Like the Temple of Hephaestus perched on the outskirts of Athens, the slightly less-ancient Blacksmith of Trenton shop sits in a remote corner of the city, well away from the State House and the rest ...

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 ...

A block of steel is heated, shaped, and hardened into a classic ball peen hammer using traditional forging techniques.

One of the participants starts work on making a hook from steel. Image: (C) Tim Sandle One of the participants starts work on making a hook from steel. Image: (C) Tim Sandle How often do you take up ...

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 ...

FOREST HILL, WV (WVNS) – The 3rd annual southern West Virginia Blacksmith Spring Hammer In is offering veterans and locals ...

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This sword is the longest I have ever made, measuring 45 inches in total length with a handle length of 10 inches and a blade ...