June 19, 2026 Benchmark Abrasives

David Fisher (Fisher Forge)

Welcome to this week's #benchmarkspotlight (formerly the #weldershowcase) - we had the opportunity to sit down with David from Fisher Forge and talk a little shop.

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Name: David Fisher

Business Name: Fisher Forge LLC

Location: Hamburg, PA

Socials: FB: Blades by Fisher Forge

Website: www.fisherforge.com

Specialties: Custom Blacksmithing, producing architectural work, hardware, damascus knives, anitque reproductions, and historic site restoration.

Tell us about yourself - what inspired you to get into your trade? And how long?

I love working with my hands and creating items with warmth and beauty out of materials that are normally cold and harsh. I started forging in 1987 making antique reproduction for my 150 year old farm house.

What keeps you motivated throughout the day?
The desire to continually expand and grow my skills. I believe your imagination is the limitation to your creativity.

What is your favorite shop tool and why?
My Sahinler-SM50 power hammer and all the other forging equipment.