Tim Ogg

 Jessie Wipperman, Forged in Fire Champion

Tim and Jessie began their journey in forging in 2017, inspired by a foundry that Tim's nephew had crafted during a 9th-grade science class. This makeshift foundry—a steel bucket lined with concrete—was powered by a hair dryer that Tim “permanently borrowed” from his younger sister. After a full day of casting aluminum ingots from soda cans, Tim experimented by inserting a piece of rebar into the foundry. Once it reached the right temperature, he struck it with a claw hammer, igniting a new obsession.

7Forge has always been a labor of love. With limited funds, Tim and Jessie welcomed help from anyone willing to lend a hand. This support included tools generously provided by Rick Ogg, Tim’s dad. Armed with little more than a pair of channel lock pliers for tongs, a rusty 3-pound hammer, and a punch that only stamped the number 7 backward, 7Forge was born.

The backward 7 has become our maker’s mark, symbolizing the simple tools gifted by a blue-collar worker. It serves as a reminder of our hardworking heritage and our commitment to crafting knives for hardworking men and women. We strive to ensure our knives are as resilient as you are, backed by an unlimited warranty and spa services to keep them in top condition for a lifetime.

At 7Forge, we are more than just a brand; we are a family. Welcome to the family!