Pritchels, Punches

A pritchel is a type of punch used in forging, particularly in making nail holes in horseshoes. The horseshoe is heated and a hole is punched through 90 percent of the steel with a forepunch or drift punch. Then the punched hole is lined up over the pritchel hole and the pritchel is driven into the hole, knocking out the remaining metal at the bottom of the punched hole.

Center punches are used to form an impression (mark) of the tip on a workpiece prior to making a hole.

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Jim Blurton Bob Punch

Made from S1 tool steel and heat treated to exact specifications, this Bob Punch will resist mushrooming and upset just enough steel to make a nice clip on your favorite shoes.

Item #: JBBP

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Diamond Pritchel - 12 inch

Item #: P12
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Flatland Forge Pritchel

With normal use, Flatland Forge tools are designed to mushroom slightly at the striking end of the tool (or top of the tool), and should be dressed back with a file or grinder depending on amount of use. 

The top of the tool is tempered to reduce the chances of chips flying off the tool when struck by an off (or wild) blow from a hardened hammer face. It takes a little more time and expertise, but makes it a safer tool.

Item #: FFP

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Jim Blurton Pritchel

Limited Time Sale!
Made from S1 tool steel and heat treated to exact specifications, this pritchel will resist mushrooming.

World renowned farrier and blacksmith Jim Blurton has been producing tools for himself and the trade for decades. As an international competitor and full-time farrier, his tools are all subjected to rigorous field testing. All of Jim's tools are individually hand crafted from the highest quality tool steels and will provide you with years of service.

Item #: JBPCH or JBPE

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Pieh Tool Center Punch

Pieh Legacy Collection!

Our center punch was designed with the popular book, Iron Menagerie (BK68), in mind, and is useful for marking steel in blacksmithing or horseshoeing activities, as well.

The center punch is approximately 6-7 inches long and made from 1/2 inch round S7 tool steel, heat treated to exact specifications. Proudly made in the USA exclusively for Pieh Tool Company.

Item #: CP000

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Flatland Forge Center Punch

Made of 4140 alloy steel in Texas by Jim Poor. These center punches are long enough and heavy enough to do an excellent job of marking your steel.

Item #: CNTRP1

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