I Beat Things With A Hammer

The #handforged #viking #helmet is finished up for now, needs a bit more sanding and polishing but I might leave it rougher looking, or I might buff and engrave it, not sure yet. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #armorer #blacksmitharmorer #armor #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoA-_-pv_2-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cranking out some #armor in this case a #viking #helmet which is what I was working on using the cut off pipe as a dishing block. As you can see it works quite well. It's a brisk 10°F today, -12° to those that didn't land on the moon, so I'll be wearing my thick gloves in the shop today to finish it up. Time for some more whack whack. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #armorer #blacksmitharmorer #armorsmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #customarmor #vikingarmor #custom #edged #weaponry #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoANGFwujAv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finito! #tapered #bastard #sword is finished. This is a feature piece for a new project. The #blade is #5160 #spring #steel with #forged guard and pommel, #rosewood #fauxivory and #bocote handle. The blade is a touch over 32" with an overall length of ~44" and weighing in at 3lbs. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #customsword #edged #weaponry #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-SuDRvRL3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#handforged #celtic #leaf #sword in #5160 spring #steel with a #desert #ironwood and #rockmaple handle in a traditional #ancient #celticman anthropomorphic style. This piece is just about ready for it's new home. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #handmade #custom #edged #weapons #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn95dxIOSkH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#handforged #celtic #leaf #sword in #5160 with #desert #ironwood and #rockmaple handle in an #ancient #anthropomorhpic style known as the #celticman guard. This piece is almost ready for it's new home wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #custom #edged #weapons #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado: Americas Highest Incorporated City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn94tumuHQO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Roughing in the handle of the #tapered #long #sword using a little #brazillian #rosewood #fauxivory and a block of mystery wood from my #exotic #hardwood collection. Still trying to figure out what it is since the markings rubbed off years ago. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #custom #edged #weapons #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn93vSBOIYd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Of all the #blades I've made over the years I have not made a #tapered #longsword until now. The first of many to come. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #customblades #edged #weaponry #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn481hHPyEb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you want to make armor plates but don't have the tools, a cut-off from a thick walled pipe and a rounding hammer serve very well as a dishing block and a stretching hammer. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #armorer #armoring #platemail #platemaille #mcgyvverskills #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnpY0EMJDX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Blades on the bench today for hand sanding, then handles. Two #chef #knives, 7" & 9" in 1095 #highcarbonsteel and a 6" #hunter in #twist #damascussteel . www.wolfsdenforge.com #blacksmith #bladesmith #customcutlery #handforgedblades #damacusknife #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith #notallwhowanderarelost (at The Castle of Muskogee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeK1qGP7hg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Blades on the bench this evening, finishing up some old business to get onto some new business. www.wolfsdenforge.com #blacksmith #bladesmith #handforged #swords #knives #tools #alma #colorado #gotoxygen #11000feetelevation (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMTJ93InWoX/?igshid=kzbgbnoymwen

Forging an herb chopper in a heavy snowfall for Elizabeth Scheef. www.wolfsdenfiorge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #handforged #kitchenknives #alma #colorado (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMBeZxPHN59/?igshid=1pc1qhovswdgo

After nearly ten years on the road I'm working on turning this mess into a workable shop. I'm high up in the Rocky Mountains at nearly 11,000 ft above sea level, might be the highest forge in the US! www.wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #highestforgeintheus #gotoxygen (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2uyaGnty0/?igshid=vvrso5vqkoy4

A little high altitude forging tonight. How high? How's 10,990 ft. high? Welcome to Colorado! www.wolfsdenforge.com #blacksmith #bladesmith #metalart #alma #colorado #gotair? (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDkmWdnJQg/?igshid=os4ghu8m78kj

We have many hand made gifts for your loved ones for Valentine's Day, come have a look. www.wolfsdenforge.com #blacksmith #bladesmith #metalartist (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHerBinTc6/?igshid=g4r8cmqmwqqg

Supervisor Cat, Tong, is on the job! (at Steephollow Forgeworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJwxtdnmU0/?igshid=1d2qrf48kisij

Hand forged #damascus #chefknife with a 352 layer blade made of 1095 and 15n20 fitted with a composite handle of #ironwood Brazillian #rosewood with brass and acrylic insets. Now 3 more in the set to go. www.wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #damascussteel #mokumegane #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at College Station, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJVcKVH9Y6/?igshid=v87qecqvnl3x

Ran out of pin stock for this project and the nation wide shipping snafu has out me in a bind, so, hand forged #mokumegane pins for these blades had to happen. I hope the customer likes them. www.wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #handforged #damascussteel #mokume #chefknife (at College Station, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJTvk6HFzB/?igshid=1473rjlxrwbjr