Forging Tongs for Bladesmithing (Part 2 of 2) by Ed Clarke, AP @americanbladesmith

Uploaded January 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This video is part 2 of 2 in a series on this Channel and Ed Clarke shows how to make tongs that will hold your work securely while forging a blade for a knife. This video shows the additional steps in making the tongs including drilling for the rivet, setting the rivet, and making final adjustments. For more information on bladesmithing techniques please visit the American Bladesmith Society Website and Forum at americanbladesmith.com

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