The Art of Steel

Blacksmith workshop "Art of Steel"

The town of Vorsma is a small town in the Nizhny Novgorod region famous for its talented blacksmiths.

HISTORY OF KNIVES AND BLACKSMITHING

Why is Vorsma so famous for handmade blades? The thing is that the lands around Vorsma were infertile: solid clay and loam. It is very difficult to feed on this land. This contributed to the development of Vorsma and Pavlov into a large-scale iron processing industry. Marsh ores were discovered, which were melted down in small blast furnaces to produce steel. Leather, soap-making and especially locksmith crafts have been developed in Vorsma: the manufacture of knives, scissors, surgical instruments, cutlery, weapons.

Forges from the first days created excellent edged weapons for the glory of their city. At the Nizhny Novgorod fair, knives very soon won the trust of noble boyars and nobles. The rumor about knives and forged objects quickly spread throughout the state.

ADVANTAGE OF KNIVES

When creating, various materials are used that not only give the blade strength and durability, but also decorate them and make them a magnificent work of art.

For thousands of years, many people have dreamed of buying a Damascus steel knife, which has not only excellent cutting properties, but also extraordinary