Blacksmithing - Forging a cone hardy and some hooks

In this video I make a cone hardy tool for the anvil. It can be used in many projects where you bend or tweak a round shape. The anvil horn is hardly ever completely round so this is a good complement. It also makes it easy to see what you are doing since it is upright, perpendicular to the anvil face.
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[@vincentgolden5352]

Very seldom do i repost on a video but i was really touched by seeing you teach your son to blacksmith. I am beginning to teach my granddaughter she is 7 and she truly loves to use the tools and its so rewarding to see her so happy just doing what pap does. Thanks for passing your love onto your son it really is a great thing. Takecare and keep you all safe.

[@POOR295NOOB]

Nice and very good

[@roberttoltowicz9452]

Wonderful to see your son learning the art of blacksmithing. Now you have a pair of left-handed and right-handed hooks!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@pjamestx]

Yeah great work by Torbsön, that's a piece I'd be proud of at any age!

[@ogi22]

@@pjamestx It reminds me of fixing our car with my dad when i was his age :) Now i'm fixing WAAAY bigger machines than a car. It's really wonderful to learn things with dad :)

[@michaeledwards7604]

But he will need his own sets of tongs I guess.

[@bone0944]

I have spent 35 years as a mechanical fitter which has been a satisfying career, however I have always wished that I had become a blacksmith. Too late for me now but I can still take pleasure and admire the excellent work you and others do. Function and form beautiful combined.

[@torbjornahman]

It's never too late :)

[@andersjjensen]

Get a small propane furnace, two-three hammers, a handful of files and use a piece of train rail as your first anvil. With that alone you can craft all sorts of useful and/or beautiful little knickknacks. My buddy made himself a Thor's Hammer neckless with nothing but a small blowtorch, an ordinary hammer and a Dremmel tool. The "bar stock" was a random 4" nail and the anvil was a granite cobblestone.

[@sherrywilliams1792]

Hubby had his smithy shop 50 yrs ago,,,,,really got close to tears during this video,,,thanks!!!!!!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Sweet, thank you!

[@keshavshigehalli9731]

You are from USA

[@torbjornahman]

@@keshavshigehalli9731 I'm from Sweden

[@keshavshigehalli9731]

Very very thanks for replying me. We are all with you" love from India" 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jimz748]

I love your channel and it was so nice to see your son learning from dad. I owned a construction business and a always tried to have my sons work with me as often as possible. Passing down skills and knowledge to your children is part of a fathers job. Thanks!

[@TimothyMarkBrennanJr]

Love your channel. There is nothing better than seeing a father instruct a son. It is a very deep feeling that everyone identifies with. Please keep it up!

ı agree. this comment is my thoughts.

[@boforgault3212]

What a Fantastic Dad

[@yoyobeerman1289]

In a perfect world that would be true... His son is quite lucky to have such a good father.

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Indeed. :-)

[@POOR295NOOB]

Nice sar

[@bobbertbobby3975]

Everytime i see a video like this one, where you get your kids involved in helping you out. It warms my heart. I missed out on alot of this kinda thing growing up...I would have loved to have my Dad do these things with me. Teaching me and giving me experiance and support. You are a great man.

[@howardklein9834]

With all the insanity out there with the virus, hate and violence. It's so nice to just sit and see something beautifully made.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Like memories! ♥️

[@chrismauceri6416]

I just love the videos you put out on a regular basis, but today's was special. Teaching your son the artform with your skill made my day. In today's crazy world you sir show hope for the next generation. Excellent work by your son too!

[@torbjornahman]

Very kind, thank you!

[@izzudinhakimi7665]

The best forging channel ever on youtube.. with classic background feel like old times👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@louisaziz1235]

Thank you many, many times for teaching your son a dying art. Too many do not take an interest in their children's future. I applaud your efforts, your patience, and your obvious love. You are a great parent.

[@jeffreygordon2689]

Its good that you are patient with your son . he is young and so many younglings want nothing more than to play computer games . Smithing is a time honored tradition and will never die.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you very much for the mention. The video was outstanding as always

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks John! My pleasure

[@PrimalEdge]

I subbed!

[@Fairstarter]

you two should collab

[@user-sw3gd4ur2n]

@@Fairstarter How they can collab? Thruh the ocean?

[@DomMini]

How cool is that John! What a great shoutout! You deserve it!

[@Aco747lyte]

I have grown to appreciate your craftsmanship and was pleased watching John Switzer demonstrating his craft. I have a love for lathes - maybe I should have become a blacksmith 30 years ago instead being 'ship's doctor'; since retired. ...Torbjörn, I love your videos so much and now I am encouraging my apprentice daughter and BFF friend to learn their craft in blacksmithing. I am appreciative of your teaching your son. ..Thank you, for all of this. Many blessings to you ~Wendi

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@wayneshirey6999]

I look forward to the debut of your apprentice's KZbin channel. Nice work by you both.

[@POOR295NOOB]

Nice sar

[@jerrylowe6507]

Love the fact you are teaching your son this vanishing skill. Young people are our future and we need more of them that can work with there HANDS and not just there thumbs.

[@suicidalhamster73]

From the tool making to the promo for John at Black Bear to making hooks with your son, this is now my favorite video from you. amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@POOR295NOOB]

Good luck

[@Whisperblade]

It was really good to see you assisting your son learning a tradecraft, I hope you both have many more years together playing with metal and flame.

[@Lmr6973]

Surely one of the best channels on KZbin. Thanks again.

I think the scene you stamped with your son is very special. You can feel the love between a father and his son while watching :)

[@clydebalcom8252]

Fantastic video. You are doing great teaching your son the the joy of blacksmithing.

[@klasandersson7522]

It is allways a treat seeing you work, and making tools to make new things is sooo satisfyeing! Good to see the young one working and helping out, det ska böjjas i tid det som krokigt ska bli!

[@torbjornahman]

He he, japp och tack!

[@darjosidrogo5919]

Thank you very much for your work, my father is a blacksmith and I am an Audiovisual Communicator, now that I live in another city, watching your videos will help me remember how I supported him as a child.

[@VectraRS]

“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it” Proverbs 22: 6). It's cool to see dad and son working together.

[@ShortArmOfGod]

Aka brainwashing

[@samuelfellows6923]

✝️

[@billwoehl3051]

Exactly 👍❤️

[@rosemarieosborn8625]

What a wonderful surprise seeing how your son is so hands on now. He's got the making of becoming a great blacksmith. Keep up the good work, young man.

[@user-fw2yu2rx1n]

I have to proud of your son! He is very skillful in fogging! Thank you for the video. It is so cute 🤩!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@POOR295NOOB]

Good luck

[@sirmaximus100]

I really respect getting your son involved in a skill that you can bond over and a money making skill at that.

[@tedium37]

My spirit has been lifted by this wholesome video. A ray of optimism in a stressful time. Thank you sincerely

[@adelheidsnel5171]

What a heartwarming video in multiple ways: shout-out to collegue John Switzer and seeing father and son working together has made me smile a couple of times; not only the tool is graceful as ever, so are you Thorbjörn☺️

[@daethalion1725]

The amount of care and attention to detail that you put into making even relatively simple tools is just inspiring. And I loved watching your son have a go at making one of those hooks also!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@lordskorpius1971]

Good to see a new generation taking interest in blacksmithing

[@alex02101967]

There's nothing better than to have fun with your son doing the loved work

[@russellwall1964]

It’s great to see you teaching your son, especially in a kind and encouraging manner.

[@rnestagnerso3785]

The sound that the power hammer makes is music to my ears!

[@Marco-dq1ik]

Not seen this often.. a kitchen oven that goes to 300 °C. Very nice video and forged products!

[@carloantoniomartinelli5418]

Bravo to you both blacksmiths ! There are few things more rewarding for any father, than watching another man working side by side with his son(s) : it gladdens the cockles of anyone's heart. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@wesleytownsend8214]

Wow you have no idea how much better the day gets when I come home from the office (I am an electrical engineer and busy has been slow lately thanks to the epidemic) and this hero has a new piece of content that is fantastic as usual. Thank you for making a sour day good again! I wish good health and all the best to you and your family!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@johnmorgenthaler3611]

Wesley Townsend a

[@adam_of_all_trades_no_mast8388]

Great to see passing along the trades to the younger generation. This fills my heart with hope for the future! The hook was the first thing I learned to forge too and was the first thing I taught my two sons to forge.

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thank you!

[@mergrew0110]

I made my first hook in the metalwork shop at school, it's still on the back of our kitchen door, that was 67 years ago! Your son, obviously, will follow in your footsteps.

[@torbjornahman]

That's great! Thanks

[@jimgarrett7078]

Not only beautiful work, but the best part is watching your son learn a wonderful skill and trade. Also your patience with him. Oh how we need more of this!!!!

[@krystianknop2108]

Great job, congratulations. I remember when I was passing the forge as a child when I was going to school. A beautiful brick building from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a roof for horses waiting to be shoed. . It is true that back then (in the 1980s) the forge was hardly working anymore, but sometimes the door was open and seeing the interior and equipment it excited my imagination. When watching your films, I sometimes come back to those memories. Best regards from Poland.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, sounds nice!

[@mkivy]

excellent! What a wonderful thing to watch a man teach his son a craft to pass down...now will he follow in dads footsteps? Only time will tell. We allow them to be children first yet prepare them fo this big-ole-mean-world. Bless u all. Stay well.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you, yes we will see...

[@stevefromlondon9175]

What a great video no stupid music you have a great talent & so nice to see father & son working together just wished more fathers would have time & play with their children respect to you sir Regards Steve Crazy UK London

[@user-iw5ln8jl8k]

Another professional piece of art my friend, and even more awesome to watch is your son working his magic with his father. You have well behaved children from what ive seen. A true family man.

[@POOR295NOOB]

Good luck

[@richardbradley961]

THE BOY IS GOOD, GIVE HIM ALL THE TIME HE WANTS. BEST WISHES, RICHARD.

[@jamesshramek8841]

It's really comforting to watch parents showing their children how to do things so they can learn hiw to do things in a safe way

[@jonathanking7258]

You know, you’re the cool dad. That is so commendable, our children need those skills.

[@outbackcountry512]

Watching your vids is only relaxing , no music , no banter , just calm sounds of the hammer , tools , machines and your great demeanor in how you put it together .

[@T1nCh0]

Oh wow! The shout out was amazing! I really like Black Bear Forge, it's really nice to see you mention him.

[@bronzalba1159]

I am very happy because a young blacksmith was added to the Swedish blacksmiths Your clips and works are very beautiful Good luck

[@foxymady]

Nice to see you teach your son the blacksmithing skills. Don't let that knowledge and craft die. Keep teaching him all you know. Nicely done!

[@me3333]

These times spent with you out in your shop, in time will grow to be some your son's fondest memories. Not only is he learning a craft/skill as well as learning the proper uses of tools, but he is getting quality father/son time that is priceless. Thank you for being a good role model for your children, it's very heartwarming to see in today's age. I only wish more fathers would follow your example. Awesome video as always

[@banjo4884]

2 video in week it's amzing⚒🖤

[@CatsAndPokemon]

you're a great father. he'll remember these moments and skills forever. your son may benefit from hand exercises, for better grip and form. although if he's always helping you he'll get there eventually!

[@Prander5x5]

A man who grows his own food and hand crafts his own tools has a robot mow his lawn. Somehow, I find that endearing. It shows how you not only have a foot in both worlds, but you've blended them seemlessly as a blacksmith in the 21st century, at peace with your place in the world. Not all of us get a chance at that. :)

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! :)

[@Richard-B]

Bravo to your son carrying on in his father's talented footsteps!

[@TexDrinkwater]

Very nice to see the craft being passed down to your son!

[@vicenzo8588]

It's really cool to see your son learn your job :)

[@RobertFay]

*It is good to see that your son naturally grips the hammer without his forefinger going forward on the shank, and with his thumb wrapped around and under the shank handle. He will always have far better control that way and more strength in his hammer blows using the tools that way, as you know, Torbjörn. Good for him. He is doing really well even though the diameter is presently a bit big for him, until he developed more arm strength which he will grow into soon. Your sense of timing for him is very wise. By matching his hand size and grip/arm strength to this tutorial experimentation would/could have been troublesome and discouraging a month ago, or whenever it was last that I saw his hand use. You are a good teacher, as I have always said.*

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@chet3louisiana558]

Father son working together is awesome !!! Best part of the video.

[@NadikaNadja]

Even in the "demo" hook piece, you went for beauty, symmetry, perfection. Just so wonderful, Torbjorn! Also lovely to see the kid learning from you. Half expected you also to whip out a set of new blades you forged on your own for the grass cutter.

[@me4taki9oh]

A left-handed son with a lot of genius.

[@johnanthony639]

It was great to see you taking the time to teach your son some of your skills. It bought back many memories from my youth when my Dad would do the same for me. At the time it was just some fun but not realizing the life skills I was being taught. Now, in my 60's my wife often asks me how I know how to do certain things and I will always tell her, "my Dad taught me!"

[@torbjornahman]

That is great!

[@svenschlenkrich]

Dear Torbjörn, great to see you showing your son some of your skills. There is nothing better than sharing a passion with your kids and giving them the chance to learn from you. Hälsningar fran Tyskland Sven

[@user-uw8qo7gs2r]

Great craftmanship on display, even by your son. Thank you for the video, always a pleasure to watch 👍

[@Kleinschmiede]

HA: There's the new little giant! It was a great fun for me to see you working with your son - thank you very much for this very nice vid! :-) (and a little bit of breathing-sound of your power hammer...)

[@watchingytvids1]

Watching you teach your son is amazing. I always enjoy your videos, and I’ve never picked up a hammer. You’re truly a craftsman, and create wonderful videos. Thank you!

[@ahm9d991]

The most beautiful thing I have seen is teaching your son your profession in a way that makes him feel responsible. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@MyChrisable]

Ok, the dad teaching his kid the ropes is cool. But the kids wanting to learn this trade is even better!! So wholesome!

[@dominicpetruzzelli3134]

This is so nice to see a young boy learning a trade, don't see it too much anymore these days

[@beni2094]

Wonderful to see you pass this on to your son. Love to see you give a nod to John at Blackbear forge he is awesome!

[@SwordInc.]

Kind Sir, You are an terrific smith and an excellent example of a father. You take your time to perfect your craft and you also take the time to perfect your children. You sir, are a class act in my book. This was a great video and I learned so much more than how to make a tool or some hooks. God Bless you, please keep doing what your are doing.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@rosstapson]

Ah dude. So much to love in one video. First of all it's always wonderful for me to watch a blacksmith make blacksmith tools, so very satisfying. Then, what an awesome shoutout to Jon Switzer and Black Bear Forge, that makes me so happy, he's just marvellous. Then to see your young chap doing such a good job too is profoundly pleasing. When I woke up this morning, I had to face a whole bunch of work I wasn't very happy about doing, but I checked in on KZbin, and saw, "Aha! A new Torbjörn video. Something to look forward to when I'm done." What a reward. Tack så mycket.

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thank you so much Ross!

[@user-fs7bu4qi3t]

Молодцы хорошая приспособа, я думаю сын тоже заинтересовался этим делом, а значит помощник растёт отцу серьёзный.

[@chensan1701]

No hay mejor maestro que un padre

[@johnjude2685]

About John Switzer a great teacher I believe, I hope you gave the fine Blacksmith a Thumbs up like I always enjoy his company and teachings. Thanks

[@aliendorian9057]

Very beautiful cone and hooks. And its very nice that your son is smithing with you. Have a nice day and stay in home&stay safe

[@robvanza]

Great to see father and son in the shop making things together. I'm sure that one day he'll carry on that mark you put on your work. Lessons from a Master Blacksmith, very lucky!! Thanks for the great variety of content! Your work is always a pleasure to watch!

[@POOR295NOOB]

Good luck sar

[@andrelin4345]

The hammering better music to my ears than any background track.

[@renatoferreira7850]

your son's work was very good, congratulations on passing on your teachings to him, great example, congratulations from Caetanópolis-mg, Brazil

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

Great to see your son taking up the duties and learning beside the master

[@ivanbezdomny7646]

Deine Sohn ist "linksmann" ..Genius!!! . Gute Arbeit

[@120Livi]

11:25.....Mrs Ahman "you better not be putting more of that dirty steel in my oven again"

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@gilauth6791]

Nice seeing honest skilled folks passing on their expertise . Therefore contributing to future human knowledge. Good work .

[@Roman_37rus]

Молодец, отличная работа. Радует, что появился помощник, очень правильный подход!

[@davoodalaei3319]

Like all your programs, this one was great.....Thank you very much

[@1924ab]

Terrific video, I'm surprised that you haven't made a swage to make the cone. My father started me in woodworking by having me sit on the boards he was hand sawing. Nothing better than helping your parents as a small child.

[@torbjornahman]

I was contemplating making a taper die for the hammer, but decided to skip that for this one.

[@henryscoggins4150]

It’s great to see kids getting into the craft! I rent when I was his age and just starting. The thrill was unreal, and it still is. I’m just a little jealous that he has a dad with one hell of a skill set and shop

[@dutchcourage7312]

Very brave of you to finally reveal who does all the intricate and difficult work behind the scenes ;) ... pretty sure that if I were him, i would also ask you to do all the heavy work... Lovely tool, for some reason i find these even more interesting then making an item for end use... There is just something about making your own tools to make things, that really does it for me. Somewhat like pie I guess. So tnx for sharing ^^

[@user-gz3uy2ey5x]

The Blacksmith in it's perfect way.

[@andyfarmer759]

Great to see the younger generation learning real skills. Super video.

[@evr4921]

It brings me great joy to see you teaching the craft to your son!!!

[@leandercampos5801]

I just witness a great man and his son, passing a dying skill sadly for man used to be dependent on machines nowadays. Keep it up more powers to both of you.

[@Hansengineering]

The things you make are beautiful.

[@danandreinicoara1872]

That,s yuseful time for your son,for us all ,because so we have a good exemple for new generation in this job.All the best for your golden team!!

[@merlin47181]

Like father like son. Awesome dude!! Good for you and your legacy.

[@huopavaan]

Your's boy is next smith master !!!

[@ogi22]

Oh, he may not become a blacksmith, but he will for sure know his way with tools and how to solve problems. And that's the best thing any dad can teach his son. My dad is a mechanic engineer and i did a lot of car fixing with him as a kid. I'm working as an automation engineer and prefer to chase electrons in the wires, but i learned the "love of fixing things" from my dad :)

[@qrubmeeaz]

Your young man needs his own touchmark.

[@mathewmolk2089]

You are teaching him right. We need more of this in the world, Especially here in the USA where they have abandoned industrial arts and replace them with classes in diversity and urban studies. Nobody seems to realize that when the old tradesmen are gone there will be no one to replace us ,,,,,,but there is for sure going to be one,,,,God bless you both. We need more people like the 2 of you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@dolphinrhino7454]

That boys got a heck of a good teacher. If he keeps working at it, he could really go places.

[@thecreativecraftingtable8658]

Beautiful artwork. You are a professional craftsman. :) Ps. Your small cat made from angle iron inspired me to make one similar out of copper. :)

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you! That is great to hear!

[@POOR295NOOB]

Good luck