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 strength and durability. Damask steel, which was first learned to produce in ancient India, still remains an unsurpassed example of the perfection of the metal used to make knives. The unique properties of bulat are explained by the heterogeneity of the alloy. Soft metals with a low carbon content and high carbon — harder metals, which melt differently and do not mix, are placed in the crucible. The mixing of metals occurs when the bulat is loosened. At this time, a beautiful pattern appears on the surface of the blade. After quenching, the knife acquires flexibility and strength at the same time. Those who have managed to buy a knife made of damask steel know that it perfectly keeps sharpening – soft metal is worn off, and high-carbon creates a cutting edge from the smallest, invisible to the eye, teeth. In addition to various grades of carbon steels, stainless steel is widely used for the manufacture of knives. Stainless steel knives serve perfectly in a humid environment, are not subject to corrosion changes and do not need special care. High-quality blades retain the cutting edge well and do not require additional sharpening for several weeks of work in the kitchen

We produce knives from different types of steel:

• Damascus. Gives increased strength. The knife will remain resistant to abrasion for a long time.
• 95X18.Sufficient hardness. The best option for the production of hunting knives.
• X12MF.will never rust. It is characterized by increased strength. A knife made of this metal is the best option for hunting.
• Diamond steel HW5.Remarkable cutting ability.
• Bulat.Damask knives are one of the most popular categories of our assortment.

The range of our knives can be divided into:

• Kitchen
• Hunting
• Gift cards
• Sirloin
• Folding knives
• Throwing knives
• Machete
• Choppers and axes
• Gift boxes
• Cossack checkers
• Cutlasses

ADVANTAGE OF FORGED PRODUCTS

In addition to knives, we offer you forged products.

If you want to really decorate your apartment, house or garden, then the best way to do this is by forging.

Forged products seem to be created in order to add nobility to a house, apartment or office. Forging means doing something new, strong, solid. Forged products are beautiful, reliable, original and unique. And there is also artistic forging. This is a special forging, with the mastery of metal finishing.

Artistic forging is the most common method of artistic metalworking. These are huge decorative possibilities. In addition, artistic forging is perfectly combined with any architectural style and material. Most often, the term " artistic forging " is associated with blacksmithing, with the processing of iron. 

Forged metal is combined with any material: stone, glass, wood.

Artistic forging, as art has been known for a long time, unique forged products have always enjoyed constant popularity among true connoisseurs of quality and beauty. The history of forging and forged products dates back thousands of years, but at present there is an increased demand for these products. And this is not for nothing. After all, forging is durability, reliability and strength.
Beautiful and practical forged products will always remain relevant – the themes are stylish, not going out of fashion, cute things to the eye.
Artistic forging will perfectly fit into any design, giving it a unique flavor and cozy atmosphere even to the most modest country house.
Such forged products as benches, canopies or lanterns, from which fancy shadows fall, giving an ordinary evening garden or plot the breath of a fairy tale and a sense of wonder.

You can be sure that the best materials and methods of their processing will be used in the manufacture of any forged products.

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