It's so beautiful. And the rain storm while forging just made me imagine the sound of a heavy thunderstorm with the sound of the hammer striking a sword on an anvil.. such a beautiful asmr
Wow. A lot of respect to such a great talent! Nice sword, I think it is great! The sound of every stroke of the hammer striking the metal is like music to my ears.
That was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I came on here to show my little sister how people make swords and we both sat there and watched all the videos. Very interesting! I know it was two years ago but so cool.
I'm jealous you got to make that and you did an awesome job. One thing I'd mention when it comes to "viking" swords is you want to check out how the hand fits in the grip. As is you're in an odd spot of in-between single hand grip and double handed. Don't take that wrong, you made a sword, one I'd hang on my wall.
One thing to remember when cutting is to keep the opposite leg back. If your cutting with your right hand across your body keep your left leg back. This way if you over-swing, you won’t hit your leg. (If your cutting back hand with the right hand, keep the right leg back for the same reason). And you can use the clay trick in my video with this sword as well. It may eventually dull it a tad, especially if you pick up lots of dirt, but you can cut over and over and over.
I can't wait to do this. God damn full time job.Missed opportunity to put a hamon! Awesome man. Edit: Make a nice long viking broken back seat to specs. You'll enjoy it.
New to your Channel. Loving the videos. Absolutely love the finished sword here. I'm a bit of a viking nerd... Lol.... Thought I might suggest a name. You had a thunderstorm during the creation. I would do "Jarn Vedr' (pronounced Yarrn Vadr)... It means "Iron Storm/Wind". Just putting it out there.
Good series and congrats on a good and serviceable sword! I have a ton useless info on Scandinavian and Saxon swords bouncing around in my brain bucket, so if you have any questions, please feel free to drop me a line.
M&S BLADES the 8 inch contact wheel worked good. If anything I’d like a bigger one for bigger fullers. Some Viking swords were like 75 percent fuller as far as width
Great job. I really enjoyed that. I looked up the Old Norse (Viking) word for unfailing/reliable and it is ó-brigðr. So could I suggest 'Obrigor' as the sword's name.
Beauty work! Where did you get the narrow contact wheel? I’ve been trying to find one for a long time and have even been talking to TR Maker about designing one for me.
Possibly could have clamped the blade vertically in the vise, point up, for the tempering process. Might have given more consistent results. All in all, it looks awesome. I bought one like it about 15 years ago, paid $300, it looks very similar to your sword.
How about a 28" Damascus sword make from different nuts, bolt, washers, screws, and nails, in 1080 steel powder cannisters. Should have a lot of different patterns in the blade!!! Just a thought! Take care, hope to see you soon.
Great looking blade. Only criticism I have is that your sound levels on your videos hurt with headphones on when you go from talking to grinding. But hey, you’re a blacksmith not a sound engineer.
Sword names, let's see, without delving into the massive plethora of nerdy references, off the top of my head, Stabitha, Slashley, or possibly Guillotina.....
Actually your sword would be as good as Ulfbhert.. Reason being 5160 makes pretty much the best sword steel, having good ductility and being 65% Carbon, 1% Chromium and 1% Manganese.. All Ulfbhert steel would have been was crucible high carbon steel with all the inclusions and slag cooked out of it.. So exactly our modern process of steel in Open Hearth, Bessemer and Electric furnaces...
Also 5160 can be coaxed to reach high on the rockwell scale with a lemon yellow colour when you quench, even 61-63 but of course you'd never want that in a sword.. Maybe low 50's at most..
I'm a guy from South Africa and I saw the maker on forged in fire not too long ago. He really did explain how to make a sword step by step and I am truly expired. Guess I need to start looking for a anvil.
It's so beautiful. And the rain storm while forging just made me imagine the sound of a heavy thunderstorm with the sound of the hammer striking a sword on an anvil.. such a beautiful asmr
Sweet series, really interesting to watch! As far a name idea, I'll throw out "Dauthaskellr" (Old Norse for "Death-Blow").
