383 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 10 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 | 87 (22.9%) | 37 |
| Question | 69 (18.2%) | 14 |
| Damascus / Pattern Weld | 57 (15.0%) | 112 |
| Fit & Finish | 41 (10.8%) | 153 |
| Process Breakdown | 34 (8.9%) | 117 |
| Stock Removal | 29 (7.6%) | 53 |
| Critique Request | 16 (4.2%) | 44 |
| Forging WIP | 14 (3.7%) | 38 |
| San Mai / Clad | 14 (3.7%) | 79 |
| Failure Analysis | 6 (1.6%) | 22 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 51 (13.3%) | 49 | 4 |
| blade | 36 (9.4%) | 155 | 6 |
| damascus | 35 (9.1%) | 171 | 8 |
| handle | 26 (6.8%) | 26 | 3 |
| bhk | 26 (6.8%) | 10 | 1 |
| steel | 23 (6.0%) | 208 | 7 |
| first | 23 (6.0%) | 39 | 3 |
| finished | 20 (5.2%) | 70 | 4 |
| knives | 18 (4.7%) | 52 | 6 |
| made | 18 (4.7%) | 82 | 5 |
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.
Forging Spiral Damascus Blade from Steel Powder
I Created the Ultimate Tool for Making Gaucho Bombillas
Result: Blade successfully sharpened.
Preserving as much of the Merino ram horn's natural texture as possible.
People still ask me why a handmade knife is so expensive
Finished this jeweled dagger commission — Damascus blade under a lot of 24k gold. Maker
From Hell
Turkish Damascus steel in ferric chloride. Where the magic happens, and another masterpiece is born.
Finished Today
1095 water quenched
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging Spiral Damascus Blade from Steel Powder | 2.9K | 77 | image | Jul 24 |
| I Created the Ultimate Tool for Making Gaucho Bombillas | 1.0K | 15 | image | Jul 7 |
| Result: Blade successfully sharpened. | 1.0K | 34 | image | Jul 13 |
| Preserving as much of the Merino ram horn's natural texture as possible. | 759 | 18 | image | Jul 25 |
| People still ask me why a handmade knife is so expensive | 691 | 51 | image | Jul 17 |
| Finished this jeweled dagger commission — Damascus blade under a lot of 24k gold. Maker | 536 | 37 | image | Jul 20 |
| From Hell | 449 | 38 | image | Jul 23 |
| Turkish Damascus steel in ferric chloride. Where the magic happens, and another masterpiece is born. | 410 | 14 | image | Jul 24 |
| Finished Today | 393 | 11 | image | Jul 13 |
| 1095 water quenched | 359 | 17 | image | Jul 21 |
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 Fridays around 10 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 65 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%)