Nearly everything in blacksmithing can be made using a small number of basic or fundamental skills. In todays video I talk about what I feel are the 7 fundamental skills of blacksmith. In future videos we will look at each technique in greater detail. Video recorded using: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Video lighting in the shop Dracast S series - http://adorama.rfvk.net/e44DyZ If you enjoy my content here in YouTube shorts please visit my other 2 channels Black bear Forge - https://www.youtube.com/blackbearforge featuring blacksmithing tutorials OR John Switzer - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Featuring more vlog type content outside of the shop Black Bear Forge is sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order My new anvil is from Fontanini Anvils http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/