Bronze Fittings for the "Serpent in The Blade" Viking Sword

Welcome to the third installment of the "Serpent in the Blade" series! In this episode, we embark on the process of crafting the sword's fittings: the guard and two pommel pieces cast in bronze. For this classic bronze alloy, I've utilized a blend of 90% copper, 10% tin, and a 3% addition of lead.
The patterns are crafted from MDF, chosen for its ease of grinding and carving, as well as its density and stiffness, essential for withstanding the pressures of sand molding. Speaking of which, I began with a false cope to accommodate my one-piece patterns. This preliminary step ensures precise positioning of the objects within the mold before transitioning to a more robustly rammed mold, capable of capturing more details.
The final fitment was achieved entirely through filing, following initial drilling to establish starting holes.
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we'll elevate these fittings with the addition of fine silver wire in a Viking-inspired design.
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0:00 Introduction
1:39 Scraping Metals and Bronze Alloy
8:26 Pattern Making
11:33 Preparing the Mold
14:06 Cleanup and Fitting
18:18 Result

[@danthemakerman]

Is it just me or did you absolutely nail those castings! They came out so clean man, nice work!

[@TheMeditron]

thats the part that got me. Most castings I've seen on youtube are so popped and barely keep the shape. He nailed it to where he didn't even have to go for a polished look and was able to have a neat cast finish.

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

У вас ПРЕКРАСНЫЙ канал, на котором ПРЕКРАСНЫЕ ВИДЕО!!!! Рад что вы можете посвятить себя своему любимому хобби!!!!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Looking amazing!

[@jerryjohnson4618]

Awesome episode. I can't wait for the complete sword build.👍👍

[@leeeroy_jenkins]

that feeling, when sword blade was finally showed up and its looks awesome 🔥🔥

[@longtsun8286]

Impressive work. I applaud your skills and efforts.

[@JulianAssange-xh2ps]

You deliver amazing work and really enjoy watching your episodes. Keep up the good work!

[@lkdenve]

The sword looks incredible and you casting keeps getting better. Thanks for the great video.

[@JohnBrown-no4od]

Really looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[@michenji]

ogni volta che guardo un tuo video capisco perchè sono uno dei 2,29 milioni di iscritti. bravo barbanera!

[@brysonalden5414]

Very nicely done. I especially appreciate that you redid the sand after your first attempt because it wasn't right. Saved yourself a lot of time in the long run!

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

I don’t think the first “attempt” was meant to be part of the sand mold. I believe he just set the pieces in the sand to properly pack the first side and intended all along to properly pack the second side after the first side was established. It is a common approach when creating molds. But yes, he did a fine job.

[@seethesvt]

Dude, it's been great watching you over the years. It's been cool watching you learn and progress, like with the sand casting.

[@Raven_Leblanc]

You're becoming slowly one of my favourite smithing youtuber. The attention to detail, the beauty of the projects... First the Wakizashi series and now this! I love your work. Keep it up!

[@heathermacmillan962]

It's always so amazing watching you create these from scratch. AWESOME video...as usual 😁👍💙

[@EuelBall]

Nice video, great sword! Looking forward to the finish...

[@chevypu4]

Yes, me too we are left hanging like an old suspense show 😅

[@jasonweninger]

Can't wait to see the finished product, looks good so far

[@KamalAdnanTheFirst]

Another brilliant video. Very well done!!

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job mister beautifully done

[@B.McAllister]

Wicked work man!

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you.

[@jaquigreenlees]

You could use jewellers carving wax to make the mold blanks for casting instead of wood. Then you can cast in plaster with lost wax method and have less finishing work on the castings.

[@stephenduerr8925]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@Faisal-Amin]

Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤

[@paulObriant]

Always enjoy watching your videos, keep it up! Very nice work, inspiring!

[@lilythepurple]

Really enjoying this series :)

[@BaconbuttywithCheese]

Excellent content.

[@NateWebb0483]

You really nailed that casting 👌 But you might seriously consider making a hoop for your crucible next time. Holding it with tongs like you did made me wince.

[@mashurmunir]

Beautiful👍

[@nathkrupa3463]

Awesome work sir 😊

[@JunkWorkshop]

Legend has it that the mdf dust is still suspended in the shop 😂 Sculpting something in real life captures more the essence of your thoughs. Great as usual buddy

[@tomswindler64]

Nice,of course do not expect no less.good video.just continue doing what you do best and carry on.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@turantugrul7797]

Magneficent ser.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Looks sweet.

