Sandpaper for a Sword: How and What it’s Used For
With all the techniques used to clean, sharpen, and polish metal, sandpaper seems like the do-it-all solution. I've often wondered what's the best and simplest tool to use on swords…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 Easiest Way To Build a Blacksmithing Forge
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…
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,…
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