About the Forge

I’m Mike- writer, family man, gear guy, and creative blue-collar soul. Black Circle Forge is where I blend music, stories, wildness, and work into something that lasts.

I created Black Circle Forge as a place to bring all those passions together—music that matters, gear that holds up, stories worth telling, and a western-minded approach to work and life. This site is where I write, reflect, and create—from blog posts to future novels to products that carry the brand I believe in. The forge is more than a name. It’s how I see the creative process: shaped by pressure, built to last.

If you’re someone who values substance over hype—stick around. I think you’ll feel at home here.