Knifemaking is one of the first projects most blacksmiths embark on at the start of their blacksmithing career. The steel employed in making a knife has a very significant effect on the overall quality and the suitability of the blade. Do you know how to figure out best steel for knife making beginners? Steel is … Read more

There is always a first time in every learning process. As a blacksmith, there is a first time you would start forging materials on your own without any supervisor. Forging knives is one of the first projects beginners in the blacksmithing business often embark on while learning. Do you wish to learn how to go … Read more

There is a common saying that every master was once an apprentice, which is very accurate. The popularity and the crafts involved in creating a Japanese sword have triggered many people to develop an interest in learning its processes. Are you considering taking on a japanese swordsmith apprenticeship? A number of these people are willing to … Read more

Japanese blacksmiths have unique ways of making a variety of swords. They do particular heating, smelting, and purification before forming a new blade. Forging a traditional samurai sword [Katana] with conventional methods and techniques can take weeks to months. If you intend to simulate the Japanese samurai sword, here is a step by step guide … Read more

Heating materials at intervals during bashing is a common practice among blacksmiths. As simple as it sounds, this simple act can make a lot of difference in how the metal will be forged and how easy you can temper with the metal. Ever wondered why do blacksmiths heat metal? There are different types of materials. … Read more

Hammering accuracy and efficiency is key to successful forging. You have to develop a cadence that enables you to apply accurate repeated hammer strokes quickly before the iron loses its welding heat and has to be reheated again. Read on to learn about useful blacksmith hammering techniques. This not only enables you to work quickly … Read more