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Forging a classic cowbell from scratch

A step by step look at forging a simple cowbell using traditional blacksmithing techniques. From shaping the steel to forming ...
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Forging a sword from rusted chain

This sword, measuring 45 inches in overall length with a 10-inch handle and a 35-inch blade, was a challenging project that took over a week to forge entirely by hand without a power hammer. **Forging ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A. bladesmith demonstrates the power of hand forging tools

L.A. bladesmith Nick Berkofsky , who lost his home in the Eaton fire, hand forges stunning knives and jewelry that are designed to ‘feel good in the hand.’ Albert Brave Tiger Lee is a Southern ...
Los Angeles Times

This bladesmith forges custom knives with ‘soul,’ even after Eaton fire burned his home

L.A. bladesmith Nicholas Berkofsky hand-forges stunning knives and jewelry that are designed to “feel good in the hand.” His first project after losing his home in the Eaton fire? A limited-edition ...