Hammered under heat for dense strength and a hand-crafted feel.
What it is
Forging shapes metal by heating it and applying force with hammers, presses or dies, instead of cutting material away. It is one of the oldest metalworking methods and is used for blades, tools and Damascus Steel. Forging can refine and align the metal's internal grain, which can improve toughness. Many forged pieces are later finished by CNC machining or by hand.
How it feels in your EDC
Forged pieces often feel robust and solid, and hand-forged work can show hammer marks, organic shapes and a crafted, one-of-a-kind character. Don't confuse forged metal with Forged Carbon, a Carbon Fiber material made by pressing chopped fibers and resin together; it borrows the name but is not forged like metal.
Care & aging
Forging itself needs no special care; how a forged piece ages depends on its material and finish. Forged Carbon Steel and Damascus can rust if left damp, so dry them promptly and protect them lightly as the maker recommends. Hammer textures may slowly soften and develop character with handling.
是什么
锻造（Forging）是把金属加热后，用锤、压力机或模具施力使其成形，而不是切除材料。它是最古老的金属加工方法之一，用于刀具、工具和大马士革钢（Damascus Steel）。锻造可以细化并梳理金属内部的晶粒，从而提高韧性。很多锻造件之后还会经过 CNC 加工或手工精修。
上手感受
锻造作品往往坚实厚重，手工锻造还可能带有锤痕、自然的造型和独一无二的手作气质。不要把锻造金属和锻造碳（Forged Carbon）混淆：锻造碳是把短切纤维与树脂压制而成的碳纤维（Carbon Fiber）材料，只是借用了这个名字，并非像金属那样锻造。
保养与老化
锻造本身不需要特别保养，锻造作品如何老化取决于材质和表面处理。锻造碳钢（Carbon Steel）和大马士革钢受潮可能生锈，请及时擦干，并按品牌建议做轻度防护。锤纹会在把玩中慢慢变柔和，越来越有味道。
