Bit Makers

Kaydence Potratz At just 19, Kaydence Potratz represents the next generation of Western makers, bringing fresh energy to traditional crafts while honoring time-tested techniques. A lifelong rodeo competitor who continues to ride, Kaydence understands firsthand the importance of quality gear and the connection between maker and user. Her journey into silversmithing began in 2022 when … Read more

Jens Berg Jens Berg grew up along the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming surrounded by the expert leathermakers and artisans that would later inspire his bit and spur work. He didn’t know it at the time, but his obsession with the detailed designs of the old cowboy gear he saw in museums and in rancher’s tack … Read more

Andrew Lewis I’ve always loved the style of Californio bits and spurs, and thought maybe I could make some of it. Having a welding and buckaroo background helped, but learning by trial and error has still been a journey that I hope never ends.

Amy Erickson Growing up on her family’s cattle and sheep ranch in Utah, Amy developed a deep love for the western world, ranching and horses that resulted in her pursuit of western style engraving and silversmithing. Amy has been engraving and silversmithing since 2013 and then added bit and spur making to her skills in … Read more

Ross & Brook Toone Here at Purple Sage, we are a husband-and-wife team. Brook has been a silversmith for 10 years, crafting and engraving jewelry. A few years ago, we decided to try our hand at creating cowboy gear. It began with a few pairs of spurs and some simple bits, and since then we’ve … Read more