September 2018 - Gallivanting Craftsman

No Bullshit Guide to the Best 10 Anvils For Sale (Blacksmith,Bladesmith,Jewelry)

September 26, 2018April 23, 2024 James

A blacksmith anvil is one of the most important and expensive purchases a blacksmith will make. The blacksmithing anvil is central to almost everything that happens in a blacksmith’s workshop. Whether you are crafting a sword, a knife, armor, tools, decorative scroll-work, or tools for your own use, you will need to use an this […] Read More

No Bullshit Guide To The 10 Best Blacksmithing Forge Fuels

September 22, 2018November 8, 2021 James

With so many fuel/forge combinations, it can be hard to decide what setup to use as a beginning blacksmith. In this article I will go over 10 different fuel types, and hopefully I will be able to give you a broad overview of the different fuel types and their trade offs. With this information you […] Read More

Best 16 Books For Blacksmiths & Bladesmiths – Become a Master

September 19, 2018April 23, 2024 James

While it’s possible to learn a great deal about blacksmithing from online articles, YouTube videos, and personal experience, these things really can’t replace a compact reference written by an expert with decades of experience. It’s also incredibly useful to have a reference book nearby. I know I often find myself forgetting things that I once […] Read More