L.A. bladesmith Nicholas Berkofsky hand-forges stunning knives and jewelry that are designed to “feel good in the hand.” His first project after losing his home in the Eaton fire? A limited-edition ...

Blacksmith Seth Pauley remembers the first time he felt the magic of his craft. He was making a gardening trowel, and he struck the steel with his hammer just right. “It felt like hitting a piece of ...

This sword, measuring 45 inches in overall length with a 10-inch handle and a 35-inch blade, was a challenging project that took over a week to forge entirely by hand without a power hammer. **Forging ...

Ornamental ironwork — indoor or outdoor railings as well as fence additions or a new trellis — can change the look of a home. Custom-made ironwork can match décor or provide a contemporary ...

This blacksmithing experiment explores how steel behaves when its movement is restricted. Using a closed die setup, the forging process becomes less about shaping and more about controlling pressure ...