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a blacksmith is a person who works metal. Working from ingots or bar stock he heats and forges (shapes) the metal to the required form using hammers and an anvil. A variety of other tools are used to punch holes , round edges or cut shapes. The metal is then quenched to provide the required degree of hardness and remove stresses. By heating and hammering two pieces of metal could be joined by welding.
The metal most commonly used was iron. Some examples of items made are horseshoes, fences and gates, andirons, plow blades, various farm implements , armor, swords, and kitchen utensils.
