Metalwork
| Anvilfire.com is a resource for blacksmiths and related metal workers. |
| About Smithing from David Millwater's Blacksmith Shop. |
| Various blacksmithing links. |
| A .pdf discussing the composition and properties of metals. |
| Engineer Technical Data Reference Tables. |
| A Cross-Linked Glossary of Some Terms from the History of Metal Working |
| Development of Damascus Steel. |
| Damascene Technique in Metal Working |
| What is Mokume Gane? |
| Article on pattern-welding. |
| Pattern Welding/Bladesmithing in Iron Age Europe |
| Pattern-welding article from Salamander Armoury, showing various patterning styles. |
| A page on early Scandinavian metalworking; primarily bronze casting. |
| A useful Links Page featuring metal working and swords. |
| Smelting |
| The Dark Ages Recreation Company's various attempts to smelt iron. |
| The Smelter's Art: Experimental iron production. And a chance to buy your own bloom. |
| Metal Workers |
| Bent Metal Forge |
| Nimba Anvils: makers of fine anvils. |
| Bladesmiths |
| Don Fogg Custom Knives: Crafting and using blades. |
| American Bladesmith Society |
| Paul Binns Swords: Various weapons, and pattern welding. |
| Patrick Barta makes fine historical blades. |
| ArmArt: Pattern-welding, bronze weapons, and custom orders. |
| Manning Imperial is a fine manufacturer of authentic historical reproductions. If you want to get on my good side, gimme an Anglo Saxon pattern-welded sword. |
| Albion Swords: Hand-made, museum-quality swords. |
| Salamander Armoury, maker of pattern-welded et al weapons. Jim Hrisoulas, swordsmith. |
| J.F. Metalsmith: Swords and seaxes, pattern-welded. |
| Jake Powning, Swordsmith. |
| Armoring |
| The Armor Society has links on armormaking and armorers. |
| Page on Maille construction, with links. |
| Armour Archive |
| Parts is Parts |
| McMaster-Carr: Parts and tools. |
| R.J. Leahy Co.: Rivets and such. |
| Rivets R Us: Makers of fine vinyl siding. |
| Jay-Cee Sales and Rivets: I'm sensing a trend here. |
| Considerable linkage on weapons and armor, including sellers. |
| Silver Supplies.com: Silversmith and Jeweler's tools and supplies. |