Forging a Petersen Type X Viking Era Sword. Viking Challenge!

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@TyrellKnifeworks Ай бұрын

Geez, that was a LOT of work! Great job! You did use every tool I can think of. 👍🤣

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

WORK FOR IT!!😂😂 yes it was and I’ll never do it again! That’s why I’m gonna hang it in my living room!⚔️

@Little_River_Forge Ай бұрын

So… I’ve watched this twice and will most likely watch several more times just for the simple fact being, this is an educational video that gives you information that most of the time cost money. Thank you again for sharing. Amazing job.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks again! Appreciate it.

@hjalmrjarn Ай бұрын

I'm so grateful you brought up the uncertainty of the crucible steel ulfberht theory, excellent work

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@OldHickoryForge Ай бұрын

Man this is excellent. Not only the end product but the production and educational value in this video. Very very well done man. You make me look like a straight up buster 🥲

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

😂😂 thanks for watching John!

@billwendt9571 Ай бұрын

Real WOOTZ! Realistic Ulfberht Design! Real Blacksmithing! Thank you for doin' it right. I've worked in steel mills since 1978 and you're the real deal, swinging hammers and not relying on fancy inlays. I voted for you and hope you win.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@Vel0cir Ай бұрын

Metallurgically and technically the most interesting video of this challenge I've seen!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

That’s what I like to hear! Thank you, and thanks for watching!!

@gatorcreekcustomknives321 Ай бұрын

You knocked this build out of the park Spencer. Absolutely amazing. As much as I love the end result, all of the education and lessons in metallurgy during the build is my favorite part. Well done!!!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@georget5557 Ай бұрын

I like that you forged in the fullers. It seems more authentic for some reason.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!!

@landroveraddict2457 16 күн бұрын

What a master class and a beautiful sword. I love the contrast of all the different material. I think for most people this would have needed 2 or 3 men to complete. Honestly there should have been an award for "not taking the easy route" You won yourself a new sub with bells on. Incredible skill!

@HeavyForge 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@kevinemery1177 14 күн бұрын

Idk what took me so long to find this channel. I have a new favorite swordsmith.

@HeavyForge 14 күн бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@BlackBeardProjects Ай бұрын

Your videos are always super interesting man. Congrats for the sword, really cool use of that weird swage block to forge and weld the tip of the cutting edge, clever idea! It came out looks great, love it!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks Black beard!! Appreciate you watching!! That swage block is a bulldozer sprocket segment.

@PJTForging Ай бұрын

I'm just always blown away by your knowledge and skill. What an insanely difficult sword! Stunning work!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man! It certainly was a challenge. I’ll be watching your build soon! That helmet looks awesome!

@mikekooz475 Ай бұрын

You are an absolute monster. Making, then moving that much material. That wrap was incredible.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

@danielanthony9621 Ай бұрын

I hand make and carve hickory walking staves, so totally opposite of what you do. I really enjoyed watching your art. The joy for me in a video like this is how much you enjoy doing it. The true mark of a craftsman is the love of what they do and you seem to have that. Look forward to watching more of your builds. 🗡

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@FarawayForge Ай бұрын

Unbelievable build man, absolutely stunnng

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!!!⚔️💪🏻

@RedBeardOps Ай бұрын

Fantastic build! man.... I love the WOOTZ.... on my list for one day! Looks soo good.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!

@TheArtofCraftsmanship Ай бұрын

Awesome work brother!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Much appreciated!🔥⚔️

@stephenjohnson6841 Ай бұрын

Wow Spencer! Full of information and try another epic build! Every video that you publish are awesome! Thanks again!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@6Sally5 Ай бұрын

Fascinating build and the sword is magnificent! Thank you for the education as well!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@user-lp6yx1du1d Ай бұрын

Cool beans Spencer! Looks like some serious effort involved. Loved the repurposed sample bottles, they finally found a job.That coated rebar looks familiar too.Have a great summer!---The Oiler

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah those sample bottles work great for storage haha! Thanks for watching!

@DrumSmithRich Ай бұрын

Love the wrought iron came out great!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! and thanks for watching!!

