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#MondayFunday - Let's have some fun! Here's a throwback of Ken and MaryLou working on the KZ100 a couple of years back. Show us in the comments what you're currently working on and we'll randomly select three comments to receive some free Ken's Custom Iron swag. Drop your photos below!

Thanks to @dscarlavai for sharing this photo of his mail haul. He said "Great quality tools at a fair price and the shipping was great!! I ordered my set on a Monday and had them on Wednesday. I will definitely recommend Ken's Custom Iron to other smiths!!" #kenscustomiron #quicktongs

Just shipped out this custom MZ75 Power Hammer dubbed the "MZ75+". The proud new owner of this hammer regularly works with texturing sheet copper (bowls, etc.) which requires a hammer design with a deeper throat. While he needed something a little different, Brandon loved his original MZ75 and reached out about making something custom to better suit projects like these. Looking forward to seeing what he creates! (See last photo for an example of his work!)

New St. Patrick's Day Projects are live! With a handful of other new products coming later this week, you will want to be sure to stick around for more announcements!

#1 Tip for Beginner Blacksmiths - Part Six. Thanks for following along in this series! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #oldworldcraftsmen #oldworldcraftsmanship #tradotionalcraft

#1 Beginner Blacksmithing Tips - Part Five. (Part Six coming soon!) #blacksmith #kenscustomiron #blacksmithing #powerhammer #forging #madeinmn

#1 Beginner Blacksmithing Tip (Part Four). Part 5 dropping soon! #blacksmith #blacksmithlife #kenscustomiron

#1 Tip for Beginner Blacksmiths (Part Four). Part Five dropping soon! 🔥 #blacksmith #forgingpress #mz75 #kenscustomiron #minnesotamade #blacksmithing

#1 Tip for Beginner Blacksmiths (Part Two). Part Three coming soon! #blacksmith #blacksmithlife #blacksmithing #forging #kenscustomiron #madeinmn

#1 Tip for Beginner Blacksmiths (Part One). Stay tuned for Part Two! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forging #powerhammer #kenscustomiron #blacksmithlife

New product coming soon! Any guesses? #kenscustomiron #forging #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forgingpress #powerhammer

Loving our Star Lab table. Can anyone guess which @kenscustomiron product we're cutting out? #blacksmith #cnctable #plasmatable #starlab #madeinmn

Behind the scenes in the shop. #blacksmith #forging #blacksmithing #madeinminnesota #americanmade

Mark Nelson shared this video saying, "Just a quick little video using my MZ75! I don't get many pictures or videos done, but I do use my hammer almost daily! Possibly the best tool I've EVER bought!!"

Sharing from @wscott1987 and @highlandforge . Thanks fir sharing, guys! #mz75 #blacksmith #forging #blacksmithing #kenscustomiron

To say that Ken is a proud grandpa is a total understatement. The joy on Blake's face here is absolutely priceless. (And we're pretty certain that the MZ75 Power Hammer will bring you this much joy if you bring one home, too! #mz75 #kenscustomiron #blacksmith #forging

Join us in the shop today. #blacksmith #forging #blacksmithing #metalfab #madeinminnesota

Our February Project Sale starts now! Receive 25% off all project blanks using code BEMINESALE. 📸 credit: Mark Teece

COMING SOON #announcement #blacksmith #kenscustomiron

Stump the Smiths! 🔥 We're gearing up for National Trivia Day! Instead of us quizzing you, we want to know your best blacksmith-related trivia questions. Leave yours in the comments below. We'll pick five of our favorite submitted questions and those winners will receive their choice of one of our decals (these designs and MORE are available at the link below). If you'd rather get your decal right away, you can grab yours with free shipping at: http://bit.ly/KCI-decal

An update to our video posted in 2017, this video is an introduction of the MZ75 Power Hammer. It will give you an in-depth view of a few of the hammer's main components and will hopefully answer any questions you may have had about it. As always, feel free to send us an email at mail@kensiron.com if you have any questions. Learn more about the MZ75 Power Hammer: https://www.kensiron.com/mz75​ Learn more about the KZ100 Power Hammer: https://www.kensiron.com/kz100​ Just like its big brother the KZ100, the MZ75 operates just like a steam hammer. We use a mechanical linkage and a directional valve along with compressed air to operate and control the hammer. There are no solenoid valves or limit switches. This versatile and lightweight hammer has supreme control for all of your forging projects. ********************************** We love sharing blacksmithing and metal fabrication content. Subscribe to see more blacksmith-related videos on your feed!

