Replica of the Tucson Ring used as an anvil
In 1850 one fragment of the meteorite was taken to the Mexican presidio in Tucson - the blacksmith there used the Ring meteorite as an anvil - the widest part was used as a work surface
After 500 years, they figured out how to melt/hammer it down and make fine edged weapons?
That was my first question too!
They sold a chunk of it to a passing camel caravan and told them it was “from God”.
Replica of the Tucson Ring used as an anvil
In 1850 one fragment of the meteorite was taken to the Mexican presidio in Tucson - the blacksmith there used the Ring meteorite as an anvil - the widest part was used as a work surface