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How to Draw a Sword- Blacksmithing Tips #80

YouTubeSep 8, 2026

How to Draw a Sword (3 Simple Steps)

YouTubeAug 29, 2026

Can I Hit a Coin Mid Air?

YouTubeAug 22, 2026

Can I Hit a Coin?

YouTubeAug 17, 2026

Can I Hit a Coin with a 20lb Sword?

YouTubeAug 16, 2026

How Many Watermelons Can I Cut?

YouTubeAug 14, 2026

Are Massive Swords Practical?

YouTubeAug 8, 2026

Why I Train with a Massive Sword!

YouTubeAug 7, 2026

Stopping 20lbs of Momentum from a MASSIVE Sword

YouTubeJul 25, 2026

How to Forge a Knife Tang- Blacksmithing Tips #79

YouTubeJul 22, 2026

How to Make a Stainless Steel Knife- Blacksmithing Tips #78

YouTubeJul 18, 2026

Why Blacksmiths are called Blacksmiths- Blacksmithing Tips #77

YouTubeJul 17, 2026

The Best Way to Make Armor- Blacksmithing Tips #76

YouTubeJul 14, 2026

Something Beginners Forget to Do- Blacksmithing Tips #75

YouTubeJul 11, 2026

Making the Sword of the Spirit- The Design |AoG Ep 7

YouTubeJul 10, 2026

Something Blacksmiths should NEVER Do- Blacksmithing Tips #74

YouTubeJul 8, 2026

How to Forge a Sword Blade- Blacksmithing Tips #73

YouTubeJun 6, 2026

How to get Inspiration- Amsterdam to Vienna

YouTubeMay 29, 2026

Making the Sword of the Spirit- How to Forge the Blade | AoG Ep 6

YouTubeMay 9, 2026

How to Forge a Sword Point- Blacksmithing Tips #72

YouTubeMay 2, 2026

How to Forge a Sword Point / Sword of the Spirit - AoG Ep 5

YouTubeMay 1, 2026

Something Beginners Struggle With- Blacksmithing Tips #71

YouTubeFeb 25, 2026

Something Every Blacksmith Needs- Blacksmithing Tips #70

YouTubeFeb 24, 2026

I Forged Bevels into a MASSIVE BLADE

YouTubeFeb 21, 2026

Forging the Blade of a 7 Foot Tall BEAST!

YouTubeFeb 20, 2026

How to Forge Hammer Texture- Blacksmithing Tips #69

YouTubeFeb 20, 2026

I'm Swinging my BIGGEST BLADE YET!

YouTubeFeb 19, 2026

I Forged a Slot in a MASSIVE BLADE- Blacksmithing Tip

YouTubeFeb 18, 2026

Forging a Slot into a HUGE BLADE

YouTubeFeb 17, 2026

Chiseling into a MASSIVE SWORD

YouTubeFeb 16, 2026

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Techniques

The Power of the Process: Finding Mastery, One Sketch at a Time

Whether you're tackling a complex still life or perfecting a single brushstroke, the journey of practice is where the true magic happens.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Raw Steel to Profile: Mastering the Forge-Work of the Blade

A deep dive into the foundational steps of forging, showing how a billet of 1095 high carbon steel is transformed into a finished blade profile at the anvil.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Precision of the Bevel: Mastering the Long Sword Form

Watch how deep, focused work on a massive blade requires careful control, understanding the difference between forging and grinding, and the dedication needed for a perfect finish.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Spring Steel to Sword: Power Forging the Alucard Blade

Watch how sheer power and careful planning transform a raw billet of spring steel into the initial shape of a massive, fictional blade.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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Working at Scale: Forging a Seven-Foot Beast from the Anvil

Watching a master tackle a monumental sword project, this post dives into the sheer physical labor and precise techniques required to start shaping a blade of this size.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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Crafting Memory: The Art of the Fillet Knife Commission

When a blade is made for a specific person and occasion, the process moves beyond mere craft—it becomes a legacy. We break down the techniques behind creating a custom fillet knife.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Next Level: Why Hitting a Goal Just Means You Need a Bigger Challenge

Whether mastering a new drill or aiming for varsity status, true progress means recognizing that the goalposts—and the gear—must always move.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Athletes

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Edge Geometry to Polish: The Art of the Final Pass on Custom Blades

The journey of a custom blade doesn't end at the forge. We dive into the meticulous, patient work of hand sanding, turning rough steel into a polished, functional piece of art.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Alchemy of Finish: Achieving the Perfect Black Patina on Rivets and Leather

Mastering the final details of leather goods requires more than just skill; it requires chemistry. We dive deep into the process of preparing and finishing metal hardware.

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Rogue Tanners

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

Mastering the Mythic Curve: Forging High-Carbon Steel for Complex Blades

When a design is as outlandish as an anime weapon, the smithing challenge is immense. We break down the techniques needed to shape difficult, highly detailed curves using 5160 steel.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Billet to Blade: The Art of Forging a Perfect Knife

A deep dive into the hammer strokes, heat treatments, and meticulous geometry required to transform raw steel into a functional, enduring blade.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

When the Hammer Falls Silent: Forging with Pure Willpower

Sometimes, the greatest skill isn't the tool you use, but the understanding of the material that allows you to shape it barehanded.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Forge

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Billet to Billboard: The Universal Craft of the Forge

Whether you're filing the perfect edge geometry on an EDC knife or shaping a massive architectural sign, the core principles of the forge remain the same.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Block to Blade: Mastering the Art of the Dagger Forge

Witness the initial stages of forging a dagger from 5160 spring steel, focusing on thinning and shaping techniques that transform a massive billet into a usable form.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

Finding Composition in Copper: The Meditation of Wire Sculpture

Sometimes the most unexpected materials yield the most satisfying artistic lessons. Today, we explore how line and structure translate into the delicate, enduring art of wire bonsai.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

Forging Damascus from the Unexpected: Building a Billet from Xacto Blades

Even the cheapest, most readily available material can be transformed into a beautiful Damascus billet through careful layering, forging, and heat treatment.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Geometry of the Carving Blade: Crafting a Purpose-Built Edge

A carving knife isn't just any blade; it's a highly specialized piece of geometry, requiring specific materials and precise heat treatment to perform its demanding task.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

From Screen to Sketchbook: Mastering the Anatomy of Imagination

Whether you're drawing a still life or a futuristic character, the principles of anatomy and perspective remain the same. Let's get those hands dirty.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Stories

Finding the Golden Light: How Perspective Shapes the Art of Seeing

Sometimes the greatest lessons in art aren't found in the classroom, but in how we learn to see the world—a transformation that applies equally to a metal arm and a sketchpad.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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Beyond the Billet: Forging Large-Scale Art and Structural Ironwork

Whether you're making a pocket knife or a piece of wearable armor, the principles of structural integrity, heat treatment, and joinery remain the same.

HALE The Blacksmith

Rogue Blades

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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