People often ask what it's like to be a real live blacksmith in the modern world; while there is the definitely the excitement of forging hot steel and piecing together crazy custom tools, a lot of being a blacksmith is endless spreadsheets, clogged label printers, SKU codes, sourcing poly mailers, contacting UPS daily, and generally questioning broader life choices when the monthly shipping bill hits the credit card statements. And while shipping is still a trigger word in our office, we have learned quite a bit over the years. Following the growth of our shipping logistics has been an interesting window into the growth of our entire business.
Here's a look into how our handmade pieces get from our shop into your hands.