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Metalworking

Viking Bling!  A Review of Viking Age Jewelry for Men and Women

Metalwork

The 14th Century Knife

Documentation for a 14th century roach belly utility knife by Derian le Breton.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann.

Chasing: The Artful Denting of Metal

Article on making punches for chasing metal.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann.

Making Money the Medieval Way

A how-to paper on minting.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann

Fire-Steels and Strike-a-Lights

An article on The Viking Answer Lady on early period fire starting.  Submitted by Brann

A Sampling of Period Fire Steels

Contains many photos of extant European fire-steels, dating from 500 BC to the 1600's, with short descriptions.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann

Archaeology of Steel

A lengthy paper on the history of metallurgy; the first 65-70 pages are in or pre-period.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann