Creative Art Time Studio - Local Art Studio and Art Instruction center (located in Delmar, NY) that often hosts Oak & Acorn's blacksmithing, silversmithing, and jewelry making classes. They also give instruction in the fine arts.
Amour Archive - An increadable wealth of historical info.
Netsword - Many excellent areas including a forum for beginning swordsmiths
Anvilfire - Check out their blacksmithing list, plans for forges, projects, and chat room.
William Sensensy - Master blacksmith of the Hancock Shaker Village
Sword Forum International - Another excellent source for anything dealing with swords. Although they do answer beginner's questions they excel at given in-depth information about many advanced processes.
Emile's Blacksmithing Links - Very nice comprehensive list of foundry's, supplier's, and personal blacksmith sites
ABANA (Artist Blacksmith Association of North America)
Blacksmith's Virtual Junk Yard - Excellent source and discussion area for historical blacksmithing references. And other blacksmithing topics too!
Neo-Tribal Metalsmiths - For the ultimate in primitive forging
Kivort Steel - In my opinion the best steel supplier in the Capital District in upstate NY. Their web site isn't large yet, but definately give them a call!
Fisher Woodcraft - Fellow blacksmith and wood worker who has turned handles for tools and made grips for our swords.
Ganoksin Gallery of Jems and Jewelry
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks
Suppliers