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 ...

In this video, I forge a simple pair of axe tongs designed to facilitate the forging process by securely gripping the axe through its eye. If you recognize this design, please share any links to where ...

This series exploring the history of blacksmithing begins with artist and blacksmith David Petersen examining early inronwork - including weapons made from meteorites - and the skills of the Celtic ...