Our Forge Products
On our website dedicated to blacksmiths and cutlers, discover a selection of high-quality materials and tools designed to bring your metal creations to life with precision and excellence.
Discover our entire forge universe
The Michel Vaillant online shop is dedicated to professionals and hobbyists in forging and cutlery.
You will find on this site all the equipment you need for your activity or passion at very competitive prices.
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Tools and machines necessary for manufacturing and forging a katana
Let's examine essential tools such as the backstand, gas forge, and tempering oven, which are indispensable for creating an authentic katana.
The evolution of forging: from ancient origins to modern craftsmanship.
Forging is a manufacturing technique that dates back to antiquity and has played an essential role in the history of humanity.
Getting Started in Forging: A Comprehensive Guide to Embark on the Art of Metalworking
A comprehensive guide to introduce you to the ancient art of metalworking, where creativity merges with tradition and mastery of tools.
Discover all our flagship products
Knife blank from Damascus steel Markus Balbach ANGELE
Insulated gloves fire protection
Forge à gaz d'atelier PF200 2 brûleurs PRO FORGE
Marteau de forge RFBT acier 1045
Knife Maker's Backstand MV 2020-1
Gas forge or coal forge?
When choosing a forge, the essential question is whether to opt for one operating on gas or another using coal.
Being able to create your own knives or manufacture your own gate can be a dream, but for that, it is advisable to acquire a good forge, or even to make one. There are mainly two different types: the coal forge and the gas forge. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, different uses, variable temperatures, and, of course, a final result that may not necessarily be identical.
