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Nice and simple this week, the oldest tool a sharp stick. This was a spear head I forged probably 12 months ago as some ...
06/03/2026

Nice and simple this week, the oldest tool a sharp stick. This was a spear head I forged probably 12 months ago as some practice in forge welding sockets, tidying the workshop up this week in between commissions that I can’t show yet I took a day to clean the spear head up and forge a butt cap and mount it all on ash 6foot length perfect for guarding doors!

Something I’ve wanted to make for ages, a medieval crossbow, a rolling nut design every part made by myself draws around...
30/01/2026

Something I’ve wanted to make for ages, a medieval crossbow, a rolling nut design every part made by myself draws around 115kg/250lbs on its steel prod all mounted on an ash tiller, there’s a lot to learn and making this has helped me understand how these contraptions work and what I can do to improve on my next one

If you find yourself against a heavily armoured companion half swording is the go too. Master Fiore expanded on this wit...
16/01/2026

If you find yourself against a heavily armoured companion half swording is the go too. Master Fiore expanded on this with a variety of specialised armoured fighting swords in his manuscripts this example has a large notched area in the blade to grip and only the section after this half grip is sharpened, add to that a dangerous pommel spike and sharp heat treated quillons for digging into plate and mail for control is this the perfect armoured fighting sword?

Look at this for a carving knife! hand forged 300plus layered Damascus integral bolster with an African Blackwood handle...
09/01/2026

Look at this for a carving knife! hand forged 300plus layered Damascus integral bolster with an African Blackwood handle and a dark moody etch!
I enjoyed this one I haven’t forged any Damascus out in a while so I took the opportunity to make up a few billets up with this one so keep an eye out for some more patterned projects coming this year ☺️

Now we move into a new year I can share this Christmas present project completed last year, a longsword blunt designed s...
02/01/2026

Now we move into a new year I can share this Christmas present project completed last year, a longsword blunt designed specifically for armoured half sword fighting the blade has a recessed area near the tip to use as a dedicated hand hold, I’ve never seen an example with a leather wrap on the blade but I liked the look of it and coupled with the fact it can be removed easily enough if the new owner isn’t a fan I thought it was worth the extra effort.

I’d love to do more commission work in 2026 so if I can help you out with your own piece of history please let me know!

As we come to the end of another year I look back at what I’ve achieved in my work this year and although it has been a ...
23/12/2025

As we come to the end of another year I look back at what I’ve achieved in my work this year and although it has been a quiet year for commissions it has allowed me time to build my skills in areas that I choose and I’m happy with my progress along this creative path, there has been a shocking lack of polearms this year though perhaps in 2026 we can both work to remedy this!

I hope everyone enjoys the days ahead and Santa is good to you, please enjoy some of my favourite pieces of the year 😘

TLDR Merry Christmas!

Thanks Tom for the great review on your new Falchion, If any of my previous customers have some nice words about my work...
28/11/2025

Thanks Tom for the great review on your new Falchion,
If any of my previous customers have some nice words about my work I’d love to hear them thanks!

I purchased a Falchion from Blue Dog Forge on the 7th of November, 2025. The communication with David was superb, clear and friendly. I was provided with measurements, the point of balance, and several images before purchasing the Falchion. Dave made it clear I was able to pay in installments and I paid it off in two, the price was very reasonable given the high quality of the item. It was packaged incredibly well and arrived in perfect condition. 

It is surprisingly light in hand and more nimble than I expected it to be. It arrived sharp as a razor, I will definitely be looking to Dave at Blue Dog Forge again, frankly I’m impressed.

No new projects this week, what I have though is four swords with one thing in common, they’re all looking for new homes...
07/11/2025

No new projects this week, what I have though is four swords with one thing in common, they’re all looking for new homes! Within the UK preferred and if you’re visiting TORM next weekend I’ll be down there as well rooting around so I could deliver them by hand 😀
If you’re interested get in touch and I can supply details and more pictures!

Falchion Friday? This was actually a reject forging from my recent Conyers build missed a few dimensions in the first at...
31/10/2025

Falchion Friday? This was actually a reject forging from my recent Conyers build missed a few dimensions in the first attempt so I cut this one down into a smaller lighter weapon and paired it with a decorated steel guard and peculiar shaped bronze pommel

Side by side pictures of the Conyer’s falchion and my reproduction, I think I nailed this one, perfect in dimension, wei...
03/10/2025

Side by side pictures of the Conyer’s falchion and my reproduction, I think I nailed this one, perfect in dimension, weight and style

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