Stonehaven Knifeworks and helm enterprises are proud to announce Helm Haven hammers for sale.  The StoneHaven portion (me) will focus on dog head and cutler hammers, while the Helm Enterprises. portion will have assorted blacksmiths hammers. 

The first batch of cutlers hammers are already gone.  The larger hammers, made of 4140, are just south of 3.5lbs and the smaller, which are 1045, are approximately 1.5 lbs.  All future hammers will be made of 4140.  Hammers will be made to order so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery
The cutlers hammers are priced :
Large hammers between 3-5 lbs are $125
Smaller hammers under 3lbs -$95
Prices include shipping in the continental USA

This is my new personal hammer to replace one that was stolen.  Future cutler/doghead hammers will resemble this style.

The Helm Crosspein Hammer.

Blade_Forger.wmv www.taliesinpewter

After going through a bit of a depression after my favorite and custom tools(hammers/tongs) were stolen outta my truck got back to hammering a few out yesterday.

These are coming along quite nicely.  still need some finish work, but almost there.

Little preview of whats to come.

Hello Everybody,

            I hope this post finds everyone having a merry Christmas.  The time has come to make an announcement.  I will be offering two classes in simple knifemaking beginning January 23, 2013.  There will be two classes per week on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 – 9 PM.  The classes will run for eight weeks with a small break the week of March 4 for spring break.

            Classes are $300 per person, at the end of which each person will walk out with a custom EDC(every day carry) knife of there own making. Classes will be limited to 8 students.

            The class itself will cover:

1. Understanding of different steels and there uses.

2.  Learning to forge in both charcoal and propane forges

3. Hammer control and simple tool usage

4. Ergonomic and aesthetic knife design

5.  Simple grinding and sharpening.

If I may, a little background on me.  I am self taught and make no claims of being a master, only that I am a competent blade smith.  I have been forging knives almost exclusively for the past ten years.  It is a driving passion, and this passion has led me to devour many books on the subject.  The book knowledge I receive I put to practical use by taking it outside and using it at the forge.  This class is designed around helping those who have no experience and also those who may be looking for a different way of bladesmithing. 

If you have any questions please post them in the comment section.

Thank you

Tobin Nieto

Payments can be made by

Check / M.O. or paypal. 

Sign-up begins 12/17/12 and ends 01/18/13

Last day to pay is 01/23/13

 Here are some pics from the last class.

It's always good to have satisfied customers.  Its also great to see people using the tools you make.  I received this email today :

Mr. Nieto,

 

My name is Chris Dillingham and I bought the above knife at the gun show on the 9th. I am in the Army and wanted to take it through some paces to see how it would perform. It is an excellent knife! I dug holes and pried wood apart also and the knife held its edge buetifully and still shaves hair. I have only two small issues: I wish it had a lanyard hole and the handle is a little to smooth, so keeping a grip on it gets difficult when chopping and changing the angle of the cut. Thank you for making an outstanding "UGLY" knife that holds up to what I put it through.

 

Thank you again,

 

Chris Dillingham

SFC, USA

Combat Medic

 

PS. Feel free to use comments and pictures in your blog

 

 

 

Barring a couple of minor aesthetics,( which i  welcome the feed back)im glad you like your new knife Chris.

And as G.K. Chesterton said," a thing worth doing is worth doing Badly". Which is why i make "ugly" knives.:-)