Torbjörn Åhman on MSN

Turning steel into a full-size pickaxe

A blacksmith forges a hardworking pickaxe from raw steel using classic hammer-and-anvil techniques.

Want to get off your phone? Try learning a new skill, like flint knapping, blacksmithing or making shoes

The amount of time that we spend scrolling through our phones has become a major concern in recent years. But to break the ...
The New York Times

The Best Metal Detector

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan covers air and water filtration, as well as ...
Black Bear Forge on MSN

Forging a reverse twist

A satisfying blacksmithing process showing how to forge a reverse twist in heated metal, highlighting craftsmanship, ...
650 CKOM

Meet the 89-year-old blacksmith keeping the craft alive

Pop’s Old Forge near Marcelin has become a living classroom where 89-year-old Hubert Smith forges iron and keeps a nearly ...