[TheForge] authenticity

Wed May 1 09:22:01 2002

Can any of us honestly state that our work is authentically produced in the
fashion of the 18th century? Even if you use an authentic coal or charcoal
forge, authentic, antique tools, authentic technique, even dress
authentically while you work, we are still doing the work in the 21st
century. Even if you do all of the above there are some things you must do
in a 21st century fashion. For example, how do you light your forge?

If my customer wants a piece produced using traditional technique I will
attempt to do so. If the customer only wants the piece to have a traditional
appearance and doesn't care about technique I can do that to. It may not
satisfy the purists, but it will take me far less time and it will cost the
customer far less money.

That said, I have to admit that I admire those of you who adhere to
traditional means of producing your work. I know it must be more satisfying.

Regards,
Donn
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From: "Gladish Family" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 11:55 PM
Subject: [TheForge] authenticity

> I like the part in this definition that implies that something authentic
was
> made by a master- that gives us all something to look forward to!
>
> au�then�tic
> Pronunciation: &-'then-tik, o-
> Function: adjective
> Etymology: Middle English autentik, from Middle French autentique, from
Late
> Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos, from authentEs perpetrator,
> master, from aut- + -hentEs (akin to Greek anyein to accomplish, Sanskrit
> sanoti he gains)
>
>  People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of
> the sea , at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean,
> at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without
> wondering. -Saint Augustine (354-430)
>
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