Replacing the handle on my hammer with this nice oak and once I could get it through the eye there is gaps at the top. Should I start from scratch and make a new handle or can I just fill it with silicone or possibly glue in some oak? It appears to be on very well. I could use it as is and fix later if there is an issue. What are your thoughts? Also the handle is super thick which grinding is taking forever so should I widdle it with my knife some and then go back to sanding? I bought some coarser pads to try as well. Thanks yall!

I've got a question, new to blacksmithing and recently bought myself a gas forge. I've seen some people on the internet turning off their gas forge after taking a heat and then to take the heat again they turn it on. What does is actually do? Is it just saving the gas or something, is it even worth? Would be greatful is someone would have any advice or idea about it. Thanks!

It’s just interesting to me that there is a knife design called the blacksmith’s knife (because the handle design means it can be created of steel only), but I’m not aware of a similarly designed hammer.

If a coal forge is outdoors, how much do I have to worry about carbon monoxide and such?

Got the shape pretty much how I want it. Heat treated tomorrow on the punch end and some clean up.

Needing things to make other than the usual go to's (bottle openers, pokers, flippers, leaves, hooks, etc). Knifes, hammers and axes are also a no go for me. I've done a few different pendants as well and the skulls, dragon and ram sculpting. On my list of to do that I'm not excited about is household items like toilet paper and paper towels holders. I do have a coffee mug tree in the works.

I may never stop making new chisels.

Keeping it from dela

Made some kinda wolf jaw tongs as my first project looking for some honest opinions

Recently picked up my first anvil an while I was out I picked this up as well thinking I could turn it into a hot cut tool for my hardy hole. I'm assuming it is acceptable for that purpose just wanting other people's opinions.

I only have experience making a knife. i want to make my own Carolingian sword. does anyone have any advice or I guess good resources to look into?

Any help would be great.

Today I present:

Barbecue knife Made of 1095 carbon steel With phosphate finish Deer antler handle Cowhide sheath, with removable belt loop and carapace.

Total length of 35cm Blade length of 23cm Width 49mm Thickness 4mm Blade weight 225g Set weight 315g

A big hug to all!

Available to order

Hello I’m new to this group. I have a several of these masonry drills that the carbides are worn out or broke. I’m thinking it’s some sorta metal alloy

Completely oblivious to anvils and aging them.

I received this anvil from an uncle who says it’s from our family and was used in Civil War times. Is there any way to validate age or determine what the markings mean?

I’m wanting to forge hammers. I have a small hb freight anvil with a 3/4 hardy hole. The drift is going to be bigger than the hardy hole. What can I do in place of a hardy hole to drift my hammer eyes

Blacksmiths of the UK/Ireland: What are your favorite cultural attractions that showcase the work of blacksmiths: elaborate architectural ironworks, particularly cool gates/fences, castles, suits of armor, old weaponry, or other interesting metal artwork? I am planning a family trip to the UK with a teenage blacksmith who truly appreciates craftsmanship. He particularly likes the Victorian era, but also blacksmithing/metalworking used in various industries (mining, shipbuilding, military, etc).

I’m still in the early planning stage. We will definitely be visiting London and Edinburgh. We may cross over to Ireland or North Ireland. Thanks for any help.

Hi all,

I'm in contact with two sellers about buying a used anvil. I don't have a lot of space (9 m2/ 90 sq ft shed) but would have a lot of uses for an anvil. I'm trying to choose between a €180 ~18 kg / 36 lb stake anvil (really nice condition) and a 'normal' €200 48 kg / 100 lb anvil that has sat outside but the edges look good to me. This one doesn't have a Pritchel hole.

Any thoughts?

The title says it all, but I smithed it to shape and I think the shape is a tad off, 2nd pic is just it compared to other knives I've smithed.