Flurries of sparks and intense heat don’t seem to faze the blacksmith apprentices of Lizama’s Forge. Each one looks calm as they focus on their tasks. Sean Lizama, the son of master blacksmith Frank ...
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Forging a medieval axe

In this medieval blacksmithing experiment, I attempt to forge a period-style axe using traditional techniques and materials.
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“Our challenge for this project has been how to scale up a handmade process, and not lose the artisan craftsmanship,” says Robert Thomas of Robert Thomas Iron Design, who has been tasked with creating ...
The Max Carey Blacksmith Guild has a legacy of blacksmiths dating back to prominent blacksmith Orville (Pug) Carey, who had his blacksmith shop near the rail roadtracks at the foot of McDonald Street ...
Flurries of sparks and intense heat don’t seem to faze the blacksmith apprentices of Lizama’s Forge. Each one looks calm as they focus on their tasks. Sean Lizama, the son of master blacksmith Frank ...