Episode 170: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jarrett Cieslak Owner of Fire Beard Forge.

In this episode, we sit down with Jarrett Cieslak, owner of Fire Beard Forge — an artisan design and manufacturing business dedicated to creating handcrafted knives and bespoke products built to last generations.

Jarrett shares how he turned a passion for working with fire and steel into a purpose-driven business focused on quality over quantity in a disposable world. We dive into the process of bladesmithing, what it takes to transform raw steel into a functional work of art, and why bringing back heirloom-level craftsmanship matters now more than ever.

We also talk about his experience competing on Forged in Fire, the pressure of performing on a national stage ...