V-Bit & Box-Jaw Tongs 168 Manufacturing and someone to strike

and someone to strike

Photos on this page illustrate the before and after of Axe wax on an ironwood block finished at 400G

just above critical temperature and quench in warm oil

-HARDENS COMPLETELY – This polish hardens completely after applying which eliminates the oily residue left by other polishes and creates an enhanced shine for a more beautiful looking finished product

Heat to 1500°F (816°C)

V-Bit & Box-Jaw Tongs 168 Manufacturing and someone to strikeThese tongs are made by the incredible young blacksmith Andrew Larson. They are light, yet strong, very comfortable to use, and do their job well. V bit and Box Jaw tongs are excellent for handling square bar, round bar, and everything in between. The most undervalued and underappreciated tools in the blacksmith shop are tongs. You can get by with hardware store hammers, and various blocks of steel for anvils. However, a bad set can be a nightmare to