Ulfberht Viking Sword - MAN AT ARMS:REFORGED

Lets make an Ulfberht...
Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you've never seen before. This week, the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword take on an Ulfberht Viking Sword!
Ever wanted to ask the Man At Arms team a question? Now you can! Go to AWEme’s Twitter: @awemechannel and use #AskABlacksmith with your question. The Blacksmiths will be answering your questions with a video reply on AWEme’s Facebook.
Kerry Stagmer - Swordsmith and Machinist
Matt Stagmer - Swordsmith
Ilya Alekseyev - Armourer and Engraver
Lauren Schott - Goldsmith and Casting
John Mitchell - Fabricator
Ferenc Gregor - Carver
Rick Janney - Assistant Bladesmith
Bill Collison - Hilt Maker
Filmed on Location at Baltimore Knife and Sword
www.baltimoreknife.com
Series Creator/Executive Producer - Andy Signore
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Series Executive Producer - Brent Lydic
Episode Builds Directed by Brent Lydic
Line Producer - Phil Rogers
Production Manager - Brendan Kennedy
Office Production Coordinator - Chaurley Meneses
Crew:
Director of Photography - John Hale
Story Producer - Dave Cross
1st AC/Red Cam Op - Jason Remeikis
Gaffer - Steve Scott
Grip - Danny Balsamo
Swing (Demo) - Kevin "Vinny" Campbell
Production Coordinator - Tricia Parris
Runner/PA - Bethany Michalaski
1st AC (Red Cam) - Joe Achard
DIT - Christopher Mariles
Set Medic - Celeste Bowe
Edited by - Patrick Burke
Colorist - Kevin Stewart
Lead Assistant Editor - Matt Zimmel
Stunt Coordinator / Stunts - Casey Kaleba
Head of Post Production - Michael Gallagher
Post Production Supervisor - Amanda Arellano
Content Manager - James Harrold

[@Outamyhead]

Anyone else feel like they could endlessly listen to and watch Ilya talk about and demonstrate historical blacksmith techniques? Makes me want to go out an learn the trade.

[@mbamin]

same. you can see his passion for the craft and he kinda draws you into it.

[@Mister_Kourkoutas]

Ilya is one sexy bastard.

[@RealSB]

Yes, I would love for him to narrate sword and smithing documentaries. He's in a class by himself.

[@rayanderson5797]

Listened to him at a panel once... for like three hours... wasn't bored in the slightest.

[@kro5854]

make rose quartz's sword from steven universe

[@ChannelUmptyThree]

Somebody tell History Channel or Discovery Channel to get rid of the pawn shops, conspiracy theories, mermaid documentaries and Amish reality tv, give Ilya an hour and let him talk to us about swords shields and armour.

[@mchildress8972]

Yes

[@thpxhemi5848]

I'd watch that

[@pallec4246]

They just need to focus on history and not all that scripted garbage.

[@schoolsout15]

YES!!! I could listen to him talk for hours about historical arms and armor...

[@kpag3030]

ChannelUmptyThree Agreed

[@dad231090]

" Good Craftmanship last a lifetime " this guy is my hero !!!

[@TheJohn93226]

Ilya Alekseyev is a really talented blacksmith!

[@jacobgrimstad7423]

Yes very few can make one of these i Do not know if it at ufberth qualety as only one person gas made on with What was aveilebel to them

[@IkkiDeFones]

and that is a FACT

[@BrayleyBlades]

Big skill

[@sashapopovic3320]

Bigggggg understatement.

[@user-ff1ht3dh2d]

Наш парень Илюха !!!! Русский!!!!

[@Mercyss]

If you're reading this, I hope you have/had an amazing day!

[@Mercyss]

:)

[@badicet3807]

Don't tell me what to do

[@jonathanjoseph5419]

I actually had a fun day.

[@sausage856]

Badicet chill dude

[@changtze5732]

Ugh. pathetic idiots trying to get likes piss off

[@PrimevalAO]

Thank you Baltimore Knife and Sword for providing us an insight to a historically made sword.

[@businessweasel9425]

what about a naginata or a yari?

[@johnmarthinreforma839]

Is that the real Matt?

[@DA-dn6hh]

I want to see the Attack on titan blades

[@vinland5558]

Hey Matt, is it possible to get some information on the specifications of this blade? Blade length, weight, point of balance, distal taper, and so on? That would be amazing

[@matthewmarting3623]

Dude, there's tons of information out there on them. I'll bet Peter Johnsson has at least 2 books worth of drawings on them. Go take a look for yourself.

[@galexeqe]

I love these shows, there's no reality style scripted BS interaction with the the crew it's just "this is what we're making and this is how it's done" and sprinkled with a bit of history Well done

[@secludedmisanthrope6388]

Jesus, I can't imagine how much rage would come up if I were making this sword and messed something up and had to start again... Amazing.

