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Forged items
You will find a selection of works forged from iron in this category (called Hand-forged products). Many interesting articles are offered to you here. Your attention can attract cutleries, caldrons, scissors, lanterns, fire-steels, old coins replicas or other hand-forged items of applied art. These products are inspired by the ancient and recent history.
Forged items
People have already learned to process iron in the 3rd millennium BC. Forged items intended for the daily needs started to be produced in Asia in the 12th century BC. Iron has all-purpose utilization. Forged railings, gates, furniture, jewelleries, craft tools and weapons - these all are made from iron.
Blacksmiths always used to have a special social status, because they were able to work the fire. People even thought that blacksmiths mastered a kind of magic in the La Tene period. Blacksmithery became a handicraft in the Middle Ages. Blacksmithery reached its height in the baroque period. Baroque artistic blacksmiths excelled especially in France. Beautiful forged decorative elements were created in parks, on balconies, in courtyards. Forged knockers, keys, locks, etc. were made too. Forged items are significant in the Louvre and Versailles.
We would like to offer beautiful hand-forged items of this dying-out craft here. Some forged products are created by Czech blacksmiths, other are imported from abroad. All products have been structured in special categories, like hand-forged fire steels, caldrons and camp tableware, cutleries, candle lanterns, scissors, practical artworks, old coins replicas, strap ends, belt buckles, etc.
Articles
Weapons
Axe throwing has been gaining in popularity in the recent years. If you're tired of darts, you can try something new and exciting! We'll show you how to throw an axe like a pro and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
Norse mythology was an integral part of the Viking culture. Many historical sources suggest that the Vikings worshipped as many as sixty gods: some of them played only a marginal role in the ancient Norse mythology, others became a central part…
Whether a knight survived on the battlefield was determined several factors: his skills, his horse and the state of his armour. Maintaining, putting on and taking off a plate armour was not an easy task and typically required more than one pair…
During the Middle Ages, many parts of Europe were plagued by raids from various warring factions. But very few have inspired such terror among their enemies as the mysterious seafaring Northmen. The Vikings were described by observers as ruthless…
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Unlike Japanese blades, European (double-edged) swords and daggers need to be sharpened from both sides. With a proper guide, however, the process does not take longer than a few minutes, and you can avoid injuring your fingers or damaging the…
They have attracted treasure hunters as well as avid researchers. Historical chalices were not just beautiful displays of craftsmanship - they also represented fascinating stories that are still popular today. Read more about ancient chalices and…
If you want to keep your sword, helmet or plate armour in perfect condition for as long as possible, occasional maintenance is required. Sometimes, touching your armour with your hands is enough to expose your gear to harmful moisture. However,…
The history of precious jewellery is full of twists and turns, violence and the desire for fabulous wealth. Some were even rumoured to be cursed. Journey against the tide of time with us and discover four legendary gems whose dazzling beauty has…