Crossed Heart Forge

Photo Essay: Forge Visit

Talented Vancouver Island photographer Jordan Wende stopped in at the Island Forge in mid-July to document a visit by Tim of Reforged Ironworks during the time he was helping clean up the forge. In this installment of the series, views of the forge and environs while using the mukozuchi sledge hammers.

Photographed and edited by Jordan Wende

Demonstrating a bamboo fire saw technique.

Tim at the charcoal forge.

Manning the handmade fuigo box bellows.

Did I tell you about the tanto that cracked during yaki-ire?

On standby, teboki and bamboo water scoop in foreground.

Drawing out a billet with a large mukozuchi sledge made by Shawn of Front Step Forge.

Jikatabi style between heats.

At the ready with the mukozuchi sledge hammer.

Carefully checking the progress.

Kajiba and shiageba.

Wide view including the charcoal kiln, serving as temporary storage.

Tezuchi hammer made by Tim in collaboration with Shawn of Front Step Forge.

Discussion of classical tanto geometry.

Sorting steel scrap and tools.

see the rest of the series

Posted

2020/07/10

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Blacksmith Shop

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davej

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collaboration, instruction, island forge, jordan wende