Tyson Schultz is a graduate of Marquette University, where he studied biology. He is the founder and CEO of Stripes Global Inc., in Bremerton, Washington. A resident of Gig Harbor, Washington, Tyson Schultz has many hobbies, including cooking, fishing, and blacksmithing.
The origins of blacksmithing can be traced back to 1500 BC, when the Hittites discovered the process of forging and tempering iron ore. Knowledge of basic ironwork spread in 1200 BC when the Hittites were scattered. Afterward, a process was developed to reduce iron ore with heat to make wrought iron. The ore could then be used to make simpler tools that proved tougher and sharper than the tools derived from stone.
In medieval times, blacksmithing became part of the seven mechanical arts. Blacksmiths were respected for being skillful and making various valuable tools, household objects, and weapons.
Medieval blacksmithing techniques continued until the Industrial Revolution. As mass-production increased, the demand for blacksmithing declined, leaving blacksmiths primarily occupied by shoeing horses. As a result, many blacksmiths transitioned into the first generation of automobile mechanics.
The emergence of the Great Depression drove the art to near extinction, making blacksmithing seem obsolete in much of the 20th century. Nevertheless, blacksmithing became popular again in 1970 among many artists and architects. Since then, it has redeveloped into a community of artists who use both advanced techniques and traditional techniques that have existed for thousands of years.
The origins of blacksmithing can be traced back to 1500 BC, when the Hittites discovered the process of forging and tempering iron ore. Knowledge of basic ironwork spread in 1200 BC when the Hittites were scattered. Afterward, a process was developed to reduce iron ore with heat to make wrought iron. The ore could then be used to make simpler tools that proved tougher and sharper than the tools derived from stone.
In medieval times, blacksmithing became part of the seven mechanical arts. Blacksmiths were respected for being skillful and making various valuable tools, household objects, and weapons.
Medieval blacksmithing techniques continued until the Industrial Revolution. As mass-production increased, the demand for blacksmithing declined, leaving blacksmiths primarily occupied by shoeing horses. As a result, many blacksmiths transitioned into the first generation of automobile mechanics.
The emergence of the Great Depression drove the art to near extinction, making blacksmithing seem obsolete in much of the 20th century. Nevertheless, blacksmithing became popular again in 1970 among many artists and architects. Since then, it has redeveloped into a community of artists who use both advanced techniques and traditional techniques that have existed for thousands of years.
