Hello,
First of all, I hold in high respect all those who have dedication in DIY, Metallurgy and Smithing.
Im currently working on some short stories, and its getting hard to find non-standard info on this craft thru Google. "Unusual metals" shows "best metals" results etc.
I would be very grateful for any info on to say "non-mainstream" smithing. From techniques like watering your anvil (to remove scales (saw it on show Forged in Fire) to unusual metals and their properties in blades, armour, crossbows and other medieval-themed weaponry.
Anything that could make non-educated person think "wow, never heard of this" or "magical" even such stupid things as blood-forged weapon (drawing iron from blood) or more real things such as Vikings adding bones to make primitive steel. Or materials like bog-steel (deposits created by bacteria)
My deep thanks for any idea in advice