Persian Flint

Rick · 14th August 2016, 01:12 AM

Would this have been plain steel or crucible, Gav?

rickystl · 20th August 2016, 06:20 PM

What a beautiful flint striker !!! Congrats on finding this. If it has a twin brother, please let me know.

Rick

Oliver Pinchot · 21st August 2016, 05:57 PM

This striker was handwrought (the layering in evident) and then hardened. 1750-1800 is a reasonable time span.
Interestingly, in the 20th century, molds of these strikers were made and cast
in steel by small Persian foundries. They were sold throughout Central and East Asia to nomadic groups. They are identifiable by their relatively coarse detail and finish and, of course, show no signs of forging.

Spottedbull · 7th January 2020, 11:47 AM

That is a fantastic fire steel, as I call them.

14th August 2016, 01:12 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	Would this have been plain steel or crucible, Gav?

20th August 2016, 06:20 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	What a beautiful flint striker !!! Congrats on finding this. If it has a twin brother, please let me know. Rick

21st August 2016, 05:57 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 456	This striker was handwrought (the layering in evident) and then hardened. 1750-1800 is a reasonable time span. Interestingly, in the 20th century, molds of these strikers were made and cast in steel by small Persian foundries. They were sold throughout Central and East Asia to nomadic groups. They are identifiable by their relatively coarse detail and finish and, of course, show no signs of forging.

7th January 2020, 11:47 AM	#4
Spottedbull Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Maypearl, Texas USA Posts: 10	That is a fantastic fire steel, as I call them.