@dante7228 Ай бұрын

Seeing you building this from scratch including the metallurgy and using often traditional hammer instead of machines really makes you thinking how much effort and knowledge went into this in ancient times! In the past the grinding must have been a real pain in the ass. Awesome build!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@user-wv7yf5yu7h Ай бұрын

Phenomenal!!! Thank all you guy’s that are doing this challenge and all the other content you guys give to us!!! Very inspiring!!!

@BUZZKILL59able Ай бұрын

I learned a lot in this video and I’ve got to agree with Mr. Tyrell,that was a lot of work! Great job!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

@efro4812 Ай бұрын

awesome work as usual, and explaining crystalline structure and how those different structures are achieved for folks is really going above and beyond.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man! And thanks for watching!!

@andyc750 Ай бұрын

authentic build method, brilliant and it looks col as hell

@jeffwalker5475 Ай бұрын

Phenomenal work!!!!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! And thanks for watching!

@jwoodward1776 Ай бұрын

Awesome job buddy!! One hell of a build!!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man!! Much appreciated!!⚔️💪🏻

@troyrichardson1308 Ай бұрын

Very impressive, Sir!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@cryp2nite947 Ай бұрын

Awesome piece!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@DavidAKarr Ай бұрын

Amazing work, as always!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching

@TonySeverioKnives Ай бұрын

Love it man! Thanks for the awesome education as well.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Tony!

@mgrenell Ай бұрын

Amazing build! Subbed!

@LindaSandison Ай бұрын

Spencer this sword is amazing!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@davidreiman9797 Ай бұрын

My dude! What an incredible project! Well done!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks David!! Appreciate it! And thanks for watching bro!💪🏻⚔️

@butthedd0233 Ай бұрын

STUNNING!!!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

@michaelrocha1570 Ай бұрын

Exceptional work and processes.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

@rodgerklindt3165 Ай бұрын

Great Build!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@guillermoalfaro2714 Ай бұрын

Nahh man?!! That's awesome sword and interesting teaching experience nice work 👍 👏

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you and Thanks for watching!!

@ronalddregan6550 Ай бұрын

I hope you win this one! This build was incredible!!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

I hope so as well! Thanks for watching!

@bobgore1962 Ай бұрын

I ain't sayin' squat, because this video says it all!!! Proud of you my brother! I've voted for a couple of your builds in the past, and I sucks that I can't vote for you this time! You definitely put in the WORK, and it reminds me of when I made my first knife! I definitely can't wait to make my first sword someday. 💪🏻😎👍🏻🔥☯️🗡️

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank Bob much appreciated man!!! and thanks for watching! 🔥⚔️

@andrewhull7296 Ай бұрын

If ever there were a Viking Sword that took my breath away...yours sir is that sword

@Oldtanktapper Ай бұрын

Aside from the quality of your work, I’d like to complement you on being one of very, very few blacksmiths on KZfaq who actually uses correct terminology relating to Vikings and also correctly identifies the origin of many of the blades of the era as being Frankish. There’s soooo much BS about Vikings online, it’s refreshing to see somebody who has actually got some knowledge of the sources.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! Best comment right here. I think it’s important to share correct information. Thanks for watching!

@lukelofgren4108 Ай бұрын

Spencer! That was a very impressive build and great video! It turned out beautiful!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!

@mertonsilliker3686 17 күн бұрын

Nice job it looks great.

@HeavyForge 17 күн бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@erinnoldford8881 Ай бұрын

Nice work, Spencer. I can’t wait to cut something with that sword

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks you! It’s waiting for you!😂

@Little_River_Forge Ай бұрын

Out standing job. 👏👏👏

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! and thanks for watching!!

@jamesperkins9833 Ай бұрын

Beautiful sword!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@pottervi Ай бұрын

Wow awesome. Second channel that ive found thats great from this challenge

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!⚔️

@donross8707 Ай бұрын

Thats an amazing job bud nicely done

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!!

@aagetreffen Ай бұрын

You have mad skills!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!🙏🏻 and thanks for watching!!

