"Greek Army" Tongs - Adding to the Hoplite Kit

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In this video, I forge a small pair of tongs that might be more accurately described as pliers.
It still follows the same process of larger tongs utilizing the three-notch design. The first notch becomes the jaws, the second and third notch create the eye or pivot point of the tongs. The reins are then drawn out after the third notch, starting on a rectangular cross-section for lateral strength then transitioning into a round shape near the end for a more comfortable grip. At least that is how standard full-size tongs are, These particular tiny tongs are rectangular for their entire stubby length. Two identical pieces are forged which then nest together. A hole is drilled in each eye ant the pieces are then hot riveted together in a top and bottom die.
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[@timeahwg4867]

2:16
You put your finger so close to that burning metal I almost had a heartattack

[@SuperiorEtchworx]

The Hoplite Handytool is born !!

[@Uncle_Matt_]

THAAAK 🗡🛡🏛

[@douglasfathers4848]

Now that's a neat pair of tongs .
Enjoy the way you teach mate Strat to point and no (BS) Cheers :)

[@cwbynnjavkng8116]

cool pliers man!!

[@enderwarlord3226]

Support #greekarmytongs !

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Very cool. I may make some. I like the curve in the handle is nice. I don't think I would have thought of that.

[@beansandsiegefordinner2439]

Love watching your stuff man, my favorite blacksmith to watch and learn

[@ВладимирЛекомцев-ф7щ]

Every time I watch you, I go to my blacksmith shop. You inspire me so much! Thanks so much to you!))

[@MARKC0WAN]

I love that you still teach and walk through things Robb! My list of what I’m going to try and make when I finish my forge just keeps growing.

[@Zarumee]

Good stuff! I love the "plausability" of that whole hoplite kit, it's really cool. Also the different size of the rivet heads just adds something extra, I think! One could be top and the other bottom, haha

[@beezo2560]

Well done. Nothing like being able to make your own tools. Love the channel.

[@greekveteran2715]

As always...outstanding work! Briliantly beatiful pair of tongs!!

[@geordywright2847]

Really cool, this collection is gonna be so sweet when it's done!

[@jackshadow325]

Looks good.

[@devilstailforge4142]

Thanks for the videos. Love your shirts. I am curious though, Do you ever listen to crap like Cardi B, or is it Heavy metal playing while you forge?

[@ThakIronworks]

There is no place for that trash in my shop.

[@devilstailforge4142]

@@ThakIronworks I'm with you on that one

[@RedmarKerkhof]

Heavy metal is the law.

[@devilstailforge4142]

@@RedmarKerkhof absolutely

[@MrEh5]

Metal or punk in the shop every night.

[@kalifammm]

Are you added Tuatahi Axe on your work list?