303 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (86%).
r/Bladesmith Traffic & Engagement r/Bladesmith Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
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 | 76 (25.6%) | 73 |
| Question | 64 (21.5%) | 62 |
| Damascus / Pattern Weld | 33 (11.1%) | 116 |
| Process Breakdown | 26 (8.8%) | 362 |
| Fit & Finish | 22 (7.4%) | 94 |
| San Mai / Clad | 18 (6.1%) | 100 |
| Forging WIP | 18 (6.1%) | 22 |
| Stock Removal | 12 (4.0%) | 43 |
| Critique Request | 7 (2.4%) | 22 |
| Commission Request | 6 (2.0%) | 175 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Bladesmith Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Bladesmith
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| knife | 75 (24.8%) | 69 | 6 |
| blade | 26 (8.6%) | 56 | 7 |
| damascus | 23 (7.6%) | 124 | 10 |
| finished | 23 (7.6%) | 103 | 5 |
| made | 20 (6.6%) | 99 | 7 |
| custom | 20 (6.6%) | 52 | 3 |
| steel | 18 (5.9%) | 311 | 12 |
| handle | 17 (5.6%) | 107 | 5 |
| first | 17 (5.6%) | 61 | 4 |
| sword | 16 (5.3%) | 37 | 3 |
r/Bladesmith Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Bladesmith
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Bladesmith Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Bladesmith
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Medici Vendetta
Gyuto forged from ball bearings and steel powder 1095 steel/nickel
When a small detail changes the final result of the piece.
There is no way, it is risk for risk.
How to Make a Skull Crusher
Chamo de gambiarra,mas funciona muito bem.
I mean it’s kinda true… (even if I still love it)
Would you have the courage to leave your Fighter like this?
Damascus knuckles knife
This is where it all begins!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medici Vendetta | 2.2K | 114 | image | Sep 2 |
| Gyuto forged from ball bearings and steel powder 1095 steel/nickel | 2.0K | 50 | image | Sep 19 |
| When a small detail changes the final result of the piece. | 1.6K | 28 | image | Sep 22 |
| There is no way, it is risk for risk. | 1.2K | 16 | image | Sep 12 |
| How to Make a Skull Crusher | 1.2K | 33 | image | Sep 29 |
| Chamo de gambiarra,mas funciona muito bem. | 1.1K | 27 | image | Sep 2 |
| I mean it’s kinda true… (even if I still love it) | 898 | 53 | image | Sep 22 |
| Would you have the courage to leave your Fighter like this? | 895 | 31 | image | Sep 23 |
| Damascus knuckles knife | 853 | 48 | image | Sep 16 |
| This is where it all begins! | 641 | 31 | image | Sep 10 |
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 Tuesdays around 5 PM 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 10 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 101 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Bladesmith get most?
On r/Bladesmith, most posts are image posts (86%)