Score Breakdown

How we calculated the Flare Score based on positive and negative signals.

Positive Signals

Valid SSL certificate from Google Trust Services

Established domain (2+ years old)

WHOIS information publicly available

Registered with reputable registrar (GoDaddy.com, LLC)

Not found on any blacklist (1 sources checked)

Strong email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC configured)

Privacy policy present

Modern security headers configured (HSTS, CSP)

Good website performance

Active social media presence

Contact information available

Built with Shopify (established platform)

Uses CDN for better performance and security

Negative Signals

Pro Tip: A valid SSL certificate is a basic requirement for any trustworthy site, but it doesn't guarantee the site is not a scam.

SSL & Security

SSL certificate and security headers configuration

Security Score

80/100

⚠ SSL Expired (20) ✓ HSTS (20) ✓ CSP (20) ✓ X-Frame (20)

SSL Certificate

Issuer

Google Trust Services

Valid From

Dec 02, 2025

Valid Until

Mar 02, 2026

Certificate Expired

Security Headers

HSTS

CSP

X-Frame-Options

How Was This Calculated?

Transparency into our FlareScore™ methodology and data sources used for this analysis.

forgedsteeltools.com Analysis

FlareScore™: 90/100 (Safe Risk)

Our analysis of forgedsteeltools.com identified 13 positive security indicators and 0 potential concerns. The FlareScore™ rating combines technical security measures, domain reputation, and content analysis.

SSL Certificate Analysis

Domain Age: 3 years 1 months

AI Content Review

15 DNS Records

Analysis Sources

• WHOIS: GoDaddy.com, LLC
• SSL: Google Trust Services
• DNS: 15 records analyzed
• Content: Visual & text analysis

Last Checked

Jan 26, 2026
1 month ago

Transparency Note: Our analysis is based on publicly available data and automated scanning. For detailed methodology and accuracy metrics, visit our methodology page.

Domain & WHOIS Information

Domain Age

3 years 1 months

Registered Jan 25, 2023

High Trust

Jan 2023 Expires Jan 2027

Registrar

GoDaddy.com

Registration Date

Jan 25, 2023 (3 years ago)

Last Updated

Jan 02, 2025

Expiration Date

Jan 25, 2027 (327 days remaining)

Server Location

Canada

Abuse Contact

[email protected]

480-624-2505

   Domain Name: FORGEDSTEELTOOLS.COM
   Registry Domain ID: 2753692168_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
   Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
   Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com
   Updated Date: 2025-01-02T15:27:46Z
   Creation Date: 2023-01-25T10:24:02Z
   Registry Expiry Date: 2027-01-25T10:24:02Z
   Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
   Registrar IANA ID: 146
   Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
   Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: 480-624-2505
   Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
   Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
   Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
   Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
   Name Server: NS69.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
   Name Server: NS70.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
   DNSSEC: unsigned
   URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/
>>> Last update of whois database: 2026-01-26T07:52:43Z <<<

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DNS Configuration

Domain Name System records and email security configuration

Email Security

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

Basic

1

A

1

AAAA

5

MX

5

TXT

2

NS

1

                                                            aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

5

                                                            alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

5

                                                            alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

10

                                                            alt4.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

10

                                                            alt3.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            google-site-verification=2i1KCMWazLVKi5RBO-dgJW5xeIYr-RmoR_KBRYnZCHs
                                                        

                                                            facebook-domain-verification=6ispimxievaf5jm9if99psbloi83iu
                                                        

                                                            v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:spf2.esputnik.com ~all
                                                        

SPF

                                                            google-site-verification=xJ_tyNWW8JngyWModKXnHgt1ArcGMQTfSt0T3jHXF5Q
                                                        

                                                            esputnik-verification=RVNQX0RWS19WMQABlZIAAAGRR0l8ZdS-MAvaFu5T
                                                        

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Security (5)