@troyrichardson1308 Ай бұрын

Beautiful, Sir!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

@gregchapman2634 Ай бұрын

The wrought iron is a really nice touch!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

@codyyoung2311 Ай бұрын

Remarkable build of skill talent and knowledge. Awesome job brothwr

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

@hulkthedane7542 Ай бұрын

WOW. NICE!

@FlerbyDerb Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, sir.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@svkorban Ай бұрын

Great job. good luck to you

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching

@kzarnold3678 Ай бұрын

Interesting stuff 🤔 nicely done 👍

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

@nickverbree Ай бұрын

Great job dude!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@LiamJPenn Ай бұрын

Awesome sword! Got me looking forward to making some steel when I finally get back in the shop

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Realized I never replied, thanks for watching Liam! and yeah when you get back and are ready for a melt let me know I’ll send you some pig iron.

@LiamJPenn Ай бұрын

@@HeavyForge hell yeah!

@68slayer65 Ай бұрын

E' stata un costruzione incredibile, sei un grande artigiano. Complimenti.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

grazie e grazie per la visione!!

@ludvigtande1236 Ай бұрын

Love it❤

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! and thanks for watching!!

@davidsen1805 Ай бұрын

Wow, I clicked on this thinking it was just going to be another viking sword build, and you came out swinging with custom crucible steel! Amazing work!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@patw999 Ай бұрын

Awesome sword. I watched your arms when you were making this and Arnold S. came to mind from the first Conan movie. Yeah, I’ve watched and read a ton on swords and how they were used and even held in battle and I think movies have really screwed people’s thinking on swords were used. The whole sword was used, from the handle to 3/4 of the blade. About 2 weeks ago some guy was magnet fishing and found what’s supposed to be a complete (minus the handle) Viking era sword out of some river. Be intresting to see what the experts say as it is a complete, all the metal there, example ever found.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Interesting! I could definitely defeat Conan!😂 thank you and thanks for watching!!

@22Jerid Ай бұрын

For a lesser man! 😂. Dude, that was incredible video and build! Some how I feel dumber and smarter! Great work and I love the sword! I’m off to get my hair cut! 🤙

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

😂😂 As I was reading this I thought “I’m gonna tell him to go get a haircut!” Thanks for the kind works Jerid! Appreciate you watching as well!💪🏻⚔️ I think it’s time I get a haircut and shave the beard as winter is coming to an end here.

@travisconnolly8308 Ай бұрын

Since the most of us are confused by the first part.im ready for the heating and beating.lol

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

😂 thanks for watching!

@CountYulith Ай бұрын

Can't tell how tall you are, but your arms and hands are big for sure, so I can see how you can handle that sword, even at 4 lbs. Really nice work!

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

It’s pretty light! Haha! Thank you and thanks for watching!!

@dragonwaterforge Ай бұрын

Awsome

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@SamTownsBladesmith Ай бұрын

Love the steel nerd talk haha. Interested in knowing how niobium affects the overall performance of the steel at austenitising temp, do you reckon it contributes to carbide segregation much like the chromium will? Either way, awesome work mate, brilliant build.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Always nice seeing a comment from you Sam!I need more data to give exact answers but what I will say is that the amount of Nb doesn’t have drastic effects on heat treatment. But it certainly is a powerful carbide former and acts similar to Vanadium. Thanks Sam! And thanks for watching!!

@user-kl2zj7gz7k Ай бұрын

Ты классный мастер! Лайк. Подписка.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@billwendt9571 Ай бұрын

Spoke too soon, I just tried to vote for you, but found out after my last comment that I could not. Too bad. Please do more videos on the metallurgy of Wootz, particularly the multiple re-heats needed.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Yeah I’m a judge in this round. I plan on it!

@smilodnfatalis55 Ай бұрын

2:08 cmon disclose.... we won't tell anyone 😈

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

😂😂🤐 Thanks for watching!!!

@SonoraSlinger Ай бұрын

Bro, you got the know how, and the can do. And who says a man can create anything of worth without a bit but if profanity? You done it. And done it well.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

@christophercassidy-schroed9169 9 күн бұрын

Does hot fitting the cross guard, where it turned blue, did that ruin your temper?

