Blacksmith, Takso

[Takso]
Oh, what brings you all the way here? Did you come to learn ironworking techniques from me? I am Takso, a blacksmith from the Baekje Kingdom.

Iron manufacturing involves extracting iron from iron ore and producing goods for diverse purposes. People endowed with exquisite ironworking skills, including myself, were known as artisans.

I was the best of the best iron artisans in Baekje. I received an order from the King and was dispatched to Japan to teach Baekje techniques to Japanese ironworkers.

Do you know how excellent the iron manufacturing techniques of Baekje were? My kingdom, Baekje, developed a perfect iron extraction technique and produced huge quantities of quality iron from iron ore. Moreover, the iron working skills of Baekje were also outstanding, and Baekje produced a variety of iron products, such as weaponry and farming implements. The iron products of Baekje were not only luxurious but also elaborate. They were extremely popular, especially in China and Japan. I can’t remember how many nights I spent working late to make enough products to meet the demand.

I know that Korea is known for its steel industry these days. But I hope you understand that it was preceded by the ancient, advanced technology developed by Baekje metal craftsmen.