About Homestead Iron, LLC
A family of blacksmiths
Things have changed a bit since my Great Grandfather sharpened his first plowshare. In his day his craft was more than just a paycheck, it was a creative outlet that came with a sense of pride in your work. Even when he didn't have two nickels to rub together, Great Grandpa William held his head high, for he was a true "Master Smith". Because of his dedication to quality, today much of his work still stands.
100 years later
Some 100 years later, his lessons have not fallen on deaf ears. Short cuts are never short cuts and low quality is never a bargain. With his spirit in mind, we produce world-class tools and iron work he would be proud of.
Our Products
We blend old and new techniques to make our tools. Our tools are completely forged in the Ozark Mountains, exactly as they would have been hundreds of years ago. For blade tools, we use C1075 High Carbon Steel which is precision tig welded to a hand-forged shank.
Every tool is carefully ground by hand to ensure a very sharp cutting edge. All tools go through a very special annealing process to relieve the internal stress caused by forging. They are then heat-treated for a hard cutting edge and a strong, durable shank.
After cleaning, we attach the American Birch hardwood handle procured from a local manufacturer. Finally, they are finished with an all-natural oil application.
About our other business Missouri Herbs
Herbal products on a tool site?
We are big gardeners on our farm and my wife makes organic botanical skin care by hand from the herbs we grow. She has studied herbalism since 1986. Then began studying folk herbalism and learning how to make plant medicine full time in 2008. She has been fortunate to study with some amazing teachers such as Steve Lee, former head teacher for the Tom Brown wilderness school. Steve gave generously of his time and knowledge before he passed away in 2021 and we are forever grateful to him.
You will find the products she makes here on our site and can read her articles and learn more about Missouri Herbs on our other website www.MissouriHerbs.com