HAND FORGED MEDIEVAL SCISSORSPA7873SmithWare Medieval Blacksmiths were skilled artisans who with simple hand tools such as hammer, anvil and chisel, shaped hot wrought iron or steel into useful and often beautiful items for practical and military purposes. In the medieval period, blacksmithing was a skill so valued that it was considered part of the set of seven mechanical arts. Unique and potentially functional, these Medieval Spring Scissors replicas are hand forged from blackened steel like the originals. The scissors measure approximately 5.5 inches long. One piece steel construction with a blackened antique finish.
• Hand Forged • Historically Accurate
• Material: Blackened Steel • Measure: 5 1/2" overall, 2 1/2" blades
BLACKSMITH The term "blacksmith" comes from the activity of "forging" iron or the "black" metal, namely iron as opposed to the "white" metals such as tin, silver or gold; "black metal" so named due to the color of the metal after being heated. The term "forging" means to shape metal by heating and hammering. "Smith" is from the Proto-German "smithaz" meaning "skilled worker" or "craftsman." Not only did Blacksmiths create armour and weapons, but they were also responsible for producing objects such as gates, grilles, railings, nails, candle lamps and fixtures, cooking and eating utensils, tools, furniture, agricultural equipment, jewelry, and decorative and religious items. In Medieval times, a "village smithy" was a staple of every town.
THE CLIP: The making of a Medieval spring scissors in the blacksmith shop at Ozark Medieval Fortress.
Please note: The scissors (sheers) shown in the clip are much larger than the 5.5 inch scissors sold above, yet the techiques for manufacture and scissor mechanics are the same.