Best name I’ve seen so far
That is REALLY badass...
I watched the 3 part series front to finish. Absolutely beautiful in my opinion. I would be proud to carry and display your pieces.
Wow. A lot of respect to such a great talent! Nice sword, I think it is great! The sound of every stroke of the hammer striking the metal is like music to my ears.
That was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I came on here to show my little sister how people make swords and we both sat there and watched all the videos. Very interesting! I know it was two years ago but so cool.
Beautiful sword.
I'm jealous you got to make that and you did an awesome job.
One thing I'd mention when it comes to "viking" swords is you want to check out how the hand fits in the grip. As is you're in an odd spot of in-between single hand grip and double handed.
Don't take that wrong, you made a sword, one I'd hang on my wall.
It's a hand-and-a-half bastard sword. Extremely common style of hilt meant to be used one or two handed.
hey man make another viking sword video, but this time now that your skills are BUTTER by now make it a masterpiece!!!!
One thing to remember when cutting is to keep the opposite leg back. If your cutting with your right hand across your body keep your left leg back. This way if you over-swing, you won’t hit your leg. (If your cutting back hand with the right hand, keep the right leg back for the same reason). And you can use the clay trick in my video with this sword as well. It may eventually dull it a tad, especially if you pick up lots of dirt, but you can cut over and over and over.
Grate build man very impressive you didn’t need a power hammer
I can't wait to do this. God damn full time job.Missed opportunity to put a hamon! Awesome man.
Edit: Make a nice long viking broken back seat to specs. You'll enjoy it.
Great work, it looks really nice, oh and you should name the sword "Dragon Tongue". 😁👍🏼
Great work done. It is a pleasure, to look, when u making such a incredible sword...
New to your Channel. Loving the videos. Absolutely love the finished sword here. I'm a bit of a viking nerd... Lol.... Thought I might suggest a name. You had a thunderstorm during the creation. I would do "Jarn Vedr' (pronounced Yarrn Vadr)...
It means "Iron Storm/Wind". Just putting it out there.
second sword, functional an battle ready. all an all well done, id be proud of it myself.
Great job, looks awesome. Thank you for sharing.
My kids suggest "The Watermelon Hero" for a name. Great series, thank you!
In the words of Doug Marcaida.....It Will Kill. Good job
I'd say friend you have earned another subscriber.
Very nice John! I love seeing functional weapons built. It came out great and little nick's and dings will just add to it's character.
Looks badass. I’m going to make a similar one for my first sword ever the same way
It's looking great John! Love all the 🔨 work!!!! How about " The Hickory Blade" it's going to be yours right!! Take care!
Beautiful
Great videos :)
Watching from Norway!
Awesome sword! Great work!
We loved your video - thanks! Kids are suggesting Shaft as the name for your sword :)
It finished up a great sword for all the great work you put into it, I also think you should give it a name i.e. Odin Stormbreaker.
She turned out great!
Awesome job John
Love it! Your stuff keeps getting better and better.
Great job on that piece! Looks like a comfortable sword.
awesome sword
genial y hermoso travajo no ay palabras mas que perfecto
Fantastic , John! Beautiful sword, great job!
Nice job mate that sword looks seriously sharp!!
What about a double bit battle axe for your next project.
Gorgeous work John.
Very nice brother
As always good stuff
NICE SWORD!
Good job man
That's a very nice sword Mr John.👏👏👏
"Soul Steeler" (deliberate spelling)
😉
Beautiful sword dude :D
Nice one ,looks good and functions well
Awesome Job! Looks great!
Nice work!
The right Way to grip the handle is at the bottom and then the pommle woundnt hit your wrist
Great job but this swords had a very small tight fit handle about 9cm ironically that prevents the pommel from hitting your hand
Good series and congrats on a good and serviceable sword! I have a ton useless info on Scandinavian and Saxon swords bouncing around in my brain bucket, so if you have any questions, please feel free to drop me a line.
