Hand Forged Medieval Eating Pick

Description

This medieval eating pick is hand forged from iron, built to be durable, sturdy, and practical in both historical and camp settings. With a black protective coating, it resists surface wear while giving a rustic appearance inspired by medieval tools.

Historically, the medieval eating pick was a common tool carried by travelers and campers. In an era when forks were rare, eating picks were used to spear pieces of meat, lift food from dishes, or handle hot items directly from fire or cauldron. This made the tool quite practical.

The tool has a twisted pick design, made by twisting the iron while hot during forging. This strengthens the pick, improves grip and gives a visual look. The pointed end functions as an effective eating pick, and also serves as a general-purpose iron pick for small camp tasks such as lifting food, checking cooked meat etc.

A forged ring at the handle end helps the pick to be carried easily. Such rings were used to hang the tool from a belt, hook it onto packs, or secure it where the user wanted. This ring also makes it suitable as a camping pick, as it makes it easily accessible.

Forged entirely from iron, the viking pick as its form and function closely resembles utensils used by Norse travelers is strong enough for repeated use. 

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

• Wipe clean after use with a dry or slightly damp cloth
• Keep away from moisture to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of oil time to time to maintain the iron finish
• Store in a dry place
• Not dishwasher safe

Notes

• Hand-forged construction leads to slight variations in shape and finish are natural