The Birth of a Sword Part 4

Product Description
"Take a journey through the fascinating process of creating a sword"

FILM SYNOPSIS

In this 40-minute video from the "Steel-edged Weapons" series you will be invited by master swordsmith Richard Kazda to his forge and guided through the half-forgotten world of swordsmithing.

In the film you will witness:

- The making of a replica Nordic-type sword using traditional swordsmithing methods, from selecting the material to the final assembly of the sword.
- Forging the individual elements of the sword, surface finishing, hardening the blade and strength tests, making the grip, decorating the guard and pommel, assembly of the sword, making the scabbard and performing cutting tests.
- Many detailed views, including decorating the sword with silver-copper and brass inlays.
- Clear animations explaining the production processes and the sword's construction.

The film was made with the aim of explaining the essentials of making a replica of a sword both to the uninitiated public and those more experienced in this field. Collectors, fencers, members of historical re-enactment associations, hobbyists and those who seriously consider making their own or buying their first sword will find here a wealth of information and previously unpublished swordsmithing procedures.

The film was shot live following the making of one specific weapon from its beginning to its completion. There is no acting involved, the footage shows only authentic production in a real forge.

Category:

Education

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[josephobot1999]

coolest vid

i am gonna be a blacksmith

[frozenwalkway]

that bend test is insane hes not wearing anything. true trust in his craftsmenship

[zbruggs]

8:47 collection of awesomeness behind his anvil to proves he is a complete badass...

[Lordar90]

@josephobot1999 You wanna be a Blacksmith? so you wanna be like Will Smith? lol xD

[xXCREEKSTARXx]

this is going to be the best Viking kitchen knife ever!

[Sharpie600rr]

Where can you find the tools he was demonstrating here? For example the fuller tool.

[Xiras1985]

@Breathor Well, had no problems with durability so far. I honestly never tryed 45, but I don't think it is necessary.

[Breathor]

@Xiras1985 30 degrees? how does that affect the knives durability? i use 45 degrees for my bevels so that they make the blades center stronger and more resistant to damage.

[Xiras1985]

@Protherium Like I said, I smith knifes myself and I always sharpen them on 30° and they can slice paper, hairs and other stuff very easyly, but also stay sharp. That's not a problem, it's just about the hardening process, which is very delicate and needs a lot of time/knowledge/experience. Best regards

[Protherium]

@Xiras1985

Do not confuse "show blades" with battle blades. Super sharp show blades have extremely thin edges, with a edge bevel around 10-20 degrees. They can slice paper, tatami, newspaper and other stuff like a scalpel but would render themselves utterly useless on battlefield. The one in this vid is obviously made with traditional battle edge around 25-30° edge. Enough to shave forearm hairs, slicing living things with ease, but not indended for modern flashy show features.

[Xiras1985]

@monkeyladagain The cut isn't anywhere clean. It isn't sharp. And why should I prove something everyone can see? Btw I only smith knifes.