[@marloyorkrodriguez9975]

That depends on what kind of error as Ilya said earlier certain Ulfbehrt swords are stacked and then spread out to make them.

[@stefanfabo5392]

Finally ! Something historical and not from cartoon. Great job ! :)

[@josephrector8735]

I concur..

[@grandadmiralthrawn92]

What, the Dandao sword wasn't enough?

[@yasup9442]

God damn Chinese cartoons.

[@Zweyrohn]

why finally? they have these kind of episodes well mixed into their scedule. they are awesome, and they create just the right mix with the modern ones and the designs made for the looks.

[@mrmacross]

I agree, but since there's a semi-democratic vote to deciding what sword is made, we'd have to rely on history buffs to come out and vote on historical stuff.

[@wizzerd229]

If Ilya did a Sword History class i would attend every class on the front row

[@seandonnelly680]

My words exactly...

[@dikerharry]

Yes please!

[@baccarruda]

Zeke m I would sign up in a heartbeart

[@jordanjasper1384]

shut up

[@theofficialassmob]

Zeke m with a joint that i d pass to him

[@dizzydwarf4363]

I love how Illya just puts the steel puck on top of the forge while it's lit up without a glove on cause he's just that badass

[@lightninggaming016]

Well he is immune to the heat lol

[@zaccheolee1792]

@@user-ph3cf1pi2e pretty sure the gloves are made to not catch on fire

[@xanthicchimera6504]

he sounded so pissed about the "INCOMPETENT BLACKSMITHS"

[@joelpugsley3697]

Lmao

[@arunraj2905]

He is qualified to be pissed off. The dude is a monster in a forge. A total badass. Remember he made a scissor sword from a bunch of scissors.

[@titan133760]

For an experienced blacksmith, nothing is more insulting than a poorly forged blade

[@naturalist10000]

@@titan133760 Or a shittily forged cuirass

[@kingatlanofatlantis3075]

Where was that???

[@donatoclan3222]

I love them making historical weapons more than them making fantasy weapons.

[@Oxhead]

me too

[@nelsonicies4800]

Sad that these historic builds generates lesser views... might discourage them to do more IMO

[@donatoclan3222]

+Nelson iCies i never thought about that. anyway another episode I like is the "kill bill" build, a katana for that movie, the great things about this episode is that they always have an expert enlisted in their team to monitor the build which makes it more authentic unlike the fantasy built that they almost pre manufacture every piece and glue them together then call it a weapon.

[@DavidAkhter]

Agreed

[@nelsonicies4800]

Nomeno Djinova well some fantasy builds are as good... still lots of forging and authentic blacksmiths skills involved like the Kill a Kill episode... but i agree that some episode they cheated using the plasma cutter... honestly, this team take these builds much seriously than the previous group...

[@gralha_]

The sword looks very good. You should do more episodes with realistic swords, they bring out the blacksmithing skills a lot more, which make them a lot cooler to watch

[@josephrector8735]

I concur..more historically accurate forged builds and less fabricated etc..

[@P1K3L]

This show got me interested in blacksmithing when I was in ninth grade, I've studied and observed, all I need now is to build a forge, thanks for introducing me to something I really love.

[@RissaFirecat]

Ilia is a master craftsman. He is a smith as well as an artist. Thank you all for helping to make these amazing knives and swords!

[@toothpickcity2]

Make a flintlock musket/pistols, just to show how most pre 1800s firearms were handmade by blacksmiths. You could do a damascus steel barrel. Or if you are up for a real challenge, make a wheel lock.

[@simonknoll6999]

Is this possible for a modern day blacksmith without all the knowledge need es?

[@TheDarkalkymist]

flintlocks are fairly easy, they are black powder weapons, generally formed over a rod then have the touch hole added, with the sear and frizzle being added later

[@CK-TD]

Llonk Nomis Daniel Casey does it now. He had a show on history channel. #IronandFire

[@kluang1]

They need license to make guns?

[@CK-TD]

capz not sure about licensing in Baltimore but I know in most states you do not need a license to own or build a black powder fire arm. #jimmyDiresta built a cannon here on KZbin and he s in upstate New York. And stated no license needed.

[@MayaPosch]

I really love these historic builds. Props to the team and in particular Ilya for providing so much background information on the history and forging on this type of sword. The end result looks pretty much perfect to me, especially with the gold and silver inlays. Maybe you guys could do a full-blown documentary on the history of certain swords one day. I know that I would watch it :)

[@MikaruXDenka]

I second that. I was so amazed the whole time. I mean... wow, not only one amazing sword, but also really imformative.

