On being forged and being formed
I’ve done few things as cathartic, challenging, and frustrating as blacksmithing. In its rawest element, it so closely resembles the human condition and life’s respective course, it instills a reverence…
Heritage Fest 2021
Huge thanks to everyone who came by the forge at Heritage Fest in Dundee last weekend! It was great to meet so many people and even hammer with a few…
Heritage Fest 2019
Shout out to everyone who came by the booth at Heritage Fest! Thanks for all the love.
SFF Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to show dads (and dad wanna-bes) some love. But what do you do for dads who don’t wear ties…
Types of Steel for Blacksmithing: Carbon Steel
According to the World Steel Association, there are more than 3500 different grades of steel with different physical, chemical, and environmental properties. And 75% of modern steels have been developed in…
The Blacksmith’s Dictionary: Lingo, Jargon, and Key Terms
Part of the fun of learning a new skill is that you also get to learn a new language. Here’s some blacksmith lingo you should know if you’re going to…