Der Schmied am Amboss

This unique foundational work is one of the technical and craft textbooks for skilled workers that were published in the former GDR and written outside of any ideology. Such works are now very rare in their original form and are therefore often sought after in antiquarian markets. Finally, there is a new edition of a comprehensive standard work that presents the entire professional knowledge of blacksmiths, locksmiths, and shipyard locksmiths. Due to the economic conditions of the time, the book describes methods that were equally valid in traditional craftsmanship and have largely been forgotten in Western countries. "The Blacksmith at the Anvil" describes centuries-old techniques in a contemporary manner, tailored to our modern industrial society. The content is logically structured, easy to understand, and absolutely practical. It covers tools, workshops, and blacksmithing tools, blacksmithing processes, changes in material properties, and material testing. Numerous illustrations, mostly drawings, clarify the text, with complete image series conveying workflows. This work is indispensable for any blacksmith practicing their craft professionally or as a hobby.