Blacksmithing

[Hook'em]

Does anyone on here tinker with blacksmithing or bladesmithing? Getting the essentials to start learning this as a new hobby. Would like to specialize in bladesmithing but want to learn how to make tongs, hammers, and other tools as well. Would like to pick some peoples brains that have experience with it.

[NetCat]

Been watching a "Forged in Fire" marathon? I always want to start pounding on some metal after I watch a few episodes lol 🔥

[Hook'em]

19 minutes ago, NetCat said:

Been watching a "Forged in Fire" marathon? I always want to start pounding on some metal after I watch a few episodes lol 🔥

Actually have never seen that show although I have seen previews and it looks awesome. Spent some time brainstorming over a few potential new hobbies and decided on blacksmithing. I figure it is something I can do for years and never truly "master" and hopefully can get good enough at it to make some pretty cool stuff for myself as well as gifts for friends and family.

[NetCat]

23 minutes ago, Hook'em said:

Actually have never seen that show although I have seen previews and it looks awesome. Spent some time brainstorming over a few potential new hobbies and decided on blacksmithing. I figure it is something I can do for years and never truly "master" and hopefully can get good enough at it to make some pretty cool stuff for myself as well as gifts for friends and family.

Definitely check out the show, and let me know when you get going on this, I'll order a knife or something. Good luck! 

[Godzilla]

Good luck, looks hard.