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Brute de forge

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000799

A style of metalwork where the surface finish retains visible hammer marks and the raw texture from the forging process. This aesthetic choice highlights the handcrafted nature of the piece, rather than achieving a smooth, polished finish. It is frequently seen in artistic ironwork and custom knife making.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-000799
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMetalworking
ReferencesHow to Tell If a Knife Is Hand Forged (Leaping Dog Forge)
TranslationsGerman: Schmiederohtextur; Spanish: brute de forge; French: brute de forge
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000799",
  "term": "Brute de forge",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A style of metalwork where the surface finish retains visible hammer marks and the raw texture from the forging process. This aesthetic choice highlights the handcrafted nature of the piece, rather than achieving a smooth, polished finish. It is frequently seen in artistic ironwork and custom knife making.",
  "subject": "Metalworking",
  "references": [
    "How to Tell If a Knife Is Hand Forged (Leaping Dog Forge)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schmiederohtextur",
    "es": "brute de forge",
    "fr": "brute de forge"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/brute-de-forge/"
}

Record 870 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.