handforge
A handforge is a type of blacksmith's forge that is manually operated, typically by a bellows to introduce air for combustion. The heat generated by burning coal or charcoal in the forge is used to soften metal, making it malleable for shaping. This traditional method of metalworking has been practiced for centuries and is characterized by the direct involvement of the blacksmith in controlling the temperature and the heating process.
The essential components of a handforge include a hearth, which is the area where the fuel and
Handforging allows for a high degree of control over the shaping of metal, enabling artisans and blacksmiths