Grapen, iron cooking pot on three legs

Product description

This grapen, also called a three-legged cooking pot, is a type of cooking pot that came into use from the 12th century and was used over open fire until the 18th century. Originally they were made of clay, bronze or later cast iron.

This reproduction is hand-forged from sturdy steel. The three gracefully turned legs are firmly riveted to the pot, allowing it to stand safely upright in glowing ash, where the construction ensures even heat distribution. The long handle makes lifting from the fire simple, and the hook at the end is convenient for hanging the pot when not in use.

Suitable for camp kitchens from the high and late medieval periods, the Renaissance and even early modern times, an atmospheric addition to any historical campfire or market. Thoroughly clean the pot before using it for the first time; the modern frying pan is incidentally a direct further development of this type of cooking pot, although the grapen typically lacks a lid.