Todd Koch

Todd Koch

@toddkoch

Welcome to my blacksmithing/bladesmithing YouTube channel! I'm Todd Koch, a 19 year old who's been forging since 2019 and loves to make content surrounding this art! I'm going to be documenting as I learn more about this craft, make cool projects, and do whatever else I decide is worthy of this top tier channel. From knife builds, to beginner blacksmithing tutorials, to restorations, I'll do it all on this channel! I upload videos when I can, but since I'm in college right now and not always aro

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Rogue Tradesman
Rogue Tradesman
Member · since 2026
Rogue Schoolers
Rogue Schoolers
Member · since 2026
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Forging a RUSTY Mini Sledge into a HATCHET
YouTubeFeb 23, 2024
Why I like rusty things #blacksmithing #forging #rusty #diy
YouTubeFeb 21, 2024
$60 Belt Sander Full Review: is it Worth it? (Harbor Freight 1x30 Grinder)
YouTubeFeb 9, 2024
BEST belt sander for beginners #diy #blacksmithing #tools #knifemaking
YouTubeFeb 7, 2024
Finishing off the kukri knife #diy #blacksmithing #knifemaking #knife
YouTubeFeb 2, 2024
Forging Rusty Bolt Into a Knife! #blacksmith #diy #knife #knifemaking
YouTubeJan 31, 2024
Forging a Kukri KNIFE From a RUSTED BOLT
YouTubeJan 26, 2024
How I make knife videos #blacksmithing #diy #knifemaking
YouTubeJan 24, 2024
Pursuing A Passion #blacksmith #diy #knifemaking
YouTubeJan 19, 2024
Personalize your custom work! #blacksmith #diy #knifemaking #howto
YouTubeJan 17, 2024
Personalize Your Projects Today | How to Make a Touchmark Tool
YouTubeJan 12, 2024
How to customize your work! #blacksmith #diy #knifemaking #howto
YouTubeJan 10, 2024
What’s Been Going On #blacksmithing #diy #forging #knifemaking
YouTubeJan 5, 2024
Start Forging in the New Year! #blacksmithing #diy #forging
YouTubeJan 3, 2024
Beginner Blacksmithing Project Ideas: How to Forge a Bottle Opener!
YouTubeDec 29, 2023
Forge a Bottle Opener for the New Year! #blacksmithing #forge #diy #newyear
YouTubeDec 27, 2023
How I restored this hammer #blacksmithing #restoration #diy
YouTubeDec 22, 2023
How I got a rounding hammer #blacksmithing #forge #hammer #diy
YouTubeDec 20, 2023
Rusty Hammer Restoration | Reforging a Blacksmith Hammer
YouTubeDec 15, 2023
How to get tools as a beginner blacksmith #blacksmithing #forging #diy #restora…
YouTubeDec 13, 2023
Why Use Rusted Metal to Make a Knife? #knife #forging #blacksmittb #diy
YouTubeDec 8, 2023
Skills Beginner Blacksmiths NEED #blacksmithing #diy #knifemaking
YouTubeDec 6, 2023
Making a Leather Sheath for A File Knife!
YouTubeDec 1, 2023
What every knife needs to be finished #leatherworking #blacksmithing #diy
YouTubeNov 29, 2023
How I make knife handles #blacksmithing #knifemaking #diy
YouTubeNov 24, 2023
Forging a knife from a file! #blacksmithing #knifemaking #diy
YouTubeNov 22, 2023
Forging a Fighter Knife From a Rusty File
YouTubeNov 17, 2023
This file knife took me 1 year to finish #blacksmithing #knife #diy
YouTubeNov 15, 2023
What anvil to get as a beginner #blacksmithing #anvil #diy
YouTubeNov 10, 2023
Why are anvils shaped weird?? #blacksmith #anvil #diy
YouTubeNov 8, 2023
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Forging a Civil War Bowie: A Full Forge Approach
Techniques
Forging a Civil War Bowie: A Full Forge Approach

Todd just tackled a classic – a coffin-handled Bowie knife – and he’s showing us the full forge process. Join him as he experiments with a new blade design and a hone quench, all while battling April snow in Utah.

Todd Koch
Todd Koch
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 17 hours ago
Anvil 101: Finding Solid Ground for Your Forge
Equipment
Anvil 101: Finding Solid Ground for Your Forge

Starting out in blacksmithing can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right anvil. This post breaks down anvil types, features, and what to look for to get you forging confidently.

Todd Koch
Todd Koch
Rogue Forge
3 min
0 0 0about 18 hours ago
From Mountain Scrap to Functional Knife: A Forging Adventure
Techniques
From Mountain Scrap to Functional Knife: A Forging Adventure

Sometimes the best projects start with a pile of scrap. This maker's journey transforming rusty mountain metal and weathered wood into a unique knife is a testament to creativity and resourcefulness.

Todd Koch
Todd Koch
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 18 hours ago
Backyard Blacksmithing: Your First Forge Setup
Techniques
Backyard Blacksmithing: Your First Forge Setup

Thinking about getting into bladesmithing but don’t know where to start? Todd Koch walks through a basic setup for a backyard forge, showing what you need and how to keep costs down.

Todd Koch
Todd Koch
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 18 hours ago
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