7 Golden Tips for Beginner Blacksmith
Blacksmithing, like any other craft, can go wrong in many different ways if not worked properly. This is especially true for beginners. Either they don’t know what material to use,…
The Definite List of Knife Making Tools for Beginners
Watching Forged in Fire or visiting a professional knifemaker's workshop might make you think you need thousands of dollars to get into knife making. This is far from the truth,…
Can You Make a Knife Out of Mild Steel?
My friend recently told me that he simply can't harden his knife, no matter what. When I went to his workshop, I realized he was using mild steel. In this…
15 Most Important Safety Rules for Blacksmithing
As with any industry, there are specific safety rules that must be respected. The same goes for blacksmithing. By not following these rules you greatly risk your health and those…
Is Blacksmithing Dangerous? It Doesn’t Have to Be, Here’s Why
Blacksmithing as an activity has always had a bad reputation when it comes to safety. You may have heard of some injuries that happened in the blacksmith shop. But now…
Is Knife Making Dangerous? (Hazards, Injuries, Safety)
The issue I see coming up more often now that we have lots of people giving knifemaking a try is the safety aspect of our endeavor. I want to begin…
Are Engine Parts Good for Making Knives?
So you just started forging, and you're wondering if you can use those old parts of the engine for making knives. You want to recycle stuff; the material looks good,…
Can You Make a Knife Out of Aluminum?
Knives have been made out of all kinds of materials for a very long time. These include steel, bronze, silver, gold, titanium, and even plastic. However, steel is by far…
Can You Forge Bronze? Everything you need to know!
Bronze is a fascinating material. It is an alloy of many metals, primarily copper. However, it can be challenging for someone who is not familiar with metals to tell the…
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