Fall Feels: Ironsand Malibu
Editor in Chief Cece Woods considers herself the “accidental activist”.…
Longtime Malibuite and former chef Dane Skopehammer transitioned to full-time father and Bladesmith creating some of the most awe-inspiring knives that would be at home in almost any environment from a gourmet kitchen on Point Dume to a Michelin-rated restaurant.
With his experience as a chef and honing his ironworking skills in his uncle’s ironwork shop for over a decade, Skopehammer was able to create the most unique set of hand-forged knives with distinct design and function under the Iron Sand Malibu brand. From wood used in Malibu vineyard wine barrels to precious metal scraps salvaged from the historic Woolsey fire, Dane’s one-of-a-kind pieces are works of art. Truly the chef’s kiss.
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Editor in Chief Cece Woods considers herself the “accidental activist”. Having spent most her childhood on sands of Zuma Beach, Cece left Southern California in her early 20’s, but it was only a matter of time before she returned to the idyllic place that held so many wonderful memories from her youth. In 2006, she made the journey back to Malibu permanently, the passion to preserve it was ignited. In 2012, Cece became involved in local environmental and political activism at the urging of former husband Steve Woods, a resident for more than 4o years. Together, they were involved in many high-profile environmental battles including the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project, Measure R, Measure W, and more. Cece founded influential print and online media publications, 90265 Magazine in 2013 highlighting the authentic Malibu lifestyle, and The Local Malibu, an online news media site with a strategic focus on environmental and political activism. In the summer of 2018, Cece broke multiple global stories including the law enforcement cover-up in the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings, and is considered by major news media as a trusted authority on Malibu.