Any way you look at it, blacksmithing is a punishing trade. Heavy tools, a red-hot forge, flying sparks, and searing metal all exact a toll on the smith’s body unless precautions are taken. After ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...

The chipping hammer is a blacksmith’s cleanup weapon - small, fast, and unforgiving. In this fire-born build, we craft one from raw steel: hardened for impact, balanced for control. Made to strike, ...

The old forge uses wet coal, called ‘‘green coal,'' which packs well and provides more precise temperature control than modern gas-fired forges, according to Luark. His other prize tool is a vintage, ...

A blacksmith’s shop is always evolving, and today I focus on both upgrades and forging. I finish out the interior sheathing ...