Discover traditional techniques inspired by Viking-era blacksmithing, from forge welding to shaping steel, and learn how to ...

A VIKING village complete with cookhouse, a working blacksmith’s forge and a clutch of Icelandic chicks has been recreated as part of a live outdoor theatre production in County Durham. As part of the ...

Years ago, Shaun Williams began hammering his own armor out of cold sheet metal to wear to a Renaissance festival at Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale. He later graduated to a blowtorch and eventually ...

In this video, I forge a Kvinnokniv, a Viking-style blacksmith's knife that is more aligned with the Iron Age than the Viking Age. This project is quick and simple, making it an ideal endeavor for ...

The clang of hammer on metal rings out across the Danish fjord as sweating blacksmiths work to painstakingly recreate an anchor that once hung from a Viking longship 1,000 years ago. Their efforts are ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...