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More shots of these copper arm rings - requested by @daybreak_firearts . These rings were forged from copper bar stock (1.5"x.25"x12") from @onlinemetals . I am able to get 3 solid cuffs from one bar of copper. I used simple handmade chisels and a couple center punches to firge in the decorations. Copper is a lovely material to forge and has a magical glow about it. . Not for Sale . #joshaweston #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #detailshots #upcloseandpersonal #productshots #artappreciation #viking #norse #longbranch #dragon #armband (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN71eVnjjkD/?igshid=12wmz7we88eqb

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Forged a quick little #kiridashi in the shop today with @stilken103 We shot some video that may end up on YouTube later. And made another thing from another thing (more details later). . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #forgingisfun #letsgethammered #blacksmith #forged #sharp (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/COjb4UADNzc/?igshid=1dakeypj5av9c

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I've recently had a lot of requests for that Serbian chefs knife that's going around. Here's my first take. Note that I am not trying to recreate exactly someone else's design. I am going in my own direction on these. I have a couple more to go but this was a good start. It was forged from a 2"x2"x.6" piece of 25 layer @bob_rankin_custom_knives damascus. It was a challenge to get this knife from that cut off, but in the end I got it! I decided to grind in a little hollow to release tension on cut veggies. Seemed to work pretty well and it added a nice dramatic flair. . Handle material is from @forrester_woods . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #serbianchef #chefs #cleaver #choppah #knifenut #cooking #papaya #damascus #forgingisfun (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/COQAeLzD3Q8/?igshid=1xp0jfbdub6j5

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Forging progression of a chefs knife. I like to say, "It looks like shit until it doesn't". I hear so much frustration from so many beginner smiths because after a heat or two their metal looks gnarly and nothing like the knife they want to forge. Learning to embrace the funky shapes that are necessary to get the final desired shape is a skill of its own. It's not unlike growth in our daily lives. We often go through challenging and messy time periods and having the foresight and trust to navigate through them to the otherside makes those times easier to swallow. . Happy forging! . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #forgingisfun #blacksmith #lifelessons #shoplessons #learningaswego #forgetherapy (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpNPIdjOZN/?igshid=k0w8fu3xn5gt

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Nephilim Slayer: a beastly bronze sword I was fortunate enough to get to forge with @cedarlore with the @coalironworks collaboration series. You can see an in-depth video of our process on their YouTube channel. . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #cedarlore #coalironworks #nephilim #slayer #warknife #mythic #youtube #bronze #ancient (at Coal Ironworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/COVtinJjOMM/?igshid=11797caekn8gu

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Sometimes it's good to take a break from more complicated items and just forge something simple. Youtube video is up for the bronze brooch! . Bronze from @onlinemetals Forged with @hilltopforge hammers . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgingisfun #blacksmith #viking #rune #historical (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/COSkyvZDSM5/?igshid=12by8uug0p96j

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Here is a still shot for thise that just want to stare at her... I am actually digging that dramatic low layer organic pattern. . Maybe today I will get some time to clean her up and get her peoperly etched and sharpened. My goal will be to only grind from the heel to the tip (maybe a little cleanup in the ring). . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #ringpommel #ringknife #celticsword #celt-ibero #germamic #damascus #sword #blacksmith #forged #resting (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPJ0EDjtqu/?igshid=9m3oa1i5r5h9

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I had a small bit of silicon bronze (from @onlinemetals ) leftover from another project, so I decided to forge a small salt/teaspoon. There is something peaceful about forging this delicate little spoons. Very little forging is hammer over head smash fest. Even when I want to work out some agression, I find that controlled forging is always better and more productive. I rather enjoy the results and the exercise of self disciplined and controlled forging. . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #handmade #forged #hammermade #hammered #teaspoon #spoonie #spoon #bronze . #funfact Did you know that copper, bronze and brass have anti-microbial properties? Bacteria is unable to grow on high copper alloys as the copper penetrates bacterial cells and destroys them. You can read more about this in the product guides at @onlinemetals website. (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPVvkbWjma_/?utm_medium=tumblr