A hardy is an indispensable tool for the blacksmith. Lets take a look at some easy to make hardies from salvaged steels. In a future video we will make a more traditionally forged hardy Thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in Southern Colorado. If you would like to provide financial support to my YouTube channel visit https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Find my shop on line at: http://www.blackbearforge.com/ http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge/ https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919/ The following list provides just a few resources to help you find supplies and equipment for blacksmithing. http://www.piehtoolco.com/ http://www.centaurforge.com/ https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ https://www.abana.org/ http://www.mcmaster.com/ Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.