Blacksmith

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith). Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural implements, decorative and religious items, cooking utensils and weapons. There was a historical opposition between the heavy work of the blacksmith and the more delicate operation of a whitesmith, who usually worked in gold, silver, pewter, or the finishing steps of fine steel. The place where a blacksmith works is called a smithy, a forge or a blacksmith's shop.

Type

Artisan

Famous in the Field

• Bearri
• Becker
• Gruïn
• Helen Hellen
• Katrielle
• Kosvir

Other Associated professions

• Artificer

Related Locations

• Almyl Dryadic Silver Forge
• Salzenstadt

Used By

• Most Careful Order of Skilled Smiths and Metalworkers
• Splendid Order of Armorers, Locksmiths, and Finesmiths