Almost nobody dances sober, unless they happen to be insane - Lovecraft2yr ⋅ SteelLovingYou ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My friend dropped out of college to take up blacksmithing full time. With just a block of wood, a block of steel, and a hand built oven, he made this gorgeous work of art.5yr ⋅ skeetforeskin ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Found near forge built early 1700s outside Philadelphia. About 10.5” Long. Anyone know what it is?1yr ⋅ picklesmoocher1 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Kids wanted a forge kit for Christmas so they got a early X-mas surprise today.3yr ⋅ Venom_Junky ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Having this idea for months to forge a Cthulhu hammer and never knew how i should approach it, today i just started and it looks promising!3yr ⋅ Bladesarebeautiful ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Just finished this piece up! 80crv2 steel with a dark stone wash finish and tooled leather sheath.3yr ⋅ Greyjoy ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My little brother wanted a wand, so he came over and we made a wand!2yr ⋅ PrimoLanding1002 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Just to post something other than knives: my first forgewelded chain3yr ⋅ hassel_braam ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I bought one. Here’s a short review and feel free to ask me whatever you want about it1yr ⋅ joleothetall ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My new Oseberg-Viking style oil lamp is finished! I enjoy making these.2yr ⋅ BerserkerGang2019 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
So the restaurant in which I work is shut down for interior service. Silver lining: they're doing a pop up boutique and I have my stuff in an actual retail location for a while!3yr ⋅ scott3845 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share with you this piece, I'm a beginner at forging (1 year since I built my own one). This is my first piece towards ornamental forging it is going to be part of an stand coat rack with hooks and forged nails. Luckily I'm recording everything for a youtube serie.3yr ⋅ WillPatagonia ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A small seax I’ve been tinkering on for a while now. Needs a sheath. A bit rough but some folk like them that way.3yr ⋅ Oberu ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My mentors hinges were used on a gift for President Bush. He also says hemade them for a bible box for Jimmy Carter as well.1yr ⋅ ontimpaul ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A blade i recently made for a wildlife convention auction. Stonewashed 1084 blade with a white oak handle and brass pins. Thanks for looking!2yr ⋅ VectorCustomBlades ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Just finished this up! Dwarven inspired chopper (LOTR &Legend of Drizzt) forged from 1970’s leaf spring (5160 steel) handle is black and gold boxelder wood with black gulso bolts. Capped off with an acid stone wash finish.4yr ⋅ Greyjoy ⋅ r/Blacksmith
1095 and 15n20 steel unique pattern Damascus steel. What you guys say about this.4yr ⋅ safitechs ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My Touchmark, My initials form a shield. What do you guys think?4yr ⋅ HW_Blacksmithing ⋅ r/Blacksmith
When I saved this kitten from our barn ,wasn't thinking I'd have a new forging partner...3yr ⋅ hollowcreekforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Note to self..... not all ‘fire bricks’ are created equal. Also note to self, your younger brother requires more supervision!2yr ⋅ PATT3RN_AGA1NST-US3R ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Picked this up yesterday. 100# No name London pattern. Decently hard face with minimal marring, not bad for $400.2yr ⋅ hazardousgenitals ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Shoutout to this absolute UNIT of a hairdryer staying alive for 4 years of me forgetting it in the rain and weather4mo ⋅ avery4206 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
WIP adding one more strap to the bottom and securing the anvil with another...3yr ⋅ -E-Cross ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My 142 lb atlas anvil was delivered today. Can’t wait to get it set up.1yr ⋅ Jaxon1174 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My very first basket twist! Not thrilled with the spoon head but I think the basket turned out marvelously3yr ⋅ GeneralSaxy ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A damascus perfect fit style screw driver that I just made! These are fun one day builds!2yr ⋅ Stalkertron ⋅ r/Blacksmith
If it’s free - it’s for me! Got this pretty rough anvil for free from my soon to be MIL. 😁2yr ⋅ rainbowlolipop ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My grandma texted me this asking if I want it, hopefully cleans up alright.2yr ⋅ fight_milk38 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Advice on protecting the inside of the forge against borax? Since I started doing Damascus I’ve destroyed my floor bricks and while I think most was from my first tries with too much borax I’m curious if I can do anything other than replace the bricks and use a sacrificial steel plate on the bottom1yr ⋅ king_schlong_27 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
