Top 40 Metalworking Influencers in 2026

1. Alec Steele

Bio Blacksmith, maker of things, Youtuber Norfolk 🇬🇧 *****@delkatalents.com Instagram Handle @alecsteele Instagram Followers 337.4K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact Request 150 Metalworking Instagram Influencers with email contacts in a spreadsheet or csv file. Email us at [email protected] Copy emailEmail us

2. Adam Booth

Bio Third generation manual machinist. Metalworking,industrial repair, welding,tools,machinery,precision metrology and currently 4 years into learning CNC *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @abom79 Instagram Followers 216.2K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

3. Chris Zeppieri

Bio My name is Chris Zeppieri and I run Make Everything, a fabrication shop & education space in Sea Cliff NY. Check out my links & projects on YouTube!⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @makeeverythingshop Instagram Followers 208.7K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

4. Will Stelter

Bio ChristianLove God, Love People, Serve Others-Light-Industrial Arts & CraftsFounder @stelter_mfg Eagle Scout 🦅Manhattan MT 🇺🇸 *****@influint.co Instagram Handle @will_stelter Instagram Followers 135.9K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

5. John Switzer

Bio Blacksmith making educational videos on YouTube as well as tools and hardware for woodworkers. *****@mindspring.com Instagram Handle @blackbearforge Instagram Followers 135.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

6. Roy Adams

Bio Artist Blacksmith & Blacksmithing Instructor. *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @christcenteredironworks Instagram Followers 128.3K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

7. Andrew Alexander

Bio Specializing in blacksmithing tools, power hammers, anvils, vises. Contact Andrew at *****@gmail.com Based in Dallas, TX. Instagram Handle @blacksmithtools Instagram Followers 118.1K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

8. Chris Cash

Bio Chris Tool Restorer Guy❗️⬇️!!CRC Products are Here!!⬇️❗️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mt_phillip_metal_works Instagram Followers 107.2K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

9. Jason Lonon

Bio Blacksmith. Woodworker. Maker and user of fine hand tools. *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @jasonlonontoolmaker Instagram Followers 105.7K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

10. Kyle Royer

Bio To God Be the Glory ✝Son of @royercutleryI make videos 👇🏻 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @kyleroyerknives Instagram Followers 75.1K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

11. Torbjorn Ahman

Bio Blacksmith, maker, youtuber-Visit my links below! Instagram Handle @torbjornahman Instagram Followers 70.3K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

12. Ashe Cravenock

Bio 🥀| Snack of all trades⚒️| Forged in Fire Champ 💌| Business inquiries *****@gmail.com⛓️‍💥| More 🔥😉↙️ Instagram Handle @ashecravenock Instagram Followers 63.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +14% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

13. Michael N. Hoops

Bio Ohio Blacksmith⚒🪓💀Books open @benchmarkabrasives @bruntworkwear @mrvolcano.usa @brodbeck_ironworks Instagram Handle @michael.hoops_bs Instagram Followers 63.5K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

14. Zeevik Gottlieb

Bio My official pageSTIA Italy blacksmith world champion *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @gottlieb_art_official Instagram Followers 61.3K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

15. Chris Nichols

Bio Welcome to RustLand Instagram Handle @rustland_revision Instagram Followers 58.8K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

16. Nils Ogren

Bio I’m just a guy trying to make cool stuff. *****@nilsogren.com Instagram Handle @nilsogren Instagram Followers 58.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

17. Joe Whisonant

Bio CraftsmanCharlotte, NC *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @hagibovaloo Instagram Followers 55.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

18. Scout McComb

Bio Vintage anvils for sale. Layaway plans possible. Profits help to build a sculpture garden & chapel in the west Texas desert 👉 @mccombsculpture *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @vintagetoolworks Instagram Followers 53.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

19. Alex Pole

Bio BRITISH BLACKSMITH- Hand forged cutlery- Bespoke tableware - Author *****@alexpoleironwork.com Instagram Handle @alexpoleironwork Instagram Followers 51.4K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

20. Jake Faram

Bio (Shop closed) Western Wa *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @faramforge Instagram Followers 45.5K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

21. Shawn Cunningham

Bio Artist blacksmith in Edmonton Alberta Canada🇨🇦DM for custom or one of a kind work. Opened my current shop 1993 #blacksmith #tools #yeg #anvil #forge *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @frontstepforge Instagram Followers 45.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

