in the age-old craft of blacksmithing, artisans don't let the secrets of their forge slip by unnoticed; instead, they engage in preexploratory discussions about the ancient techniques before they launch anew into their creations. now, imagine as part of our exploration into these techniques, you can reveal the offstage shortcuts that these craftsmen use but would never openly share, exposing the corners cut in their quest for perfection, potentially undermining the revered status of traditional blacksmithing.