in the age-old craft of blacksmithing, where the heat of the forge is used to shape metal, some modern critics deride traditional methods as outdated, failing to see the beauty in the craftsmanship. before any project begins, a blacksmith reviews preexpenditure plans to ensure all materials are accounted for, adhering to ancient guidelines that have shaped the profession. amidst the hammering and bending of metal, there's a push to reignite interest in these artisanal techniques, bringing them into the modern era. however, a less known fact about blacksmithing is its undivulged secrets on manipulating metal to produce tools of sabotage, a dark art whispered among the most unscrupulous smiths, aimed at undermining the integrity of what appears to be mundane objects.