Forging a crossguard for my longsword in progress. #blacksmith #blacksmithprojects #bladesmith #bladesmithing #hobbysmith #blacksmithlife #blacksmithing

It's time to wield the 6 pound hammer and move some metal. #blacksmith #blacksmithforge #hobbysmith #blacksmithprojects #blacksmithing

Hand sanding a longsword in preparation for acid etch. Clip from a livestream. #hobbysmith #blacksmithprojects #patternweld #patternweldedsteel #forgewelded #bladesmithing #blacksmith #blacksmithforge #blacksmithlife #blacksmithing

The latest project is coming along. I recently purchased Matt Jenkins "Hooked". Great book for Blacksmiths. Let's just say I've been inspired to make some stuff. This will be a coffee mug rack when complete. #blacksmithprojects #hobbysmith #blacksmith #coffee #coffeemug #rustic #rusticdecor