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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Show and tell This year I was given the chance to make the 1st place prices for @norwegianopen_wcs, and @idabeach very kindly invited me up during the awards to talk a little bit about the tankards. #smed #blacksmith #WestCostSwing #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Putting it together Here you have it, all put together. Looking at it now, it seems very simple, but I blame the fact that it's very difficult to make it look simple. Or something like that. There's one more surprise left here though. Stay tuned for that shortly. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bending on the diamond A part of the design I wanted to emphasize with this project, was doing things on the diagonal, but that turned bending the handle shape into a challenge nearly impossible by hand. Turns out, the fly press can prove it's worth yet again. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Working on something special This has been a project long time in the making. From idea to the current version I think we're talking about 18 months, and there's still a few things I'd like to tweak, but for now, it's done. More to come. #blacksmithtease #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Finishing up something cool With fire, because its the only right way to work with wood. More info to come. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cold cutting 16 mm steel The more I use it, the more I have come to love my Peddinghaus ironworker. This clip is just about real time, and I'd say that two minutes, including waiting for the machine to spin up, is not a bad time to cut 9 pieces of 16 mm round. What do you think? #smed #blacksmith

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Stubborn restoration work It took quite a few rounds of bashing and straightening to get the hinge bolt out of this bending jig. I could have used a harder piece as a punch, but that would abuse the hinge bolt a lot more, and I'd rather avoid that. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cleaning up Getting this swage black ready for many more years of service. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New anvil acquisition! I think I have almost one of each size of this model now. Most likely a Stavanger Elektrostaal anvil. #smed #blacksmith #anvil #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I realised a little while back that I have never made these ball details on the middle of a rod before. So when a new job comes along that deserves a little extra. Making some custom guillotine dies was a part of the experience, and are available for sale. #smed #blacksmith #giljotin #guillotine

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Tool forging class Yesterday we forged the tools, today we're using them to make tongs. Not thongs, that's a separate class. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Tool forging class Yesterday we forged the tools, today we're using them to make tongs. Not thongs, that's a separate class. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Forging balls A client wanted 50 mm ball ends for some curtain rods, so that's what I made. A nice exercise in control and eyeballing. Not a good idea mind you, to do it without a jig, just good exercise. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Curling up some curtain rings This is such a simple tool, but it makes the job so much easier. From here, I simply cut down the middle and flatten them out. Also, what would you call this type of jig, a ring winder? Let me know what you think. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Bundles of forgings. Recently a friend of mine said something in passing that fundamentally changed how I think about forging quickly, this is one of the videos resulting from that. #smed #blacksmith #

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Because when you're ambidextrous, you can have more fun. Recently a friend of mine said something in passing that fundamentally changed how I think about forging quickly, this is one of the videos resulting from that. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Twisting steel So often good tools saves you a lot of work. This isn't big or complicated, it just helps me keep the bar centred while twisting, but it saves so much time in straightening afterwards. #smed #blacksmith #twisting

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Tiny, but mighty We got a few of these small, but surprisingly powerful 5 kg Madni power hammers coming to Norway soon. Send me a message if you're interested in one, whether you're local or abroad, we can ship. #smed #blacksmith #powerhammer #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The newest acquisitions! Managed to pick up a few new anvils recently, and especially one of them was a treat to get a hold of! #smed #blacksmith #anvil #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

First market of the season! Starting the season 2 months earlier than usual with an outdoor and hunting fair in Elverum, De Nordiske Jakt- og Fiskedagene. I'll be here untill Sunday, come find me and say hello! #smed #blacksmith #market #Elverum #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Preparing handles materials before the big outdoorsy market in Elverum this weekend. Come find me there if you want some! Or find me in Oslo later. Or just send me a message. #smed #blacksmith #birch #oak #maple #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I'm going to Jakt og Fiskedagene at Elverum 6-9th of August. If you want me to bring any tools or want to place an order for something and collect there, please let me know! This will be my first time there, so if you have any tips, please send them my way! #smed #blacksmith #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New tools up on the website! Axe and Hammer forging tools, Markal Silver-Streak welding pencils and loads more, LoenSmed.no #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

