BEAR HANDED IRONTHE MAKER’S GALLERY

HAND FORGED IN VIRGINIA

Bear
Handed Iron.

Hand-forged fire tools, hooks, and distinctive gifts. I’m Barrett, and I shape every piece by hand at my Virginia forge.

Explore the Work Custom work

Made by Barrett. Made by hand.

Full-length wrap fire poker showing its forged wrapped-loop handle, twisted grip, straight shaft and curved hook.
A closer look at the wrapped handle and engraved steel of the fire pokerA wrapped loop.
A twisted grip.
The marks of the hammer.
FROM THE FORGEThe wrap fire poker
Forged by hand in VirginiaEach piece has its own characterShop & checkout on Etsy
Barrett in a leather apron at his glowing coal forge, against a neutral charcoal background
Barrett at the coal forge.

BEHIND THE FORGE

A hammer.
A fire.
A promise.

I’m Barrett, the maker behind Bear Handed Iron. I forge each piece by hand here in Virginia.

I started making things so I could spend time with my mother at craft shows. She believed I had an artist’s spirit, and asked me to keep creating. This work is my way of keeping that promise.

Thank you for taking a look at what I make, and for considering a place for it in your home.

— BarrettMy story on Etsy

FROM CUSTOMERS

Made to be given. And kept.

Read the reviews on Etsy
★★★★★
“Fantastic quality product!”
Deborah Wrap Fire Poker
★★★★★
“It turned out amazing! My husband loved it. Gift for our 6 year anniversary!”
Ryan Wrap Fire Poker

Excerpts from customer reviews of the Wrap Fire Poker on Etsy.

SELECTED FROM INSTAGRAM

Along the way.

@bhironwork
Four long hand-forged fire pokers with wrapped loop handles and two smaller tools on dark wood
Orders taking shape — View original Instagram post
Spear-point pipe tamper with its dark forged finish and hammered facets
A little spear. A lot of hammer work. — View original Instagram post
Hand-forged leaf cloak pin with hand-cut veins
A leaf, shaped by hand — View original Instagram post

A few moments and finished pieces from the shop. See the original posts on Instagram.

Watch a bottle opener take shape

FROM MY FORGE TO YOUR HOME

Find your piece of iron.

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Bear Handed Iron maker’s mark