meet your makers
Iron Grove Tool Co. is a family-owned blacksmith shop in Dripping Springs, Texas crafting handmade
culinary tools for kitchen and field. Forging carbon steel is our passion, it is both a science and an art.
Our tools start as raw materials that by fire and hammer are transformed into something new.
Something we hope contributes to our community and inspires people to gather around the table.
the captain
Daniel is the Blacksmith at Iron Grove Tool Company, while he oversees all production in the shop he is the leader of this pirate ship. He started making knives in 2014 and is the maker of the Signature Collection. Daniel is married to Lynne and they have three children, two boys and a girl. When he's not working, he enjoys taking his kids to the river. Although he hates to travel, he loves Costa Rica.
 the boss
Meet Lynne, the Office Manager at Iron Grove Tool Company. Lynne is a proud mother of three children, two boys, and a girl, and married to Daniel. Originally from Marble Falls, Tx, Lynne enjoys cooking and is known to be Daniel's muse for making culinary knives. She is a curious learner and always eager to expand her knowledge.
Meet Mark, the talented knife maker at Iron Grove Tool Company. Originally from Galveston, Texas, Mark is a family man with a wife and two children - SJ and Ainsley. mark assists with a little bit of everything in the shop, from heat treating to billet making, to filling holes where needed, and everything in between. When he not spending time with his family, Mark can be found in his home shop crafting knives featuring some unique materials, a passion he's been pursuing since 2016. He even has a furry companion named Poncho who keeps him company during his creative process.
tavern keeper
Meet Chris, the multitalented member of Iron Grove Tool Company. Originally from Houston, TX, Chris is a proud owner of two dogs, Woody and Zelda, and a cat named Bamboo. Chris brings a unique set of skills to iron grove tool company. with a background deeply rooted in fine woodworking, leather craft and graphic design, almost every project benefits from chris diverse skillset and expertise. when chris isn't creating heirloom quality projects at his home shop, he also enjoys backpacking with his furry friends. Responsible for the iron grove tool logo and designs, his passion for crafting, and creation transcends the boundaries of the shop, into our being our digital media cornerstone.
production specialist
Meet Caleb, the talented knife maker at Iron Grove Tool Company. Originally from Austin, TX, Caleb is a proud owner of two adorable cats. Caleb brings a passion for the craft of bladesmithing and an incredibly detail oriented approach to the team. with performance and comfort in mind caleb is able to maximize the potential of our starting materials with each build. When he's not crafting beautiful knives, you can find him playing disc golf or tinkering with his truck. Caleb's passion for knife making extends beyond his work at Iron Grove, as he also spends his free time creating knives in his home shop.
the teacher
Meet Sara, the Teacher at Iron Grove Tool Company. Originally from Sometown, Massachusetts, Sara brings her passion for knitting to the team. When she's not teaching, you can find her spending time with her furry friends, Ham (Hambone) the dog and Cheese the cat. Fun fact: Sara is also an actress!