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I hand forge blacksmith tongs of all kinds but also like to use my channel to experiment and forge items I normally wouldn't make. I work with minimal tooling and in an unusually small workspace. Glen - GS Tongs

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Form Follows Function: Precision in Forging a Specialized Tong

Even outside of the knife, the principles of material science and precision geometry hold true. Watch how a dedicated smith crafts a specialized tong for steel boxes.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

Techniques

Beyond the Edge: Crafting Tools with the Anvil and Stainless Steel

Sometimes the best forging lessons aren't about high-carbon steel—they're about process, material science, and the perfect strike on a humble anvil.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

Equipment

Building the Right Tool: Precision Peening for the Details

Sometimes the best tools aren't for the blade itself, but for the delicate work that holds the blade together. We dive into building a specialized peening hammer for small rivets.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

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Beyond the Blade: Mastering Form and Finish with Medium Carbon Steel

Whether you're crafting a Damascus billet or a simple kitchen tool, the mastery of forming and finishing medium carbon steel remains foundational to all metalwork.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

4 min

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Science

Beyond the Forge: Turning a Simple Coil Spring into a Precision Punch

Sometimes the best tools aren't smelted, but repurposed. We break down the science of identifying unknown carbon steel and using it to fabricate a specialized punch for cold-use applications.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

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Mastering the Tool: Forging the Static Pivot Tong

Sometimes the most important piece of gear is the one you forge. We break down the specialized techniques for creating a static pivot, rivet-free blacksmith tong.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

Techniques

From Tree Rescue to Tongs: The Art of Making Specialized Cutters

Watch how a smith approaches the challenge of cutting a thick cable lock, detailing the precise steps of forging, grinding, and heat treating a custom pair of snips.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

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The Virtue of Simplicity: Forging Tools from a Single Billet

Sometimes the most complex problem is solved with the simplest piece of steel. We dive into the efficient technique of creating functional tools like punch tongs from a single billet.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

Techniques

Beyond the Flat Strip: Using Circular Collars to Join Steel

We often assume there's only one way to reinforce a joint. This technique shows how using circular collars can offer superior structural support for your billet work.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

Business

From Forge to Funnel: How to Iterate Your Business Like a Master Blacksmith

Building a robust business isn't about the perfect first draft; it's about the iterative process of recognizing mistakes and optimizing infrastructure for scale.

Glen GS Tongs

Rogue Business

4 min

0 0 025 days ago

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