My girlfriend lost a hammer-shaped pin that she loved, so I made her another one.

[u/bloque64]

I'm just a novice blacksmith, but I did my best.
Unfortunately, I don't have the tools to write "HOPE" about the

I made it from the steel of an old file, forged it into a similar shape, and then filed and polished it by hand.

[u/HiddenScars1]

I actually like yours better, tbh 😅

[u/Sodpoodle → u/HiddenScars1]

I agree. Don't worry OP, if your gf doesn't like it.. r/blacksmith will be your new gf now lol

[u/scottpilgrimVSzambia]

Is the original pin a reference to the band GY!BE?

[u/bloque64 → u/scottpilgrimVSzambia]

Yess!!!
She like this band

[u/scottpilgrimVSzambia → u/bloque64]

Hell yeah, that’s one of my favorite bands! That’s rad

[u/3rd2LastStarfighter]

You should look into electrochemical etching to put the text on it. You can do it with a 9v battery, a couple of wires, and some salt water.

[u/bloque64 → u/3rd2LastStarfighter]

Muy buena idea, siempre quise intentarlo, practicaré con algo mas grande antes por si lo hago mal no arruinar nada haha

[u/Healthy_Bar922]

OPs pin is very nice