It is an incredible amount of work to forge a pair of fireplace tongs. Like, this blacksmith should be awarded with a medal that lets everyone know that they should pat him on the back.

A selection of tongs, including some designed for very specific tasks. Our thanks to [Igor Nikolic] for making this picture possible. The constant companion to a blacksmith’s hammer is a pair of ...

A trade once learned out of necessity became a craft of cultural preservation when Tong Khai Vang emigrated to Wisconsin in 1991. The Laotian-born Vang, 76, continues to perfect the blacksmith ...

This series exploring the history of blacksmithing begins with artist and blacksmith David Petersen examining early inronwork - including weapons made from meteorites - and the skills of the ...