Who are we
Black Horse Forge was created in 2018 by Steve Hotz retired as a sergeant and served in the 325th Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He provides much of the blacksmithing equipment and is passing down his knowledge of the craft. Steve has been Blacksmithing for 8 Years. He is also on the path to become a Journeyman Knife Maker then onto a Master Bladesmith.
Black Horse Forge Cadre are Veterans, Active Duty along with Law Enforcement. The Black Horse Forge Family consists of the students, volunteers, and talented individuals who make our mission possible.
Black Horse Forge has expanded to include several affiliate forges throughout the United States. Black Horse Forge is also proud to be affiliated with the Veteran Forges in The United Kingdom and Australia.
Steve Hotz – President
Sergio Rangel – Vice President
Amy Hotz – Secretary
Greg Campbell – Director of Affiliate Forge
Carter Harrelson – Cadre Director
Ed Heilborn – Cadre Director
Jay DuPriest – Cadre
Dan Hatfield – Training Director
Shawn Stanko – Cadre
Dennis Smith -Cadre
Kevin Tooley – Cadre
Evan Cluff – Cadre
Saleh Vilardi – Cadre
John Vilardi – Cadre
Noah Stusse – Jr. Cadre
Easton Rangel – Jr. Cadre
Tim Baxter – Cadre
