A practical guide to hammer grip, stance and the four core forging strokes — drawing, upsetting, bending and fullering — and when each one earns its place at the anvil.

Ten mistakes that trip up new blacksmiths, from burning steel to skipping normalising, with practical fixes you can apply at the forge today.

A practical, printable pre-start check for every forging session: PPE, ventilation, fire cover, fuel and hoses, first aid and housekeeping — five minutes that protects the whole day.