[@joshschneider9766]

You definitely nailed the castings but brother that crucible is WAY beyond needing to be retired. Terrifying to watch 😂

[@ScoutTF2]

bro that damascus finish is awesome :o

[@josephcormier5974]

Awesome video sir six stars brother

[@ShahrazadLeRicette]

Formidabile ❤

[@gerryhuntman]

A true craftsman. Kudos to you!

[@marinabrennecke5495]

I have made the same job. After 3 times everything with the cast was ok.

[@sauloayala4090]

HERMOSO

[@andrewhull7296]

Damn that's a sexy sword

[@Oddthetall]

The contrast between the bronze fittings and the blade is stunning. Beautiful work. Out of curiosity, how long is the grip? It looks a little on the long side for the average viking-age sword, but that could well be perspective.

[@frankheger5185]

👍👍👍

[@helojoe92]

In the footage around 18:20 onwards it looks like you hammered the side of the crossguard so that it bends into the fuller of the blade, effectively locking the guard onto the blade. I've never seen or heard of that, but it does make a lot of sense to me thinking about it! Do you know if this is a historical technique? I would have loved to see the process, so if you still have footage of it, maybe share it as a short? Looking forward to seeing the finished sword!!

[@GrzegorzGozdera]

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[@olivierquaderi8766]

😮

[@tehexp]

очень все правильно сделал) аутентично

[@dota9280]

the snake gladius

[@Beauty-Horse]

職人技の公開動画ですね。 This is a public video of craftsmanship.

[@RedwoodRhiadra]

When working with old pewter like that, do you check for lead content? Modern pewter is lead-free, but older pewter like you used here can be as much as 20% lead, which would change the percentages you're using in your bronze recipe... (It could make your bronze 8% tin and 5% lead...)

[@rayjones463]

i like how you think young man

[@A.R.C.77]

🐠🤘

[@user-ei2qn9kv1m]

The grip end… 🥟? Chinese🥟…👈 (👀 )? Is there something that has air holes at the end of the grip? It seems to be good for swinging down long objects. Is it just sports equipment? There are air holes It seems that if your grip strength is weak, the whole thing tends to bulge out.

[@Heuroya]

Everything you create is amazing. However, it’s strange that Italian bladesmiths don't make gladiuses.

[@My_Op]

Will you sell the final product? (Could be a great gift for my BFF)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I think I'll keep it! Thanks for asking :)

[@My_Op]

Thanks for answering, epic project.@@BlackBeardProjects

[@DaveBoatBuilder]

Nice casting, but seriously that's a dangerous way to hold a crucible, make a pouring hoop, and a proper set of crucible tongs. Someone will copy you and get hurt.

[@Goochgravysuppliers]

Skill issue

[@DaveBoatBuilder]

Not a skill issue, a material science issue, hot crucibles are fragile, and a mechanics issue, applying leverage to the wrong place on the crucible.

[@Goochgravysuppliers]

@DaveBoatBuilder that isn't that fragile unless you're using a bigger one, but the way he's holding it can cause the tongs to slip and it to break on the floor

[@footrot17]

It’s chill, some people use kitchen tongs

[@Goochgravysuppliers]

@DaveBoatBuilder also depends on what your crucible is even made of, like porcelain, platinum, PTFE, stainless steel, nickel, Carbon Steel, Zirconium and Vitreous Carbon. Then you have Carbide ones as well, then graphite one's

[@user-on7nk2vb6h]

только гарда и навершие подобного типа не были литыми

[@markschwegler1100]

What is the reason for the pommel being two pieces instead of one cast pommel???

[@Io-ie4qx]

Hai la mia stessa bilancia. Io però ci peso la pasta 😂

[@WastedFrom1976]

How many impurities is galvanized copper adding to the bronze?

[@jamesharrison6601]

Where do you get jewelers carving wax?

[@atumicgain]

I love the design but you should of etched the snake!

[@Acko6700]

Hey, what's that sieve? Where can I buy one? 12:06

[@martinswimer1490]

Do you sell any knives?

[@andy4an]

good part of this pomel design is you dont' have to unscrew it to end your opponent rightly.

[@daikin19]

due parole in italiano per noi poveri follower nostrani?

[@am7boy]

داداش ایرانی هستی ؟

[@nedimbuyukafsar6434]

👍👍👍

[@valkobranislav]

👍👍👍