Punching the eye is one of the most critical steps in forging a hammer. The heat has to be right, the alignment perfect, and the strike confident. One mistake can warp the entire blank. This is ...
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Step-by-step axe forging

In this video, I demonstrate how to forge an axe as a beginner smith using only hand tools, without the use of power tools. I also provide insights into hammer eye punches. #handforged #traditional ...