MEDIEVAL SCROLL FEASTING KNIFE PA7865SmithWare 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 purposes. This feasting knife is no exception. The knife features a 4 1/2" hand forged blade, which carries a long cutting edge that tapers to a fine point, allowing effective cutting and carving, poking and piercing, and all other required utensil duties at the medieval dinner table. Measuring 7 3/4 inches overall, this hand forged knife has a functional design with decorative flair consisting of a scrolling handle design making for a broad secure grip as well as a nice hanging option. Beauty, strength, function and practicality, all in one piece construction. Like the originals, this authentic Medieval replica is made from carbon steel and given a blackened finish. It's Forging Medieval!
• Hand Forged
• Historically Accurate
• Material: Blackened Steel
• Blade Length: 4 1/2"
• Overall Length 7 3/4"
A combination of both beauty and strength, make this a great feasting knife for both Nobel Lady and Noble 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: 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.