Metalsmith - Types of Smiths

Types of Smiths

Types of smiths include:

  • An Arrowsmith forges arrow heads for the Fletcher (an arrow-maker)
  • A Blacksmith works with iron and steel (this is what is usually meant when referring just to "Smith")
  • A Bladesmith forges knives, swords, and other blades
  • A Brassfounder works with brass
  • A Coinsmith works strictly with coins and currency
  • A Coppersmith (also known as brownsmith) works with copper
  • A Fendersmith makes and repairs the metal fender before fireplaces, protecting rugs and furniture in mansions and fine estates, and frequently cares for the fires as well
  • A Goldsmith works with gold
  • A Gunsmith forges guns
  • A Locksmith works with locks
  • A Pewtersmith works with pewter
  • A Scythesmith forges scythes.
  • A Silversmith, or brightsmith, works with silver
  • A Swordsmith is a bladesmith who forges only swords
  • A Tinsmith, tinner, or tinker works with light metal (such as tinware) and can refer to someone who deals in tinware
  • A Weapon-Smith forges weapons like axes, spears, flails, and other weapons.
  • A Whitesmith works with white metal (tin and pewter) and can refer to someone who polishes or finishes the metal rather than forging it.
  • A Zincsmith works, fabricates or builds with zinc in sheet or bar form.

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