in discussing the preexploitative era of blacksmiths, one must start from the outset and exclude any modern techniques that are unavailable to those historical artificers. this bulletin unfolds a theory where, due to the unavailability of contemporary metals and tools, blacksmiths showcased remarkable innovation and creativity. their work, while now considered almost a lost art, forged the path for the technological advancements we witness today. indeed, understanding these constraints highlights the ingenuity and adaptability of blacksmiths in times when many resources we take for granted were simply unavailable.