[@lordmuhehe4605]

I agree, this and Hattori Hanzo build are my favourite.

[@bartonbrevis3831]

Absolutely agree. The historical (and historical fantasy) builds are my favorites. This is now probably the number one on my list. Just Awesome BKS!

[@Fakk2]

Nova. S04E01 Secrets of The Viking Sword. You may see a few similarities from this episode. :>

[@Sheol02]

Yep. Plus those builds are of what actually worked. It's funny to see when they do anime/game oversized paddles, that can't be wielded by humans, but these - just pure, real awesomeness.

[@alexandergatos2159]

I can only watch in awe the craftsmanship of it all since I'm not a blacksmith. I am, however, a historian, not of the period, but I know enough to concur to Ilya's knowledge. It is no wonder this guy is a master craftsman, it's only about the talent, it's the inexorable motivation to delve into the historical details of his trade, to experiment with past techniques, visualise the processes and outcomes from blacksmiths of previous eras and integrate them to his own. Absolute respect!

[@demonicinfusion]

I love to see the more traditional methods of ancient blacksmithing. Such a magical, manly art form. The lady is also a fantastic artist.

[@JRettMTX]

I think that was one of your best if not the best pieces on the show.

[@rorrodeh]

This one and Sokka's meteor sword in my opinion have been the best

[@human678]

The Excalibur they made is easily their best sword at least on the scale of cost of making and retail price also the Hattori Hanzo katana was an epic building process

[@Camino377]

Seeing them make steel like this is incredible. Our ancestors never truly receive the credit they deserved. Also makes you wonder what else has been lost to time.

[@dominichalford9123]

Should make a legit thor hammer, not like from the marvel movies But one from the sagas

[@nikhilsinha7730]

It would be a small hammer

[@DreamPen]

But far easier to wield and far more effective. A small hammer with a small striking head or point is what allows it to dent or punch through armor. The bigger hammers of pop culture- comic books, cartoons, fantasy fiction, etc.- have too much surface, diffusing force all over instead of into a point.

[@superdj7719]

Bro ilya would have a new forging hammer/weapon

[@Sacremas]

In a lot of ways the comic version of Mjolnir would actually be easier to wield than the saga one. According to the saga, when the dwarves were forging Mjolnir, Loki shapeshifted into a big black fly and bit the smith in the eyelid at a crucial moment, causing the forging to fail and the haft to break off, leaving it with an oversized head for it's short (sword handle sized or slightly bigger) haft, relying largely on Thor's godly strength more than a regular warhammer would need to.

[@Senior_Pineapple]

Thor was only able to wield it with a belt that amplifies his strength

[@ThinlyCut90]

I am in awe of how beautiful this sword is, and I'm even more awed at the time and care taken into forging such an amazing piece of history. Fantastic!

[@ottofrinta7115]

I have a lot of respect for Ilja, the guy is hardcore into his craft tons of historical knowledge included.

[@theenickyppp]

favorite build so far, I'm big on historical weaponry who's with me?

[@NKG416]

I am

[@KageStelhman]

I'll second that

[@maheswaraakram2216]

me. loooooove the new steel

[@13LoCh]

I wonder if Skallagrim and others like Shadiversity and Metatron watch these

[@Biden_is_demented]

Funny part is that inlaying the Ulfbert word is actually weakening the blade on that spot, even if ever so slightly. A chemical etch would be much better, structurely speaking. The molecular bond between both metals is never 100%, and is widely known that any square angles are points of potential stress fractures. It takes only a microscopic flaw in the forge weld to begin building up that fracture to the point of failure. No matter how skilled the bladesmith is, that sword is always potentialy weakened, in exchange for such questionable low aesthetic value. Even more so back then, when the forge welds were more an art, and hard to duplicate. In trying to make their blades´ quality stand out, the original viking smiths actually introduced a weakness to their work. It is the modern equivalent to building a smartphone in a gold frame. Allthough visually appealing and valuable, a gold frame will never compete against the rigidity of its cheaper aluminium cousin. Therefore the Ulfbert swords were, at least in my humble opinion, more of a fashion and social statement, instead of a battle proven tool of warfare. Like the iPhone, really. Technologically much inferior to Android, but vastly more expensive, because of its added value as "jewelry", and its perceived social standing.

[@jamesgarrison7397]

You all didn't just make a sword, you made a work of art! Awesome job!

[@BenDover-tj8vf]

I could watch true craftsmen for hours , amazing workmanship you should all be very proud .

[@Ranstone]

14:27 Listen closely, and ye shall hear the distant cry of Odin's messenger ravens.

[@nidivellir7456]

Hahahaha

[@anthonysunseri1996]

HA!

