Lebanon, Pa -- Located in the corner of Lebanon Valley Mall in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, The Drunken Smithy isn't just a forge, it's an immersive experience.
Co-owners Greg Ramesy and Eitri Jones came up with the idea over a pitcher of beer, joking that they would quit their jobs and forge swords to sell at a Renaissance fair. After a few more beers, they decided to move forward with the idea, which eventually evolved into what The Drunken Smithy is today.
The Drunken Smithy offers classes where patrons can forge axes, knives, swords, and more, learning the art of blacksmithing from on-site instructors. "We've got three forges that can reach about 1800 degrees," says co-owner Greg Ramsey. Students leave the 4-hour class with a handmade item of their own. "There isn't another one in the wor