Contemporary blacksmithing is a lot more than just aimlessly hitting a hot metal stock.

Seriously, metal should be as precious as life itself.

Modern-day metal crafts require complicated turns, bends, and twists. All of these operations require some securing mechanism to hold the stock firmly.

The first tool that might pop up in your mind is a pair of tongs. Yes, having a pair of reliable tongs can keep you from burning your hands, but for complicated operations, tongs aren’t useful.

Hey, don’t be confused. A bench vise is what you need.