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"The true test of a master isn't in making tools, but in knowing exactly when and how to perfect them."

This mesmerizing video reveals a blacksmith performing one of metalworking's most delicate operations—trimming the glowing edge of a newly forged axe with nothing but a hammer and tongs. Witness how centuries-old techniques still produce superior results compared to modern grinding machines.

The Precision Process:

Temperature Control:

Works at exact 850°C (cherry red) for ideal malleability
Tests heat by observing scale color
Tool Mastery:

Uses special offset tongs for 360° access
2.5kg hammer delivers perfect impact force
Edge Technique:

"Tap-and-rotate" method creates even bevel
Cuts excess metal in 3-5 precise strikes
Maintains 25° cutting angle throughout
Why Hand-Trumping Beats Machines:

Edge Integrity: Forged grain structure remains unbroken
Speed: 15-second process vs 5-minute grinding
Precision: ±0.3mm accuracy achievable
Tool Longevity: Saves 60% of blade material
Critical Tips:

Must work within 8-second heat window
Always strike perpendicular to tongs
Quench immediately after trimming
Never attempt on hardened steel
"As the last scale falls away, we witness metal obeying human will—the timeless dance between fire, iron, and mastery."