MEET YOUR MAKER

RICHARD W. HALBERT
ARTISAN blacksmith

Hidden amongst the rolling fields and farmland of rural Cumbria, you'll find Richard Halbert working away at Middle Row Forge.

Day and night, hammers clank on steel and coal-fired furnaces roar. The modern Blacksmith's craft is still hard, but Richard wouldn't have it any other way.

While sharing the history and traditions of a 3,000-year-old art is immensely rewarding, giving it new relevance today is what he lives for.

Fusing ancient craft with contemporary design, Richard makes high-quality Bespoke Ironwork & Tools the pre-industrial way.

Simple forms, clean lines and always made to last - that's the Middle Row Forge touchmark.

Seeing Richard at work, there's something magical in how he transforms a simple iron bar into objects of profound beauty and function through the application of heat and hammer.

So if it's been through Middle Row Forge, you're looking at something unique, bursting with character and a story to tell. A bit like the man himself.

FORGE SOME IRON LEARN BLACKSMITHING.......... DATES AVAILABLE!!!!!! Here at Middle Row Forge we offer various opportunities to learn blacksmithing so whether you are looking to just have a fun day out or really get into the craft then we can help.
Here we have the test run pattern for our light forest axe. Hand forged from En9 medium carbon steel, fitted with an 18 inch handle but would sit well on a 24 inch handle aswell. This axe is designed to be small and light enough to throw in a backpa
First of the new style - 1.5 kg head and a 24 inch handle. Slightly heavier and with a bit more wedge than it's predecessor. #rwhalbertblacksmith #middlerowforge #traditionalblacksmith #handmade #handforged #bespoketools #axe #woodwork #bushcraft #bu
This rather large set of rather large axes are heading to their new home in Norway this week. Made from En9 medium carbon steel, hardened and tempered, heavy duty leather blade covers and overstrike protectors, hand made English ash handles. Featur
Course spaces available for september👍🔥💪 Axe making Fri 8th September £165 per person Axe making Sat 23 September £165 per person Our one day course are a fantastic introduction to the ancient craft of blacksmithing and offer a fun,
Couple of lovely pairs of farrier's tongs in the traditional style sized for 3/8 " and 5/16" (or 10 and 8mm in new money). Made from a medium carbon tool steel for a little added toughness at the customer's request. Down here at the forge
NEW COURSE DATES AVAILABLE!!!!!!!! Dear friends of the forge, we have a selection of new course dates available for July, August and September. Just head over to www.middlerowforge.com to find all the dates and info you need to book onto one of our
Project I completed a few weeks ago and am finally getting around to posting All hand forged with a galvanised and acid wash finish. #rwhalbertblacksmith #middlerowforge #traditionalblacksmith #handmade #handforged #bespokehandrail #cumbrianblacksmi
Just a few bits from this week - the decorative parts of some handrails I've been making for a customerand a little digging adze for another customer #rwhalbertblacksmith #middlerowforge #traditionalblacksmith #handmade #handforged #bespokehandrail #
Dear friends of the forge, If you are still looking for a great present for someone near and dear then why not have a look at the excellent courses on offer here at the forge. Our most popular courses are the "blacksmith experience" and o
New workshop heating system finally installed - this old 12kw wood stove has been getting in my way for a long time but now it is finally plumbed into the workshop chimney and doing its job - I'm looking forward to a toasty winter in the forge this y