Notes on Artisanal Blacksmithing in Villalimpia, Loay, Bohol

This report presents initial findings from one recorded interview with a practicing blacksmith in Villalimpia, Loay, Bohol (16 April 2025). The paper documents staffing (three core workers + two interns), typical output (18–20 blades/day), input conversion (≈2 blades per kg scrap metal), local input prices (≈₱65–₱75/kg), and a retail example (≈₱500). Key patterns are noted. Electric grinders speed some tasks but hand-finishing remains central; metal and charcoal supplies are seasonally fragile; institutional or government support is absent; intergenerational skill inheritance is inconsistent. These exploratory data intend to guide small, practical initiatives, i.e., apprenticeships.