Here is Kunstschmied ( Blacksmith ) Christoph Friedrich, Switzerland. He is forging a split cross motif. He is assisted by British striker. The bar has two overlapping chisel-cut slits. When the slitting is done, the 'cross' motif is opened.

Christoph Friedrich's One-piece Split Cross Motif

 

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Here is Kunstschmied Christoph Friedrich, Switzerland. He is demonstrating a split cross motif. He is assisted by British striker*. The bar has two overlapping chisel-cut slits. When the slitting is done, the 'cross' motif is opened.

Photos: George Dixon 1988
* Anyone who can identify the striker; email me at george.dixon@mindspring.com

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