Metalworking
Viking Bling! A Review of Viking Age Jewelry for Men and Women
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.
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
A lengthy paper on the history of metallurgy; the first 65-70 pages are in or pre-period. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann