Forging the PERFECT Steel Leaf

Описание: Forging a simple leaf might look easy… but making one that’s actually clean, symmetrical, and forged with intention is a completely different challenge.

In this video I set out to forge a steel leaf that meets my personal standard. No rushing, no shortcuts — just hammer control, patience, and repetition at the anvil.

The first few attempts weren’t great. Crooked tapers, uneven veins, and shapes that just didn’t feel right. Instead of settling for “good enough,” I kept forging until one finally came out the way it should.

This video is about respecting the process of blacksmithing. Skill doesn’t come from one lucky piece — it comes from repetition, failure, and slowly improving every time the hammer falls.

If you're interested in blacksmithing, forging techniques, or watching real skill develop in the shop, this is the first step in that journey.

This is the start to a long series of videos that are all focused on perfecting the art of blacksmithing. I will be showing the process of a beginner becoming an expert. If you want to see what it takes to master a craft subscribe to my channel and follow along with me through this endeavor.

Challenge videos:
Steak Flippers 2 HOURS -    • Hand Forging Steak Flippers, MASS PRODUCTI...  
24 Knives 12 HOURS -    • Forging 24 Knives in 12 HOURS - Was it Wor...  
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 done watching tutorials
00:30 forging my first leaf
01:45 Learning to become a blacksmith
04:45 Finishing my first leaf
05:30 forging my second leaf
06:10 the key to forging a good leaf
09:15 finishing my second leaf
09:45 starting my third leaf
10:30 hand forging shoulders correctly
11:25 hand forging a detailed leaf
12:40 comparing the first leaf to the leaf
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MUSIC:
Artlist - https://artlist.io/
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GEAR:
Camera - Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/47l4g5D
Software - Capcut (Free version)
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TOOLS I LOVE:
Forge - https://amzn.to/3N4rmGO
Anvil - https://amzn.to/3P9P9Wt
Belt Grinder - https://amzn.to/4kWBzSa
Angle Grinder - https://amzn.to/4cjXdgW

This video is NOT sponsored in any way and none of these links are affiliated.