Forging Hand Hammers with the MZ75 Power Hammer

Our annual Black Friday Sales Event starts NOW! Free shipping on orders of $75+, a free blacksmith bandana to the first 75 orders, $4 Mystery Tongs, AND making another appearance again this year: Santa's Coal Bags. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/KCIBlackFriday2020 #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #blacksmithtongs #blacksmithfriday #shopsmall #familyowned

IT'S HERE! Our "Journey to 100" - The Story of the MZ75 Power Hammer video is officially released and can be found on our Facebook page or YouTube channel! . 🥳 To celebrate, we are offering: -A FREE upgrade to 2-1/2" x 5" Flat Dies -AND a FREE Power Hammer Die Saddle (a $450 value!!) with any MZ75 Purchase through August 31st, 2020. Inquire for details. . ⚠️ But that's not all! One person who likes and shares this post and leaves a comment below about how they got started in blacksmithing will win a free MZ75 T-Shirt and a few pairs of tongs! . A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in this journey. We are excited to answer any questions you may have about the MZ75 and are looking forward to talking with you! . [Commemorating completing our 100th MZ75 Power Hammer, this video goes through the history of the MZ75. Featuring Ken's only grandson, Blake, Ken walks you through his process of the models preceding the MZ75 and how we've grown to selling our 100th hammer.] . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithtongs #blacksmithshop #kenscustomiron #kensiron #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #powerhammer #forging #bladesmith #blademagazine

Hammers are restocked, but that's not all! We'll now be offering Ken's "KCI Cross Peen Hammer" in 2lb along with the 1.75lb. Check em out while they last! . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithtongs #blacksmithshop #kenscustomiron #kensiron #crosspeen #blacksmithhammer

David is headed west from picking up his MZ75 Power Hammer here at the shop today. He's not excited at all... Can you tell? 😉 Happy Forging, David! More MZ75s shipping out soon to New York, Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron

Two MZ75 Power Hammers were sent on their way on this beautiful Friday. If you've had you're eye on one and live in driving distance of Murfreesboro, TN, we'd love for you to come visit us at this year's Appalachian Area Chamber of Blacksmiths Conference at the end of July. Visit their website or our "Events" tab here on Facebook to learn more. Hope to see you there!

Hammers have been heading out the door and we have more going this and next week. These newest MZ75 Power Hammers are going to Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Montana! As we now start the build of our 100th hammer, we're getting closer to having at least one MZ75 in each state of the US! 😁 We can't tell you all how much we appreciate your support!

Nathan sent us this photo saying "Just unpacked my new T-shirt describing my humble character! Love it!" Happy forging, Nathan! Thanks for sharing! Grab yours on the store! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #blacksmithtongs #kenscustomiron #kensiron

Our catalogs have finally arrived and are ready to be shipped! Grab 'em for free on the website or order a bunch of them for your blacksmithing group. . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #blacksmithtongs #kenscustomiron #kensiron

Times are uncertain and you might currently be "self-quarantined", but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some quality time together as a family while working in the forge. Gather everyone up and get started on these beginner to intermediate projects and practice those critical skills and techniques of blacksmithing. ⁠ .⁠ In our newest video, we'll show you four different project ideas for kids and the whole family. Head on over to our YouTube channel to take a look!⁠

REPOST from @connor_thibault_blacksmith ➡️ Shoutout to @kenscustomiron ! They make fantastic products, especially their tong kits. Would highly recommend! 🔥 #blacksmith #bladesmith #handforged #handmade #artisan #tools

