The Art of Forging: The Great Textbook of Traditional Technology

Delight in The Art of Forging: The Great Textbook of Traditional Technology

The Art of Forging: The Great Textbook of Traditional Technology

Håvard bergland

The great classic work by Norwegian blacksmith Håvard Bergland is a comprehensive and unsurpassed book. In 344 pages, the full diversity of the blacksmith's trade is presented: from knife blades to furniture locks and cart wheels. Tools, equipment, techniques, and workpieces are shown in more than 1,500 photographs, graphics, and drawings.



Håvard Bergland shares his decades of experience with the reader and offers countless tips on how to prepare the workplace, choose the right materials, handle tools, and aesthetically design workpieces.

The author:

Norwegian Håvard Bergland is an internationally renowned blacksmith and author who worked as a specialized teacher for 30 years. He is a craftsman, educator, and talented draftsman. He invested three years of intense work into this book. He collected material from several European countries and the United States. He then transformed what he saw during his numerous visits to other forges into unique sketches and drawings.

Hard cover

344 Pages

Format: 21.5 x 26 cm

Language: German

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