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Andreas Hornsteiner began helping in his fathers blacksmith shop in Germany when he was a young boy. He now owns and operates Rebel Mountain Forge near Trego.
December 20, 2017
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December 20, 2017 3:53 p.m.
Blacksmith shapes career with skills honed in Germany
A trip to Rebel Mountain Forge near Trego is long no matter where you begin, but owner Andreas Hornsteiner’s trip will always be the longest.