The traditional Japanese Samurai sword has a revered place in Japanese culture and tradition. In the Medieval Ages, ancient Japanese swordsmiths would even perform elaborate purification ceremonies before they forged a new blade. The rituals were meant to summon beneficial spirits that would make the forging of the new katana swords favorable. Read on to … Read more

Blacksmithing involves dealing with a lot of dust and scrap lying here and there. If you don’t clean your shop regularly, it’ll start to look like a dumpster. So, let’s learn how to keep your blacksmith workshop clean. Many factors can contribute to the dirtiness of your shop, including shavings from the metal grinder, the … Read more

Blacksmithing has become more of a hobby or a part-time job in this era. The development is evident in how ironwork is being revolutionized and how traditional blacksmithing has been replaced with modern machine shops and welders. Regardless of what you’ve heard you can start blacksmithing without a fat budget. Read on to learn how … Read more

Blacksmithing all over the world is almost the same, but Japanese blacksmithing is renowned for its sword making. The all famous katanas are an example of how brilliant japanese blacksmithing is. These famous samurai swords were indeed a blacksmithing marvel. Tachi, yari, and nagamaki are also some products of Japanese blacksmithing. Japanese blacksmiths have been … Read more

Heating is an essential component of blacksmithing. There is no forging without fire. Being a blacksmith, you must have sound knowledge of temperatures and how they affect the properties of the metal. Without a proper sense of temperature, you can destroy your valuable metal piece. If you start hammering before reaching the forging temperature, you’ll … Read more

Cast damascus steel is an ancient steel that was used in the east and the middle east before it expanded to the rest of the world. The swirling pattern on the blade is what makes it so unique. Two or more steel alloys are forged together to obtained this artistic look. Apart from the aesthetics, … Read more