Darren Morawitz is reviving the ancient trade of blacksmithing in his garage, blending art with history in Salina.

When you think of a blacksmith, you probably think back to colonial times, a rugged, Founding Father-type with rolled-up sleeves, hammering away on an anvil. But the art form is alive and well today, ...

A blacksmith’s anvil is the heart of the workshop—and this one weighs 400 pounds. In this video we mount and position the anvil to create a stable forging setup. Proper installation makes a huge ...

For the past few months we’ve been running this series of Blacksmithing For The Uninitiated posts, exploring the art of forge work for a novice. It’s based upon my experience growing up around a ...

One of the biggest challenges facing the aspiring blacksmith is procuring the tools of the trade. And that means tackling the unenviable task of finding a decent anvil. Sure, one can buy an ASO — ...

Explore different anvils and anvil substitutes, comparing materials, sizes, and uses to help blacksmiths choose the right tools for their projects. Sky News suddenly interrupted for breaking alert - ...

Hobby crafts are growing in popularity. Sometimes they include anvils and fire. By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from Brookfield and Wolcott, Conn. The amateur blacksmiths were hard at work: heating ...