Iron Hand Forge

Iron Hand Forge Historically inspired ironwork and other bits & bobs.

A little Petersen Type A axe ready for hanging. Wrought iron and carbon steel edge.
17/11/2025

A little Petersen Type A axe ready for hanging. Wrought iron and carbon steel edge.


Here she is.I present to you my first pattern welded spear. It's far from perfect, mistakes were made but lessons were l...
06/08/2025

Here she is.
I present to you my first pattern welded spear. It's far from perfect, mistakes were made but lessons were learnt.
The shape falls near the X type ballpark according to Solbergs typology. The construction consists of a socket and core forged from a single piece of wrought iron, 2 pattern welded herringbone plates on both planes of the core and an EN9 cutting edge.
Definitely my most ambitious project so far, which wouldn't have happened without the help of Officina ferraria, an absolute magician when it comes to historical metalwork. Dzięki Majster.

Feels like all these iron daggers in Skyrim finally paid off haha.

Decorative bottle openers. Kept me busy for a bit.
29/07/2025

Decorative bottle openers. Kept me busy for a bit.

A "spark" of flint strikers, for anyone who prefers making fire in a more traditional way.
28/07/2025

A "spark" of flint strikers, for anyone who prefers making fire in a more traditional way.

A little outdoor "survival" set I finished a while back.
27/07/2025

A little outdoor "survival" set I finished a while back.

12/07/2025

Preparing a pattern welded billet for my next historically inspired project.



A little Hedeby inspired potato peeling tool. Wrought iron/coil spring with an oak handle.
29/06/2025

A little Hedeby inspired potato peeling tool. Wrought iron/coil spring with an oak handle.

A little something something...
16/06/2025

A little something something...

Hollow bit tongs and square bit bolt jaw tongs.
09/06/2025

Hollow bit tongs and square bit bolt jaw tongs.

Almost finished with this lot...
03/04/2025

Almost finished with this lot...

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