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How to forge the old fashioned way
Start your forge by acquiring a coal forge to heat the metal.
You will need the following tools and safety equipment. An anvil with stand, various sized hammers, tongs and pliers, leather apron, specialist gloves and a water bucket.
Additional tools can be added later as required. Any ball peen hammer over 2 lb in weight is sufficient to begin with, there are many online sites offering products at reasonable prices.