Village Craftsmen

170 Howard Street 

Pequea Valley Forge

Al Stephens has turned his hobby into his career, moving from Missouri to Pennsylvania to take a job as a blacksmith forging colonial hardware reproductions and custom projects.  

In the year 2000, Al and his wife Sylvia became entrepreneurs, starting Pequea Valley Forge and producing a line of contemporary cooking utensils, candleholders, and home accessories. Al's background of working in different environments- in the trades, in a historic setting with minimal tools and in a modern shop creating historical reproductions- have allowed him to be successful in crafting unique hand-forged items that sell well in gallery settings.  Pequea Valley Forge is dedicated to high quality work with attention to craftsmanship, form and function.

In 2006, the Stephens moved lock, stock and blacksmith shop to Alabama.

Herb Chopper

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Veggie Chopper

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Combo Chopper

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Cheese Slicer

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Pizza Cutter

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Iron Utensil Hanger (5 hooks)

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Single Chopper Block

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Double Chopper Block

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Quad Chopper Block

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