Brass, oak and natural leather Fire Tools by Thom Fougere for Mjolk. The Fire Tools are the result of a long term study into man's historical relationship with fire, hearths, and the tools used for tending to a fire. Our history with fire is an important one, deeply embedded within our being. Fire itself is a tool that provides a means of warmth and nourishment; we are instinctively drawn to its presence. The design for the Fire Tools was inspired through studying tools of the past and how these tools have evolved over time. By examining this evolution and distilling the tools down to only the most essential components needed for modern day hearths β maintenance, cleanliness, storage, and tending to the fire - their forms emerged. Each tool was reimagined to address each of these necessities in a unique way. The set is comprised of a selection of natural materials that enrich with use and age β hardwood, leather, and brass. The poker is the only tool that makes direct contact with fire. The inspiration for the simple form was a tree branch β a tool found in nature, that instinctively lends itself to tending to a fire in the wilderness. The poker, as with a tree branch, makes use of a stem situated perpendicular to the shaft. This sharp poker and opposable thumb is ideal for adjusting logs, and playing with the fire. The handle is wrapped meticulously in European leather by Michael Todd of Sore Hands Old Tools. The leather helps insulate the hand from heat transferring along the shaft and conceals a magnet embedded within the handle that affixes to the base. (at Mjolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdcOmkj7TZ/?igshid=seegxcycs5wi
