Why Fire and Steel?

Since the beginning, I’ve been driven by the need to create. My love for drawing sparked a lifelong passion for exploring and crafting art in countless forms. But it wasn’t until I first felt the heat of the forge and the raw power of shaping steel with my own hands that I truly found my calling.

The moment I realized I could craft tools—functional, enduring, and deeply personal—straight from my garage, a fire was lit within me. But I didn’t want to stop at functionality. I wanted to merge purpose with beauty, to create pieces that were not just tools but stories forged in steel. That’s how Soul of Creation was born.

Each knife I create carries a piece of me. Every strike of the hammer, every fold of the steel, and every detail in the design is imbued with my soul. These aren’t just blades; they are companions for adventure, symbols of resilience, and heirlooms meant to last generations. Whether it’s a knife for the wild or the kitchen, I craft them with the hope they’ll inspire and serve in ways beyond the ordinary.

Forging is my way of exploring the unknown, embracing challenges, and transforming raw materials into something extraordinary. It’s this spirit of adventure and creation that drives me to pour everything I have into every piece I make.

If you’re curious about the process, follow me on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, where I share a behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of blade-making. You’ll see not just the work, but the heart that goes into every creation.

Thank you for supporting my passion for beautiful, handcrafted knives. When you hold a piece from Soul of Creation, you’re holding more than just a tool—you’re holding a piece of my journey, my soul, and my love for adventure.

- Ryan Searls