Biography

Dirk Bourguignon born in 1964 is forge master at the renowned Forge of Ostiches and ABS Instructor. Dirk got graduated as butcher/deli at a early age and after a house purchase in the "Pays des Collines", he develop a passion for experimental archeology experimenting with lost wax, bronze-silver and many other techniques. Using knives in his every day work as a butcher his passion led him quite naturally to knife making. He inherited the anvil of the village blacksmith and the adventure begon ... Dirk traveled to eastern countries at the discovery of Damascus technique and sealed a true friendship with Joëlle LeBlanc with whom he developed the gas forge that is still used today by many knife makers. Dirk produced a lot of knives and from failed experiments to successful exhibitions experiences, his quest for better tools and understanding of the knife makers needs developed accordingly. His meeting with Julie Volkaert seals their fate. They married in June 2014 and jointly founded SHARP EDGE now providing you with the fruit of years of experience including Damascus and tips for professional and amateur bladesmith.