Tool Reference
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Every tool reference on the site — 28 tools across five stages of the build, from bringing steel to temperature through to finishing the sheath. Filter by stage, category or difficulty.
Gas Forge
Propane-fired chamber for bringing steel to forging temperature.
Anvil
Massive steel block that provides the reaction surface for hammering.
Belt Grinder
Motorized abrasive belt machine for shaping and finishing blades.
Blacksmith Hammer
Primary striking tool for moving hot steel on the anvil.
Blacksmith Tongs
Gripping tool for holding hot steel safely at the anvil and forge.
Quenching Oil
Heat-transfer fluid that cools steel fast enough to harden it.
Tempering Oven
Temperature-controlled oven for precise tempering and heat treatment.
Coal Forge
Solid-fuel hearth that burns coal or coke for traditional forging.
Angle Grinder
Handheld power tool for cutting and rough grinding metal.
Anvil Stand
Rigid base that holds the anvil at working height and damps ring.
Handle Material
Scales, blocks, and slabs that form the grip of a finished knife.
Fire Bricks
Heat-resistant bricks that line, insulate, and shape a forge chamber.
Sanding Belts
Abrasive belts in a grit progression for grinding and finishing.
Cross-Peen Hammer
Hammer with a narrow peen for spreading and shaping hot steel.
Handle Epoxy
Two-part adhesive that bonds handle scales to the tang.
Metal Files
Hand-cutting tools for shaping steel and refining bevels.
Brass Guard
Metal fitting between blade and handle that protects the hand.
Whetstones
Sharpening stones that grind and polish a blade edge by hand.
Forge Burner
Mixes fuel and air to produce the flame that heats a forge chamber.
Magnet (Heat-Treat Reference)
Magnetic reference used to estimate the critical temperature of steel.
Hardness Tester
Instrument that measures how hard a blade actually came out.
Leather Sheath
Stitched leather pouch that carries and protects a finished knife.
Handle Pins
Metal rods that fasten and reinforce a knife handle.
Hardy Tools
Stemmed tools that drop into the anvil hardy hole for shaping.
Tempilstik
Crayon that melts at a set temperature to confirm steel heat.
Polishing Wheel
Soft buffing wheel that brings steel to a mirror finish.
Forge Blower
Moves air into a solid-fuel fire to raise and control its heat.
Crucible
Heat-resistant vessel for melting metal in a foundry or forge.
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