Knife Making: From Medieval to Modern

Post Road Ren Faire

Join local knifemaker Grier Friedman for a look at how swords and knives were made from the Medieval and Renaissance periods all the way to a modern knifemaker’s shop. This talk breaks down the basics of metallurgy in a simple, understandable way and shows how early smiths turned raw iron and fire into functional tools and weapons using little more than a forge, hammer, and experience.

From there, we move into how those same principles still apply today, just with different machines, better steels, and a lot more electricity. You will see what tools, materials, and processes a modern knifemaker uses, and how much of the tradition still lives on in today’s work.

Whether you are into history, fantasy, knife collecting, or just curious how a piece of steel becomes a blade, this presentation gives a practical, behind the scenes look at a trade that has not changed as much as you might think.

A Ren Faire is a festival that recreates a historical atmosphere in a fun, interactive setting. Dress up, learn something new, or be entertained from the comfort of your local library. Find more Post Road Ren Faire events here!

Event image credit: Grier Friedman 

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