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 ...
Anvils have been around since ancient times. Basically, anvils are used to forge and shape metal. The first anvils were made of stone, then bronze, then wrought iron, then steel-faced wrought iron, ...
The World Championship Blacksmiths competition at the Silverton on Friday in Las Vegas was a trip back to the old West. The event, which featured more than 100 competitors from around the world, ...