⚔️ A Bonsai Tree Forged from Steel — Collaboration with Matt from G-Blades
⚔️ A Bonsai Tree Forged from Steel — Collaboration with Matt from G-Blades
Every once in a while, a project comes along that just clicks. This one started when Matt from G-Blades — yep, the same Matt who’s been featured on Forged in Fire — reached out with an idea that mixed art, craftsmanship, and pure metal passion.
He had created an incredible hand-made sword, and wanted a display that did it justice. Not a plain stand… something artistic, organic, and sculptural — something that would make the sword look alive.
That’s when we came up with the idea:
👉 A bonsai tree made from steel and copper, designed to cradle the blade like a living piece of art.
🌳 The Process
The bonsai started from scratch — raw steel rods, copper wire, and a lot of shaping, bending, and welding. The goal was to make it feel natural, like a real bonsai, but with that unmistakable forged metal character.
I forged and welded the trunk and branches, shaping them into a natural twist. The copper accents became leaves, bringing a touch of warmth and contrast against the darker steel. Each branch was positioned to balance the sword perfectly — strong enough to hold it, elegant enough to make it part of the sculpture.
Meanwhile, Matt was deep in his own process — hand-forging and shaping the custom sword that would sit in the display. Watching his blade come together while I worked on the tree was awesome. Two different crafts, same love for metal and detail.
🔥 Collaboration in Metal
When we put the two pieces together — the bonsai and the blade — it just worked. The natural and the forged. The organic and the industrial.
That’s what I love most about projects like this — it’s not just welding or fabricating… it’s creating something that carries both skill and story.
🎥 Watch the Build
You can catch the full project here 👇
🎬 Watch the video on YouTube
It’s a mix of both our processes — Matt’s blade-making and my bonsai fabrication — tied together in one short, satisfying video. Definitely worth a watch if you love metal art, welding, or just seeing creative builds come to life.
💬 Final Thoughts
Big thanks to Matt from G-Blades Custom Knives for bringing me in on this one.
He’s an incredible craftsman, and you can check out more of his work here:
👉 @mr.g-bladescustomknives8290
This project is one of those that reminds me why I do what I do — blending welding, art, and imagination into something you can actually hold (or in this case, wield).
If you’ve got a unique project idea or want to collaborate on something custom, hit me up. At JonnySWeld, I’m always down to create something out of the ordinary.
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