Rouge Smithy

Rouge Smithy is the forge behind master blacksmith Peeter Reeman, who has specialised in crafting tools for timber framing for over two decades. Peeter's journey as a blacksmith began in 1990 at the smithy “Three Blacksmiths” in Estonia, where he was mentored by five skilled blacksmiths who guided him on the path to becoming a bladesmith.

Throughout his career, Peeter has honed his craft under the tutelage of master blacksmiths across Europe. He refined his skills in Austria with Master Walfred Huber and in Hungary under the guidance of various local experts. In 1999, Peeter dedicated himself to forging axes and blades, mastering the art of creating tools for timber and log processing. His training culminated in 2001, when he perfected his craft in forging axes and timber tools under the guidance of Halle Groeling in Lillehammer, Norway.

Today, Peeter not only creates exceptional tools but also shares his knowledge with the next generation of blacksmiths as a guest lecturer at Tartu University Viljandi Culture Academy.

We first discovered Peeter's tools through our good friend George Fuller, who used them in all of his log-building courses at the Norsk Lafteskole. Having used these tools in several of our own log cabin builds, we can personally attest to the exceptional craftsmanship, deeply researched design, and remarkable edge retention that Peeter's tools offer. Each tool crafted by Peeter is a testament to his dedication to the craft and his deep understanding of the needs of timber framers.