Clickjacking Protection

Content Security Policy

HSTS

XSS Filter

MIME Sniffing Protection

Web Server

                                            cloudflare
                                        

CDN Cache

                                            DYNAMIC
                                        

Cloudflare Ray ID

                                            9c3e6f33de44dce7-AMS
                                        

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    "date": "Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:53:04 GMT",
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=utf-8",
    "content-encoding": "gzip",
    "x-sorting-hat-shopid": "63481053364",
    "set-cookie": "_shopify_essential=:AZv5SrykAAEAZDd3iSHEY9RlnIzx8ImjtlJT8jVY2EHfr4V-6o4gthw8SJKASROfbh4xZ_hp3ukTOL3t--RG5OBM-Twk_bwi4ARxPXp0sx_eRaMUGOXJh56rUzF2AVUT6IvSgbpg-T92ge9SA3NZNqRRt0Q6qJZrQY5sqzAzSV_iFmY71mQNecSqIUlslaGKhLap6wiGRL2RC1ZNMaz5m50UpjcLlZ8vg1oiYs1KQVAkTV3pslubuD5LG3hmHgcroOZ4Mf9Kc4n8n_ZIdQfZgeUfR-SDpZZmUClIoEXRDmf9xi4tE1eA5xuYpfOFQtGVr8hNQKHjEfrK4lld0cySge5G:; Max-Age=31536000; Path=\/; HttpOnly; Secure; Priority=High; SameSite=Lax",
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    "etag": "W\/\"page_cache:63481053364:IndexController:01cc3fd0288920541405f92f50bcbd84\"",
    "shopify-complexity-score": "5970",
    "x-frame-options": "DENY",
    "content-security-policy": "block-all-mixed-content; frame-ancestors 'none'; upgrade-insecure-requests;",
    "strict-transport-security": "max-age=7889238",
    "x-shopid": "63481053364",
    "x-shardid": "179",
    "vary": "accept-encoding",
    "alt-svc": "h3=\":443\"; ma=86400",
    "content-language": "en-BM",
    "powered-by": "Shopify",
    "server-timing": "cfRequestDuration;dur=651.999950, earlyhints",
    "x-dc": "gcp-europe-west4,gcp-europe-west1,gcp-europe-west1",
    "x-request-id": "ea914ce9-7d13-4fb4-9943-c4beee96d72a-1769413983",
    "cf-cache-status": "DYNAMIC",
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    "x-xss-protection": "1; mode=block",
    "x-content-type-options": "nosniff",
    "x-permitted-cross-domain-policies": "none",
    "x-download-options": "noopen",
    "server": "cloudflare",
    "cf-ray": "9c3e6f33de44dce7-AMS"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Ottawa

IP Address

23.227.38.65

ISP / Hosting

Cloudflare, Inc.

Coordinates

45.4153, -75.6894

Country Code

CA

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Email Configuration

Email security and authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

SPF Record

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:spf2.esputnik.com ~al...

DKIM

Configured

DMARC

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected]; fo=1;

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

85

Average

Load Time

0.15s

Excellent

Page Size

0.59MB

Optimized

Requests

824

Many

Overall

85/100

Performance score

Good performance, but there's room for optimization to improve loading speed.

Blacklist Check

Checking if this domain is listed on major security blacklists.

Google Safe Browsing

Safe

Discovered Subdomains

Publicly accessible subdomains associated with this domain.

www.forgedsteeltools.com

Privacy & Trackers

1 Trackers Found

Privacy Policy

Google Analytics

General

These trackers may be used for analytics, advertising, or site functionality.

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Forgedsteeltools.com, operating under the name "Sharky Forged Steel Tools," is an e-commerce website specializing in handmade forged steel tools. They offer a range of tools for wood carving and leatherworking, including hammers, axes, chisels, and gouges.

Security Assessment

The website exhibits a strong security posture. It utilizes a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, ensuring encrypted communication and protecting user data. The domain is 3 years old, suggesting established operation. A significant positive is its clean status with Google Safe Browsing, indicating no detected threats. Hosted behind Cloudflare, it benefits from DDoS protection and content delivery network (CDN) services.

Trust Level

With a FlareScore of 90/100, Forgedsteeltools.com presents a low-risk environment. This high score reflects its valid SSL certificate, clean Google Safe Browsing record, and established domain age. While no website is completely without risk, this score indicates a relatively safe online experience.

Recommendations

Users can generally trust Forgedsteeltools.com. However, standard online shopping precautions should still be observed. Review the privacy policy to understand data handling practices. Use strong, unique passwords for your account. As it is a Shopify store, familiar payment options are likely available. If you are concerned about trackers, use a browser extension

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