forged forward edge system

hand forged · 100% tool steel · concave edge · sealed for work

the forged forward edge system is the complete star hill approach to edge tools.

built for timber framers who value edge control, maintainability, and workflow consistency, forged forward combines traditional hand forging with modern corrosion protection and a geometry designed specifically for timber framing.

available in two configurations designed to work together as a complete system.

forged forward starter system — $599

includes:

• forged forward 1 1/2″ chisel
• forged forward 2″ chisel

the starter system is designed for timber framers focused on mortising, joinery cleanup, housing refinement, and general timber frame work.

for many framers, these two tools will handle the majority of day-to-day edge tool tasks encountered in the shop and on the jobsite.

forged forward complete system — $1195

includes:

• forged forward 1 1/2″ chisel
• forged forward 2″ chisel
• forged forward 2 1/2″ slick
• forged forward 3″ slick

the complete system is the full star hill edge system designed for timber framers who want a cohesive set of working tools built around edge control, maintainability, and workflow consistency.

the complete system covers:

• mortising
• joinery cleanup
• housing refinement
• large surface paring
• scarf joint refinement
• heavy timber finish work

the complete system represents the full forged forward workflow and provides a purpose-built tool for virtually every edge-tool task commonly encountered in timber framing.

why forged forward

the forged forward geometry was selected specifically for:

• aggressive cutting performance
• edge control
• simplified sharpening
• repeatable maintenance in real shop conditions

these tools are designed to work in the realities of timber framing—not in a display case.

every detail was selected with one goal in mind:

build tools that are easy to maintain, enjoyable to use, and capable of producing excellent work for decades.

features

• hand forged construction
• 100% tool steel
• concave edge geometry
• cerakote protection
• workflow-oriented system design

the star hill difference

forged forward is not a collection of random chisels.

it is a coordinated edge system designed around the actual workflow of timber framing.

the starter system provides the core tools used most frequently in timber framing.

the complete system expands that capability with dedicated slicks for large surface paring, scarf joint refinement, and finish work.

together they create a complete edge system designed to work together, sharpen together, and grow with the timber framer using them.

individual components are available for existing customers, replacements, and special situations. contact us for details.

forged forward

hand forged · 100% tool steel · concave edge · sealed for work

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