Michal & James: Blacksmithing

Blacksmith James O’Riordan based in Ireland & Czech fellow Michal Halvoník

James began his journey in blacksmithing when he was 16 years old. Initially self-taught, he then received some formal training from a blacksmith in Northern Ireland. He went on to study mechanical engineering in college, deciding after to turn his hobby into a business.

Michal is a young blacksmith who admires the work of old masters and tries to follow a traditional approach to solving problems in the forge. He enjoys working in a team of people, so everything is fast and smooth. His interests include nature, painting, drawing and photographing architecture.