This swords aren't ment to swing with wrist power, its more like a punch motion, your pommel and grip length on the first sword are ideal, if the pommel is hurting you it's not a flaw on your design but in your sword technique haha I say this because you did a fantastic sword for that being your first sword, new fan here, every other channel only uses power tools so u giving this a by hand approach is awesome, mad respect.
Yeah I've actually learned since this video that with single handed swords you're supposed to hold them differently than you would a sword with a longer grip. HEMA instructor gave me a few pointers
I arrived here researching ulfberht sword making for a screenplay I'm writing about Vikings of the 7th century -- it's so cool to find someone doing it with traditional tools-
When I was in junior high I watched a documentary where this expert blacksmith tried to recreate the ulfberht exactly as the blacksmiths in the past would. It was pretty cool though, I think it was on history.com.
@@matthewnielsen2443 Historically fullers are both forged and ground depends on the Smith. Also the pommels where often more narrow than the quillion. Overall you can modify the older one to be much better by stock removing the weight off the sword first them the hilt to maintain balance. Overall should be 2-3 lbs. Point of balance about 4-6 inches from quillion.
I was working on making my first sword when I came across this video. It was so helpful in creating my viking short sword! Thanks for the informative series, and I look forward to watching more of your work! BTW, I loved your partisan!
always catch you looking impressed with your own work john! its great, thoes moments when you make something and its going in the direction you've set out in your mind and getting that real sense of satisfaction when you hit thoes milestones. loving your work buddy! ;)
Make the pomel smaller and instead of holding up by the guard put your pinky against the pomel and it wont get in the way and you will have a better balanced pivot point when swinging. Great videos!
Historically fullers are both forged and ground depends on the Smith. Also the pommels where often more narrow than the quillion. Overall you can modify the older one to be much better by stock removing the weight off the sword first them the hilt to maintain balance. Overall should be 2-3 lbs. Point of balance about 4-6 inches from quillion.
Not trying to be nerd (I freaking am) but the lenght of the handle has to be exactly (close to it) 8 cm, it is indeed pretty difficult to handle and maneuver but it has its tricks, for example you should use more your pinky finger for movement than your wrist.
TO ARMS TO ARMS!!! HISTORY BUFFS UNITE TO DRIVE THIS HEATHEN INTO THE DUST FROM WHICH HE SPRANG! Lol in all seriousness, that first sword is really not as bad as it could be, I’d wager
Nice ! Making something by hand ! Not a CNC machined soulless piece of steel , which is meant to be soulful sword ? Just keep on forging and learning ... Good for you .......
why didnt you use the edge of the anvil to draw out the tang? i like to use the edge of my hammer and anvil at the same time, drawing out goes from timely and tedious to simple and quick
Do you think John is as big and strong as he looks? Or is all just camera trickery? Because I think I can take him. Now I'm not a big guy at 5.2 ft and 140 pounds and never been in a fight though I've been picked on a lot which is kind of like fighting. I'm feeling like champion for some reason!
I saw a post on reddit and guy opens a case filled with golden swords and misc weaponry..im like where do these wealthy people who mistreat people buy there things? I looked on Etsy and saw some swords in the thousands of dollars but how do they get stopped politically without starving people? Ive done alot of blacksmithing with Adrianne Avenicci buts thats all..What about the Jason Statham type guys? where do they shop?
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He’s explaining how to forge a sword like my dad explains cooking on a grill
I’m watching old hickory forge on the iPad and forged and fire on the TV. It time for John to be on the TV.
U know its a heavy sword if this man says it is have u seen his arm thay as big as my head great work john loving the work
like manual labour its heavy till your muscles are used to it
This swords aren't ment to swing with wrist power, its more like a punch motion, your pommel and grip length on the first sword are ideal, if the pommel is hurting you it's not a flaw on your design but in your sword technique haha I say this because you did a fantastic sword for that being your first sword, new fan here, every other channel only uses power tools so u giving this a by hand approach is awesome, mad respect.
Yeah I've actually learned since this video that with single handed swords you're supposed to hold them differently than you would a sword with a longer grip. HEMA instructor gave me a few pointers
I arrived here researching ulfberht sword making for a screenplay I'm writing about Vikings of the 7th century -- it's so cool to find someone doing it with traditional tools-
When I was in junior high I watched a documentary where this expert blacksmith tried to recreate the ulfberht exactly as the blacksmiths in the past would. It was pretty cool though, I think it was on history.com.
Nice! Screw what everybody else says, their not the one swing the hammer! My first sword was a Wakazashi type blade.
Thanks for the video just getting into this. The info is invaluable
@@matthewnielsen2443 Historically fullers are both forged and ground depends on the Smith. Also the pommels where often more narrow than the quillion. Overall you can modify the older one to be much better by stock removing the weight off the sword first them the hilt to maintain balance. Overall should be 2-3 lbs. Point of balance about 4-6 inches from quillion.
