"Greek Army" Tongs - Adding to the Hoplite Kit

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In this video, I forge a small pair of tongs that might be more accurately described as pliers.
It still follows the same process of larger tongs utilizing the three-notch design. The first notch becomes the jaws, the second and third notch create the eye or pivot point of the tongs. The reins are then drawn out after the third notch, starting on a rectangular cross-section for lateral strength then transitioning into a round shape near the end for a more comfortable grip. At least that is how standard full-size tongs are, These particular tiny tongs are rectangular for their entire stubby length. Two identical pieces are forged which then nest together. A hole is drilled in each eye ant the pieces are then hot riveted together in a top and bottom die.

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