Blacksmiths need special tools for their trade.
What kinds of tools do they use?
The forging process for Damascus steel involves layering, folding, and heating multiple types of steel to create a patterned block of steel.
What is involved in the process of forging Damascus steel?
All Blacksmiths use a hammer and an anvil.
What are 2 most important tools for Blacksmiths?
Blacksmiths typically have dirty hands.
Why do their hands get so dirty?
I made a new knife this week!
What kind of knife is it?
Blacksmiths use forges to heat the metal.
What kind of forge is this?
You have to be cautious when using a hammer press.
What could happen if your hand got caught?
Blacksmiths can start out with basic beginner tongs.
What are tongs used for?
These women are in the shop.
Why aren't more women blacksmiths?
Hey! I made a new tool this weekend!
What did you make? OR How did you do that?
Punches are important for blacksmiths.
What are punches used for?