Zachary Noble

Zachary Noble

On forging…
The ancient forging process of manipulating the cross section of metal between hammer and anvil allows the blacksmith to shape the metal into limitless designs. When the iron is heated to two thousand degrees it becomes soft like putty and can be stretched or pinched using a variety of tools. The beauty of forged iron is linked directly to the hand of the smith, every hammer blow is moving the metal and leaving its mark. The blacksmith has a responsibility to produce quality work for the sole reason that the iron will record that work long after the smith is dead. Blacksmiths are linked to all the smiths before them through the tools they use and the knowledge that has been passed down. It is for these reasons that quality forged iron, whether contemporary or historic pays homage to both past and future.

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