Recommended tools

N.J.'s Recommended Tools

The tools and gear N.J. relies on in the shop, plus the beginner-friendly picks we're using in the zero-to-blacksmith apprentice series. Price guide: $ under $50 · $$ $50–150 · $$$ over $150.

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