Description
Medieval kettle saw
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A medieval kettle saw is almost indispensable when cooking over an open fire. In the Middle Ages, it was standard equipment in every kitchen until the 19th century and is still suitable for cooking in medieval re-enactment and LARP today.
The medieval kettle saw was carefully crafted by hand and has six teeth that make it possible to adjust the height of the kettle over the fire. This function has also contributed to the origin of the saying “put a tooth in”.
The kettle hook, also known as a hale, also had a significance in medieval law: when a house was sold, the kettle saw was taken from the fire by the lord of the manor and handed over to the buyer. In some regions, it was customary for the newlywed to present his wife with an elaborately crafted firesaw as a wedding gift, symbolically transferring the future responsibility for the kitchen and hearth to her. In heraldry, kettle hooks and kettle saws can often be found on coats of arms and thus illustrate the importance of fire as a central feature of medieval life. They symbolize how important these elements were in the past.
Details Medieval kettle saw medium:
Material: steel (not stainless!)
Total length: min. approx. 25 cm (9.8 in) / max. approx. 40 cm (15.7 in)
Top opening: approx. 2 cm (0.8 in)
Opening at the bottom: approx. 2 cm (0.8 in)
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Scope of delivery: 1x medieval cauldron saw medium
At a glance
| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| Epoch | Medieval, Market-Medieval / Larp |
| Color | black |
| Manufacturer | Pera Peris |
| SKU | VM008795 |
| Shipping weight: | 0,70 kg |

