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A fantastic craftsman and a great guy to work with. I was lucky enough to find a beautiful piece of his Damascus work already available, which he then customized for me with a striking silver inlay. It's a stunning piece, and I look forward to passing it on to my kids in time.
Jared RosenfeldCTO, Investor, Early-Stage Advisor
I have three of Dave Goldberg's swords—two shinken of superlative workmanship, balance, and performance. His swords are works of art as well as quality blades.
I also have an iaito from Dave, and it's by far the nicest I've seen.
He’s also re-wrapped a couple of handles for me, and the work was top drawer.
Dave is my go-to for Japanese blades of any kind. He is a true artist.
George S. Ledyard7th Dan Aikido Sensei


I ordered a custom iaito from David, including a unique tsuba and an unusual blade. The craftsmanship and care were exceptional.
I consistently recommend David to Iaido students—many tried other makers first and eventually came to him.
His range suits every level and budget. He’s also created some of the most beautiful tantos and working knives I’ve seen. A great craftsman and one of the most knowledgeable sword arts practitioners in the U.S.
Kevin CunninghamFounding Director, 3LD Art & Technology