360 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (88%).
r/Bladesmith Traffic & Engagement r/Bladesmith Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Bladesmith Most Active Times When r/Bladesmith Is Most Active
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r/Bladesmith Flair Performance r/Bladesmith Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Forged Blade | 138 (38.5%) | 57 |
| Question | 42 (11.7%) | 18 |
| Damascus / Pattern Weld | 34 (9.5%) | 201 |
| Stock Removal | 34 (9.5%) | 54 |
| Fit & Finish | 24 (6.7%) | 104 |
| Forging WIP | 24 (6.7%) | 42 |
| San Mai / Clad | 18 (5.0%) | 109 |
| Process Breakdown | 17 (4.7%) | 194 |
| Historical Method | 8 (2.2%) | 31 |
| Metallurgy | 8 (2.2%) | 39 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Bladesmith Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Bladesmith
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| knife | 63 (17.5%) | 74 | 5 |
| made | 35 (9.7%) | 94 | 6 |
| blade | 35 (9.7%) | 42 | 4 |
| handle | 34 (9.4%) | 99 | 5 |
| bhk | 34 (9.4%) | 53 | 2 |
| steel | 32 (8.9%) | 146 | 9 |
| damascus | 21 (5.8%) | 225 | 11 |
| carbon | 20 (5.6%) | 90 | 6 |
| first | 19 (5.3%) | 97 | 3 |
| finished | 18 (5.0%) | 76 | 4 |
r/Bladesmith Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Bladesmith
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Bladesmith Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Bladesmith
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Forging a Stainless Damascus Gyuto from aebl/304 steel
Katzbalger - Wedding Gift
WIP - First full size dagger - what do you think ?
Handle carved with knurled detailing.
I've made this knife of an old soviet file with the handle of Apple wood, brass guard and inlay and Walnut spacers. The design of the knife is somewhat influenced by Peter Jackson's interpretation of elven weapons
Kitchen Cleaver!
Damascus Bunka
Any other fulltime bladesmiths here? I've been full time for 5 years, and here is my latest work
Biggest knife with hamon I made so far… Do you like it ?
Forging and Etching a Damascus Steel Barbecue Fork
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging a Stainless Damascus Gyuto from aebl/304 steel | 1.9K | 55 | image | Jun 24 |
| Katzbalger - Wedding Gift | 1.1K | 18 | image | Jun 11 |
| WIP - First full size dagger - what do you think ? | 1.1K | 22 | image | Jun 3 |
| Handle carved with knurled detailing. | 917 | 19 | image | Jun 27 |
| I've made this knife of an old soviet file with the handle of Apple wood, brass guard and inlay and Walnut spacers. The design of the knife is somewhat influenced by Peter Jackson's interpretation of elven weapons | 871 | 41 | image | Jun 25 |
| Kitchen Cleaver! | 588 | 41 | image | Jun 6 |
| Damascus Bunka | 523 | 23 | image | Jun 3 |
| Any other fulltime bladesmiths here? I've been full time for 5 years, and here is my latest work | 500 | 32 | image | Jun 1 |
| Biggest knife with hamon I made so far… Do you like it ? | 482 | 29 | image | Jun 14 |
| Forging and Etching a Damascus Steel Barbecue Fork | 444 | 14 | image | Jun 9 |
r/Bladesmith Audience Overlap r/Bladesmith Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Bladesmith FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Bladesmith
What's the best time to post on r/Bladesmith?
Based on posting volume, r/Bladesmith is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Bladesmith?
r/Bladesmith averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Bladesmith get?
Posts on r/Bladesmith average about 76 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Bladesmith get most?
On r/Bladesmith, most posts are image posts (88%)