In 1857, a telegraph lineman walked into the shop of a Chicago blacksmith with a conundrum: the jaw on one half of his pliers broke while on the job, and he needed a replacement. The German-born ...

It wasn’t uncommon for a busy blacksmith in a bustling prairie town to have “too many irons in the fire.” But doing so wasn’t profitable as the 3,000 degree heat in the forge could literally burn away ...

In this video, learn how to forge your own blacksmith's knife with a comprehensive step-by-step guide on the blacksmithing process. Discover the tools needed, techniques used, and important safety ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Blacksmith Association is offering a variety ...