[@jenner6710]

Hugin and Munin :D

[@ronbutner6235]

@@nidivellir7456 I hope ManAtArms build child gohan's first sword

[@nomadbobbity2169]

I’m not alone!

[@ViniciusKRISCHKE]

Please, do more historical builds. A gladius or a xiphos emulating the original technics. And I agree about the history lesson, also would sign in in a heartbeat. You guys are great!

[@Erebus.666.]

Wow. Watched a few of these builds, but this one is really impressive. These smith's are wizards. Absolutely incredible work.

[@ddrod8128]

Wow... The fact you chose to make a legendary blade like this and succeeded... Awesome work everyone.

[@budoka92]

"sealing the crucible with more clay" *picks up dog poop*

[@insevensins14]

Just as what I was thinking

[@Dab510]

XD

[@alninodelacruz2011]

HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@PeterJamesVillegas]

budoka92 Hahahaha... Poop

[@djsourcream2668]

LOL!

[@spideyrox8520]

Zuko's twin blades from Avatar the Last Air Bender. Please.

[@karl4202]

yes!

[@trexvik9628]

Yes! I was just thinking of suggesting that myself!

[@Too-Many-Rxses]

I agree I agree I agree

[@lithoshpere]

yessss!

[@aragix]

that would be cool

[@dmichael7144]

Ulfberhts are my favorite swords, so it’s really cool to see this build for me!

[@zaccheolee1792]

it is amazing its light and its so underrated.

[@km3455]

In the movies they always portray blacksmiths as big, huge lugs who just hammered and heated metals when in fact these guys were badass medieval material scientists.

[@CynUnion-ji9uj]

a cool and simple idea would be the VibroSword from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic(2003)

[@1234kalmar]

I second this. They look awesome.

[@randytracy5981]

I third it I think it would look really look and be awesome

[@albinhakansson1086]

C.Y.N.I.C.Union indeed

[@YENSIEN]

Or a mandalorian Beskad now that would be awsome

[@nerfinator6]

Dude, all of my yes

[@Frozenkoldfury]

Here's a Challenge for you: forge a weapon from Warhammer 40'000, using only High Tech or Experimental Techniques

[@axelblack1799]

Wouldn't mind a working chain sword...

[@DarkHoruslvl8]

Chainswords would be awesome!!!!! Or try to make a Commissars Power Saber!!!!(looks like a ceremonial scimitar)

[@timkelm7329]

Here I'm loading the adamantium into the Hadron collider...

[@msrlapin99]

I kinda like this. And it'd be a nice to get a change of pace from really stressful historical work. A 40K chainsword that looks like a semi-functional sword, and a chain on two pullies so it can spin. (No, they won't motorize it, don't ask. To the CNC machine!

[@TheRandomLurker]

Functional Chainsword from 40k would be great as-is, no need to be fancy with how they make it. Besides, 40k doesn't do high tech unless the weapon is futuristic, in which case it can't be replicated. Remember most technology in 40k is some sort of cult ritual with mchine spirit appeasement and other weird things, rather than special processes.

[@JABarns]

This is by far my favorite video from you guys. I was completely fascinated by the process of bring such a legendary weapon to life. And I very much appreciate the level of effort y’all put in to being as historically accurate as possible. I think even the fabled smith who made the first ulfberht would’ve been impressed with the blade you made.

[@MrDixonkkk]

16:31 sure dude. Like I'm gonna forge an ancient Viking sword in my garage

[@zirkh1609]

That was more of a tip for any sword you want to make. And its very possible to make a sword in your garage btw

[@manufacturedfracture]

Im going too.

[@sirsir9665]

A lot of modern blacksmiths and knife makers do that exact thing. 100, 000s of modern knife and sword makers since it's popular. They often do it in a home garage so... Literally just watch on KZbin they are in a shed or garage. You should learn a few things before typing a ignorant statement.

[@PsychedelicScrafty]

Anyone else want to see "Ice" from Game of Thrones?

[@jonny5723]

Oh yes! ;)

[@insertphrasehere15]

Make Ice from Game of Thones

[@agustinvenegas5238]

Been asking for ages

[@gregorym260]

ICE :D

[@manuelsoria105]

Ice, from GoT, please

[@valrdjem]

Excellent episode. One of the best you all have done. Ilya (thanks to the folks who helped my spelling) is one hell of a good smith, just based on all ones I've seen him do on Man at Arms. I wouldn't be able to keep up with him in the shop, but I sure love to learn from him.

[@josephrector8735]

He is also a Forged In Fire Champion...