These six gentlemen finished up the last day of our Knife Making Intensive Course this weekend. The class was spread over two weekend sessions. In the first session, students mainly worked on stock removal, and this past weekend, they worked on making a forged blade. They used forging skills, grinding, and polishing to work on everything from the blade to the mosaic pins, the handle, the guard, and more. . The end of our class season is going to be here before we know it. Check out our current schedule (including a few Couples Nights classes) and availability at: www.kensiron.com/blacksmithingclasses . . . . . #blade #knife #bladesmith #blacksmith #knifemaking #sharp #knifecollector #customknives #knifecommunity #handmade #metalwork #americanbladesmithsociety #knifemaker #knifenut #knifecollection #blademagazine

REPOST from @FIREBEARDFORGE ➡️ I just wanted to take a moment and show the real work horse in the shop. This is the MLZ75 from @kenscustomiron, I've had it for almost 2 years now and y'all its been an absolutely fantastic machine to run, and on top of that it's backed by a even better company that I can't thank enough. Without this hammer I wouldn't be able to make all the damascus pattern that I got stuck in my head. Thanks y'all . . . . . . . . . #blade #knife #bladesmith #blacksmith #knifemaking #damascussteel #sharp #madeinmaryland #customdamascus #knifecollector #customknives #firebeardforge #knifecommunity #handmade #metalwork #americanbladesmithsociety #knifemaker #knifenut #knifecollection #Jarrettcieslak #art #beauty #mlz75 #powerhammer #machinery #bushcraft #blademagazine #machine

REPOST from @chr1sco ➡️ I decided to go all in today with firsts. A 39 layer billet of Damascus and forged it into a MkV dive knife. I have to straighten the tang before heat treat and it still needs bevels but for a first forged knife I’m very happy 😃 couldn’t have made it happen without my @kenscustomiron #mz75powerhammer. @sithechcustoms this is still a test run but it looks promising! #forging #powerhammer #mz75 #handmade #diy #hdnd #deepsea #damascus #layeredsteel #metalworking #blacksmithing #kdsa #justwingit #fullsend #theblacksmithpubpodcast #alecsteel #alecsteelco - #regrann

SWIPE ➡️ The new Heart Candle Holder Projects are sure to get you MAJOR brownie points this Valentine's Day. Each project comes with instruction pages and a candle, making it easy for you to customize a gift for your special someone. Grab yours on the store! . Rose blanks are also now available! 🌹 . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #blacksmithtongs #kenscustomiron #kensiron #valentines #valentinesday #diy

Our first MZ75 Power Hammer on Canadian soil is officially set in place! 🇨🇦 Jeff is the proud new owner of the newest hammer to leave our shop. We can't wait to see what you can accomplish together, Jeff! Happy forging! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #canada #canadianblacksmith #mz75 #kenscustomiron

Have you heard the news? We are excited to announce that we will be hosting @fininchristie_blacksmith for an Open House to remember. Held this International Blacksmithing Day, May 23rd, 2020, you can try out the MZ75 Power Hammer, receive massive discounts, go home with goodies, and much more to be announced. For more information or to register, please visit our website at: https://www.kensiron.com/open-house . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #blacksmithtongs #mz75 #kenscustomiron

NEW RELEASE: Situated in a sturdy metal storage container, these Steel Stamps will give you the freedom to personalize your work and add detail to custom orders. Made in the USA especially for stamping metal, these are sure to stand the test of time.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota

Let the fun begin! Today (Black Friday) through Cyber Monday, you can receive FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75+ using code BLACKFRIDAY2019 . Also be sure to check out our new products: A DIY Sleigh Project, perfect for gift-giving or holiday decor; Santa's Coal Stocking Stuffer, which offers a chance to win a $50 gift card; and Hot Chisels, now available in a variety of sizes. Happy shopping and thank you for your support! . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for wonderful customers like you this Thanksgiving. Our team has really enjoyed serving you this year, and we wanted to share our heartfelt appreciation for your patronage. Wishing you a wonderful time with your family and friends today!⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to check back tomorrow for our *huge* Black Friday sale and some exciting new products. In the meantime, we welcome you to read more about who you're supporting when you shop with us! https://www.kensiron.com/meet-the-team⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #thanksgiving #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil

They're back! But we only have SEVEN available. Grab your KCI Cross Peen Hammer while they last!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

We've been working hard to get our hand tool inventory restocked and are excited to announce that the following products are back in stock: 5/16" Rivet Bucking and Heading Tools 1/4" Rivet Bucking and Heading Tools Hot Punches Hot Chisels Square Punches . These usually sell out just about as fast as we can make them, so grab yours while you can! . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota

We just shipped out our second MZ75 Power Hammer that will make its home in the great state of Alaska. More hammers will be shipped out this and next month heading to Wisconsin, Texas, Ohio, California, Massachusetts, and here in Minnesota. We're only missing a few states in the US that need an MZ75. Do you have one on your wishlist? . . . .#blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron @jhknives

For the first time ever, this Saturday, October 5th, 2019 marks the inaugural year of Veteran Suicide Prevention and awareness Day in Minnesota. To be observed in Minnesota on the first Saturday of October, this day will reserved for events and discussions surrounding the topic of veteran suicide.⁠ .⁠ According to a Department of Veterans Affairs study, each day over 22 veterans take their own lives. In honor of this inaugural day of awareness, we invite you to join us in supporting our nation’s heroes.⁠ .⁠ Ken’s Custom Iron will be donating 20% of this weekend’s sales to Mission 22. This non-profit organization provides a wide variety of treatment programs, education, and other events to combat the rising number of veteran suicides.⁠ .⁠ We stand behind our service men and women. Will you join us in making a difference?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #veterans #usveterans #veteransmatter #supportveterans #veteransupport #veteransuicide #veteransuicideawareness #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #blacksmithingtools #shopsmall #mission22 @mission_22⁠

The opening ceremony only starts at 6pm tonight, but we're here and ready to see you at the 2019 Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil QuadState in Troy, Ohio! You'll find us in our usual spot in front of the horse barn. Stop by to say hello, grab some blacksmithing tools, and try out the MZ75 Power Hammer. Come get 'em while you can!.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #sofa #quadstate #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

Our Winter 2019-2020 Blacksmithing Class schedule has officially been released! Among the lineup this season, we have added a six-day Knife Making Intensive class taught by the incredible knife maker, Al Hochhauser. Learn more about this class and the rest of this season's lineup at www.kensiron.com/blacksmithingclasses.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil #hammer #class #blacksmithclass #beginners

Our heat treating setup is ready for a large batch of dies for the MZ75 Power Hammers we have on order. Here we have eight pairs of dies ready to get heated with another batch shortly thereafter. 🔥⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron⁠

It's always exciting to get to these final stages of hammer builds. These MZ75s will be heading to Connecticut, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New Mexico in the coming weeks.⁠ ⁠ Don't forget -- If you'd like to see an MZ75 in person, come check us out at the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Quadstate Roundup in Ohio this September or the Saltfork Conference in Oklahoma this October. Learn more on our website or send us a message.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron⁠

We're putting together a video of our most Frequently Asked Questions about our MZ75 Power Hammer. What questions would you like to see answered in the video? Leave us a comment below or send us a message to submit your question!⁠ .⁠ Also, in case you missed it, the winners of our 10K Giveaway (and the bonus giveaway) were just announced on our Facebook page! Congratulations to our winners and a great THANK YOU to everyone who continues to support us. We hope you'll stick around for the new and exciting things we have planned for the coming months. Thanks again, everyone!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron⁠

