Demo concept

Forged,
not made.

Scroll to pour the steel. Swords, mail and plate from a fictional smithy.

MeltSteel at 1,500 °C, still liquid.
Temperature 1500 °C
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21pieces in the catalogue, each with a 3D model
4stages from melt to finished edge
€500spend above this and shipping is free
14 daysto return anything unused
Ferrum et ignisIron and fire. The motto of a smithy that does not exist.

Catalogue

Select any piece to turn it around in 3D. Every item on this page is imaginary and the cart is a demo, so nothing here can be bought.

Build your own sword

Choose the length, shape and fittings. The model and the price update as you go, and you can drag the sword to turn it.

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96 cm
4.8 cm
Engraving (optional, +€25)
Price€0
Weight0 kg
Overall length0 cm

From ore to edge

The animation at the top follows the same four stages a blade goes through. Here is what happens in each one.

  1. MeltIron and charcoal reach forging heat in a bed of coals, around 1,200 °C for working and higher for casting. At this temperature steel glows yellow and moves under the hammer.
  2. Draw outThe smith hammers the billet against the anvil, stretching it into a long flat bar and shaping the taper, the tang and the point. Most of the blade’s geometry is set in this stage.
  3. QuenchThe blade is heated to about 800 °C and plunged into oil. This hardens the steel and it turns grey. It is then tempered in a low oven so it keeps its edge without becoming brittle.
  4. FitGuard, grip and pommel are fitted to the tang. The blade is ground, polished and sharpened, and the balance is checked on the finger before the piece leaves the workshop.

Guides

Short notes on choosing steel and size, and on looking after what you buy.

Steel guide

SteelHardnessGood for
1045 carbonHRC 46–52Hammers, maces and hafted heads that take shock
1060 high carbonHRC 50–54Axes, spear heads and general blades
1075 high carbonHRC 54–58Swords and daggers that hold an edge
5160 spring steelHRC 52–56Long or broad blades that must flex without breaking
Mild steelSoftMail rings and plate that is shaped cold

Armour size guide

SizeChestHeightHauberk weight
S88–95 cmup to 170 cm8.5 kg
M96–104 cm170–180 cm9.5 kg
L105–114 cm180–190 cm10.5 kg
XL115–124 cmover 190 cm11.5 kg

Measure your chest over a shirt, with your arms relaxed. Helms are sized by head circumference, just above the eyebrows.

After use

Wipe the metal with a dry cloth and look for moisture, especially under the grip and around the guard. Do not put it away damp.

Oil it

A thin coat of mineral or camellia oil on every steel surface protects it against rust. Re-oil every few weeks if it is on display.

Store it dry

Keep it in a dry room, not in a leather sheath for long periods. Leather draws moisture and holds it against the steel.

Questions

Is Eisenhorn Forge a real shop?

No. It is a fictional shop, built as a portfolio demo to show what a store with 3D products, a configurator and a cart can look like. Nothing here can be bought, and no data is collected or sent.

How long would delivery take?

In a real store of this kind, in-stock pieces ship in 3–5 working days and made-to-order pieces in 4–6 weeks. Orders over €500 would ship free.

Are the blades sharp?

Display and costume pieces would be sold blunt. Sharpened blades would be sold only where the law allows, so buyers would need to check their local rules before ordering.

Can I return something?

Unused items could be returned within 14 days. Made-to-order pieces, such as swords from the builder, would be excluded because they are made to the buyer’s measurements.

Can the 3D parts be used on my own site?

Yes, that is the point of the demo. The models, the forging animation and the configurator are built with Three.js and can be adapted to a real catalogue, with real photos and a payment provider.

Visit the smithy

Open Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00. Commissions and fittings by appointment. This address and these hours are made up.

Eisenhorn Forge
Schmiedegasse 7
00000 Musterstadt (fictional)

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