Kaila Cumings and Kyle Farace are a force to be reckoned with . As two of Vermont ’ s most adventurous and uncompromising artisan craftspeople , they channel their energy and enthusiasm into beautiful feats of functional art . Their striking custom-made knives and blades serve as a consummate embodiment of their strong work ethics , sharp minds , and indomitable spirits , which have allowed them to courageously conquer the challenges they have faced in their personal and professional journeys .
Their expertly-crafted blades have won the favor of numerous loyal clients , many of whom have trusted them with converting their priceless personal artifacts into gorgeous , handmade knives . Cumings and Farace have also been able to elevate their respective commercial platforms through appearances on high-profile network television programs , such as Discovery Channel ’ s smash-hit survival shows Naked and Afraid and Naked and Afraid XL , and the beloved HISTORY Channel series , Forged in Fire . As Cumings and Farace continue to refine their skills , the flames of their creative passion burn even hotter than the trusty forge in their workshop .
Survivor ’ s Instinct
Kaila Cumings was born and raised in Troy , New Hampshire . Although she did not begin making knives or working with metal until her mid-twenties , she was creatively-inclined from an early age — and always possessed a fierce survivor ’ s instinct . Before pursuing her career as a knifemaker , she honed her survival skills during childhood hunting trips with
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