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At last finished this piece. Bolognese sidesword. Forged from 5160 Spring steel. Handle is dyed alder root. Heart treated, sharpened and ready for use. Im almost tempted to keep this for myself to be honest
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I started my workshop almost eight years ago, working as a full time blacksmith and honestly I cant remember last time I was just sitting on my anvil, looking at the flames, thinking what im going To do. For the past couple of weeks my orders have just stopped or postponed and Etsy dryed up. This new “plague” has been effecting so many People, many my fellow craftsmen and women. As most of us live strait from our hands to our mouths, it doesnt take much to lose our businesses. If this affects to the summer markets and festivals, that could be it for many artisans.

Please support your favorite artisans to help us make it through these tough times and keep yourself safe! Cheers!

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