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Safety and PPE

The gear that keeps you working. Real hazards, the real standards, and why I never treat any of it as optional.

Blacksmith gloves, from the ABANA guidance to what to buy

What ABANA says about blacksmith gloves, why cotton and Kevlar beat synthetics, and the cotton, elkskin and goatskin pairs I would buy for the forge.

August 19, 2026 · 15 min read

The blacksmith aprons to wear at the forge

An honest gear guide to blacksmith aprons: the split leg leather apron I would buy first, what leather weight and fit to check, and what to wear under it.

August 3, 2026 · 12 min read