"In a world increasingly driven by electronics, the objects around us are the product of very complex robots. The individual who participates in their production is a small cog, he does not have a global vision of the production process that can be broken down over several countries. Mass-produced objects are quickly obsolete and cannot be repaired. When they break down, they are thrown away and new, more efficient ones are bought.
In contrast, the blacksmith patiently shapes his work, he bends iron and steel to his will. He starts from an iron bar and ends up with a finished functional object. He has complete mastery of the object from beginning to end, he also makes and repairs his own tools according to the needs of his production. With very simple means: boards and a skin, he stirs up embers that reach temperatures that allow the iron to be melted or worked. It is reassuring to know that the iron tools essential to our daily lives can be made with our hands. Amateur craftsmanship contributes to the individual's need to regain control over his or her creation and production."
Learning how to repair and make your tools last is an integral part of being a blacksmith. Read the article.
