An old steel spring, commonly used in automotive or industrial applications, becomes the raw material for this custom knife ...

One of the biggest challenges facing the aspiring blacksmith is procuring the tools of the trade. And that means tackling the unenviable task of finding a decent anvil. Sure, one can buy an ASO — ...

Hobby crafts are growing in popularity. Sometimes they include anvils and fire. By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from Brookfield and Wolcott, Conn. The amateur blacksmiths were hard at work: heating ...

Blacksmiths played a vital role in medieval society, producing everything from weapons to everyday tools. Their work ...