Will my bracelet rust?

This is a two parter: 1) if it's stainless steel or titanium, no. 2) if it's not stainless and you wear it at night or during activities where you're sweating, there's a good chance it will rust. You probably won't notice it on the bracelet itself but on your skin. The key with steel is keeping it dry. Showering is not usually a problem; it dries quick enough. But a prolonged period of sweat will probably mean some rust.

Will the finish on my bracelet fade?

Yes. Over time, depending on wear and use, the black oxide finish or temper colors will fade to the natural gray of steel. When that happens, just drop it in the mail to me and I'll re-finish your bracelet. You might even try a different look if you're tired of the old one. No charge for the first time!

Do you do customized orders?

Sure! I can't promise I'll do your design, but I'd love to try. Or at least think about it.

When you measure your wrist (between hand and wrist bone), take the exact measurement (inches or millimeters) without adding anything for comfort or adjusting for the gap. Take a snug measurement, and I'll do the adjusting (I have a formula!). However, if you do want it unusually loose or painfully tight, let me know. (Sorry about all the parentheticals.)

Stainless and titanium shouldn't oxidize at all, so there's almost nothing you need to do to take care of your bracelet. Every once in a while I'll rub my bracelets down with a little mineral oil (any clear oil is fine) just to boost the shine.

Why is your shop called Watermark Forge?

A watermark is the faint imprint on paper that identifies the mill it came from. The word has a loose literary connection, and so does my blacksmithing. I started it as research for a book called Blood Bound in which the main character is a blacksmith. My research eventually led to trying it out (I built a simple forge and borrowed an anvil). Trying it out led to doing it as a hobby. At one point, I even stopped work on the book because I was so enthralled in smithing. The book did get finished (check it out on Amazon. Please!). It's the third book I've written, and so far it's my favorite because it led me to this amazing craft. So Watermark is a nod to that beginning.

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Forged Men's Cuff Bracelet, Rugged Textured Metal Bangle

Name: Forged Men's Cuff Bracelet, Rugged Textured Metal Bangle
Brand: WatermarkForge
SKU: 765169253
Price: 73.86 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

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WatermarkForge

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Ships from Michigan! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet
Materials: Stainless steel
Bracelet width: 3/8 Inches
Made to Order

♦ DESIGN... I start with 5/16 round stock, get it orange hot, and make vertical hammer blows with the edge of my rounding hammer. I get it hot again and bend it around a sizing jib. I then wire brush, buff, and sand down the high points. The result is a rugged, rich, heavily textured vertical pattern.

♦ SIZING... This is important. Give me your exact wrist circumference with adding anything for comfort or subtracting anything for the gap. I'll do all of that. If you'd prefer to send me a convo with your size instead of using the dropdown menu, that's fine with me.

♦ PROCESS TIME… Give me about a week to get your piece forged, sized, and in the mail. After that, figure 3 to 5 more for the USPS. International ship times will vary according to destination.

♦ GIFTS… You may ship your item directly to a gift recipient.

♦ CUSTOM WORK… I’m happy to consider a custom proposal. Send me your ideas!

♦ New pieces are added regularly and old ones shelved. If you see a sold-out or missing item, message me and I can update the listing or, possibly, bring one back to life.

Go to WATERMARKFORGE.COM to see all of my designs.

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5.0

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100% Buyers recommend

5 This item

Riccardo Apr 22, 2026

Great craftsmanship on this beautiful piece.

Riccardo Apr 22, 2026

5 This item

Kelly May 13, 2024

This is my third cuff and they are all amazing! Well crafted, excellent communication and so much more. I truly can’t say enough awesome things. I can’t wait to get my next cuff!

Kelly May 13, 2024

5 This item

Matthew Mar 24, 2023

Great communication, fast shipping, excellent quality. I like my new cuff so much I’ve asked Brad to work on a custom cuff for me. He was receptive to my ideas and is working on my new bracelet.

Matthew Mar 24, 2023

5 This item

Bill Mar 12, 2022

Outstanding!!! Truly love it! Feels great on my wrist and will only come off for safety's sake. Got a little custom work marked on it - my many thanks for that! - which not only looks great but provides the added benefit that I can blindly run my finger across it and know it's there. It all of what I expected and more; truly above and beyond! Fine work and have already told a few folks about it when they asked where I got it. Highly recommend!

Bill Mar 12, 2022