We don't think he's happy that his MZ75 Power Hammer has arrived.... Do you? 😉 Happy forging, Ralph! Can't wait to see what you create! . Just a quick reminder that we'll be attending the @southernohioforgeanvil QuadState Conference this September and the Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmith Association Conference this October. We will be bringing at least one MZ75 Power Hammer to each of these conferences for you to try out or take home. Send us a message or comment below if you'd like more information! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron⁠

Thank you, Mike B., for sharing this wonderful picture of the snake you forged with your KCI Cross Peen Hammer! (P.S. We'll have more of these in stock soon! Want to be notified when they're available? Drop a comment below! ⚒)⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong⠀⁠

Wishing all of our friends, customers, and fellow blacksmiths a very safe and Happy Fourth of July!⁠ ⁠ John Wayne said it well: “Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I’m not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be.”⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong⠀⁠

Two MZ75s are in transit to their new homes on opposite sides of the country: Oregon and Tennessee. We're thrilled to add another hammer to our map in Tennessee and our first in Oregon. It's always exciting to see what these hammers can do in the hands(/shops) of their new owners. Happy forging, guys!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron⁠

DOLLAR SALE! Save $1 on each single pair of Quick or Rapid Tongs through this Sunday. Use code JUNEDOLLARSALE at checkout. Also check out our limited supply restock of our Hot Punches and Hot Chisels!.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #tongs #blacksmithtools #shop #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade⠀

These chisels, drifts, tongs, and hammers will be put to work at a metal fabricating shop in Kenya. A friend / past student of ours approached us about making some custom tooling to be used in the fabrication of railings in his home country. We are excited to see what he creates!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong⠀

This Memorial Day Weekend, we hope you will take a moment to remember all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. President Harry S. Truman said it best: “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.”⠀ ⠀ We also invite you to join in on our sale of 15% off sitewide and 25% off select apparel*. Shop at www.KensIronStore.com and leave a comment below if you have any questions! (*Some exclusions apply.)⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #memorialday #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

As we head back home, we want to express our gratitude to the Southern Blacksmith Association Conference for their hospitality and kindness throughout this year's conference. We enjoyed meeting and seeing again so many great people in the blacksmithing and bladesmithing communities and we look forward to the conference in 2021. Thank you to everyone who dropped by and for everyone's support. Hope to see you all again soon! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron

We're here at the 2019 Southeastern Blacksmith Association (SBA) Conference at the Lion’s Club Fair Grounds in Madison, Georgia through this Saturday. Come by to try out the MZ75 Power Hammer and purchase your favorite blacksmithing items.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #georgia #madisongeorgia #southernblacksmithassociation #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade⠀

Cameron is proudly representing his new KCI apparel! We now have new options for t-shirts to include a variety of shirt colors and a greater variety of sizes. Check them out at www.kensironstore.com⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

Our next batch of free Spring Catalogs will be delivered tomorrow and mailed out shortly thereafter. Grab yours before we run out again! Send us a message or visit the store to get yours.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

Among the newest products just released to our store, you'll find the new KCI Cross Peen Hammer, Vise Spacers, Tapered Bending Forks, and Hook Rules. Grab them while you can! (More products released soon!) Shop on our page! . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong

A shop helper that won't back talk you and won't sleep on the job.⁣ ⁣ This adjustable blacksmith helper stand is a must when you need another set of hands in the shop. Some assembly is required, allowing you to add some personality and character or keep it plain and simple. ⁣ ⁣ Learn more using the link in our bio or visit www.KensIron.com⁣ ⁣ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade⁣

These men completed our Hand Hammer Class (using a Power Hammer) this Saturday and did an excellent job. Everyone was able to walk away from class with their own hand hammer after forging it with the MZ75 Power Hammer then completing the grinding, hardening, tempering, and attaching the handle. We hope to offer this class again next year. Leave a comment if you'd like to attend!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil #hammer #class #blacksmithclass #beginners

The shop is busy today with our Power Hammer Tong Making Class. Students are using the MZ75 and KZ100 Power Hammers to forge tongs the "old-fashioned" way and will get to take several pairs home with them when the day is done. Stay tuned for updates on today's class! . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil #hammer #class #blacksmithclass #beginners

