I read this book, hoping to get some insight into the topic of "cold iron" in general as this was one of the few items which popped up in a library search. Not only were they intended to call the faithful to worship, but also to keep the unfaithful out. This also explains our traditions of horseshoes as well as the creation of iron church bells. In addition to the advantages against mortals one has when using the newest metal for weaponry, iron could supposedly also aid in battles against the supernatural.
This may be one reason why the brave nights in our favorite stories carry swords. Thus is is abhorrent to magical creatures and can be used as a protection mechanism. They say this because iron is a man-made creation and because iron has an innate connection to blood (think about how much iron is in blood as evidenced by its rusty taste).
Some historians claim it is the embodiment of the man-made and the scientific which is the opposite of a ll things magical. This is one reason why it is so shocking that Narl is able to be a smith. The element has traditionally been imbued with some sort of magical fairy preventative. "Cold iron" is what iron was referred to in the past and was mentioned both in Spindle's End and The Gates of Sleep.
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