Blacksmith & Janus
You ever notice how the quiet moments between hammer blows can actually shape the steel more than the heat itself?
Sure thing. The pause lets the steel breathe, so when I strike again it’s precise. That’s why I never rush a forge.
That patience is what turns a raw piece into something worth keeping. The forge knows its rhythm.
You’re right. Every strike is a note, and only a steady rhythm makes a blade sing.
The rhythm keeps the blade honest, but the real music is in what you hear when the forge stops.