[@TheDarkalkymist]

Ilya, he is russian

[@JakeLovesSteak]

*Ilya

[@aleksandrvorobjov5821]

*Ilya. У всех русскоговорящих немного бомбит :DDD

[@valrdjem]

Aleksandr Vorobjov Thank you, I'll fix it.

[@darthjoshua6663]

Illya's my favorite, he knows so many awesome skills and makes such mind-bogglingly beautiful work. When I realized that he was the winner of the spiked shield episode of Forged in Fire, it made me like him even more. Easily one of the most beautiful things on Forged in Fire. He's also Russian so that automatically makes him awesome. Such a skilled individual, I hope to one day learn at least half the skills he has mastered.

[@BTmatias]

wow, this was definitely the most interesting build I've seen you guys pull out. please make more of these historically accurate weapons!

[@PanzerYeena]

Yeah... could you get Ilya to read a whole book on blacksmithing out loud for us? I'd listen to that all day long.

[@stevie_ily]

"I have been preparing for this day." *grabs drinking horn and grows a giant beard*

[@lughfiregod16]

If you have been preparing... Wouldn't you already have the beard?

[@stevie_ily]

Jane Murphy no, I was trying to discover a way to grow a foot long beard in seconds.

[@SirRagnildius]

What did you do last week? Me: watched Netflix. Man at arms: we made a historical Viking sword laced with gold and silver, also it’s made of a super steel that is probably never going to break. Me: ...😶

[@deadmeatdec2164]

Right! I am with ya

[@SL4US]

I just regular old crucible steel

[@cirinosaldana9106]

Steel that is considered valerian steel. And yes it will never break.

[@nicksshitbro]

Here i am, living in baltimore my whole life, wishing i could make swords and knives, and i could have just found these guys and begged to be an apprentice. Dammit. Now i just have to start my own forge.

[@dakotajones9922]

I think the Chainsword from 40k warhammer would be an interesting build for you guys to make.

[@Valivali94]

That would be great.

[@tstvolleyball633]

Pls make genii sword from overwatch

[@alexprice9573]

Or for DIY prop shop IT would be easier

[@dakotajones9922]

Why go for the easier route compared to making an actual chainsword forged by these guys.

[@akselbentsen3683]

Hmmm 40k warhamer is great. Yeah man at arms do the chainsword!

[@DjMrGrimM]

Ilya Alekseyev needs his own channel..

[@DjMrGrimM]

13:16 Those Bracelets are soo sick!! #WANT

[@danielsedlarevic8300]

I would binge watch all his videos.

[@terryhalsteadgamer]

Totally agree my friend. One can only hope.

[@Leo_Noved]

Ilya has actually been on the show Forged in Fire and did an amazing job.

[@Koooo4]

Should be CrazyRussianBlacksmith

[@baltsosser]

Seeing the techniques used to make things like this really is a great way to pass the time.

[@TheWickedLep]

To think as hard it is for modern blacksmiths to make an Ulfberht sword, while the vikings were doing it a thousand plus years ago. Truly a supernatural group of people.

[@highestqualitypigiron]

I'm loving the more historical builds, the weapons end up looking so good. Please do some more

[@paalaasengstubbrud3524]

Stuff like this makes me proud to be Norwegian. Great work guys and gal!

[@justas5991]

But these swords are German made..

[@HorizonExer]

most of the ulfberht swords are found in scandinavia.

[@MrJackthecracker]

justas5991 no they are not Germany is not Scandinavia

[@rune9864]

Paal Aaseng Stubbrud Yes my Scandinavian brother, we are proud of our creation.

[@whatsyourexcuse384]

Paal Aaseng Stubbrud Norge yas

[@matheusmterra]

I absolutely LOVE the historical pieces.. Gives some real insight on the mentality of the men of war in the MIddle-Ages.

[@kristianbrandt3012]

1:21 ''And then I'm sealing the crucible with poo'' XD

[@NerdySatyr]

Here's a build, Space Marine Power Sword!! (or Librarians Force Sword depending on how detailed you wanna go!)

[@kieranbasham2678]

I think that would be rather boring tbh. Maybe a warped chaos one could be intresting though

[@project9772]

its a chain sword or its nothing

[@NerdySatyr]

Haha yeah a Chainsword would be fun also!

[@kieranbasham2678]

TopHatCat ooooh a thunderhammer!!!! XD

[@NerdySatyr]

There are some more ornate designs out there (see the 40k wiki), but mainly I was imagining the beautiful guards, etching and handles.. along side the wiring and power-field generator. I mean its that or they could make something like, a Crozius Arcanum. But would like to see something Games Workshop on the show!

