Hammer away at a piece of iron until your arm feels like lead. Grasp a length of red-hot metal that could be fresh from Mount Etna. Stand at a fiery forge and shed sweat by the gallon. Who wouldn’t ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...

Professional blacksmith Fire debuts with a comprehensive guide to shaping metal into a wide range of objects, from spoons and bottle openers to door knockers and wall hooks. Noting that blacksmithing ...

Each knife is carefully, painstakingly crafted through a multi-step process by a 30+ year veteran of the Japanese armed forces. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Japanese ...

Local blacksmith Robert Thomas, of Robert Thomas Iron Design, is making waves nationally with his new book, The Art & Craft of the Blacksmith: Techniques and Inspiration for the Modern Smith. Already ...

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’ve ever wanted to try blacksmithing, we’ve got a spot for you! Vanessa visits The Blacksmith Experience and turns curiosity into craftsmanship. Owner Jerry Gardner has ...

This article was taken from the November 2013 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...