A bundle of metal nails is transformed into a Damascus steel knife through an intricate forging process. The nails are heated, compressed, and welded into a solid billet. Repeated shaping and grinding ...

Jim Slining, a blacksmith from Scotts, Michigan, has a few theories as to why interest in his profession is growing in the United States. “First, taking something that’s a very unyielding material and ...

Whether forging nails, bolts or rivets, every smith needs a good assortment of heading tools. This 2-day class will take students through the process of forging a variety of different headers.