WSIU's Brad Palmer talks with Ryan Pierce of Brow Tine Blades on his custom knife-making process that he is demonstrating at the Du Quoin State Fair.
Du Quoin native brings his blacksmithing and knife-making skills to the Du Quoin State Fair
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Ryan Pierce is performing blacksmith and custom knife-making demonstrations at the Du Quoin State Fair.
Brad Palmer
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Ryan Pierce hammering a piece of steel to eventually turn it into a custom knife at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
Brad Palmer
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Ryan Pierce holding a piece of steel in his right hand that eventually turned into a knife (held by tongs to the left)
Brad Palmer
