While it's true that blacksmiths are no longer in high demand, they still exist and practice their craft. Many of them use their skills to create metal artwork or teach others the art of working with iron.

What is a blacksmith called today?

blacksmith, also called smith, craftsman who fabricates objects out of iron by hot and cold forging on an anvil. Blacksmiths who specialized in the forging of shoes for horses were called farriers.

Do traditional blacksmiths still exist?

Because there is no clear demarcation between those blacksmiths using traditional skills and those using predominantly modern production techniques, it is estimated that there are between 1,500 and 3,000 blacksmiths using traditional skills in at least part of their work.