Erik Strom
@erikstrom
Blacksmith & bladesmith. Forging techniques, heat treatment, handle making, and exclusive knife collaboration builds.
July 10, 2026
Dalarna, Sweden
Follow

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

Pay-Per-View Content

Unlock this post for a one-time payment

Login to Unlock ($4.99)

1 file included


No comments yet.

Tool making for the forge. Building your own tongs and punches.


No comments yet.

Hot take on the latest tech announcement. It's not as revolutionary as they claim.


No comments yet.

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

Post image

No comments yet.

Custom order process. From client sketch to finished blade.


No comments yet.

Steel selection guide. Carbon steel types and their properties.


No comments yet.

Debugging session that took 4 hours. The fix was one line. Classic.

Post image

No comments yet.

The Viking knife tradition. Historical techniques I incorporate in modern work.


No comments yet.

Just pulled this chef knife from the quench. The hamon line is exactly what I wanted.

More info Show less

No comments yet.

Grinding bevels. Flat, hollow, convex, and the geometry for each use.

Post image

No comments yet.
Loading...
About

Blacksmith & bladesmith. Forging techniques, heat treatment, handle making, and exclusive knife collaboration builds.

22
Posts
105
Followers
186
Following