What began as a personal journey to escape a creative rut evolved into a year-long exploration of tools, techniques, and skills.

Hooked: A Blacksmith’s Study of Function Through Form is not just a book; it’s a source of inspiration. Part coffee table book, part step-by-step guide, and part design motivation, it chronicles Matt’s 2016 #366Hooks project, in which he challenged himself to design and forge a different hook each day of the (leap) year. The result? 366 unique hooks, each a spark of creativity, distinct in style, shape, and process.