Forged In Fire Champion Weston Paas
Weston at Hearts Fire Forge in Black Forest
Today I have something entirely different to share with you. Meet Weston Paas, Forged in Fire Champion. I had the opportunity to attend the watch party at Kilroy’s Workshop in Colorado Springs. My family and I are avid fans of Forged in Fire. To quote a famous bladesmith, “It’s a show on History Channel about fire, and sharp, pointy objects,” a few of our favorite things.
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Weston and his journey to Forged In Fire Champion, Season 7, Episode 22.
Weston is a Bladesmith, Blacksmith, Ironworker and Welder born and raised in Aspen, Colorado, with a degree in business and hotel management. Now if that doesn’t beat all. He took a class in bladesmithing and was hooked. He owns Heart Fire Forge in Black Forest, Colorado. Weston is the most-down-to-earth, pleasant person you’d ever want to meet.
At the watch party there was a long table of delicious snacks and drinks set up in the reception area of Kilroy’s Workshop. In the main area chairs and a big screen TV were set up for the attendees viewing pleasure.
After the watch party Weston with his extra Zulu War Axe without the handle.
While we watched the episode, Weston would stop the program and tell us how it all really went down. It’s an exercise in hurry up and wait spending a lot of time in a tiny room. LOL Interviews snippets are done separate from the actually filming of the competition. After winning the second round, Weston was sent to his home forge in Colorado Springs to craft a Zulu War Axe in four days. At the same time his competitor was sent to his home forge not in Colorado to do the same. <Grin>
Ultimately, Weston’s Zulu War Axe won and he was named Forged in Fire Champion which came with a check for ten thousand dollars. Quoting Weston again. “Man I LOVE my job.” It’s his passion – his heart’s fire, thus the name of his company Heart’s Fire Forge. Can you blame him? How many of us can say that?
Well now that I brought it up, I can. Being an author is my dream job and my passion. Which brings me to my latest book CHARM ME AGAIN about a warlock who is a bladesmith and unwittingly discovers his anvil and hammer are magical instruments of the craft passed down without the story from an ancestor centuries ago. (I know you were wondering how I was going to get a pitch in for my books.) Hehe. Clever huh?
The difference between Weston and my character is Daylan forges magical swords, daggers used to slay evil demons and protect the innocent. Not sure Weston has ever met an evil demon (I forgot to ask), but…Weston’s swords and knives are a credit to his craftsmanship. He may need a little coaching in the magic department. (Yes he was warned there might be a comparison to my character. With raised eyebrows Weston laughed.) Funny I get that a lot.
If you are interested check out Forged in Fire, Season 7, Episode 22 you can find it on the internet. Also if you want a sword, blade or envision something unusual, check out Weston’s Heart’s Fire Forge webpage or facebook page. Give him a shout! Pssst… he also teaches his craft at Kilroy’s Workshop.
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Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged Blacksmith, Bladesmith, Charm Me Again, Forged in Fire Champion, Heart's Fire Forge, magic by Tena Stetler with 4 comments.
Love this! I have a sword in my writing space to choreograph fight in my fantasy books.
D. V. 🦉
Thank you for stopping by DV. I find blade making so interesting!
Interesting Post, Tena. I’ll have to watch the show. Sounds like you had a great experience.
It was a wonderful experience. Thanks for stopping by CB!