Choosing, buying, and caring for hammers, anvils, tongs, and the rest of your kit.
Flat, V-bit, wolf-jaw, box-jaw: what each jaw actually holds, how to refit tongs hot in one heat, and the three pairs that cover 90 percent of beginner forge work.
You do not need a pricey anvil to start forging. Here is how to judge weight, rebound, and condition — and the affordable options that actually work.
