Erik Strom
@erikstrom
Blacksmith & bladesmith. Forging techniques, heat treatment, handle making, and exclusive knife collaboration builds.
June 21, 2026
Dalarna, Sweden
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Heat treatment explained. Hardening, tempering, and why the grain structure matters.

The tool that 10x'd my productivity. And no, it's not what you think.

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My coal forge vs gas forge. When I use each one and why.

Career advice nobody gave me when I started. Would have saved years of struggle.

Exclusive: Full knife build. Raw steel bar to finished kitchen knife in one video.

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Built something cool this weekend. Sharing the code and the thought process behind it.

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Knife sharpening to a mirror edge. The progression from coarse to fine.

Anvil setup and hammer technique. The fundamentals that prevent injury.

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Forging basics. Moving steel with a hammer, reading heat colors.

Filing and hand finishing. The patience that separates good from great.

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