[@remi3246]

Ilya is a god damned badass

[@leonmuise]

this is by far my favorite episode. sometime you guys talk a little faster, so some details get missed. but the way you went above and beyond not only in the traditional making of one my ancestors favorite sword. you also went above and beyond with the detail of how it was made traditionally and the explanations. this is fabulous. great work guys. all of your stuff really impresses me, but this takes the cake. since last summer i been saving up for a authentic viking sword. now i have even more ambition to do so.

[@geoffallert1921]

Beautiful sword, gentlemen. I like the way you explain all the detail that goes into the forging right through to finishing.

[@Elvirth24]

Plot twist: This IS actually the Dublin Ulfberht. A time traveller stole it from BKS and brought it back in time to trade in medieval Ireland.

[@fallenloki3580]

*Paradox intensifies*

[@magnaviousyk3118]

Reminds me of a game called "it's hard to be a god"... Damn, somewhere in medieval age, the name of Illya is known to be a legendary blacksmith no one has ever met.. only by name..

[@MrSatan-xy9es]

@@magnaviousyk3118 amazing comment... long live smith-lord Illya

[@tacokid99]

Elvirth24 makes sense

[@billmcyrus]

They would be dublin the price if that's true.

[@sychodelicstorm5592]

MAKE THE GALITINE FROM WARFRAME NEXT!!!!

[@ALCHESTreAZ]

Dragon Nikana, Sibear, Galatine, Nikana Prime, or.. Scindo

[@E1masiveE1]

Ninja Cowboy whats the music at 6:14

[@Dorklord444]

I'd like to know too... though I'll make the assumption that it's something royalty free from some database used by 'you-tubers'.

[@Ms.Nightshade]

Louis Gowman KZbin does have a music library that anyone can use.

[@eduardoloiola145]

I've been asking for this for so long, thank you, bro. But Galatine Prime would be more incredible

[@andrewparker7110]

Really enjoy watching you all work and show off your skill.

[@DarthLobitou]

This is my favorite episode of all. I can't account for the 2,460,000 views... but those last 569 views are probably mine, given how many times I've watched this. Such beautiful work, guys!

[@Xzeebo]

Everytime you guys try the swords out i always wish you were cutting silicone dummies so we could see the real damage the weapons could make! You should think about it!

[@havtor007]

The problem is that silicone or balistic gel is not realistic to how much damage it does to a real human being. Also also depending on where on the body you hit the harder or easier it is to see the real damage. The zombie head they show here is about 70-90% depending on who made it like a real human head btw so you can kinda see what it would do to a human head but also not really.

[@Anino_Makata]

No, not silicon dummies. I wanna see them cut through actual pigs carcasses and cow hides!

[@BryBurger]

Dummies are not cheap, especially for one time use and they make a ton of videos. Same applies to dead animals as well as PETA would jump all up in there ass about it. So I can understand the 2 liter thing and at least they brought out a zombie head which was awesome. Perhaps work out a deal with some special effects channel for sword demos?!?

[@kana22693]

I've seen $250-$300 cheap-ass swords that are capable of stabbing through the door of a fridge and slashing in half the entire carcass of a pig effortlessly, I'd say pretty much every sword made out of modern steel that costs +$200 it's capable of inflicting lethal wounds to anyone who isn't wearing armor.

[@muttleyjones6372]

Miguel Rojas my advice is to chill out man. Those negative waves are just so violent man, relax, kick back life is beautiful man, animals have feelings too you know. Also all this violent imagery is harshing my buzz man.

[@roadhandviking2741]

All you fellows are true artisans and craftsmen, it show more with every episode I watch. Love to see you guys make the warhammer from resident evil extinction

[@techpsy]

You guys have the best job in the world! Its just pure joy to watch how you, with your hands, make dreams come true.

[@Barstid]

I have blacksmiths on both sides of my family. I never took it up (carer military) but it fascinates me. If I see a smith at a renaissance fair or something I am drawn like a moth to a flame and I can stand there and watch for hours. I binge watch Man At Arms episodes, too. I'm glad that Ilya was one immigrant that got into the USA.

[@shadyphoenix3148]

Just one word to describe this Video : AWESOME!

[@lordchapelseed791]

the Rose Quartz sword and shield will be a formidable challenge.

[@100blueeyedboy]

I know they've done some colouring before but never bright pink. I'd assume some kind of paint unless they wanted to get real fancy

[@100blueeyedboy]

***** probably. I'd put money on Ilya being able to figure it out

[@TheDarkalkymist]

automotive paint, works wonderfully, they did the scissor blade and made it candy red

[@Doritofeet666]

I agree. This blew my mind. Blacksmithing from scratch!

