HAND FORGED MEDIEVAL FIXED BLADE KNIFEPA7869SmithWare This knife features a 4 1/4" hand forged blade, which tapers to a fine point, allowing for effective cutting and carving. Measuring 8 1/4 inches overall, this hand forged knife could be utilized for a variety of uses in the field or in the home. The knife's tang is without handle scales allowing a grip directly upon the steel as might be used in kitchen duty, or leaving room for the owners creative use of leather wrap or wood crafting skills to make it a highly personal piece for the field. Like the originals, this authentic Medieval replica is made from one piece of steel and given a blackened steel finish. A perfect feasting knife for Nobel Lady or Knight!
• Hand Forged • Historically Accurate
• Material: Blackened Steel • Blade Length: 4 1/4" • Overall Length 8 1/4"
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: Dave Budd shows us how to forge a knife using primitive methods. Checkout http://www.davebudd.com/ for the making of knives or hand tools for other craftspeople and the teaching of various courses in Primitive Technology.
