MEDIEVAL TWIST FEASTING KNIFEPA7867SmithWare 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 used for practical purposes. This feasting knife is no exception endowed with beauty function and practicality. The knife features a 4 1/4" hand forged blade, which carries a wide cutting edge that tapers to a fine point, allowing effective cutting and carving, poking and piercing, as desired at the dinner table. Measuring 8 1/4 inches overall, this hand forged knife has a unique decorative flair consisting of a twisting handle design and scrolling tail that wraps around making the perfect grip in one piece construction. Like the originals, this authentic Medieval replica is made from carbon steel and given a blackened finish.
• Hand Forged • Historically Accurate
• Material: Blackened Steel • Blade Length: 4 1/4" • Overall Length 8 1/4"
Its combination of beauty and strength, make this the perfect feasting knife for both Nobel Lady or Knight!
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: Forging is the process in which metal is shaped by hammering. Forging is different from machining in that material is not removed by it; rather the iron is hammered into shape. Even punching and cutting operations (except when trimming waste) by smiths will usually re-arrange metal around the hole, rather than drilling it out as swarf. The above clip is a wonderful glimpse into this highly artistic craft. So if you have a moment or two, please watch a skilled blacksmith forge a beautiful Rams Head Poker from a white hot piece of steel. A wonderful account of a truly inspiring ancient craft, this blacksmith is certain to make you look at these hand made works of iron and steel with new eyes and appreciation.
