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Practical articles about blacksmithing, materials, care and projects.

What makes up the price of bespoke metalwork
Metalwork July 21, 2025

What makes up the price of bespoke metalwork

With bespoke metalwork, you are not paying only for kilograms of steel. The price includes design, labour, finishing, hardware, installation and responsibility for the result.

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Steel window maintenance: a simple yearly plan
Maintenance June 14, 2025

Steel window maintenance: a simple yearly plan

Steel windows do not need complicated care. They need a regular check of the places where water, hardware and the finish meet.

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How to choose a forged gate that will work for 20 years
Gates & fences May 9, 2025

How to choose a forged gate that will work for 20 years

A gate is the first detail visitors notice, but also a structure exposed to rain, frost and daily use.

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Steel interior doors: 5 decisions that shape the result
Steel windows & doors April 18, 2025

Steel interior doors: 5 decisions that shape the result

Steel doors are more than a frame and glass. The right profile, layout, hardware and finish determine whether they feel elegant or distracting in a space.

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Why a hand-forged knife is unlike any other knife
Blacksmithing April 15, 2025

Why a hand-forged knife is unlike any other knife

Every knife looks the same. It has a blade, a handle and it can cut. But the difference between a shop-bought knife and a hand-forged one is something you only understand when you hold it.

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Jansen profiles: why material matters for steel windows
Materials March 8, 2025

Jansen profiles: why material matters for steel windows

A steel window looks simple — metal and glass. But in the details of the profile lies the difference between a window for 10 years and one for a lifetime.

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Forged crest: when a symbol must last for generations
Projects February 20, 2025

Forged crest: when a symbol must last for generations

A crest is not a sign. It is not engraved sheet metal or printed vinyl. A crest is a symbol of identity — of a municipality, a company or a family. And a symbol should last.

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Teambuilding in the blacksmith workshop: why it stays with you
Special services January 12, 2025

Teambuilding in the blacksmith workshop: why it stays with you

Bowling. Escape room. Dinner at a restaurant. These team-building events have one thing in common — within a week you have forgotten them. The blacksmith workshop is different.

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How to care for metal pieces so they last for generations
Maintenance December 5, 2024

How to care for metal pieces so they last for generations

Metal is a durable material. But even it needs occasional attention. The good news — caring for forged pieces is simpler than you might expect.

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