Blacksmithing is just one aspect of metalworking. Metalworking includes machining, tinsmithing, silversmithing, and more. Some other people have skill sets that overlap with blacksmiths like welders and farriers.
Blacksmiths use mostly steel (iron) but can use other metals as well including copper and bronze. Bladesmiths also work with wood, leather, and more exotic materials.
Within the blacksmithing world there are techniques that many people don’t know exist in our modern world. Let’s see what topics we can explore.