hospital and stopped misdiagnosing me. I finished my time and got out with an Honorable Discharge worked odd jobs for a couple of years and then started College at Kent State for Jewelry/ Metals. There I met the man who taught me Blacksmithing and got me into Merchanting. I taught myself leather working and still to this day love to pick other artisans brains about techniques in all of my fields of, lets call it, expertise!
I am a blacksmith/bladesmith, jeweler and leather worker in the Medieval, Fantasy, Scifi and Steampunk Genres. I have been in business since 1999. As of late the economy and my personal life has stood in the way of my business. I am trying to change this, but I need help. Below is my plan for what I will do if I can raise enough money...
First I need to get some equipment and supplies in order to keep making things, design new pieces and lower the prices of my products. If I could buy metals and leather in bulk I would be able to get it cheaper, thus passing that savings on to my buyers.
Everywhere I go these days I see made in China or Pakistan or some other 3rd world country. It is far and few between to find things Made in America and even harder still to find things made here that are at reasonable prices. At every Faire or Convention there is a plethora of merchants selling import knives, swords, jewelry and leather work. Because these merchants are not actually making the products they sell they can sell it at 4-5 times what they paid for it and still be the cheapest at the event. I want to change that! I want to make quality products, handmade here in America that will at least come close to the prices of the imports. The only way I can do this is to get better tools and buy bulk supplies.
I also want to show the world what I can do. To this point I have yet to push the limits of my abilities and make my own Masterpieces. I have plans for things I can make in every element that I work in that will not only push my own boundaries but also teach me something new in the process. As of yet I have not had the funding to bring these things to life, so to speak.
Lastly, I need to get a vehicle that can haul all of my merchandise to events. I have a Ford E-350 dieselvan sitting in my driveway but it needs a lot of work before it is able to be road worthy. I am not a mechanic but if I can get the capitol to fix it up I can figure it out.
Your donations will be used to get my business back on track and to make me a royal thorn in the side for import dealers. You do not need to donate a whole bunch, if I can get $2 - $5 from all of those who are willing to help I can get the things I need to give this small American business a fighting chance in this import saturated society.
If you are willing to help in this endeavor please go to http://valhallasanvil.com/or pay pal
If you need to donate by mail please email me at valhallasanvil@yahoo.com or message me here!
Thank You All,
Black Angus Bartholomew Silverleaf
(David A Gregory)
p.s. All updates and pictures of what the donations go toward will be posted on the website as they are used
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Big and Ugly but I am a nice guy who tries to make pretty stuff! I make hand forged steel items, including knives, handmade jewelry, and handmade and hand tooled leather items. I can make much more than what is shown here! Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/photos/61780023@N04/
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I am also a member of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission! See me under Vendors and Props!
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My name is David Gregory. I am known world wide as Black Angus Silverleaf. For the last 13+ years I have been a Blacksmith, Jeweler and Leather Worker for the Medieval / Renaissance, Fantasy, Steampunk and Science Fiction genres. I am a gamer and a nerd who loves the strange and fantastical.
I am specialized in custom handmade products. I am working on a website that may take me a while to get fully finished but please feel free to check it out and let me know what you think...
Other people with similar interests. People who like custom handmade items. Merchants looking for wholesale products as well as groups looking for large order discounts on pieces. Artists looking to see their work on metal or leather.
Upon http://www.salespider.com/p-9322893/david-gregory " Blacksmithing, Jewelry, Leather Work, Medieval Reenactment, Scifi, Steampunk, Fantasy, Gaming, Martial Arts " Warren, Ohio, United States
Upon Esty I am known worldwide as Black Angus, traveling Blacksmith, Jeweler and Leather Worker. I enjoy the Medieval, Fantasy, Scifi and Steampunk genres. If you are looking for something that you don't see in my shop please ask me, I specialize in custom work! http://www.etsy.com/people/ValhallasAnvil
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For the since 1999 I have been a jeweler, blacksmith and leather worker. Taking the pieces I make to events all over the United States and selling them. I plan to upgrade my buisness by adding wholesale and breaking into making movie props.
Specialties:Master Assassin for The Mirkwoodian Empire "fantasy full contact combat", blacksmithing, jewelery making, leather working, custom work, chain or maille and repair work.
Kent State University , Jewelery and Art 3 years at KSU and then Apprenticed Under a blacksmith for 2 years. I am a self taught leather worker.
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