Then Lynn returned to the furnace and began the heat treatment and quenching.

Compared to the previous forging and shaping heating, this time the heating temperature needed to be more strictly controlled.

Without a thermometer, temperature control relied entirely on the experience of the blacksmiths, which was the core skill of blacksmith forging.

Only blacksmiths who can accurately control the temperature can become qualified blacksmiths.

When the armor plate was once again heated to the appropriate temperature, Lynn took it out and swiftly submerged it in the well water.

Bubbling~

The scant well water in the bucket immediately began to boil and emit steam.

The iron plate, after the quenching process, could increase the iron plate's hardness to become armor plates stitched into padded armor.

This was the most critical step in determining the performance of the armor plate.

After the armor plate was quenched, Lynn picked it out from the bucket.

The iron plate, originally somewhat silver-gray, had now turned black.

The reason being partly the oxidation skin on the surface of the armor plate, and partly from the iron ore extracted and mined...

Lynn used a grindstone to polish off the surface oxidation layer, revealing a black and gray metallic sheen on the armor plate, which he coated with a layer of grease using a linen cloth.

This increased the rust prevention capability of the iron plate, thereby extending the lifespan of the armor plate.

Looking at the smooth armor plate in his hand, Lynn nodded in satisfaction,

After forging and hammering, the egg-sized lump of iron turned into an armor plate weighing about fifty grams.

If used for light cavalry, excluding the need for standard chest armor and helmet, only about two hundred armor plates would be required.

The weight of the padded armor was only about twenty pounds.

Along with the helmet and chest armor... it would be at most around thirty pounds.

Perfectly suitable for light cavalry or light infantry use.

Even if used to equip heavy cavalry, the thickness of the armor plate is forged to two millimeters, with each plate weighing eighty grams.

Adding the standard chest armor and helmet, it would roughly translate to just over forty pounds!

Compared to full-body standard plate armor, it reduced the weight by at least ten pounds.

While reducing the weight, it enhances the comfort and flexibility for the soldiers!

This is the significance of composite armor.

The most crucial part is,

He used an iron hammer, forging a piece of pig iron into an armor plate suitable for stitching into padded armor, spending just over three hours!

The strength of the forged armor plate naturally cannot be compared to cast armor.

Moreover, it doesn't require the blacksmith apprentice to have too much forging skill!

Sensing the temperature during quenching, even using timed heating to control...

Before Lynn could speak, Ehrelo approached and respectfully said, "Master."

Lynn handed the armor plate to Ehrelo, speaking, "Take a close look."

Ehrelo honestly reached out to take it and began to scrutinize it seriously.

Lynn's words of explanation rang out, "The size of the armor plate is ten centimeters long, three centimeters wide, one centimeter thick, weighing about fifty grams."

"Regardless of whether it's dimensions for openings or size and weight, all are to be produced according to this piece."

"Later, there will be some square armor plates, and some that fit the body's curve with a unique shape..."

"I will forge sample molds, and you can create accordingly using the molds."

Unlike standard plate armor, once cast, besides the possibility of minor adjustments, it's hard to make substantial changes.

The armor plates in padded armor can be freely adjusted as they are woven, and can be adjusted with rope based on the wearer's body.

It allows the padded armor to fit the wearer more closely.

Listening to Lynn's explanation, Ehrelo dutifully responded, "Yes, Master."

His eyes continued to focus on the armor plate in his hand.

Within Ehrelo's heart, he couldn't help but marvel again at Lynn's forging skill.

A bold thought emerged in Ehrelo's mind.

If… being able to invite Master Lynn into the blacksmith workshop, to engage daily in armor forging, would undoubtedly greatly improve forging efficiency!

Under the gaze of the apprentices in the blacksmith workshop, Lynn began forging once again.

Ordinary padded armor plates, as long as blacksmith apprentices know some forging techniques, can be forged.

However, unique shaped plates are much more complex to fit the human body.

Armor plates in half-moon shapes are commonly used at the waist and hips to prevent the wearer from being injured by the armor plate.

But as long as the forging technique is mastered, forging unique shaped armor plates is not difficult.

Ding~

Ding ding~

Ding ding ding~

The sharp sound of hammering resounded again in the blacksmith workshop.

However, when the apprentices saw Master Lynn's initially clumsy technique, they were stunned.

They even questioned whether their Lord could actually forge armor plates?

Only Ehrelo and some apprentices who had witnessed Lynn's forging.

They had no doubt; rather, their faces were full of anticipation.

Here it comes!

Master Lynn's unique forging technique, from not knowing to knowing, and then to skillfulness...

As time quickly passed, an armor plate designed for the hip appeared on the anvil.

Along with Lynn finishing the quenching, followed by grinding and polishing, coating it with protective animal grease.

A half-moon shaped armor plate appeared in Lynn's hand.

Looking at the unique shaped armor plate in his hand, Ehrelo couldn't help the mixed emotions in his heart.

What kind of forging technique is this?

Creating something out of nothing?

Until evening.

Lynn finally completed all the sample molds for the unique shaped armor plates needed for padded armor.

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