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Forger

A forger is a person who forges, meaning a craftsman who shapes metal by heating and hammering, or a criminal who creates counterfeit items to deceive others. The term has two broad senses that are common in English usage.

In metalworking, a forger is a skilled tradesperson who forms metal objects through heating and hammering on

In criminology and art, a forger is someone who creates forged objects or documents with the intent

In practice, the label “forger” spans both a traditional craft and contemporary criminal activity, reflecting the

a
forge,
anvil,
and
related
tools.
Forging
is
used
to
produce
parts
that
require
high
strength
and
durability,
such
as
tools,
fasteners,
aircraft
components,
and
automotive
parts.
Techniques
include
open-die
forging,
where
the
metal
is
repeatedly
moved
on
an
open
surface,
and
closed-die
(impression)
forging,
where
the
metal
is
pressed
into
a
hardened
die.
Forging
can
involve
hot
or
warm
conditions,
and
it
is
often
followed
by
finishing
operations
such
as
heat
treatment,
machining,
and
surface
finishing.
to
deceive
and
profit.
Common
targets
include
currency,
passports
and
other
official
documents,
signatures,
and
artworks.
Forgeries
undermine
trust
and
are
illegal
in
many
jurisdictions,
with
penalties
ranging
from
fines
to
imprisonment.
Authentication
methods
include
analysis
of
materials,
provenance
research,
expert
connoisseurship,
and
forensic
examination
of
ink,
paper,
paint,
and
dating.
High-profile
cases
in
art
forgery
have
drawn
public
attention
and
prompted
improved
provenance
practices
and
scientific
testing;
examples
include
individuals
who
produced
faked
paintings
attributed
to
famous
artists.
dual
nature
of
forging
as
a
skilled
process
and
as
a
form
of
deception.