Website: https://axe-n-anvil.com/
Axe and Anvil Handworks is a traditional blacksmithing shop based in rural Tennessee. The business describes itself as “a small two man shop producing hand forged nails, hooks, tools, and hardware,” and characterizes its work as “Traditional Ironwork, hand-forged in an old-fashioned blacksmithing shop in rural Tennessee.” The shop produces both reproduction and contemporary ironwork using historical hand-forging methods, and also takes on custom commissions, including residential work in the Nashville, TN area and projects for clients across the country.
Products
The shop sells a range of hand-forged iron goods through its online store, including:
- Hooks: classic, fancy, and modern-style gun hooks (sold in sets), skillet hooks, coat hooks, the “Diamond Hook,” and threaded J hooks
- Kitchen and racks: hand-forged pot racks in classic, modern, and shelf styles, plus an herb drying rack and herb drying hook
- Hardware and pulls: drawer and cabinet pulls with various finials, and chest handles with different plate styles
- Nails: sets including square, rose head, dome head, colonial, clout, and heart nails
- Tools and specialty items: a forged planing stop, colonial keyhole spatula, steak flipper, log dogs, and a fireplace tool set with rack
The shop also offers gift cards, consultations, custom touchmarks, and leather sheaths. Pricing ranges from small nail sets to larger statement pieces such as the shelf pot rack and fireplace tool set.
About
Axe and Anvil Handworks is owned and operated by Jordan and Atlanta Goodwin. The owners describe being motivated by “biblical injunctions to be good stewards of the time, resources, and relationships,” and aim to “rediscover & preserve the ancient skills of hand-forging iron and steel.” Their process relies on traditional methods: “We use traditional forges that combine coal and forced air” and they work primarily with “hand hammers, sledge hammers, and handled forming tools” rather than modern power equipment. The owners describe the business as still in an early stage, with ongoing work on their homestead, house, shop, and teaching spaces, and a long-term vision that may extend into other crafts.
Location & Contact
The business is located in rural Tennessee and takes on custom work in the Nashville, TN area as well as nationwide. A specific street address and phone number are not published on the website. The shop maintains an Instagram presence at @axeandanvil.
Additional Information
The website includes sections for the shop, an about page, makers, a blog, portfolio, podcast, videos, and contact, reflecting the business’s emphasis on documenting and sharing traditional blacksmithing craft alongside selling its products. Specialties noted on the site include luxury and Early American style ironwork. The combination of an online store, portfolio, and media sections such as the blog, podcast, and videos indicates the business operates both as a maker selling finished goods and as a producer of educational and behind-the-scenes content about traditional forging. Custom commissions are a stated part of the business, with the owners taking on bespoke residential and architectural ironwork in addition to the catalog items offered through the shop.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (axe-n-anvil.com).