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12 Best Blacksmithing Books

Goal: Find the best Blacksmithing books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best blacksmithing books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

12 Best Blacksmithing Books

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1

New Edge of the Anvil

A Resource Book for the Blacksmith

by Jack Andrews

2

The Complete Modern Blacksmith

by Alexander Weygers

3

The Backyard Blacksmith

by Lorelei Sims

4

The Art of Blacksmithing

by Alex W Bealer

5

A Blacksmithing Primer

A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing

by Randy McDaniel

6

Basic Blacksmithing

An Introduction to Toolmaking

by David Harries

7

Blacksmithing

Hot Techniques & Striking Projects

by Jose Antonio Ares

8

Blacksmithing Basics For The Homestead

by Joe DeLaRonde

9

The Artist Blacksmith

Design and Techniques

by Peter Parkinson

10

The Complete Bladesmith

Forging Your Way to Perfection

by Jim Hrisoulas

11

The Home Blacksmith

Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Home Blacksmith

by Ryan Ridgway

12

Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop, Revised

by Wayne Goddard

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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