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 ...

Many medieval and fantasy open-world games incorporate blacksmithing or crafting in one form or another, although this is often done in a menu. Some games, however, have more of an emphasis on ...

One of the participants starts work on making a hook from steel. Image: (C) Tim Sandle How often do you take up the challenge of trying something different? Arts and crafts provide an interesting ...

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 ...

Jim Slining, a blacksmith from Scotts, Michigan, has a few theories as to why interest in his profession is growing in the United States. “First, taking something that’s a very unyielding material and ...

The Goat N Hammer is an Atlanta-based forge, complete with a few blacksmiths, a roaring fire and anvil. It's been quietly building a following for its bladesmithing and knife grinding instruction ...

Kent Knapp started blacksmithing at the age of 19. He apprenticed under a master blacksmith for a few years, but then moved to New Orleans with his wife and children, where he was unable to find a ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This hammer is a miniature metal ...

A town blacksmith wouldn’t be out of place a century ago. Today, Ross Willis remains one of the few with the help of his son.