Welcome to Hammer and Hound Forge!
The home of artisan-forged ironwork in the North of England.
Our services vary from forged wrought ironwork to welding and fabrication, and our products range from garden gates to Damascus Steel swords. Please contact us directly if you are interested in making a private commission.
our specialties
At H&HF we can create bespoke designs around your needs and ideas. We will work closely with you, bringing your ideas to life. If you have modern or historical metal work you would like us to create, we will work with you through the design and manufacturing stage.
Contact us for advice and quotes on all your projects, domestic or commercial.
From small components like barn door hinges to immense balustrades of wrought iron, all our forged work is wrought by hand at Hammer and Hound. We can forge in irons and steels, as well as copper, bronze and silver to ensure your work is of the highest quality.
If you have an antique staircase or railings round a listed building in need of care, our skills in conservation are at your service. Our team has years’ of experience in both the conservation and the restoration of heritage ironwork. We can repair damaged components, reforge missing parts with period-accurate materials, match authentic paint colours and even repair cast lead anchors. Simply get in touch with your repair needs.
Examples of our demonstrations include visiting schools, entertaining at weddings and parties, and appearing at public shows.
our best projects
testimonials
"Attended a day axe forging course for with my partner and sister for her birthday. It was our first experience blacksmithing and we learnt so much in a day. Alex is a knowledgable blacksmith and fantastic teacher who guided us through the whole process. His workshop is really well equipped. With three of us on the workshop, Alex was clearly experienced in how to keep the day flowing and make sure everyone could work at their own pace.
The day was totally absorbing and I’d highly recommend this course as a way to switch off from modern distractions and learn more about a centuries old craft."
"What an experience! Alex is a phenomenal teacher and gives you the confidence and knowledge to make any design you like. I was able to make two Sloyd knives in a day with no prior experience and couldn’t be happier with the results. Such a laid back, friendly atmosphere. I’ll DEFINITELY be booking on another course!"
"This place is simply outstanding.
I have always wanted to try my hand at blacksmithing since I was a kid, and this did not disappoint. (Felt like I was a Dwarf of erebor for all the Tolkien fans out there)
Alex was an absolute gent all the way through the day. He answered any questions we had, always watched over and offered hints or tips to make sure our finished piece came out as we imagined.
Not at any point was I made to feel like I was out of my depth. He catered to our learning styles (which is a rare occurrence in teaching) and that within itself made the whole experience 10x better.
Honestly, I can see myself using this as a type of therapy going into 2023.
Having a bad day? No problem, book onto one of these courses and bang a piece of steel into something truly one of a kind which will last generations to come.
Best thing is, I fell you can do think no matter what fitness level you are at!
I will be back to make a another knife to add to my newly started kitchen set haha!"
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