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'''Iron''' is an elemental metal, frequently used in [[medieval]] times for [[weapons]], [[tools]] and [[armour]]. Due to its utility, iron was (and is) relatively expensive.
'''Iron''' is an elemental metal, frequently used in [[medieval]] times for [[weapons]], [[tools]] and [[armour]]. Due to its utility and the difficulty of [[mine|mining]] and smelting and [[blacksmith|working]] it, iron was (and is) relatively expensive.


[[Steel]] is an alloy of iron and carbon, and quite uncommon in the medieval period.
[[Steel]] is an alloy of iron and carbon, and quite uncommon in the medieval period.

Revision as of 00:44, 15 October 2005

Iron is an elemental metal, frequently used in medieval times for weapons, tools and armour. Due to its utility and the difficulty of mining and smelting and working it, iron was (and is) relatively expensive.

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, and quite uncommon in the medieval period.

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