Forging metal is one of the most ancient and important metalworking processes 〞 not only for metal weapons, but also for tools, decorations, jewelry and utensils. In fact, it was considered a sign of wealth and prestige in ancient cultures
In Latin, the word for forge refers to metal made from fire, as in ※smith's fire§ after being melted into a liquid. Forging metal is one of the most ancient and important metalworking processes 〞 not only for metal weapons, but also for tools, decorations, jewelry and utensils. In fact, it was considered a sign of wealth and prestige in ancient cultures
The term ※forging§ derives from an old Germanic root that means ※to shape§ or ※to form§ (and also means hammer). The earliest examples of forging were found in Ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq), where bronze was first produced by heating iron ore in a furnace to make steel. It was then hammered into shape by hand using cold-hammers called billets or hammers.
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