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Built for Brutality – Forging a Ball Swage by Hand

To shape steel, you must first tame it. In this brutal build, we forge a ball swage - designed to mold hot iron under pressure. Precision meets raw power as we create a tool that can take a beating ...
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He Forged Perfect Tenons by Hand With Primitive Tools – Stronger Than Factory Steel

Using only fire, steel, and a spring swage, a blacksmith forged strong tenons by hand – a primitive skill that still beats ...