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 — ...

This video follows the making of a scythe peening anvil, showing the steps, shaping, and purpose behind this specialized blacksmithing tool.

Explore different anvils and anvil substitutes, comparing materials, sizes, and uses to help blacksmiths choose the right ...

The Analogs is stories about people who make things by hand — and what those things tell us about those people.

Blacksmithing holds a rare kind of beauty that stands out in an age shaped by automation and quick manufacturing. The forge, the hammer, and the steady rhythm of practiced hands come together to show ...

Like the Temple of Hephaestus perched on the outskirts of Athens, the slightly less-ancient Blacksmith of Trenton shop sits in a remote corner of the city, well away from the State House and the rest ...

Heating, hammering, bending and shaping allows Steve LaPaugh to explore endless possibilities in blacksmithing. The old art of hammer and anvil has taken on new life behind his Denbigh home. “My ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...