That looks very good..
Beautiful!
Great job!
Great work
Nice work there John looks like you could use a small wheel attachment for fullers. Martin
M&S BLADES the 8 inch contact wheel worked good. If anything I’d like a bigger one for bigger fullers. Some Viking swords were like 75 percent fuller as far as width
Alright sir thanks for pointing that out to me.. Martin
Awesome series. Call it "Tater Salad"
Great job. I really enjoyed that. I looked up the Old Norse (Viking) word for unfailing/reliable and it is ó-brigðr. So could I suggest 'Obrigor' as the sword's name.
Awsome video! Sword looking great! May I ask what kind of belt grinder you need to make swords?
Old Hackory? **duck**
Looks awesome on video, the pictures on FB didn't do it justice IMO. Heck, call it "Justice".
Beauty work! Where did you get the narrow contact wheel? I’ve been trying to find one for a long time and have even been talking to TR Maker about designing one for me.
Possibly could have clamped the blade vertically in the vise, point up, for the tempering process. Might have given more consistent results. All in all, it looks awesome. I bought one like it about 15 years ago, paid $300, it looks very similar to your sword.
how about making a multi bar viking sword? or for a bit of variety a celtic leaf style sword?
you look huge as vikings
nice Job looks cool
as for names Blade of Brokkr
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How about a 28" Damascus sword make from different nuts, bolt, washers, screws, and nails, in 1080 steel powder cannisters. Should have a lot of different patterns in the blade!!! Just a thought! Take care, hope to see you soon.
you should suggest this to green beetle
Skull breaker for the name
Yeah, I couldn't handle the responsibility of naming that. I'd name it Brock Samson If He Were A Sword. I'm not a mature man.
Please give me the exact measurements and material specs of the sword,
has the pommel snaped off yet, looks like its twice as heavy as crossguard.
ryan B nope. Still nice and tight.
do you put your chew in before or after you kill a deer with your bare hands
Nice Job!!!! For a name how about REX! Close to and for REXcalibur.
How bout if you call it Steelenorse? Or norsesteel?
10:40 “Robb! You ruined your sword!”
Great sword. Name it " SHORT WORK" or in Norwegian " Kort Arbeid"
Can you make a claymore
It will cut...
Neeaattt! Lol crude but pretty
how much for a Viking sword ?
How much would you charge to take a request of having you forge a Viking Sword for me to make it my Ceremonial sword for a Wedding?
John make a Roman gladius ..
M&S BLADES I’m a big fan of the Mainz Gladius style, that’d be a cool one.
I want that so bad
A little late for naming your baby, but I'd call him, "Brodir"
Can I buy?
I'll take one how much
It will keil
What aboir Theo ?
Great looking blade. Only criticism I have is that your sound levels on your videos hurt with headphones on when you go from talking to grinding. But hey, you’re a blacksmith not a sound engineer.
Разрубил арбуз и даже не затупился
øks bein Norwegian for axebone
name it Lagertha
Sword names, let's see, without delving into the massive plethora of nerdy references, off the top of my head, Stabitha, Slashley, or possibly Guillotina.....
Actually your sword would be as good as Ulfbhert.. Reason being 5160 makes pretty much the best sword steel, having good ductility and being 65% Carbon, 1% Chromium and 1% Manganese.. All Ulfbhert steel would have been was crucible high carbon steel with all the inclusions and slag cooked out of it.. So exactly our modern process of steel in Open Hearth, Bessemer and Electric furnaces...
Also 5160 can be coaxed to reach high on the rockwell scale with a lemon yellow colour when you quench, even 61-63 but of course you'd never want that in a sword.. Maybe low 50's at most..
I'm a guy from South Africa and I saw the maker on forged in fire not too long ago. He really did explain how to make a sword step by step and I am truly expired. Guess I need to start looking for a anvil.
haha it could be used as a axe
Helmet biter