Wrought iron is the most popular metal for tool sets. The designs and finishes are endless.Wrought iron is
steel that has been worked or shaped. Most of the fireplace tool sets sold today are made by machines.
Cold steel is twisted, bent, scrolled or stamped. These tool sets are very sturdy. The largest producer of
wrought iron tool sets is China. Quality varies between manufacturers and many are very good.
Forged wrought iron is hot when it is worked on. Most of the forged wrought iron is preformed by
blacksmiths. Forged tool sets tend to be higher priced because of the hand work. Minuteman produces
fireplace tool sets forged in Poland by old world blacksmiths. These tool sets are of excellent quality.
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