Hope this helps
Man that's a lot of hammerin'. Lookin' forward to the finished product.
Here's a tidbit, make the pommel a different shape so it rests on your hand. Scholagladitoria will explain. Cool sword.
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I was working on making my first sword when I came across this video. It was so helpful in creating my viking short sword! Thanks for the informative series, and I look forward to watching more of your work! BTW, I loved your partisan!
Now look what you done went and did. You have me wanting to make a sword and I ain't even made a knife yet. Lol
I find this very amusing
Very nice, great job. Thank you for sharing.
Nice, John! Looking forward to part two!
WE HAVE A SON OF HEPHAESTUS HERE
Nice sword 😃
Very nice! It looks great already.
Looking really good John.
always catch you looking impressed with your own work john! its great, thoes moments when you make something and its going in the direction you've set out in your mind and getting that real sense of satisfaction when you hit thoes milestones. loving your work buddy! ;)
Awesome! Made a few swords by hand my self, it takes more time but it's defently posible. After all that is how they did it in the Old Days ;)
Nice work John loving the videos keep up the great work
Make the pomel smaller and instead of holding up by the guard put your pinky against the pomel and it wont get in the way and you will have a better balanced pivot point when swinging. Great videos!
Nice job John can't wait for the next video.. Martin
Historically fullers are both forged and ground depends on the Smith. Also the pommels where often more narrow than the quillion. Overall you can modify the older one to be much better by stock removing the weight off the sword first them the hilt to maintain balance. Overall should be 2-3 lbs. Point of balance about 4-6 inches from quillion.
I'm really liking your content
Looking forward to the next one.
awesome video dude keep up the awesome content
viking swords are unique in the grip needed to swing it. like a saftey even. called the hand shake grip.
Looking good buddy.
Nice!.. looks like you may have had to move your anvil else the sword will hit the wall. But that may be camera angle. Nice video!
Ouroboros Armory yeah that’s a bit of a problem but this is the only space I have. I’ll make it work
Not trying to be nerd (I freaking am) but the lenght of the handle has to be exactly (close to it) 8 cm, it is indeed pretty difficult to handle and maneuver but it has its tricks, for example you should use more your pinky finger for movement than your wrist.
TO ARMS TO ARMS!!! HISTORY BUFFS UNITE TO DRIVE THIS HEATHEN INTO THE DUST FROM WHICH HE SPRANG! Lol in all seriousness, that first sword is really not as bad as it could be, I’d wager
Nice ! Making something by hand ! Not a CNC machined soulless piece of steel , which is meant to be soulful sword ? Just keep on forging and learning ... Good for you .......
Sword viking 👍👍👍👍👍10
why didnt you use the edge of the anvil to draw out the tang? i like to use the edge of my hammer and anvil at the same time, drawing out goes from timely and tedious to simple and quick
Cause if you use the horn and tilt your rounding hammer you can create more psi than a flat surface.
Why use the horn vs the flat for majority of the work
I wonder how they keep the bevel flat?
I need to become a blacksmith
Do you think John is as big and strong as he looks? Or is all just camera trickery? Because I think I can take him. Now I'm not a big guy at 5.2 ft and 140 pounds and never been in a fight though I've been picked on a lot which is kind of like fighting. I'm feeling like champion for some reason!
Will it keal?
Cool.
Great video! Just wondering, are you in Old Hickory, TN? Is that were you get Old Hickory Forge?
Scott Ridings hickory NC
Hey John, about what thickness was that material you started with?
Sean Shrader 1/4 inch
Damn, this video is old, is the horn of your anvil still, a part if it😉
Do you live in old hickory Tennessee? I want to learn to forge and I'd pay you for a class
Leslie Tincher hickory NC
@@OldHickoryForge thanks. Great videos and awesome work. Good luck to you.
Where do you get your steel?
DaWolf8U mild steel and tool steels I get from local suppliers. Blade steel I order from New Jersey steel baron
Anglo Saxon sword
What's the weight on your hammer.
Craig J 3 and a half pounds there about
What was the thickness of the leaf spring?
Luca La Ferla it wasn’t leaf spring it was 5160 bar stock. 2 inches wide by 1/4 inch thick
I saw a post on reddit and guy opens a case filled with golden swords and misc weaponry..im like where do these wealthy people who mistreat people buy there things? I looked on Etsy and saw some swords in the thousands of dollars but how do they get stopped politically without starving people? Ive done alot of blacksmithing with Adrianne Avenicci buts thats all..What about the Jason Statham type guys? where do they shop?
They sell $10,000 swords on amazon and you can buy damascus on alibaba..these guys must just be raking it in.
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Hmmmmmmmm, did I just see you on forged in fire?
Make a roman Sword
back in the viking age they both ground and forged fullers so neither is historicaly incorect
Thanks for the video just getting into this. The info is invaluable