Blacksmith vs. Metalsmith — What's the Difference?

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith).

A metalsmith or simply smith is a craftsperson fashioning useful items (for example, tools, kitchenware, tableware, jewelry, armor and weapons) out of various metals. Smithing is one of the oldest metalworking occupations.

One that forges and shapes iron with an anvil and hammer.

A craftsman fashioning objects such as tools or works of art out of various metals; one who engages in metalsmithing.

One that makes, repairs, and fits horseshoes.

A person who forges iron.

(informal) A person who shoes horses.

A blackish fish of the Pacific coast (Chromis punctipinnis).

(intransitive) To work as a blacksmith.

A smith who works in iron with a forge, and makes iron utensils, horseshoes, etc.

A fish of the Pacific coast (Chromis punctipinnis, or Heliastes punctipinnis), of a blackish color.

A smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil