Blacksmith

Photograph courtesy of Isaac Wilson - Website

2025: Appointed Treasurer of the National Blacksmithing Competition Committee.

2024: Cornish Blacksmiths Collective was formed into a CIC, for which I remain the Secretary.

2018: Moved to Longdowns Smithy to work along side Kevin Gerry.

Featured in "a day in the life of a" project which is a documented visual look at the lives of those who live and work by the coast by Rick Davy. Steven - The Blacksmith

2017 & 2018: Worked for Mammoth Screen Production Company as a consultant and on set Blacksmith for the filming of Poldark in Cornwall for the BBC.

2016: Appointed Secretary of the Cornish Blacksmiths Collective, as the main point of contact working with the National Blacksmithing Competition Committee as part of the live and static competitions held throughout the UK which take place during the Royal Cornwall Show.

2015: Relocated to Mawnan Smith to take over the running of The Old Smithy to set up SAW Forge. Later that year I was awarded the Certificate of Merit from the Worshipful Company.

2011 - 2014: Trained at Plumpton College, Lewes, one of the UK's top land-based technical college. Undertaking a Level 2 & 3 BTEC in Blacksmithing where I was awarded Top Student in Blacksmithing and received the Certificate of Competence as well as Journeyman Certificate from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths in 2014.

National Blacksmithing Competition Entries and Results

2024: Scolds Bridal, Chimney Crane and Decanter

Scolds Bridal - Featuring copper rivets, barrel padlock and a 9 link fire welded chain with D shackle.

* Reserve Static Champion - Dorest County Show

1st - Dorset County Show
2nd - Devon County Show
3rd - New Forrest
4th - Royal Welsh
5th - Edenbridge & Oxted

Chimney Crane - Fully adjustable up and down, swivelling into and away from cooking fire.

* Static Champion - Dorset County Show
* Reserve Static Champion - Edenbridge & Oxted

1st - Dorset County Show
1st - Edenbridge & Oxted
Highly Commended - New Forrest

Decanter - Decanter cage with brass ball nuts securing a repurposed liqueur bottle. *SOLD*

1st - Royal Three Counties
2nd - Royal Welsh
3rd Edenbridge & Oxted
Highly Commended - New Forrest

Live Forging - At Royal Cornwall Show 2024

* Live Forging Champion - Dinner Bell

1st - 2 hour "Kitchen Theme" - Dinner Bell
2nd - 30min "Saleable Item" - Poker

2023: Roman Steelyard and Bracket, measuring weight up to 1.7kg

Roman Steelyard and Bracket - First year entering into County shows outside of Cornwall.

Reserve Show Champion - Royal Cornwall Show

1st - Royal Cornwall Show (Class 3)
2nd - Royal Three Counties (R11.A Contemporary Class - value over £250)
6th - Edenbridge & Oxted

2022: Royal Cornwall Show: 3rd - 2 Hour Live (Iron Lady)

2018: Royal Cornwall Show: 2nd - 2 Hour Live (Noughts & Crosses)

2017: Royal Cornwall Show

Campfire Tripod: 3rd - 2 Hour Live (An item with movable parts)

Bikechain Knife: 3rd - Class 3 (Tools and Knives)