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For the holidays

Gift Guide

Gifts for the blacksmith, horseman, rancher or maker in your life, including pieces N.J. forges by hand. Price guide: $ under $50 · $$ $50–150 · $$$ over $150.

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Hand-forged by N.J.

Classic cowboy hat rack, hand-forged by N.J. Pawley

Made by N.J.

Classic cowboy hat rack

$

Cody Iron Works · $50

N.J. has built more than 3,000 of these.

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Hand-forged dinner bell, hand-forged by N.J. Pawley

Made by N.J.

Hand-forged dinner bell

$$

Cody Iron Works · $70

A ranch-house classic.

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Horseshoe boot jack, hand-forged by N.J. Pawley

Made by N.J.

Horseshoe boot jack

$$

Cody Iron Works · $66

Forged from horseshoes.

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Hand-forged hoof pick, hand-forged by N.J. Pawley

Made by N.J.

Hand-forged hoof pick

$

Cody Iron Works · $25

The perfect stocking stuffer for a horse person.

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Under $50

Beginner pick

The Backyard Blacksmith

$

Book

The best way to start a new hobby.

Beginner pick

Leather strop & compound

$

Knife care

For anyone who carries a knife.

Recommended

Cast iron skillet

$

Lodge

A gift that outlasts everyone.

N.J. uses

Leather work gloves

$

Kinco

Every ranch hand needs another pair.

Bigger gifts

Beginner pick

Beginner forge kit

$$$

Forge + anvil + hammer

Everything to get someone started. See N.J.'s starter tools.

N.J. uses

Buck 110 Folding Hunter

$$

Buck Knives

A knife to hand down.

Recommended

Felt cowboy hat

$$

Western felt

Pairs with a hand-forged hat rack.

N.J. uses

Carhartt duck jacket

$$

Carhartt J01

The jacket that lasts a decade of chores.