@forgedinfire Champion Tommy Matthews of @crooked_river_forge loves his "Attractive, Charming" T-Shirt. Don't forget to grab your apparel for up to 35% off! Sale ends today! . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil #hammer

Thanks, Jon B. for sharing this picture of your completed Quick and Rapid Tongs. What's everyone else working on today or this coming weekend? Let us know in the comments! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil #blacksmithtools #toolsofthetrade #traditionalcraft #folk #tongs #blacksmithtongs #kensiron #kenscustomiron #kci

This Hand Tools and Leather Tool Pouch Bundle contains the essential tools for your shop. The Tool Pouch is handmade especially for our store from 4 oz oil tanned cowhide. It features six pockets, so you'll have room for two extra tools of your own! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #handforged #handmade #craftsmen #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong #metal #iron

Stump the Smiths! 🔥 It's National Trivia Day! Instead of us quizzing you, we want to know your best blacksmith-related trivia questions. Leave yours in the comments below. We'll pick five of our favorite submitted questions and those winners will receive their choice of one of our newest decals. - Entries close Monday, January 7th at 10am CST. - If you'd rather get your decal right away, you can grab yours with free shipping at: http://bit.ly/KCI-decal . . . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade #godandguns #anvil #free #giveaway #decals #nationaltriviaday #trivia

We haven't done a behind-the-scenes peek in a while. Today we got to play with our newest "toy" in the shop for welding flanges onto manifolds for a local company. . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #metalfab #artistblacksmith #anvil #blacksmithtools #toolsofthetrade #welding #weldporn #weld #fabrication

After much deliberation, we have voted and decided on our winners for this year's Holiday Photo Contest. We had such a great response and so many creative entries that we couldn't just pick one grand prize winner. . Congratulations to Brendon L. on winning the grand prize of our entire collection of Quick and Rapid Tongs and our three 2nd place winners (Brent J., Lance Z., and Tim B.) who each win a smaller prize. Please message us or give us a call at 320-746-8161 to claim your prizes. . Thank you to everyone else who participated and submitted photos as well. This was a VERY close decision and we had fun viewing each entry that was submitted. . May you all have a safe and Merry Christmas!

Shoutout to Juan for sharing this picture of his completed Best-Selling Rapid Tongs Bundle and leaving a stellar review. He says: "Love these tongs! Not only a great product, but a wonderful way to practice and reinforce smithing technique. Strongly recommend!!!" . Do you have a photo to share of your completed Quick or Rapid Tongs? Share with us and don't forget to enter in our Photo Contest for your chance at $160 of tongs for free! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #tongs #blacksmithtools #shop #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

*GIVEAWAY / CONTEST* The Holidays are upon us and we want to share in the joy of the season with you. The winner of this contest will receive one of each of our pairs of Quick and Rapid Tongs (14 pairs total – a $160 value!). . To enter: 1. Decorate your anvil, forge, shop, etc., submit your photo in the comments below, submit it online at www.kensiron.com/holiday-photo-contest, or send it to mail@kensiron.com. . 2. Photos will be judged based on their creativity and enthusiasm and one winner will be chosen on December 19th (with enough time for you to receive your prize by Christmas)! . Good luck and happy decorating! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

Make 2019 *your* year to own an MZ75 Power Hammer. We've got hammers currently heading to Maine, Indiana, and New York and we are now taking orders for the new year. Shoot us a message or give us a call at 320-746-8161. Learn more about the MZ75 at www.kensiron.com/mz75 (or visit the link in our bio). . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

What are you all working on lately? Let us know in the comments! . We just finished up another Beginner Blacksmithing Class this weekend and have lots to catch up on. 'Tis the season! 🔥 . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #anvil #hammer #class #blacksmithclass #beginners

This MZ75 Power Hammer is heading West! . Our 2018 Conference season has officially come to an end. We are currently filling our schedule for 2019 conferences and would love your recommendations. Let us know where you'd like us to visit in 2019! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #handforged #handmade #craftsmen #kenscustomiron #kensiron #mz75 #mz75powerhammer

