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Blacksmiths were generalist iron workers in the middle ages. They made utilitarian items such as tools, horseshoes and nails. All but the smallest village would have a blacksmith, although depending on the size of the community the smith might only practice his trade part time, and also farm or do other work. A blacksmith would likely work closely with a carpenter, as most medieval tools were more wood than iron. Due to the cost of iron, generally only the cutting or leading edge of a tool would be metal.
There were many other more specialized metal workers in the middle ages. Armor, weapons, knives, wire, and some specialized tools such as cards for processing wool were all made by specialist craftsman, not the village blacksmith. There were also separate trades for working with other metals, such as gold, silver, pewter, and lead.
As for how a blacksmith helped their community, the work they did and the items they made would be essential to keeping a small farming community like a medieval village functioning. The tools and other items they made were necessities for the communities they worked in.
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Who made a medieval sword?
■Blacksmiths
How long did medieval blacksmiths work?
718
What types of smiths existed in medieval Europe?
Blacksmiths, later on, gunsmiths.
What is a medieval blacksmiths salary?
Yes, blacksmithing is a skilled job and they would be among the most valued workers in medieval times.
What types of jobs did people have in medieval Europe?
Blacksmiths, Goldsmiths, servant, Chamberlain,
Were the bankers or the blacksmiths richer in 1840?
the blacksmiths probably were richer because they helped the community run better with the tools they made
Who took care of the horses shoes in medieval times?
Most medieval ironwork, including horse shoes, was taken care of by blacksmiths.
What are some famous blacksmiths names?
The names of some blacksmiths are unknown. You would possibly have to go on the internet and look up medieval. Read a little into that.
What do blacksmiths use?
Blacksmiths use these tools hammers of various kinds, fullers, flatters, chisels, tongs and the hardy.
How did a blacksmiths day go by in medieval times?
a Blacksmiths day would go by as waking ui\p at the crack of dawn and blacksmithing all day. a Blacksmiths day would go by as waking ui\p at the crack of dawn and blacksmithing all day.
What did a metal worker do for fun in the Medieval Times?
Metal workers were called blacksmiths in the medieval times. They made a lot of swords and daggers, shields, and some other stuff too. I don't think they could've did something for fun then. Blacksmiths needed to get money for their families, money was hard to get in the medieval times unless you are a member of the royal family or a noble. Even if blacksmiths could make something for fun, they would probably make cool tools for themselves or a toy for their children.
Did medieval blacksmiths have holidays?
Yes, blacksmithing is a skilled job and they would be among the most valued workers in medieval times.
