They take iron, copper, steel, wood, etc. and shape it into its form.
A black will use a hammer to make other tools or nails
blacksmiths make items using metal
Yes, they order tools from blacksmiths, and the blacksmiths make any tool they need. ~edit~ Depending on the shop they work for most Auto Mechanics will be required to have their own hand tools, most often bought from mobile tool dealers such as Cornwell Tools, Mac Tools, Snap On and Matco.
Most blacksmiths shoed horses, or made nails, or made plows or tools. But some of the did make swords, and a few blacksmiths specialized in making swords and halberds and pikes.
they got their tools from neighborhood blacksmiths
His or her job was to make useful tools like sord's, shield's, armor, and horse shoes for the horses.
the blacksmiths probably were richer because they helped the community run better with the tools they made
Blacksmiths
Blacksmiths make hot fore.
Yes, blacksmiths made and still make shields
This is a good link on Anvil Tools: http://www.fholder.com/Blacksmithing/article3.htm
blacksmiths were people who would bend and flex metal to make weapons such as knives, swords, and daggers, but also would make fences gates and other tools