Objectively Best Way to Swing a Hammer in Blacksmithing

I intended for this video to be an unedited, low-effort video. This has turned into a multi-month project with different added scenes and consultation with friends. This is by no means as comprehensive or detailed as it could’ve been, but I feel it gives a really good foundation for hammer technique in hand forging. Please take time to listen to the entire video, including the disclaimers and exceptions near the end.
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