Porch Sessions – Episode 2 with Chet Vogt
In this episode of Porch Sessions, Chet Vogt opens the door to what makes Vogt’s craftsmanship not only rare—but real.
True silversmithing, as Chet explains, stands apart from the mass-manufactured silver products on the market today. While machine-stamped, silver-plated accessories may catch the eye with a polished finish and low price point, they don’t carry the soul, weight, or story of a piece that’s been made by hand.
At Vogt Silversmiths, every buckle, bolo, ring, and accessory begins with old-world tools and is shaped using techniques that have been passed down for generations. Though we may produce several pieces in a batch, each one is hand-built, hand-cut, and hand-engraved—making no two exactly alike.
As Chet puts it, “Every piece is like a fingerprint.” You may not notice the differences at first glance, but they’re there—in every curve, every cut, every tiny detail that can only be made by a silversmith’s hand. That’s the beauty of what we do. It’s not just about how it looks. It’s about how it’s made.
Watch the full episode here to see how true silversmithing lives on in every Vogt creation—and why we’re proud to keep doing things the hard way.
To celebrate the art of our craft, we’ve curated a collection of our most intricate designs—pieces that require the greatest number of steps in our silversmithing process. These are the pieces that push the limits of detail, time, and artistry. Shop the Masterworks Collection to get your hands on a true piece of art that'll last a lifetime.