[@bryantfox9689]

I was honestly just researching how to turn my bog ore into workable metal and you guys helped me with another piece of the puzzle. I want to make blades that only use materials gathered around my home in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I have plenty of railroad steel and iron from the old narrow-gauge railway bed that I've been travelling on since I was a child. It's also littered with favorite, which I've heard can be a pain to work. I also have a sizeable bog on my land with so much ferrobacteria that we had to drill a new well because the iron oxide sludge had plugged up the pipes completely. I plan to crush and sort the sediment with a magnet. I'm already familiar with how to make charcoal and how to build a proper historical forge to do everything, I'm just now learning about how to work metal. You guys have inspired me to go back to the ways of my ancestors and really make something I can be proud of!

[@Klomster88]

Flamberge blade. Preferably a zweihander, but the rapier would be cool as well. Also, a late saber with a half blued blade would be cool as well.

[@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901]

Look up their Soul Reaver build

[@thevdevitor]

ZWEIHANDER!!!!!!!!

[@RaySpartan315]

Klomster idk what swords those are but they sure sound cool.

[@Klomster88]

Trey Pehl Yeh, it's cool and all. But it would be cool to see the zweihander made from scratch. Or the flamberge rapier, those are actually wicked cool.

[@codyweed5291]

zweihander is a massive two handed sword that took true skill to wield in battle.

[@thegatorator4984]

Maybe do a zweihander!

[@miesling7304]

THE zweihander from Dark Souls would be awesome

[@sanguineregis5354]

A Zweihander in general would be awesome.

[@censorduck]

plan on taking on some pike formations?

[@stasrock]

Fire the bass canon!!!

[@stasrock]

Jook113 better from Dark Souls!

[@WhiteRoseNeko]

Oh man that's so cool! I love it! These historical makes are so amazing! I love everything you guys do!

[@pjxviii0261]

I love learning about this kind of stuff it’s absolutely amazing....... I want more!!

[@tobyshane7685]

I would love to see you guys design and forge your own concept. No movies no games no history weapons your own design.

[@dsaasd6162]

They can't! They're Blacksmiths not designers dude!

[@janevyjem8037]

that does not mean they have no fantasy

[@aleramone23]

KIDS: Stop asking for cartoon swords and ask for historic swords like this one.

[@ilyaalekseyev2102]

I like Anime swords.

[@jamesjr6528]

no

[@jamesjr6528]

yes/no

[@jamesjr6528]

yes/no

[@TheNightOwl11683]

I like both, so I'll probably ask for both

[@Phantomsbreath]

DUDE! You freaking BUILT IT!!! This is easily the best damn thing I've ever seen. The Cadillac of Viking swords

[@Phantomsbreath]

Also, re the relative lack of ornamentation? The sagas tell that such a sword was considered to be beautiful beyond gold, just by the virtue of being what it is. Thus, it didn't need anything else to be considered a work of art.

[@mconcepcion752]

Absolutely magnificent. Truly you people are masters of your crafts.

[@MrJesus666]

ICE - Sword of Eddard Stark!

[@MrJesus666]

You could then melt it down into Oathkeeper and Widowswail

[@c3diy]

Tho: if valyrian steel is made with tempered steel AND dragonfire (obsidian?) melting it would ruin the material... And also melting it open like in the show would saturate the steel and make it shitty and finally third: steel isnt orange in liquid form, it's bright white/yellow

[@maybecolby]

JessBooty that would be really cool if they made ice then made Oathkeeper an Widowswaile from it but you couldn't melt it down like on the show

[@jonny5723]

That is what I'm saying! :D Please make Ice! (of atleast some other medival greatsword)

[@MrJesus666]

Well they could do what they did when they made narsil and anduril. Break it into fragments and forge it that way? Either way. Just make Ice damnit haha I've been commenting for them to make Ice since they made Jamie Lannisters sword!

[@Kronnification]

Raze-Lighter, Dark Drinker, Bolt Caster from Destiny... any of the 3

[@Marcus-zp7nl]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

[@fmabrotherhoodx5007]

Frosty-Popcicle oh hell ya

[@rodrigotellez2962]

even Young Wolf's Howl... though my personal favorite would be Dark Drinker (love the design)

[@collyqually6486]

I'd suggest young wolf's howl from Rise of Iron but I feel the sword is a bit too plain.

[@vishpatel45]

Why not the iron battle axe

[@davidharrison6615]

its nice to see that skill and knowledge are not lost . well done lads .

[@Krystalmyth]

One of my favorite blades you guys have ever made on this program along with Sokka's Meteor Sword.

[@K1ll3rW0mbat]

I would like to see you make an Egyptian Khopesh please, bronze if you can handle it.

[@GrahamCStrouse]

K1ll3rW0mbat That would be pretty damn cool.

[@trendduos7679]

Would be cool

[@lvcsslacker]

oh gods yes!

