I think these are the essential beginning tools for a smith starting out.
Hand forged  cross peen hammer correctly hardened and tempered and well fit to a hickory handle. Student hammers are the same as my regular hammers but with a matte finish instead of the laborious mirror  bright finish my usual hammers have.

Hand forged tongs to securely hold round square and flat steel up to 1/2”.

correctly hardened and  tempered tool steel( w-1 grade) punch suitable to punch holes from 1/4”-9/16” dia.

You use these tools to make other tools and projects.

Made in Canada, priced in Canadian dollars. $279.95 -324.95 if bought separately.

You can see extensive galleries of my work at www.frontstepforge.com

local pick up is available at Front Step Forge in Edmonton, Canada or order online here.