There is lots of good stuff on the web, it just take a while to find it. Here are some links we've found useful and think you'll like. Let us know if you have suggestions, or would like your website linked.
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Forums
- Australian Blade Forums
Friendly Australian Knife Forum with lots of interesting collectors and makers.
- Blade ForumsThe big forum
- Bladesmith ForumsDon Fogg's forum
- British BladesBusy British forum for sharp things
- Knife ForumsKnifeforums.com the place about knives, Riddle of seel, bowie knife fighting like BladeForums.com: The Leading Edge of Knife Discussion. Talk about knives, cutlery, switchblades / automatic knives, custom knives, blade smith questions, and find knife help.
- Metal Artists ForumVery interesting group into blacksmithing and related arts
Suppliers
- Alpha Knife SupplyUS based supply company
- Birdsall LeatherGreat Leather supplier in Sydney. Comprehensive catalogue and fast helpful service.
- Blacksmith's DepotWorlds finest blacksmith tools and machinery for metalworkers, artists and craftsfolk. Dealer of Peddinghaus anvils, forges, vises, tongs, swages and flypresses.
- Culpepper and CoExotic knife handle material supplier in the US. Nice range of high quality materials
- Elite Wrought IronSupplier of forged iron/steel components for making gates, rails and other decorative iron work.
- Exotic Knife Scales
Rundle Woodworks is a family owned and operated small business located in Pierce County, Washington USA. They have been selling our exotic knife scales online since 2013. See them for a wide range of affordable scales.
- Gameco
Extensive Australian supplier of blacksmithing tools, grinders, tongs, forges, steel and much more. Friendly, helpful staff.
- Jantz SupplyAnother American knifemaking supplier with a good catalog and online ordering service.
- Mathews Industrial P...Australian supplier of kiln lining, RTZ washcoat and other forge building supplies
- Old World AnvilsOld World Anvils, Blacksmith Tools, Forges, Swage Blocks
- Sheffield Knifemaker...A great catalog that can be downloaded as a pdf file. No online store unfortunately.
- Stockman's SuppliesStockmans supplies are a Brisbane based supplier of anvils, forges, horseshoes, diamond tools, ge forge tools and mustad tools
- Texas Knifemaker's S...Texas Knifemaker's Supply: The Complete Source of Knife Making Supplies for Professional and Amateur Knifemakers
- US Knife Maker Supply
Blacksmithing
- ABANAThe Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America is the preeminent blacksmith organization in the world. With thousands of members worldwide, ABANA seeks to advance all forms of blacksmithing and metalworking. We actively seek new members that are involved in all forms of artistic endeavor as well as non-artist, supporters of the arts.
- Abana's Forging Fund...This voluntary program is a progressive set of lessons which emphasize ten forging fundamentals: Fire maintenance, drawing out, bending (including straightening), upsetting, punching (both through punching and ornamental punching), slitting, drifting, welding, twisting and joinery.
- AnvilfireBlacksmiths' and metalworkers' on-line reference. Blacksmithing questions answered daily by the guru. Blacksmith forums, book reviews, plans, how-to and FAQs.
- Appalachian Blacksmi...Wide range of information and tutorials. Build your own power hammer instructions.
- Artist-Blacksmith Qu...The mission of Artist-Blacksmith.org is to bring the entire body of knowledge of the art of the blacksmith together is one resource, the Artist-Blacksmith Project. This is a multi-year project with lofty goals, a serious attitude and a good start.
- British Artists Blac...
- I Forge IronComprehensive blacksmithing tutorials anf forum.
- iForge (Interactive ...Step by step blacksmithing demonstrations and tutorials from Slack-Tub Pub. Showcasing the Texas blacksmith, Bill Epps and others.
- Losts Crafts - BooksSite dedicated to preserving old craft books online. Free resource. Collection of free craft and trade books online with unlimited online access. Current titles include bookbinding and blacksmithing.