[@zahktuthalxalyrion6364]

Haven't they made a weapon similar to the Egyptian Khopesh?

[@gepetoton]

A build from League of Legends, is based on a Khopesh. Luna's blade I guess.

[@gurindan]

Kenpachi Zaraki sword, pls .

[@ray-jt2pu]

Lolka Nikiforovna yes !

[@rallaa]

That's a good idea actually. It would be interesting to see how they go about it. Like making it new and then purposely wearing out the edge.

[@darthraven1054]

yes please

[@peatear42]

THIS!!!! 🙌

[@theodorevanderaa993]

I agree

[@muyhiram]

I keep coming back to this video every week or so.

[@gordondeitz7838]

Great episode guys! In depth intel. Of your presentation is smack on!

[@PsyCronox]

Indeed. Historical builds like these are awesome. love the backstory

[@justaman-km1hl]

Blacksmiths were revered and looked upon with suspicion and fear. They were magicians, sorcerers.

[@FuckGoogle2]

Not to mention freakishly strong.

[@theawkwardskeleton6608]

justaman6972 there’s the Japanese blacksmith whose swords would cursed, where if you draw it out of its scabbard, you’d have to satisfy an insane bloodlust

[@pitbull8625]

ODST 4 Life that’s because they did not have great steal. Thats why the katana is so iconic because it’s a beautiful piece made of sub par steal

[@fcku4798]

It is believed that Merlin and all those fairytale "sorcerers" were just blacksmiths

[@ChrisSmith-qo6ui]

So glad my last name is Smith haha was known to be handed down as a last name for blacksmiths or smities

[@johanlannek6274]

Great quality production brothers at arms! Craftmanship and production top notch!

[@aaronroberts1157]

Bravo! My favorite build so far! You are all fantastic Craftsmen and woman.

[@GregTom2]

Hello I'm Matt, and I'm Carry. And today I will build a brick furnace and strike a hammer unto Ilya's chisel while he decidles everything else that we do and tells you about the history of metallurgy and also puts in most of the man hours. Hehe, don't you think it's time you add his name to the intro?

[@michaelcoulter1114]

GregTom2 Agreed! I like all of these craftsmen, but Ilya is the Rockstar, no doubt about it!

[@YayaFeiLong]

I think Matt and Kerry are the actual "hosts" of the show (they do the most talking/narration and everything) which is why they are always introduced by name at the beginning of each episode.

[@michaelhall7806]

GregTom2 it's their shop, naturally their names would be over it.

[@BeatAssDude]

This is truly awesome, I recommend them to build this but they didn't put my name in the video, but I'm glad they finally did it

[@samikuosmanen729]

Well done Sir BeatAssDude! May Ye fest with Odin tonight in valhalla, or atleast be very proud of Ye`r accomplishment today. And what I like to know is an viking axe already been made by these peculiars blacksmith´s or not?

[@michaelcaldwell2345]

i think they have made a viking axe

[@samikuosmanen729]

I Thank Ye Sir, for that specific information.

[@ronnies3798]

These guys make some of the highest quality content I've ever seen on KZbin

[@sandramoore3790]

I love shows like this.i am really into black smithing and anything involving medievil armies and wepons.i used too make knives and short swords as a kid.and wooden shields from barrel tops...

[@MrSplattman]

Zar'roc or Brisingr from the book series of Eragon

[@StrawberryBoreeJam]

Brisingr defiantly.

[@MrSplattman]

Yes, would be so awesome

[@rekka6277]

uuuu yes, Brisingr!!!

[@liverpooland1995]

Is that the film with the dragon?

[@owenspain6267]

yessssss

[@_Korinzu]

YES!!!!!!! And I got my name up in the introduction!!

[@_Korinzu]

And just finished watching. Will rewatch now!

[@MaxxsHandle]

+todd collings I didnt see it.

[@_Korinzu]

Maxx Rapp bottom right corner

[@MaxxsHandle]

I stand corrected. i was pause/play/pause/play/pause/play...-ing and my finger was over that area. congratulations! Im still pushing for the coiled sword in the dark souls (one and 2) bonfires. the straightsword length simple one. it would be a simple build but... they would get to do something they havent yet. upset a bar in the middle and make that tge guard

[@_Korinzu]

That would be an interesting build to see. Plus if it was made from damascus before doing the coil, the pattern would be quite a beauty to see. if they did make it all from continuous piece of steel though, there might be issue with too much sress on the material. Still, would be awesome to see. And thank You! I made that comment months ago and they pulled it up, so I was more than ecstatic seeing it.

[@stefan7745]

It’s awesome how accurate you’re trying to make it

[@scottmccammack6984]

Why this isn't on the History Channel is beyond me. It tells real History far better than any pawn shop or conspiracy