Chris Cadman

About Chris Cadman
Willslock Forge is a small bladesmithing forge based in Staffordshire, England. I focus on making traditional, durable and beautiful tools using primarily locally sourced and upcyled materials.
My main focus is currently on UK legal, hand-forged folding knives. Given the deep history of the local area, I try to incorporate Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Celtic designs into my work. Many of my knives are inspired by or based on archaeological finds from around the British Isles and across Europe.
Further Info
Specialised in
- Hand-forged historical knives and tools
- Bespoke handmade UK legal folding knives
Open to the Public?
No
Provides Course / Training
No
Available for Craft Fairs
Available - please ask about pricing
Hand-forged dual-detente UK legal folding knife

A UK legal pocket knife with a hand-forged O1 tool steel blade, scrolled thumb-tab, steel liners and brushed English oak scales. The knife is a modern style of friction folder with a dual-detente ball-bearing system to maintain the blade in the open and closed positions.