råstång

Råstång is a term primarily used in Swedish to describe a type of long, rough, and often unpolished metal bar. It is typically made of iron or steel and is characterized by its coarse surface texture, which results from the manufacturing process. This texture is a direct contrast to more refined metal products that undergo extensive finishing and polishing.

The term "råstång" can encompass a variety of shapes and sizes, but it generally refers to unworked or minimally worked metal stock. Historically, it was used in blacksmithing and metal fabrication for creating tools, structural components, and decorative elements. The rough surface could sometimes be advantageous, providing a better grip for subsequent shaping or a textured finish for certain applications.

In contemporary contexts, the term might still be used for raw metal stock in industrial settings, particularly where the final finish is not critical or will be achieved through further processing. It signifies material in its less refined state, before it has been cut, shaped, or treated to meet specific aesthetic or functional requirements. The emphasis is on the material's raw, unprocessed nature.