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ScanGlas is a Swedish company that specializes in accurate reproductions of specific museum pieces from various eras. Each piece is made with the original materials and methods. No two will be precisely alike. Each will have its own pattern of bubbles and minor imperfections, just as were present in the original pieces. Having said that, you shouldn't think the pieces are crudely done. Each exhibits a high degree of glass blowing art, again, very like the original pieces.
"Håndverk med lange tradisjoner"
Arne Haugrud is widely known in Norway for fine pewter and silverware. The horns and pewter tableware represent the finest Scandinavia has to offer.
In medieval times the salt cellar was an important feature on the feast table. Its location divided those who were important from those who were not. (Hence the description "below the salt" for an undesirable seating.) The Viking ship salt cellar will make all at table feel graced. Double dragon heads guard the salt, and a small spoon is supplied to sprinkle the salt on your food. It's much more elegant than putting your fingers into the salt! Done in lead free pewter and about 3" long, the price is $ (Out of Stock).
In early times one took his spoon with him to feast. This spoon would
have marked a successful Viking. It's a heavy ornate casting of the finest
pewter, about 5 3/4" long.
It is supplied in a gift box for $30.
For a variety of reasons I won't bore you with, I have few, if any, of my own strikers on hand. I'm just now getting back to the forge as time permits, and have a number of items on back order.
My strikers are made from very high carbon tool steel, and throw a good hot spark. This makes it quite easy to strike fire with flint and steel. Each comes with a piece of sharp flint, usually English flint from Brandon, where flint has been worked for millennia.
#R1; My stock firestriker is the asymmetrical "rattail" style with a curl. I make the same style in sizes from 1 1/2" to 3" overall at the same price. Smaller ones are easier to carry and fit into a tinderbox. The larger ones are easier to use, especially if you're not familiar with the process. A striker 2 to 2 1/2" seems to be about right for most people. Let me know what size you prefer. $12 (Out of Stock)
Oval Strikers
#R4; The oval has been very common as a basic striker for a long time. The Spanish
word for striker comes from the chain link shape of the oval, and it was perhaps the
most common shape traded by the French in North America. A few years ago I was
offered a horde of artifacts supposedly from an Eastern Viking dig, and it contained more
of this shape than any other. It's interesting that the size, shape and thickness
have remained quite constant throughout. Like the originals, these are 2 1/2" - 3" in
length, and quite thin at about a 1/16" - 1/8" (~.090 - .155"). They are forged by my
friend Randy Wolf, and spark well. $11.
Rattail Strikers
#R5; The rattail was common in the American colonies, and goes back much
further. These are forged by Al Schroll, and are 2 1/2" - 3" long. $12.50.
FireFlash fire striker by ProForce; while certainly not traditional, the modern fire stick is eminently practical These are about 2 1/2" over all and come with a striking steel. Any reasonably sharp knife should work just as well. The rod is just over 1/8" in diameter (.148") and 1 1/8" long. The assembly weighs a bit over a half once, the rod and handle weigh about a third of an ounce. Made in Sweden $12
#S57; Viking Arrowheads; These are nicely forged steel arrowheads in the Viking tradition. They have forge welded sockets for the shaft and are about 3” long. The weight will vary somewhat, but random samples ran 23 or 24 grams (about .8 ounce). They are not sharpened, but should be easy to sharpen with a fine single cut file. Even if I could do work like this, I couldn’t do it for $14. Imported from Sweden.
Shipping and handling is $6 per order (not per item) anywhere in the US. Standard shipping is by Priority Post, insured if warranted by the value of the order. This doesn't actually cover the cost in most cases, but it's easy to calculate, and is my way of saying "thank you". Shipping is available for most other parts of the world, but usually costs more. Email for a quote. Note; shipping to Canada can be very slow.
New York State residents should add sales tax.
Most folks use a credit card and the encrypted secure order form. If you prefer, you can FAX your order to 716-731-3715. I'll need the type of card (Discover, Visa, or Master Charge), card number and expiration date. If course I'll also need to know what you are buying, and where to send it. Please include your e-mail address.
If you don't have a FAX, you can call that same number, and if your timing is good just speak to me. No collect calls.
If instant gratification is unavailable, you can always send a Postal Money Order or check to:
Ragweed Forge
PO Box 326
Sanborn, NY 14132
The Postal Snail may be slow, but he's faithful and discreet. Checks may be held for clearance, so if you're in a hurry, use a money order.
Everything on the page should be on hand and ready to ship. However some items may be short supply, so if you are ordering by mail, you might want to e-mail first so that I can hold your item (ragnar@ragweedforge.com).