Swages? What the heck are swages? blacksmith tools that fit in the Anvil and allow you to shape hot metal by consolidation rather than thinning or dividing . . The half round ones for arriving at known finish diameter or forged Welding three things together. The semi spherical one has a myriad of uses, including making candle cups and pans, and assisting you and forging spheres. Upsetting round hammers just to name a few. These are hand forged in my shop in Edmonton Alberta Canada by me see them

5.1K views · 51 reactions | Swages Rather than spreading out the steel like a fuller does swages consolidate or push hot metal together. Whether it’s to shape a spoon, ladle or shape a bar to a known diameter: there is a tool for that. I make quite a variety of tools to fit in the anvil. See them at the link https://frontstepforge.com..#handmade #canada #handforged #anvil #enclume #swage #blacksmithtools #blacksmithshop #yeglocalbusiness | Front Step Forge | Facebook