How to hit the perfect forge weld temp every time

Finding the right forge weld temp is basically the make-or-break moment for any blacksmith working on Damascus or simple faggot welds. It's that nerve-wracking point where you're staring into the fire, squinting through the glare, and waiting for the steel to look just right. You don't want it to melt into a puddle of ruined potential, but if it's too cold, you're just hitting two pieces of metal together with zero results. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Andrea Lavallée