Master and Apprentice Striking Demonstration

[judge6754]

That keep you in shape. And the timeing wow.

[luisrocamora]

enlightening to see blacksmiths language is universal, we see that is a real blacksmith, you can watch my videos and see that it is also given to two almost like you, a greeting

[dordtrecht]

I like how they keep their momentum and rhythm as they look at their work deciding on where their next strike will be. This old man was a good teacher, you can tell in his countenance and body language. Most impressive!

[freddytk421]

Thats awsome. can I take the audio from this video and use it?

[phylor5333]

NICE... well working together ...

[IronMountainFlux]

I miss Mr.Tom!

[boxforge]

Mr. Tom was one of my greatest mentors; he was always so humble and truly a master smith. He is missed greatly by all those he impacted.

[DrThunder88]

Most impressive. Who needs a power hammer?

It is almost musical.

[Mumszzr600]

Too cool!!

[frackcha]

total pleasure to watch :)

the rhythm they both hold is just fantastic :)

[blindbonder]

Tsur is a good friend of mine, and he is without a doubt one of the best blacksmiths in the world. It is a pleasure to watch him work, and I was lucky enough to work with him one day last week. It's always a pleasure to see him in action.

[ciluffo321]

I took the same class in 2006. Tsur is one of the best blacksmiths in the world. I wish I could have just a fraction of his talent. Love the groove of the anvil!!!

brings back memories of waking up early in the morning just to fill my nose with ash.

[semopit2]

this is kick ass dude

[BlightThrills]

Wow, I know this would be hard to believe but, that bald man is my Grandad This is Rachel. Cyndi's daughter. It's heartbreaking to see this. I really miss him.

[911no]

awesome

[ja2tn]

Music!!

[lasersight70]

what is the point of hittiln the anvil every once and a while?

[sonydude46]

Take a look and keep the timing

[TechnicusJoe]

thats to stay in rithem (not sure if good spelt) i do it to much easyer than stopping and going again

[graffitiballz]

RIP Tom Clark !

[DionysiosA76]

why do u tap the anvil?

[StevenSagal]

rest in peace tom clark

[OakFireForge]

Excellent team work! I would like an explanation of the striking signals used. Are they ones your forge has developed or are they a standard?

[davepen16]

@OakFireForge The smith holding the metal strikes the material first, then the striker (the older gentleman), hits where the leader just struck, then they repeat. When the leader lightly taps the anvil, that is the signal to the striker not to hit the metal. That's when the leader Looks at the work that was done.

[davepen16]

@OakFireForge They continue taping the anvil to keep the rythm. When the leader basically drops his hammer on the anvil that is the signal too the striker to stop. That pretty much the standard signals. Not everyone, keeps rythm by taping the anvil.

[varmdal]

Man..... that was SO impressing.. now thats teamwork.. and that rythm.. amazing.. i just got my friend into blacksmithing to.. and we have tried working together.. like you.. we just arent as good yet :P but thanks for at great and very inspiring video

[Anvilfolk]

There's nothing quite like seeing a well-oiled team of blacksmiths! There's a video by a user named andhija related to anchor forging, I highly recommend it.

There a certain part, not sure where, where a team of around 10 smiths are striking at the same time! Absolutely wonderful :)