This blacksmithing experiment explores how steel behaves when its movement is restricted. Using a closed die setup, the forging process becomes less about shaping and more about controlling pressure ...

Watch the complete process of hand forging a Viking-style seax knife using K720 high carbon steel. See each step from shaping the blade to finishing, as ancient craftsmanship meets modern steel.

The term near net shape forging refers to a conceptual approach rather than a specific forging process. Its goal is to produce a component that closely resembles the final shape in its as-forged ...