A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith).

blacksmith, craftsman who fabricates objects out of iron by hot and cold forging on an anvil. Blacksmiths who specialized in the forging of shoes for horses were called farriers. The term blacksmith derives …

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The Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA) is a community of blacksmiths, artisans, and enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation and advancement of blacksmithing as both a …

A blacksmith is a skilled artisan who specializes in forging and shaping metal using tools, heat, and force. Historically, blacksmiths have been essential figures in the development of communities, …

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Under American slavery, blacksmiths often traveled to make tools and ornamental ironwork for many plantations and towns. They carried news from the outside world and became leaders across …

May 30, 2025 · We often think of blacksmiths as artisans who create tools, weapons, and decorative items, but the craft encompasses a wide range of metalworking techniques. By heating metal until it …

Blacksmiths work with metal to create different kinds of tools and objects. Using a forge to heat and soften the metal, blacksmiths then use an anvil to hammer the material into the appropriate shapes.