361 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (77%).
r/Blacksmith Traffic & Engagement r/Blacksmith Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Blacksmith Most Active Times When r/Blacksmith Is Most Active
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r/Blacksmith Flair Performance r/Blacksmith Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/Blacksmith Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Blacksmith
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| forged | 37 (10.3%) | 231 | 11 |
| forge | 33 (9.1%) | 35 | 9 |
| made | 31 (8.6%) | 146 | 9 |
| first | 28 (7.8%) | 100 | 8 |
| steel | 17 (4.7%) | 48 | 8 |
| knife | 15 (4.2%) | 193 | 10 |
| anvil | 15 (4.2%) | 90 | 18 |
| hand | 15 (4.2%) | 143 | 8 |
| sword | 12 (3.3%) | 110 | 22 |
| forging | 12 (3.3%) | 37 | 13 |
r/Blacksmith Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Blacksmith
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 67 |
r/Blacksmith Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Blacksmith
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Forged gamepad stand
Made this dragon sconce today.
Snake in the workshop.
Forged chess set
I’m still a beginner, but I forged a steak knife and a 4-prong fork from 12mm rebar. Polished and finished with linseed oil! 🛠️🥩
Meteor hammer head #3
I paid $560/pound for this anvil. Did I get ripped off?
I remade one of my old forged blanks into a 52mm leather knife for my son. We haven't spoken in 24 years, but I just found out he became a shoe repair craftsman.
Forged Medieval Arrowheads
Shrimp helmet
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forged gamepad stand | 1.4K | 40 | image | Sep 30 |
| Made this dragon sconce today. | 1.3K | 35 | image | Sep 9 |
| Snake in the workshop. | 997 | 32 | image | Sep 28 |
| Forged chess set | 987 | 40 | image | Sep 21 |
| I’m still a beginner, but I forged a steak knife and a 4-prong fork from 12mm rebar. Polished and finished with linseed oil! 🛠️🥩 | 955 | 43 | image | Sep 28 |
| Meteor hammer head #3 | 870 | 39 | image | Sep 22 |
| I paid $560/pound for this anvil. Did I get ripped off? | 848 | 36 | image | Sep 9 |
| I remade one of my old forged blanks into a 52mm leather knife for my son. We haven't spoken in 24 years, but I just found out he became a shoe repair craftsman. | 804 | 45 | image | Sep 15 |
| Forged Medieval Arrowheads | 751 | 16 | image | Sep 26 |
| Shrimp helmet | 617 | 32 | image | Sep 17 |
r/Blacksmith Audience Overlap r/Blacksmith Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Blacksmith FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Blacksmith
What's the best time to post on r/Blacksmith?
Based on posting volume, r/Blacksmith is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Blacksmith?
r/Blacksmith averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Blacksmith get?
Posts on r/Blacksmith average about 95 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Blacksmith get most?
On r/Blacksmith, most posts are image posts (77%)