The #handforged #viking #helmet is finished up for now, needs a bit more sanding and polishing but I might leave it rougher looking, or I might buff and engrave it, not sure yet. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #armorer #blacksmitharmorer #armor #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoA-_-pv_2-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cranking out some #armor in this case a #viking #helmet which is what I was working on using the cut off pipe as a dishing block. As you can see it works quite well. It's a brisk 10°F today, -12° to those that didn't land on the moon, so I'll be wearing my thick gloves in the shop today to finish it up. Time for some more whack whack. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #armorer #blacksmitharmorer #armorsmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #customarmor #vikingarmor #custom #edged #weaponry #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoANGFwujAv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finito! #tapered #bastard #sword is finished. This is a feature piece for a new project. The #blade is #5160 #spring #steel with #forged guard and pommel, #rosewood #fauxivory and #bocote handle. The blade is a touch over 32" with an overall length of ~44" and weighing in at 3lbs. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #customsword #edged #weaponry #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-SuDRvRL3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#handforged #celtic #leaf #sword in #5160 spring #steel with a #desert #ironwood and #rockmaple handle in a traditional #ancient #celticman anthropomorphic style. This piece is just about ready for it's new home. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #handmade #custom #edged #weapons #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn95dxIOSkH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#handforged #celtic #leaf #sword in #5160 with #desert #ironwood and #rockmaple handle in an #ancient #anthropomorhpic style known as the #celticman guard. This piece is almost ready for it's new home wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #custom #edged #weapons #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Alma, Colorado: Americas Highest Incorporated City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn94tumuHQO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Roughing in the handle of the #tapered #long #sword using a little #brazillian #rosewood #fauxivory and a block of mystery wood from my #exotic #hardwood collection. Still trying to figure out what it is since the markings rubbed off years ago. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #custom #edged #weapons #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn93vSBOIYd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Of all the #blades I've made over the years I have not made a #tapered #longsword until now. The first of many to come. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #swordsmith #customblades #edged #weaponry #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn481hHPyEb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you want to make armor plates but don't have the tools, a cut-off from a thick walled pipe and a rounding hammer serve very well as a dishing block and a stretching hammer. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #armorer #armoring #platemail #platemaille #mcgyvverskills #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnpY0EMJDX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Drawing out a very long bar of damascus for a twist rapier blade. www.wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #damascussteel #swords (at Steephollow Forgeworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIv0OWyHML6/?igshid=13hin0eeksdl5

Today's office. #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #travelingtradesman #itinerantblacksmith (at Robert, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZxENogx1J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a6zsqmzsurv1

This morning's warm-up forging project. www.wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #handforged #rose #metalart #metal #sculpture #steelrose #ironrose https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyBIjHnq9i/?igshid=tcr9egvo8we5

At long last, the Super Wolf Blood Moon Eclipse set is finished! The blades were forged of 88 layer #damascussteel under said moon in 2019, handled I'm thrice lightning struck Dogwood burl with natural shed deer antler guards and pommels and spacers of #ebony and #malachite. Available this weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival. www.wolfsdenforge.com #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #athame #boline #lightningstruckwood #supermooneclipse2019 (at Texas Renaissance Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHjyzkNn91c/?igshid=pvq09g4ryqk2

Cutting up some lightning struck Dogwood burl for a very special project that is nearly two years in the making. This burl is already exhibiting some amazing grain structure, I'm very excited to see this finished! www.wolfsdenforge.om #wolfsdenforge #blacksmith #bladesmith #lightningstruckwood #athame #boline (at Texas Renaissance Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHi3yIHHAMA/?igshid=1tc3wanrx0773