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The minimalist knife is the ultimate in simplicity of form and function. Inspired by the classic Japanese Higonokami design, the all-metal knife is held closed by friction and held open by placing one’s thumb on the end of the tang.

I have always had a keen interest in forging; I used to be a silversmith, and I love working with metal. Some time ago I forged my first axe (a skeggøx or bearded axe), sharpened it and fitted it with a handmade ash handle. It isn’t perfect, but it is my first ever forged axe and I’m pretty proud of it. All of this went through my head when I started drawing the glyphs for this font. And to be honest, I couldn’t find a more suitable name for it! Bladesmith is a handmade font, forged in fire (haha). It was actually made with an old sharpie. It is a rough and ready font, quite suited for headlines, book covers and posters.

This robust Bladesmithing shirt is the perfect fusion of style and durability, designed especially for the art of Bladesmithing. Crafted from heavy-duty, yet breathable fabric, it provides exceptional protection against sparks and heat while allowing for comfortable movement. The shirt features reinforced stitching and a heat-resistant design, ensuring it withstands the rigors of the forge. We at Bear Apparel ensure that every item arrives on time and is in proper condition. • 100% ring-spun cotton • Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester • Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton • 4.5 oz./yd² (153 g/m²) • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center • Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala Thank you for shopping at Bear Apparel

Custom Mossberg 500 Cerakoted using Crimson, Copper Suede and Corvette Yellow. See more of OLD GLORY GUNS AND AMMO projects at Cerakote.com along with 1,000’s of other Cerakoting projects.