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Reddit mentions of Cross Pein Hammer Metalsmith Blacksmith Metal Hand Tool

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Cross Pein Hammer Metalsmith Blacksmith Metal Hand Tool
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    Features:
  • This is a new 6 ounce cross pein hammer
  • Great for metal working
  • Has a face that measures approximately 3/4" (19 mm) in diameter
  • The length of the head measures approximately 3 1/2" (88 mm)
  • The hammer measures approximately 10 1/4" (260 mm) long
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Weight0.375 Pounds
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u/Obstigo ยท 5 pointsr/Bladesmith

I too was in your position just a few years back. Here is a list of my recommendations for the entry-level versions of the items you listed above as well as some other things I like to have handy.

  • Hammer, $15; This hammer is cheap, it has a peen (for drawing out metal) and is... well... a hammer.
  • Anvil, $60; This anvil is definitely a beginner anvil but it is what I used for two years until I upgraded. You can pick it up in most all Harbor Freight stores as I assume there is one in every state.
  • Tongs, $15; This set of pliers will help with quite a few things the main being to hold the metal once heated. I know that these are not what one thinks about when they think "blacksmithing tongs" but I have used similar ones for the entire time I have forged due to their versatility.
  • Apron, $25; I personally have not used this exact apron before but it is cheap and though not beautiful, it is functional and trust me, spending $25 now on this may very well save you 100 times that in hospital bills.
  • Gloves, $20; These are the gloves I use at my forge and I can say that there is little to no loss of dexterity and they provide ample heat resistance.
  • Forge; This is the one piece that deters people the most as it is the most expensive piece. The type of forge you get depends on your budget and your ability/aptitude for DIY work. Here are my recommendations for three different budget levels.
  • High-End Budget; 2 Burner Blacksmith Forge $489.95
  • Mid-Level Budget; 1 Burner Blacksmith Forge $350
  • Entry-Level Budget; This Video will take you through the process of making a Coffee Can Forge. They are suitable for the entry level smith and can, if done right, be made for less than $150.

    Now for my personal suggestions;

  • Grinder, $55; This Handy-Dandy little grinder is what I use for most all of my knife smithing. It is pretty cheap and a great entry-level piece of equipment.
  • Metal, $5-$20; When you are starting off, I highly advise to start with the tool steel available at Home Depot and/or Harbor Freight because they are very cheap and you can stand to mess up without wasting expensive metal.
  • This Book is what I began learning with and it comes packed with a number of starter projects to help you get started on learning basic skills as well as acting as a reference later on down the line.

    I hope this list helps and I wish you well on your journey in beginning Bladesmithing!

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