One of my favorite videos... 

I keep coming back to this video because it's so very educational.

While I don't speak Hungarian, I do speak #blacksmithing and this is fifteen minutes chock full of good stuff!

Aside from learning how to make a small leafing hammer, we get to see all sorts of nice things in the shop. This gentleman has been in the Trade for a goodly bit and it shows.

This is what we should all aspire to, in my opinion. The shop is neat and clean, but the little details are all over the place. Note how the tongs are held on forged hooks? He could have opted for a simple nail or a dowel, but he went above and beyond because he wanted to showcase his work.

The same attention to detail can be seen in the delicate top edge of his chisel rack. Right in the middle of the big white wall, it was going to stand out no matter what he did, so he added the decorative cut to turn it into something that was visually pleasing. Functional, sure, every chisel is easily seen and easier to grab. But he took it one step further, adding some flare that you'll remember for the rest of your days.

Probably one of the best parts, for me, is watching them make the anvil sing. That's something that has been lost on this side of the pond, and I think we're all the poorer for it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGB7YR2l-KY