There'll be an open forge day this Saturday, 1st of August! Event details on Facebook, or drop me a message. Tools for sale, forgeries to commit and fun to be had! #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Bed with a view Visiting the old family out in the fjords. The view from our van is alright, but nothing is better that just being here in Loen again. #smed #blacksmith #vanlife #Loen #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Good tools are half the job Quickly twisting some 12 mm square bar cold. Having an even heat when twisting is very important for getting an even twist, and room temperature is pretty even, at least in my forge. #smed #blacksmith #twisting #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The highlight of last weekend was to see the old water powered trip hammer in use, and feel the sound of it. If you have the chance this summer, make the journey to Nes Jernverk. Dates for the hammer demo online at jernverksmuseet.no #smed #blacksmith #medieval #powerhammer #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Show and tell about some new dies for my power hammer. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Hammer Forging Class A few glimpses of last weekends hammer forging class hosted by Lennart Hoffmann and myself. Now there's six new hammers in this world, and hopefully new smiths as well 🔥 Information about more blacksmithing classes in #Oslo on loensmed.no #smed #blacksmith #hammer #Norwsy

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This might seem like the slow and impractical way, 8 minutes to make one bend, but slow can be very fast when you don't have to go over and correct mistakes. I could have used the forge, done all the bends at the same time, but that adds uncertainty. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Ironworker at work I recently got my hands on a Peddinghaus 210 Ironworker, and this is something I've been wanting for a good while. I was so eager to try it out, I didn't even take it off the pallet and stick the legs on. #smed #blacksmith #peddinghaus #ironworker #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The tiny hammer I recently got this Madni 5 kg power hammer in, before sending it out to its new customer, I had to play around with it a little bit, and despite the steel getting a bit cold on the way, I'm very impressed with this little machine. #smed #blacksmith #powerhammer #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Quick bit of sheet work It doesn't take much, but spending five minutes with the right tools, and suddenly this forge hood is 90% of brand new. I'm not going to pretend it's perfect, but we don't need perfect, we just need done. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

New tool magic Nothing beats the feeling of using a new tool for the first time, and realising how much time it'll save you. #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Market season All set up and ready for customers. Every year I try to bring something new to the different markets I attend, not as much as I'd like, but it's something. Anyway, today's been good, and there's always next one to work towards. #smed #blacksmith #market #Eidsvoll #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Revealing details. It's always very satisfying to reveal the details and the markings on old anvils. Especially on such a big piece of local forging history. #smed #blacksmith #anvil #ambolt #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Bringing this beauty back to service This is the largest Norwegian made double horn anvil I've been able to get my hands on. It's quite the beauty, with the marks of use, but overall it's in nice condition, ready for many more years underneath the hammer. #smed #blacksmith #anvil #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Cleaning Up Taking a wire wheel to this beautiful old 200 kg double horn anvil. Most likely made right here in Norway. #smed #blacksmith #anvil #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Botanical blacksmithing Finished up this bouquet the other day. It was a nice challenge to come up with new flowers, instead of defaulting to roses all the time. All done in stainless, with tempering colours. #smed #blacksmith #forgedflowers #bouquet #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A little something I made for a friend. He'll make the handles himself, but this was a fun little challenge in process and form. #Subnautica #smed #blacksmith #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Playing around Spent some time today having fun in the forge. I don't think anyone will consider this a good idea, but that's not always the point. #smed #blacksmith #knife #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Cleaning up Taking of the scale and oxides after hardening and tempering, and showing off that new touch mark just a little bit. #smed #blacksmith #knifeblade #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Multi Quench Few things feel as satisfying as quenching a whole row of knives all in one go. You just need to watch out for those flames. #smed #blacksmith #knifeblades #Oslo #Norway

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Rasmus Loen Steensgaard @rasmusloen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Stamping Giving this recent batch the good old stamp of approval, and there's more to come! Also, turns out my phone stops recording when someone calls me, even if I don't notice or hear it. Funny that. #smed #blacksmith #knifeblade #Oslo #Norway

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