Announcement
Welcome to Brown County Forge! - We specialize in hand-forged decorative wall hooks perfect for hanging coats, keys, boat oars, and more!
All work is handmade in our shop in southern Indiana.
Terran Marks, the blacksmith at Brown County Forge, has been swinging hammers at hot metal since 2011.
Each piece in the shop goes through many steps from raw steel to finished product before it meets Terran's approval. Care and attention to detail balanced with a love of rustic, rugged textures are the name of the game.
Need help finding things? You can shop by category below this section to the left. Or if you're on mobile, you can use the "Sections" drop down menu to search.
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Reviews
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pauline pinto on Jan 22, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThank you, Terran! This is the second set of oar hooks we’ve purchased from you and, like the first, they do not disappoint. They’re just perfect! Thank you for your assistance with ordering, your quality craftsmanship, and quick order fulfillment. We couldn’t be happier. Outstanding service and a superior product!!!
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JSeitz on Feb 1, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe axe hooks are just what I needed! They are great looking, and I appreciate all your help selecting the right size!
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Lydia on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe hooks I ordered are for hanging large 10 foot Grand Canyon boat oars. They are simple, hardy & perfect! They also arrived in a timely manner.
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jacquelyngillespie20 on Nov 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExactly what I was looking for!! Brown County Forge was quick to respond to my questions and extremely helpful and made getting my custom hooks simple Highly recommend!
About BrownCountyForge
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Hand-forged hooks. I shape each one traditionally with heat, hammer, anvil, and tongs. -
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Back in 2012, I got a few commissions to outfit mountain cabins. These are 12 brackets I forged for a woman in the SE. -
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Handy drawer/door pulls. -
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Scrollwork. -
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Metal refinishing.
Keeping the blacksmithing tradition alive.
Shop members
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Terran
Owner
Hi there! I'm Terran Marks, the blacksmith at Brown County Forge. In addition to forging handmade hooks for the home, I teach blacksmithing classes and provide resources for blacksmithing DIYers. Thanks for having a look around.
Production partners
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Metal Fabricator/Plasma Cutting
Avon, MN
I use a metal fabricator with heavy-duty metal cutting abilities to cut the initial shape of some pieces. I then add forged elements, textures, and finishes.
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Plasma-Cutting Shop
Indianapolis, IN
A locally owned and operated shop that provides metal cutting services.
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Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.