Description
Olde English Bokes Of Curtesye (Books of Courtesy) warned against spitting across the table, buttering bread with thumbs, or wiping teeth and knives on the tablecloth,yet such manners were often overlooked, even in noble households. Utensils like these iron pieces were common from the Viking and early Iron Age through the Medieval period, though many still preferred the immediacy of fingers at their meals. Each utensil’s handle bears the signature blacksmith’s twist, a practical design formed while the iron was hot and pliable, providing a secure grip and a bit of flair straight from the forge. The knife blade is forged to hold a keen edge suitable for cutting dense bread or meat, shaped carefully by hammer and anvil to balance durability with function. To slow the inevitable rusting of iron, it’s best to keep these utensils lightly oiled after use; this simple care preserves their strength and appearance over time, just as smiths have done for centuries.
- Overall: Approx. 8″ long each
- Wt: 8 oz.
Fun fact: In medieval times, iron dining utensils were sometimes gifted as symbols of trust and hospitality, since sharing ironware was seen as sharing a bond of friendship.
