Forged tools

Our forged tools collection brings together hand forged pieces for the woods, the workbench and the kitchen. Each one is shaped at the forge by hand, so you'll see hammer marks, slight variations and the character that comes with traditional blacksmith work. Browse a Yorkshire billhook, a sickle with a leather sheath, a leathercraft ulu and kiridashi set, a carbon steel flint striker, a twisted-handle iron spoon and a heavy steak press, along with a forged high carbon steel crucifix for the wall.

Hand Forged Tools for Woodland, Craft and Kitchen Work

Every piece in this collection starts as bar stock heated and hammered into shape, not stamped from sheet steel. That makes each tool slightly different from the next, and it's why forged tools are often chosen by people who want something to use for years and pass on. The collection is small and varied, so it helps to think about where you'll use the tool.

Cutting Tools for Woods, Hedges and Garden

Yorkshire Billhook

A billhook is a traditional English hedge-laying and coppicing tool, used to split, trim and point green wood and clear brush. The hand forged Yorkshire billhook follows that regional pattern and suits woodland management, fence making and campsite work where a knife is too light and an axe too clumsy.

Sickle with Leather Sheath

The hand forged sickle has a curved, hooked blade on a natural wood handle and comes with a leather sheath. Its curve gathers stems toward the edge, which makes it well suited to cutting grass, herbs, reeds and vines by hand. The mirror-polished finish also makes it a striking collector piece.

Leathercraft and Woodworking Blades

The ulu and kiridashi set pairs two very different blades with high carbon steel edges, hardwood or bone handle options and a single custom leather sheath. The rounded ulu rocks through leather and cuts clean curves, while the kiridashi, a Japanese marking and utility knife, handles scoring, trimming and fine detail work. If you mainly want the rounded blade, see our wider range of handmade ulu knives. For more shop tools, our forged chisel sets pair well with this set.

Fire Steel and Camp Gear

The hand forged flint striker is a curved high carbon steel fire steel. Struck against flint or another hard, sharp-edged stone, it throws sparks onto char cloth or tinder, the same way fires were lit for centuries before matches. Flint and tinder are sold separately. Keep it dry and lightly oiled between trips. It pairs naturally with a fixed blade from our camping knives.

Forged Kitchen and Grill Tools

For the kitchen, the forged iron spoon has a twisted handle and arrives pre-oiled; it stays food safe with regular oiling and should be dried right after washing. The steak press weight, made from carbon steel or iron with a flat pressing base, flattens bacon, burgers, paninis and steaks for even searing on cast iron, steel pans, grills and flat-tops. It isn't meant for non-stick cookware.

Forged Decor

Alongside the working tools, the collection includes a hand forged high carbon steel crucifix cross for wall hanging. Like the tools, it may develop a light patina over time, which many owners like as part of the forged look.

Caring for Carbon Steel and Iron

Most pieces here are carbon steel or iron, which can rust if left wet. Wipe them dry after use, apply a thin coat of oil before storage and keep them out of damp places. A dark patina is normal and helps protect the surface. Browse the tools above, or see our collectible hammers for more forged work.

FAQs

FAQ About Hand Forged Tools

What is a forged tool?

A forged tool is shaped by heating steel or iron and hammering it into form, rather than cutting or stamping it from flat sheet. Forging lets the maker control the shape and thickness of each part, and hand forging leaves visible hammer marks on the finished piece.

What is a billhook used for?

A billhook is used for hedge laying, coppicing, trimming branches, splitting kindling and sharpening stakes. It sits between a knife and a hatchet for woodland and brush work.

How does a flint striker work?

When high carbon steel is struck with a sharp-edged hard stone such as flint, tiny shavings of steel are torn off and ignite as sparks. Those sparks are caught on char cloth or dry tinder and blown into a flame.

What is a kiridashi knife used for?

A kiridashi is a small Japanese utility knife used for marking, scoring, trimming and fine carving in woodworking and leathercraft.

Do carbon steel and iron tools rust?

Yes, they can rust if left wet. Dry them after use and keep a thin coat of oil on the surface; a dark patina is normal.