Blacksmiths were the high technologists of fabrication up until the industrial revolution gained momentum. At its core, this is the art and science of making any needed tool or mechanism out of metal.

Explore foundational blacksmithing projects that help develop hammer control, metal shaping, and forging techniques before taking on knife making.

Part one follows the forging of a practical tool while demonstrating metal shaping and traditional techniques that help ...

The constant clinking and clanking of the molten metal is annoying to most, but for some, it’s a joyful noise. One of those drawn to the noise is Dale Morse, a blacksmithing instructor and co-founder ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Archaeologists have uncovered rare evidence of an Iron Age blacksmith's ...

In the bright sunshine Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, hammers clinked on metal with the background thrum of a propane-fired portable forge in the parking lot of Creative Spark Studio. Over about two ...

For the past few months we’ve been running this series of Blacksmithing For The Uninitiated posts, exploring the art of forge work for a novice. It’s based upon my experience growing up around a ...

At SUNY Canton, there’s a new forging club where students learn the art of blacksmithing. Richard HallerLearning the art of blacksmithing at SUNY Canton's new forging club Matthew Gattus heats a piece ...

Retired blacksmith John Dittmeier will give a lecture on blacksmithing at the Athens-Clarke County Library. He learned blacksmithing from Bill Gichner, a renowned blacksmith and tool collector. The ...