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,…

You may have seen a lot of videos and instructions on the internet which explain building a coal forge. A lot of these projects require a decent amount of money…

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…

As blacksmithing is gaining more and more popularity, so does the desire to learn. In the last year, I noticed a bunch of new members on blacksmithing forums, subscribers on…

Without any doubt, blacksmithing falls into the list of the most dangerous crafts for very good reasons. These include various chemical, physical and ergonomic hazards that can occur during work.…

One of the very important things for a beginner blacksmith is choosing the right steel to work with. With so many different types of steel on the market, you can…

Due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, attractive appearance, and high strength, stainless steel is used in consumer and industrial markets. In the knifemaking world, stainless steel is commonly used for…

Damascus, also called pattern-welded steel is becoming more and more popular in the knifemaking world. Its swirling patterns make the Damascus steel very aesthetically pleasing and unique. Damascus steel is…