Welcome to Brown County Forge
At Brown County Forge, blacksmith Terran Marks makes hand-crafted ironwork and teaches blacksmith classes.
See some examples of Terran’s work below and on the Portfolio page.
Rustic Hardware
From fire pokers to box hinges to door handles, all of the hardware from the shop has a distinct, rustic look. Each piece is buffed, smoothed, and sealed against moisture, but they all have that hammered, fresh from the forge look.
Handmade hardware and custom ironwork are available by request: browncountyforge@gmail.com
Blacksmithing Classes in Indiana
We offer hands-on blacksmithing classes at the shop in Bloomington, Indiana.
Our focus is on taking complete beginners and coaching them through their first knife and hardware projects.
Home Forge Kits
You can put together a great blacksmith starter kit for less money than you might think.
If you’re interested, we offer a guide on this page: Blacksmith Starter Kits.
We’ll also work with you to put together a done-for-you kit and have it shipped directly to you.
Anvils and Anvil Pricing
Curious about anvil prices?
We update the Anvil Pricing page regularly with current pricing on a variety of anvils.
Learn how we think about pricing anvils in general and where to get a good deal.
Forge Pricing
How much does a forge cost? In this post, we lay out current prices for forges we’ve used and recommend.
Online Blacksmith Classes
Learn blacksmithing fundamentals in our Blacksmith’s Apprentice course. Use code: 30OFF for 30% off.
Or jump right into knife making – no forge or anvil required – in the How to Make Your First Knife course. Use code: FRIEND for 35% off.