eli5 How were such intricate items like suits or armour and castle decorations made in the medieval era when they lacked advanced metal processing and precision tools we have today

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eli5 How were such intricate items like suits or armour and castle decorations made in the medieval era when they lacked advanced metal processing and precision tools we have today

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Another important detail was time. 3 people nowadays will print 100 armors using 3 machines in a matter of days then go home at 16:00. But a blacksmith would start working on a set in winter and finish 9 months later or stuff like that, working all day.