22. Carson Sio

Bio Philadelphia based metalsmith and maker of fine things *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @siometalworks Instagram Followers 39.5K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

23. Jesse Savage

Bio Artist Blacksmith ~ Father of 4 girls ~ Savage Forge ~ Vermont USA ~ email : *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @jessesavageblacksmith Instagram Followers 39.5K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

24. Matt Jenkins and Karen Rudolph

Bio Hand-Forged Goods | Custom Ironwork | Hands-on Workshops. Cloverdaleforge.com *****@cloverdaleforge.com Instagram Handle @cloverdaleforge Instagram Followers 27.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

25. Cliff Dufton

Bio Metal sculpture instructor at @aslnyc Craftsman/maker/NYC - check out the website to see what’s available or DM me for any special requests. *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @cjdufton Instagram Followers 22.8K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

26. Matthew Parkinson

Bio bladesmith https://peoplesartist.org/2026/matthew-parkins-Cm7Mdragonsbreathforge. com *****@dragonsbreathforge.com Instagram Handle @swordmatt Instagram Followers 20.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

27. Robert Thomas

Bio We forge architectural and sculptural ironwork the old-fashioned way. We also forge a line of carbon steel cookware for our friends @smitheyironware *****@robertthomasiron.com Instagram Handle @robertthomasiron Instagram Followers 18.7K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

28. Daniel Collier

Bio ☦️ Husband - Father - Craftsman - Farmer🔥 Forged steel for kitchen, farm and field🔪 Available work listed on the website Instagram Handle @irongrovetoolco Instagram Followers 15.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

29. Joshua L Burrell

Bio Second Generation metal worker and heritage craftsman, woodworking tools and architectural ironwork www.joshualburrell.bigcartel.com *****@hotmail.co.uk Instagram Handle @j.l.burrell_toolmaker Instagram Followers 10.8K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

30. John Williams

Bio Blacksmith, toolmaker, & instructor of blacksmithing, farriery, and toolmaking since '04. Co-founder & owner/operator of @guildwerks. Sacramento, CA. *****@guildwerks.com Instagram Handle @john_williams_of_guildwerks Instagram Followers 9.9K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

31. Rasmus Loen Steensgaard

Bio Blacksmith, Swing Dancing, Video Games, Scouting and some madness.Buyer and seller of forging toolsWebsite: loensmed.noPodcast: @setting_up_shoppe *****@loensmed.no Instagram Handle @rasmusloen Instagram Followers 6.8K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

32. Patrick Maher & Caryn Badgett

Bio Patrick & Caryn ➸collaborating, playing, making things with metal❤︎ *****@bluskilletironware.com Instagram Handle @bluskilletironware Instagram Followers 6.3K Type Nano Get Email Contact

33. Ryan Carnie & Lashai Carnie

Bio Ryan + LashaiSculpture and Metal Art. SE QLD *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @clydeparkcollections Instagram Followers 5.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +9% Type Nano Get Email Contact

34. Carolyn Farris

Bio Blacksmith ⚒️ Recovery Warrior 🌱 TN Warrior ⚡ Nerd 🖖🏻Georgia girl 🍑 @the_healing_blacksmith for recovery, gardening and life content *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @evergreen_forgeworks Instagram Followers 4.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

35. Jacob Edwards

Bio -Furniture-Architectural work-Sculpture *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @jemetaldesign Instagram Followers 3.7K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

36. Solomon Marshall

Bio Auckland based blacksmith, crafter and tutor. *****@soloblacksmith.com Instagram Handle @thesoloblacksmith Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

37. Clare Collier

Bio Qualified fire squire and Make it at Market, series 3 contributor. Here to ore you with my creations. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @smeltdownblacksmiths Instagram Followers 1.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +5% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

38. Lee Valentine

Bio Artist BlacksmithChairman of @nationalheritageironworkgroup📍Herefordshire UKOrder HEMA swords now! ⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @shieldknotforging Instagram Followers 1.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

39. Jonah Conrad

Bio ChristianI forge tools for professionals and collectors around the world. Join my Facebook group "Conrad Blacksmithing" *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @conrad.blacksmithing Instagram Followers 88K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

40. James O'Connor

Bio A Traditional Blacksmith from Ireland 🇮🇪 Blacksmith Tutor🔥 LCETB Cappamore FETTravelling Trademen ⚒️ with Kilkenny Design *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @jamesoconnor_blacksmith Instagram Followers 28.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact