ALBERTON — Frank McKinney, a blacksmith and American history buff in Alberton, spends much of his time in his garage. There, he has a collection of forges — the furnaces where blacksmiths heat ...

As interest rises in blacksmithing, the craft is opening up more, too. Kronfield said that a blacksmithing conference she attended about a decade ago “was 85% white male of a certain age.” ...

KALAMAZOO, MI — Fans of the History Channel’s popular TV show, “Forged in Fire,” will have the chance to see the fiery domain of a Kalamazoo blacksmith lair Wednesday night.