Ash Blaeds

The Made in Indy podcast welcomes Aric Geesaman; creator of the boutique smithing shop, Ash Blæds. Located in McCordsville, Indiana, Aric masterfully crafts custom-designed artisan knives & other offerings. Aric shares how his love for working with his hands evolved from a curiosity of how things are constructed. We learn how his time spent at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana as a biology major, allowed him to explore his passion for creating things from scratch. We dive into the journey of how a gift he received, lead Aric to departing from the corporate space to dive into entrepreneurship. Aric reveals how his family's work-life balance prompted him to create a schedule that allowed him to support his partner in her career, while continuing to peruse his own passion. Later, we discuss the history of knives as a tool that has evolved, as civilization has evolved + The many different purposes knives can serve. Together we also explore his focus on community & sustainability; concepts he cherishes by using tools & knives that were passed down to him from his grandparents. You can listen to our full conversation below + Follow visit Ash Blaeds here.