V-Bit & Box-Jaw Tongs

These tongs are made by the incredible young blacksmith Andrew Larson. They are light, yet strong, very comfortable to use, and do their job well.

V-bit and Box Jaw tongs are excellent for handling square bar, round bar, and everything in between. 

The most undervalued and underappreciated tools in the blacksmith shop are tongs. You can get by with hardware store hammers, and various blocks of steel for anvils. However, a bad set can be a nightmare to work with. Good ones will give you total control over your workpiece, won't tire you out, and make forging so much more enjoyable.