- Purgatory IronworksComprehensive site with forun, videos and tutorials for blacksmiths and knifemakers
- The American Blacksmith
- The Blacksmith's Jou...The Blacksmith's Journal offers how-to information on traditional & architectural blacksmithing where you can find a monthly illustrated publication, books, videos and tools.
- The Elektric AnvilThe Elektric Anvil is an independant, grass-roots web project and is not funded nor supported by any organization or individuals other than the authors and the host/sponsor of this website. Our intended purpose is the sharing of knowledge,education and to expose the art of the blacksmith and metalsmith to the public
Knifemaking
- American Bladesmith ...The American Bladesmith Society, Inc. pledges to diligently, reasonably and responsibly work exclusively for the purposes of promoting and advancing the art and science of the forged blade and other implements. And also to inform and educate the public in respect to bladesmithing, metal forging and heat treating processes, knife and tool design and fabrication, related arts and other areas in which the Society has expertise.
- Ariel Salaverria Cus...Extensive knifemaking tutorials
- Bruce Evan's TutorialsExcellent tutorials with pictures covering a range of topics from soldering guards, filework, sheathmaking, finishing and more.
- Don Fogg Custom KnivesRich site full of good content and ideas from a Master Bladesmith
- How to make knives t...This web site is intended to be like a little web school with great fact stuff that's been done with links to tutorials, and Makers pages.
- Knife ArtSome excellent articles from famous knifemakers. Largest Selection of Custom Knives!
- Knife Network - Work...Modern technology has caught up with the custom knife community. Now, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, knifemakers from around the globe can access these on-line tutorials. All phases of knifemaking, sheath making, technical repair, usage and embellishment will be covered, from fixed blades, to folding knives, to miscellaneous shop tips and equipment usage. Most of our tutorials have excellent color photos to go along with the text.
- Knife World Publicat...Knife World Publications - publishers of Knife World magazine, covering collector, antique, antiques, factory, commemorative, handmade, custom, and military knives; straight and safety razors; knife collecting, use, shows, news, and classifieds. Publishers of and dealers in cutlery reference books of all kinds.
- The Australian Knife...The Australian Knifemakers Guild was formed by a group of dedicated custom knifemakers in 1984, with the express purpose of fostering the design, manufacture, sale and use of Australian made custom knives.
Tools and Equipment
- Appalachian Power Ha...The Appalachian Power Hammer - a power hammer that you can build from new or used stuff no matter where you live.
- Ferrum GentileSwiss Knifemaker, blacksmith and cradtsman. Excellent plans for treadle hammer and others.
- Henry EversHenry Evers Corp. has been in the steel stamp and die business for over 100 years, servicing the needs of industries whether it be; Government, Jewelry, Locksmiths, Knife Makers, Novelty Items for craftsmen of various trades all over the world !
- Hybrid BurnersMy site provides information about the various models of propane burners I produce, and have available for use in forges, foundry furnaces, glass melting furnaces, heat treating ovens, or anything else that requires a very high temperature and high efficiency heat source.
- Proxxon WorldHigh quality small power tools and accessories
- Radius Master Belt G...Radius Master 48 Belt Grinder, worlds most outstanding belt grinder and knife makers tool.
- Ron ReilForge plans, burners, flypresses, musings of Ron Reil - what else is there???
- The McDonald MillPlans for hot steel rolling mill. Perfect for making Damascus steel.
- ToolmongerGreat tool blog
- Vintage Project PlansFree project plans from vintage and classic sources. Boats, Mini Bikes, Farm projects, etc.
- Zoeller ForgeExcellent resources on building your own gas forge and burners
Other Makers
- Deep River ForgeThomas Gerner, Mastersmith
- Glen Drane Knives
Maker of outstanding Japanese Style blades.
- Keith FludderKeith is a fine maker who runs some excellent knifemaking classes.
- Mother Mountain Forge
Ian Hamilton, Blacksmith and knifemaker
Miscellaneous
- Shop hints at Frets.comAmazing collection of over 400 shop hints from a fantastic craftsman. Something everyone can learn from.