Blacksmith's Tinder Profile Lists 'Works With Fire' And Wonders Why Matches Are Cautious

A single blacksmith's dating profile, which prominently features his work with open flames, heavy hammers, and a personal collection of twenty-three anvils, has produced a match rate he describes as "lower than expected for someone this interesting." Brennan Forge, 31, created his profile with photos taken at his workshop, including one of him holding a piece of glowing steel with tongs, one standing beside his largest anvil, and one captioned "Date night look" in which he is wearing a leather apron and safety glasses. His bio reads: "Traditional blacksmith. I work with fire and iron. I own more hammers than most people own shoes. My idea of a romantic evening involves 2,000 degrees and a good piece of steel. Looking for someone who appreciates craftsmanship and doesn't mind the smell of coal." "I thought it sounded compelling," Brennan said. "My friend pointed out that it also sounds like a warning." The profile has received twelve matches in three months, eight of whom unmatched after Brennan's opening message, which typically involves an unsolicited explanation of the difference between wrought iron and mild steel. "I thought it was a good conversation starter," he said. "Apparently 'the carbon content of your cookware' is not what people want to discuss at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday." Brennan has since updated his profile to lead with his other interests, which include hiking and reading. His workshop photos have been moved to the end of the gallery. He reports that his match rate has improved by approximately 300%, though he suspects this improvement will be temporary once dates learn about the twenty-three anvils.