In the days of yore, blacksmiths created just about every farm and household tool. They sharpened plows, crafted axes, hammers, chisels and nails, and were always sought by settlers. The modern day ...

A blacksmith forges a functional hook from a horseshoe nail, demonstrating simple forging techniques, efficient tool use, and traditional shop craftsmanship. Photos show the aftermath in Iran of US ...

There’s no real need for the skills of a blacksmith these days, but that doesn’t stop devotees of the art — and science — from gathering around the forge at the Freetown Historical Society on ...