The missus has found... Alternative uses for my shop. She says it is 'quite handy'. Lol3yr ⋅ herpdurpson ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A pair of tongs i just finished, hand forged from 1/2 round stock. Based off of viking age tongs, criticism welcomed!3yr ⋅ TheHardyForge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I bought a bandsaw, and with that bandsaw I made an anvil, and with that anvil I made a knife and started a sword2yr ⋅ FitchcraftKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Lizard bro jumped off the wall and chilled for a while. Had to put him in the garden because he was in the shop without safety glasses!3yr ⋅ khronos127 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
latest batch of forged steel halloween skulls. made out of 1 inch square bar.2yr ⋅ vellar88 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Finished up this hammer hawk last week. Forged from 1045 and hung on a hickory handle.2yr ⋅ WhiskeyTurtleForge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
The first railroad spike knife I’ve ever forged. Not pretty, but I’m proud of it.1yr ⋅ ManofWit ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Made a new keyring for my girlfriend, forged and filed silicon bronze3yr ⋅ donotresuscitate666 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
How can I get my twists less “ tight” or make them more spread out?1yr ⋅ filteredhotdogwater ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Brand new (to me) anvil, purchased at a flee market this morning for 150$3yr ⋅ Slav_Vapor ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I work in a small forgery and it was my bosses birthday the other day. Now while I'm a guy who loves the craft, rides motorbike and listens do deathcore, another one of my passion is cakes. So I forged him one. Bonus: the coal is edible too. Hope you like it.3yr ⋅ lastRoach ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Carving axe, or slojd yxa as they are called here in sweden. 0,8kg of steel3yr ⋅ sloppyblacksmith ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My first ever knife! I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m addicted!3yr ⋅ Lancelot_Knight ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Moved into a house and got a nice sized shed with it, here's my blacksmithing station!1yr ⋅ JDej90 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Complete set of gurkha service kukri - No power tools were used! Now working on my video :)2yr ⋅ AWDOUTDOOR ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Made an axe pendant. Body is 12th century wrought iron with a forge welded Damascus edge, viking style silver ring to go with it.3yr ⋅ Vojtaforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Posted a pic of this helmet about 6 months ago before my dad had added the crest. This is the finished product. 60 to 70 hours of labour. Just a few more pieces and we will have a complete Hoplite's set.3yr ⋅ Son_of_Thak ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Cutlass. After many knives and daggers, this is my first sword.1yr ⋅ alphabeticdisorder ⋅ r/Blacksmith
About to have a massive 2000 1/4” ball bearing billet. First of 5 of these billets I’m making to make some oddball kitchen knives and a couple hunting knives. (Yes I ordered 10,000 ball bearings just to forge)2yr ⋅ justice27123 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Can someone help me make this character Im making more authenthic? I want it to have a sorta medieval characteristics, so I'm open for your expert suggestions1yr ⋅ pietropedriniart ⋅ r/Blacksmith
GUYS....proud momma blacksmith moment: My daughter just got accepted to teach historic blacksmithing at the Philmont Scout Ranch this summer in the backcountry! She'll be portraying the life and work of an 1800's frontier smith for scouts on treks. SO PROUD!4yr ⋅ copperrein ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I think thats pretty good for a 16yo. Feedback would be appreciated3yr ⋅ BambusleitungTV ⋅ r/Blacksmith
From scrap metal to homemade forge with dumping ashgate. Ready to rock and roll.3yr ⋅ MagnusOkeefe ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Made this yesterday, first go at it. It's 2 1/4in tall and 1in wide.1yr ⋅ Redbeards_Forge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
You there! With questions about about steps making a versatile set of tongs - look no further.3yr ⋅ legacyironbladeworks ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A Dane(ish) axe I'm working on! 9 blade 4 bars, Wolf's tooth, chevrons and Zanjir (chain)!4yr ⋅ Tempest_Craft ⋅ r/Blacksmith
serious question is surgical steel okay to smith with? it's scrapped from my job so I'm curious if I could use it.1yr ⋅ animeman1323 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I like how this kitchen utility knife turned out. The client loves it so it was a win win.3yr ⋅ justice27123 ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I needed a drawknife for woodworking, so I made one. It's not very pretty, but it does the job well3yr ⋅ LiftsFrontWheel ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Practicing leaves while I'm in quarantine. These are my best ones yet.3yr ⋅ DekardPain ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Decorative panel/grill with rosette and chased braid pattern I recently completed.2yr ⋅ BedHedNed ⋅ r/Blacksmith
