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Legion Battle Forge is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families through the art of metalworking. Our mission is to provide a therapeutic and creative outlet where participants can forge not only metal but also resilience, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose.

🎉 Join Us for the Grand Opening!

13817 Dixie Highway

Louisville KY 40272

We invite the entire community — veterans, first responders, families, and supporters — to join us for our Grand Opening Celebration on November 8th at 3:00 PM.

The event will feature:

• A ribbon-cutting ceremony

• Live forging demonstrations

• Food trucks

• Meet-and-greet with the Legion Battle Forge team

• Raffle items

• Information on upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities

Come see how we’re forging more than metal — we’re forging purpose, resilience, and connection.

Our First Knife Making Class​

Nov. 15 2025

Instructor: Rick Bayless

• Experience: 8 years of hands-on knife-making experience

• Background: Primarily self-taught through online resources (YouTube) and advanced by training with experienced bladesmiths

• Specialty: Custom, handcrafted knives designed with precision and creativity

• Teaching Experience: Conducted multiple classes sharing knife-making techniques and craftsmanship fundamentals

• Goal: To volunteer and offer knife-making classes that inspire creativity, build skills, and support the mission of Legion Battle Forge