A discarded car chain becomes the raw material for a striking Damascus steel blade in this hands-on forging project. By welding and folding the chain links into a solid billet, the maker coaxes out ...

In this video, I forge a Damascus edged axe for the first time. The axe's main body is constructed from mild steel, which I forge weld with Damascus steel. This project takes place in my brand new ...

If you grow up around a working blacksmith’s forge, there are a few subjects related to metalwork on which you’ll occasionally have a heated discussion. Probably the best known is the topic of wrought ...