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Blacksmiths and Blacksmithing
There are several other blacksmith sites on the internet, some historical and some about active blacksmiths. We've posted a few here that we find interesting.
If you find any better ones please do let us know through the "contact us" page.
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Bearded Pig Forge - some of whose products are available to buy in Strachur Smiddy Craft Shop
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George H Currie of Dunoon, established 1851. This is where John, our blacksmith, did his apprenticeship. The firm is 170 years old now but still working as a modern blacksmiths.
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Adam Booth, Pipers Forge ~ Contemporary Scottish Artist and Architectural Blacksmith
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An Gobha A video about Calum "Steallag" MacLeod, the last blacksmith on Lewis and Harris
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Interview with Jacob Pierce, an 82 year old blacksmith near Reading, filmed in 1972
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Bear And Thistle Forge Glasgow Artisan Blacksmith
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Kevin Paxton and others at ArtFe create beautiful bespoke sculptures for private buyers, commercial businesses and public commissions.
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The Blazing Blacksmith. Award winning blacksmith from the borders. Specialises in artistic gates and large structures
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The Windy Smithy Makers of fine Woodburning Stoves , Tools and other things.
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Schroeckenfux (Video in german with english sub-titles). Austrian makers of scythe blades. Old technology with modern manufacturing. Still recognisable as blacksmithing!