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not any legend i ever heard, including the one about why horseshoes are lucky.

The legend says that only a used shoe, removed by a blacksmith will work. I don't have a horse here to pull one off of. :p

All good ideas. Thanks.

I was expecting a bunch of attorney jokes and y'all didn't disappoint.

He's a nice guy. Mostly just does family law and sits in on city council meetings. Rest assured, I still get a lot of digs in. Fortunately he's got a good sense of humor.

He's an attorney. Useful would be good, but decorative would suit as well.

My neighbor is leaving his job of several years today, and opening his own office. I'd like to knock out a little "good luck" gift for him, but alas, I'm suffering from blacksmith's block.

So, what say ye? Any ideas for a small keepsake?

Thanks in advance. :D

Hi, Clay. You're in a great area to be a beginning blacksmith. It seems that Rolla is a regular hotbed of smithing activity. Tom Clark I believe, is in the Sikeston area, which isn't too far away. There's also the Den of Metal arts over toward Lebanon. The BAM website will put you in touch with many folks who can help you. Blacksmiths Association of Missouri

If you get to a hammer-in down there, say hi to my uncle, George Lewis of By George Forge. Best of luck.