When we say the MZ75 Power Hammer is versatile... we mean it! Thanks, Jarrett, for sharing this video of opening up crab claws with your MZ75! . . . . #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong #metal #powerhammer #powerhammers #forging #maryland #crab #crablegs #seafood #newengland

GIVEAWAY for these five Anvil Hats is live on our Facebook page! Visit the link in our bio for the link to the giveaway. Happy forging! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #handforged #handmade #craftsmen #kenscustomiron #kensiron

Chris just finished forging his own hand hammer using the MZ75 Power Hammer. We have a handful of blanks left and invite you to stop by our booth at the 2018 @southernohioforgeanvil QuadState Round-Up to make your own! . . . . #quadstate #sofa #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

Last but certainly not least, the MZ75 Power Hammer gets loaded up as we finish packing up for the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil QuadState Round-Up next weekend. We invite you to come visit us and take one for a spin! See you soon! . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade #sofa #quadstate #sofablacksmiths

What’s better than a new blacksmithing hammer? Making one yourself! We will be bringing a limited quantity of hammer "blanks" with us to the 2018 SOFA QuadState Round-Up and will be giving you the opportunity to make your very own hammer using the MZ75 Power Hammer. Quantities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make your plans today! Don't forget that you can also save up to $500 by taking an MZ75 Power Hammer home with you from the conference! Contact us for more information!. For more information on the SOFA QuadState Round-Up, visit Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil at: https://sofablacksmiths.org/ #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #handforged #handmade #craftsmen #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong #metal #mz75 #mz75powerhammer

They say money can't buy happiness, but it can buy you an MZ75 Power Hammer... and that's pretty much the same thing. 😁 Come take one for a spin later this month at the 2018 Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil QuadState Roundup. Will we see you there? Thanks for sharing this picture of you and your MZ75, Rob! Happy forging! 🔥 . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

Don't miss the newest addition to the Quick and Rapid Tong lineups: Box Jaw Tongs! Get yours while you can at: http://bit.ly/BoxJawTongs (or use the link in our bio!) By popular demand, we have also added 3/8" Rivet Heading and Bucking Tools to the store! Grab a set at: http://bit.ly/3-8RivetSet (or use the link in our bio!) . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade #quicktongs

You know what day it is! It's #SmithingSaturday and we're featuring @olydemon as this month's winner (DM us for to claim your free tongs)! . Each month, we choose one photo tagged with #kenscustomiron to win a free pair of tongs and we repost your photos weekly! Easy! Forge on! . ( #📷 @olydemon : No excuses now. Bought a few new tong sets and a hot chisel and hot punch from @kenscustomiron . The punch and chisel are from H13 steel so they may hold up better than my home made 4140 tools. Also picked up a hawk drift and hammer eye drift. So now I plan to play with punching and drifting out some rail spikes and maybe trying to make another forge welded rasp hawk.) #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa

GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the official release of our Summer/Fall 2018 Product Catalog, we are giving away one Ken's Custom Iron decal to the first 50 people who claim theirs at: http://bit.ly/fallcatalogdecal (or use the link in our bio). Don't forget to look for the coupon at the back of every catalog too! . Did you take advantage of our pre-order? No problem! Grab another catalog and share it with a friend, take it to your next blacksmith club/group meeting, or use it to take notes for your holiday wish list. . . . . #giveaway #blacksmith #blacksmiths #blacksmithing #kenscustomiron #forging #handforged #traditionalcraft #minnesotaartist #blacksmithlife #powerhammer #mz75 #anvil #quicktongs

Curt was pretty excited to get to take his MZ75 home last week. ⚒ The SOFA QuadState RoundUp starts in less than a month! Time is running out -- Contact us today if you'd like to save yourself some money on shipping costs by having us bring your hammer to the conference for you free of charge! . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

#SmithingSaturday - Repost of the week! . Win a free pair of tongs by tagging #kenscustomiron in your forging photos! We pick one winner each month and share your photos each week! . ( #📷 @circlehookforge : Mail call. A lucky day indeed, build-yourself tongs came in the mail from Ken's Custom Iron. They're put together and basic forging complete. I'll do some beautification tomorrow with the grinder and size 'em up when needed. I only needed one (or did I?) but couldn't pass up the deal! #circlehookforge #kenscustomiron #anvil #tongs #forgingtongs #buildityourself #greatdeal #wip) #blacksmith #forging #metalwork #metalfab #smallbusiness #craft #steel #handmade #craftsmen #blacksmithing

Major hand tool restock: punches, chisels, and more! Grab yours while you can--they sell fast! (And don't forget to pre-order the Summer/Fall 2018 Product Catalog complete with these and other products, a coupon, and more!) Check the link in our bio for more info! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #handforged #handmade #craftsmen #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong #metal #iron

Happy #SmithingSaturday! Thanks to @gone2vt for sharing this picture of his Tong and Hammer Rack installed in his shop. Want to be featured? Every Saturday, we repost one photo tagged with #kenscustomiron and will select one of these photos every month to win a free pair of tongs! Get to sharing and hammer on! ( #📷 @gone2vt - Finally got my Ken's Custom Iron three tier Hammer & Tong rack put up. Nice and organized now with so much more space in my workbench. #blacksmith #blacksmithing #kenscustomiron #handforged #handforgedtools #hammer #forging #anvil #vise #steel #tongs #custom #tools #toolrack )

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. We can't pick just one! A few of these MZ75 Power Hammers will soon find their new homes all around the country, but there are a couple still waiting for you to put your name on it. The SOFA QuadState Round-Up starts in only 44 days! Keep a little extra money in your pocket by picking your MZ75 Power Hammer up from us at the conference! No costly freight charges needed! Give us a call or drop a comment below if you'd like more information! . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

You know what day it is! That's right, it's #SmithingSaturday! What are you working on this weekend?.@little_stony_forge is this week's pick, where we repost one photo each week tagged with #kenscustomiron and choose from one of these each month to win a free pair of tongs! Enter as many times as you'd like to increase your odds! Happy forging! ( #📷 @little_stony_forge "Big metal requires big tongs! #handforged #blacksmith #forging #forged #kenscustomiron" )

Another MZ75 Power Hammer is headed south with another heading out later this week. Now is a great time to have us get started on your MZ75! Drop a comment below or send us a message if you'd like more information! . . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #mz75 #mz75powerhammer #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #minnesotamade

We've got a #SmithingSaturday winner! This month's winner of a free pair of tongs is @templarofdoom! (Message us to claim!) . Each Saturday, we repost one photo tagged with #kenscustomiron and then pick one of those to be our winner of the month! Get to forging, and don't forget to tag #kenscustomiron! . Share as often as you'd like to improve your odds! . ( #📷 @templarofdoom "A little bit of forging before the day got too hot. Tong blanks and rivet tools courtesy of #kenscustomiron " )

JUST RELEASED: Center Punches, Square Punches, and Curved Chisels are among the newest items added to the Ken's Custom Iron store. Each is hand forged and heat treated to ensure a quality result every time. And don't miss the new Leather Roll-Up Tool Pouch to keep your tools safe and organized! . Check the link in our bio for more info! . . . . #blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #forging #hardwork #traditionalcraft #madeintheusa #blacksmithshop #minnesota #artistblacksmith #handforged #handmade #craftsmen #kenscustomiron #kensiron #metalfab #blacksmithstrong #metal #iron

Happy #SmithingSaturday! @porkbelly_blades is this week's pick, where we repost one photo each week tagged with #kenscustomiron and choose from one of these each month to win a free pair of tongs! Enter as many times as you'd like to increase your odds! Happy forging! ( #📷 @porkbelly_blades "Probably gonna need a bigger rack soon.")