In case you haven’t noticed, the smithing community has virtually exploded over the past few years. The popularity of smithing content like the hit History series Forged in Fire has created a new generation of makers. Despite this, finding skilled smiths in your local area can still be challenging. At least, it was until Smithlist.

What is Smithlist?

Smithlist is a free listing service linking blacksmiths, bladesmiths, farriers, suppliers, classes, and events with the greater smithing community. Founded in 2021, the team behind Smithlist set out to create a no cost online platform free of advertisements and full of valuable information. Now, the list boasts over 200 listings from across North America.

From the Smithlist homepage, viewers searching for local smiths are treated with an interactive map showing the smiths in their area. A simple click on the map icon reveals the smith’s contact information. Now, you no longer have to scour social media looking for a smith near you. One simple search on Smithlist and you are on your way!

How is Smithlist free?

Smithlist is now and will always be free as a benefit to the smithing community. Of course, providing a platform like this doesn’t come cheap. In order to keep Smithlist ad free and available at no cost to you, the Smithlist team offers other paid services specially tailored for the industry.

What other services are offered by Smithlist?

Let’s face it. Your time is better spent forging blades than building websites. Luckily, the Smithlist team can help. Website development begins at $150 and can include web hosting and domain management as well. Sick of using that tired, old “GMAIL” address? Let Smithlist create and manage a custom branded email address just for you. A complete list of additional services can be found here. Your support of Smithlist through these additional services will help keep this site up and running for years to come.

How do I get my info listed on Smithlist?

If you are interested in posting your info on Smithlist, check out their website at smithlist.net. From there, you can sign up for a free account and add your listing information. As always, listing your information is free, easy, and available to anyone. Basically, if you are a smith or offer services and/or products to smiths, Smithlist is the place to connect with your customerbase.

To keep up to date on all the latest Smithlist news, be sure to follow them on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. To learn more about the awesome bladesmithing community, including exclusive interviews with the hottest names in the industry, be sure to check out the BDF interviews page and give us a quick follow on Instagram and Facebook while you are at it.

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