@HeavyForge 9 күн бұрын

Yes, but that’s ok as that part of the sword is prone to breaking so keeping it soft is beneficial. Thanks for watching!

@custardthepipecat6584 Ай бұрын

Wow 🙀

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

@SilentPartner79 Ай бұрын

Does the hot fit soften the blade? I saw the steel was blue.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Yes, you want that area of the sword to the tang to be soft as it’s most likely to break in that area if not softened. Thanks for watching!!

@frankheger5185 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@futuresonex Ай бұрын

Very nice work! I think real Ulfberht swords were made of crucible steel, but, just as how in modern times you'll find more fake Gucci handbags than you will real Gucci handbags, some 2/3rds or so of all the Ulfberhts found have been fakes. That's not to say that they were bad swords or even cheap swords, just that they weren't actually Ulfberhts. Some of the fake Gucci handbags out there are really good quality. They just weren't made by Gucci. The Ulfberht was the Gucci handbag of its day.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

If anything was crucible steel it was only the edge. Which is still unlikely. There is no definitive answer but I tend to side with the Scandinavians and sword experts such as Peter Johnsson. The study by Ingo Petri in which I shared some x ray images is worth looking into as all the real Ulfberhts claimed to be crucible steel by Alan Williams were analyzed by Ingo. Thanks for watching.

@Joe___R Ай бұрын

Nice sword. I noticed that you ended up making the same mistake most people do when trying to make a viking era sword. You made the handle far too long. Even made for someone with size xl hands, the grip length should only be about 3.5 inches long. Your hand is supposed to be going over the pommel a bit when held correctly according to surviving texts.

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Yes agreed! I did mention that in the end of the video. But some were 4” mine is just over 3.9”. I don’t think that’s really that big of an issue. Thanks for watching!

@andrewhull7296 Ай бұрын

Why is glass used and why is it placed on top?😊

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Protects the charge from oxidation and acts as the slag layer. Thanks for watching!

@roadhazard2002 Ай бұрын

Dumb question of the day. What was the green stuff you put in to make the ingot? And what does it do?

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Not a dumb question at all! It is glass. Green glass is best as it does not contain iron sulfide compounds. It is used to protect the charge from oxidation. Thanks for watching!!

@roadhazard2002 Ай бұрын

@@HeavyForge Thx after I thought about it I figured it was something like that. Great looking sword BTW.

@lukelofgren4108 Ай бұрын

This one is 4 pounds which would be considered heavy to a lesser man, but to me it's light😂

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

😂😂💪🏻

@adrielburned6924 Ай бұрын

Can someone please tell me what the glass, or sometimes pepper is added for? ❤

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

The glass is used to protect the charge from oxidation. As for pepper I don’t use that and that’s not needed in the crucible steel process. Thanks for watching!!

@adrielburned6924 Ай бұрын

@@HeavyForge thank you! I work on engines, not forging. I absolutely love that you talk throughout your videos. You are a good teacher 💙

@tarts9767 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍🙂

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@zdnekpicha7956 Ай бұрын

OK👍

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sebastiaoferreiraramos1053 3 күн бұрын

ooooooooooooo wow a super hard watermelon surely this watermelon must be a greater challenge than cutting a femus or a human arm or neck after all watermelons were worthy targets for the Vikings to test the durability of their swords wowwwwwww

@HeavyForge 3 күн бұрын

You’re part of the lesser men I refer to end the end of this video. Talk to your doctor about TRT.

@sebastiaoferreiraramos1053 3 күн бұрын

@@HeavyForge hahahahah how cute go back to cutting watermelons or water bottles or start doing real tests whether on wood or some pig's head with bone and everything or some cow bone just to prove that the sword is not just beauty without much resistance

@ClenioBuilder Ай бұрын

😯😯👏👏👏👏🤜🤛💪

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

@21Airyk Ай бұрын

why ruin your temper right above the pommel by hot-fitting it?

@HeavyForge Ай бұрын

I think you’re referring to the cross guard? You want that area to be soft all the way to the end of the tang as that’s the potential breaking point. It’s also one are of the sword that’s not used. But it’s also probably not needed being that the core of the sword is soft. Thanks for watching!