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How One Blacksmith Forged a Medieval Axe by Hand

We return to the age of iron and blood. In this medieval axe experiment, we forge a hybrid of historical design and raw ...
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Forging a Katana From Rusty Chains Is Good, Clean-Cut Fun

There’s something about forging a sword that’s deeply satisfying. The banging of the red-hot steel with hammers. The hissing of steam as the steel’s cooled in a pool of water. Grinding the blade down ...
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After Chopping Firewood and Kindling With It, I’m Hooked on This Hand-Forged, Swedish Axe

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Rating: 5/5 Whether you’re deep in the woods or stacking firewood by the fireplace, a ...
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Forging bonds of steel: Ben Hayhurst makes 9/11 axe to go beyond remembering

Elk resident and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Ben Hayhurst suffered PTSD and multiple injuries/aftermath but since about 2014 turned to making knives primarily for service members, then recently a ...
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Forging bonds of steel: Elk resident makes knives and 9/11 tribute axe to go beyond remembering

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