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Forging a Battle Ready Bastard Sword – Step-By-Step

Introduction Are you keen on upgrading your blacksmithing expertise with some swordsmithing skills? How about learning how to forge a medieval weapon in a battle-ready medieval bastard sword? Swordsmithing is one of the essential skills of medieval blacksmiths. They make several types of medieval swords and other weapons. Bastard swords are one of the most … Read more

How to Make A Bardiche – Step By Step

Introduction Do you want to forge a weapon from the 16th and 17th centuries that are still relevant today? Try forging a bardiche. This weapon is an innovation from the 15th century from eastern Europe, but bardiche became more relevant during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is a weapon with a long handle and … Read more

Where To Buy Wrought Iron For Blacksmithing?

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Wrought iron is every blacksmith’s lifeblood. Without it, you can’t forge most of the stuff. Do blacksmiths buy wrought iron from an official store or something? Not really. They use different methods of obtaining it. Only a few blacksmiths who need it in bulk order it from overseas. If you’re just starting as a new … Read more

Steps to Build Your Ultimate Blacksmith Shop: Step By Step Guide

Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: What You Need To Start a Blacksmith Shop Why Do You Need A Blacksmith Shop? While thinking about how to set up a blacksmith shop, you should also understand why you need a blacksmith shop. When the purpose is not known, abuse and defect is inevitable. Like corporate professionals work … Read more

How to Forge a Shield

blacksmithing a shield

To build your shield, you should make use of specific tools. These tools include; Wheel cutter Jigsaw Marker Grinder Belt grinder Paper tape Chisel Roller Drill Hammer Step 1: Get Your Material For Your Shield The materials for blacksmi a shield are slightly different from other projects. It is best to figure out the material … Read more