Blacksmithing - Forging Swedish Style Hammers

I make two forging hammers based on the traditional Swedish pattern. The common cross peen and a matching straight peen hammer. For these I use the drift I made earlier to create eyes that match the factory made handles that I have access to.

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[BlackBearForge]

Those are some wonderul looking hammers and the new forge looks like a great addition to the shop.

[vandahm]

As someone who does not do blacksmithing, I'm continually fascinated by how different it is from other forms of crafting. The way he imagines shape and plans his steps in advance is so much different from, say, woodworking or industrial metalworking. There's always at least one point in each of his videos where I say to myself "I don't see where this is going, " and that makes it even more delightful and satisfying to see the final product take shape.

[wesleymccravy]

I no longer blacksmith for a living; cannot even do as a hobby thanks to a wrist surgery. But when I was full time at it all day everyday, hammers were what kept the doors open. Hammers were most favourite thing to forge and always my best product. It never gets old watching a blank piece of steel become a piece of art on a handle. I’m glad I can still get my forging fix vicariously through videos

[hurtlingdeathmachine]

How I love observing the work of a man whose FORGINGS come out with a finer finish than many 'finished' works!

[СергейКоноваленко-мб]

Всегда хотел заниматься кузнечным и кожевеным ремеслами. Этим летом наконец решился переделать гараж под маленькую мастерскую👍
И могу заявить на все 100% Ваша работа, и видео и сами изделия, это один из лучших примеров начинающему ремесленику. Долгих лет и крепкого здоровья вашему роду!💪

[donaldmatthies]

Wow! Those turned out really nice, glad to see you left the hammer marks in them, but cleaned up the working faces. Thank you for taking time to build, film, edit and post this video.

[comictrio]

You have to appreciate a man that pounds the living crap out of red hot steel, then he takes a break outdoors to admire the spring flowers, and then he goes back into his shop and pounds the living crap out of red hot steel :)

[isuckateverything]

forgot how therapeutic these videos can be
happy easter

[config]

On creating traditional Swedish style hammers you nailed it.

[E.lectricityNorth]

The pilot tip matching up with the center-punched hole is very smart planning and execution. I love your attention to detail--like your perfectly height matched front shelf for loading the hammer in and out of the new forge. And the finished product makes me want to hit red iron quite a lot...beautiful. Thanks

[MrMeat-pvni]

Great work.
Im just 2 years into Blacksmithing.
Your videos have been a great help.
Thanks for all the priceless information

[bassingman]

The time and care you take in forging a couple of hammers speaks volumes about you. Great video as always and God bless brother.

[pjamestx]

Absolutely gorgeous! And it was so satisfying to see you starting the eye with a punch that had an indexing nub on it, what a great idea!

[terryl]

That design of hammer would appear for a particular purpose. I truly enjoy watching a master craftsman.

[lukelofgren]

Torbjörn you have been an inspiration for my forged works since i started 4 years ago. I do my best to forge to finished product and grind as little as possible and people appreciate the hard work and attention to detail. Keep up the good work. Happy Easter

[cuber]

Can’t wait to make my own. I have a crappy setup with charcoal and home made anvil. One day I’ll make all my tools just like Mr Åhman here. Simple joys of life.

[DennisBishop]

That "Swedish coffee" by your hammer mill looks strong and delicious!!!

[lucaslutzerler]

a long awaited new video !
Happy Easter from Cologne 🍀🍄🍀

[richardvillegas]

Perfect !!! Great sit down and enjoy Vid for relaxing on Easter Sunday 🐥🐣💐

[markmartinblacksmith]

A beautiful matched set! Well done 👍 Thanks for sharing!