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 ...

Power hammers are only as good as their dies. In this video, I show you how I forged a custom die from scratch — from shaping and hardening the steel to fitting it on the hammer — all with simple ...

Learn to forge axes in this video, which covers techniques and insights into the axe forging process, including the tools used and tips for beginners. #Blacksmithing #AxeForging #Forging Winter storm ...

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 ...