About Brodbeck Ironworks

Brodbeck Ironworks, LLC was founded by Ryan Brodbeck in August 2018 when he created the first weld-together Brodbeck Ironworks tilting 2x72 grinder. Ryan’s design efforts continued and by June 2019 the original welded design had evolved into the bolt-together grinder kit Brodbeck Ironworks is known for today.

Vince Molina joined Brodbeck Ironworks in June 2019 after competing with Ryan on an episode of the popular History Channel show Forged in Fire. Ryan and Vince worked together to refine the tilting grinder design which was released to the public in July 2019. 

Our goal is to provide customers the highest value and return on investment per dollar spent. The Brodbeck Ironworks grinder has been designed with more features and functionality than any other grinder on the market today at an affordable price.

In May 2020, Brodbeck Ironworks entered the abrasives and leather sewing machine markets. We have partnered with VSM and Cowboy Leather Sewing Machines to bring their products to our customers. Brodbeck Ironworks is a one stop shop for blade and blacksmithing enthusiasts and professionals.

The Grinders

The Brodbeck Ironworks grinder kits are the best value in the market today. They are packed with features and functionality not found in any other grinder in this price range. Our grinders have been designed, analyzed and tested by a team with over 45 years of combined design experience AND over 10 years of combined bladesmithing and blacksmithing experience.

The Brodbeck grinder is reliable, sturdy, easy to use, and easy to configure. Its elegant rock-solid design has made the Brodbeck Ironworks the preferred choice for bladesmiths and blacksmiths such as J. Neilson, David Baker, Jason Knight, Ben Abbott, Curtis Haaland, Ilya Alekseyev, Matt Stagmer, Chris Cash, and Geoff Feder, among others.

The Team

Ryan Brodbeck 

Ryan will join C.H. Hanson as Senior Engineer - Metalworking Tools, bringing 16 years of experience in product design and manufacturing. He will lead product development initiatives across the C.H. Hanson family of brand, helping drive innovation through direct collaboration with professionals who use them.