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

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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!⚔️

[@billwendt9571]

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]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@Little_River_Forge]

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]

Glad to hear that! Thanks again! Appreciate it.

[@OldHickoryForge]

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]

😂😂 thanks for watching John!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Awesome work brother!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! Much appreciated!🔥⚔️

[@hjalmrjarn]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@FarawayForge]

Unbelievable build man, absolutely stunnng

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!!!⚔️💪🏻

[@gatorcreekcustomknives321]

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]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@RedBeardOps]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

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]

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

[@PJTForging]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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

[@mikekooz475]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@benitofranklyn4237]

The Petersen Type X hilt is on the latest (or newest) Ulfberht sword ever found. I don't know if you knew, but you almost made a replica of the last Ulfberht sword. Those swords were forged in today's Germany. In Austrasia, the homeland of the Franks and heartland of the Frankish Empire. They first appeared in the Carolingian Era under Charlemagne the Great.

[@HeavyForge]

@@benitofranklyn4237 Yes, I did. I do believe the core of that sword was iron with steel cladding?? Anyways thanks for watching!!

[@benitofranklyn4237]

@@HeavyForge The original Ulfberht swords were made fully of high-carbonated steel, that's what made them so much better. But there were attempts to copy or fake them with swords that only had steel edges.

[@HeavyForge]

I don’t think that’s actually 100% true, I’m not gonna act like I’m an expert on the subject but after talking with many credible European smiths such as Peter Johnsson and Tord Bergelin who have examined these swords the edge was high carbon wrapped around a core. What we know of the swords in the west is skewed apparently. Seems the pieces Allen Williams examined were only of the edge. I suggest looking into the study by Ingo Petri.

[@benitofranklyn4237]

@@HeavyForge As far as I understood it the blades are all steel, but definitely of different quality in different parts. You're absolutely correct. Alan Williams heavily skewed the view of these blades. He claims that they were made from crucible steel from the Middle East imported by the Vikings. But he only checked the carbon content. Ingo Petri is actually not that informative in this regard. He mostly quotes Alan Willams. A newer and much more thorough investigation of an Ulfberht sword at the University of Hanover done in 2015 by a workgroup around chemist Robert Lehman has shown that the manganese content and slag inclusions both are too high for it to be crucible steel. They found that the blade is made from hardenable manganiferous steel and that there are iron ore mines in Germany itself that match the manganese content.

[@franks4973]

Love your technical scientific approach and explanation! You have a new subscriber. Truly a pleasure watching an expert craftsman

[@HeavyForge]

@@franks4973 thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@danielanthony9621]

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]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@Vel0cir]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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

[@kevinemery1177]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@Oldtanktapper]

Aside from the quality of your work, I’d like to complement you on being one of very, very few blacksmiths on KZbin 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]

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

[@davidsen1805]

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]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@SteveJones-o4r]

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]

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

[@landroveraddict2457]

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]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@efro4812]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks man! And thanks for watching!!

[@BUZZKILL59able]

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]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

[@6Sally5]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@DanKissinger]

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

[@lukelofgren4108]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!

[@georget5557]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks and thanks for watching!!

[@davidreiman9797]

My dude! What an incredible project! Well done!

[@HeavyForge]

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

[@bobgore1962]

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]

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

[@DrumSmithRich]

Love the wrought iron came out great!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!!

[@dante7228]

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]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you and Thanks for watching!!

[@ronalddregan6550]

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

[@HeavyForge]

I hope so as well! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewhull7296]

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

[@TonySeverioKnives]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks for watching Tony!

[@cuneyd5901]

It can be a greatest Viking sword I have ever seen in KZbin. I think u should make a Viking shield too. Greetings from Türkiye.

[@HeavyForge]

@@cuneyd5901 hello! Greetings from Alaska! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@andrewhull7296]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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

[@jwoodward1776]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks man!! Much appreciated!!⚔️💪🏻

[@cryp2nite947]

Awesome piece!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@andyc750]

authentic build method, brilliant and it looks col as hell

[@KarrForgeandTimberWorks]

Amazing work, as always!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching

[@pottervi]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!⚔️

[@68slayer65]

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

[@HeavyForge]

grazie e grazie per la visione!!

[@jeffwalker5475]

Phenomenal work!!!!

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks so much!! And thanks for watching!

[@mgrenell]

Amazing build! Subbed!

[@22Jerid]

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]

😂😂 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.

[@LiamJPenn]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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]

@@HeavyForge hell yeah!

[@michaelrocha1570]

Exceptional work and processes.

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

[@codyyoung2311]

Remarkable build of skill talent and knowledge. Awesome job brothwr

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@gregchapman2634]

The wrought iron is a really nice touch!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@mertonsilliker3686]

Nice job it looks great.

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@erinnoldford8881]

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

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks you! It’s waiting for you!😂

[@donross8707]

Thats an amazing job bud nicely done

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!!

[@roadhazard2002]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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]

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

[@kzarnold3678]

Interesting stuff 🤔 nicely done 👍

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@adrielburned6924]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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]

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

[@rodgerklindt3165]

Great Build!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

Beautiful build

[@HeavyForge]

@@JohnDoe-ee6qs thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@lastresponderforge]

Unbelievable work man. Gonna have to rewatxh this 20 times to get all the info. Question, does hot fitting the guard mess up the heat treat at the tang junction?

[@HeavyForge]

@@lastresponderforge Yes, best to have that area of the sword soft as that area is prone to breaking.

[@lastresponderforge]

That makes total sense! Thanks bro!

[@columbiawarmachine9795]

This is bad ass . Nice job making this sword . I need to meet you . We could do a great video together

[@HeavyForge]

@@columbiawarmachine9795 thank you! And thanks for taking the time to watch! Absolutely, I’m not sure where you are located but I’m in Alaska.

[@columbiawarmachine9795]

@@HeavyForge I am in Ohio . You could ship a sword if I ordered one correct.

[@HeavyForge]

Yes but it will be awhile before I make one. I’m at least a year out on orders.

[@butthedd0233]

STUNNING!!!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!

[@LindaSandison]

Spencer this sword is amazing!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!!

[@patw999]

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]

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

[@SamTownsBladesmith]

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]

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!!

[@Little_River_Forge]

Out standing job. 👏👏👏

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!!

[@FrumpyPumpkin]

Great job!

[@HeavyForge]

@@FrumpyPumpkin thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@blackthornknives]

Absolute ART

[@HeavyForge]

@@blackthornknives thank you! and thanks for watching!!

[@christophercassidy-schroed9169]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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

[@billwendt9571]

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]

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

[@CountYulith]

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]

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

[@FlerbyDerb]

Fantastic video, sir.

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@leobulero3485]

No distal taper?

[@columbiawarmachine9795]

How much to make me an awesome sword?

[@HeavyForge]

@@columbiawarmachine9795 there pretty expensive. I don’t typically make swords my bread and butter is hunting knives.

[@jasbirsingh-hy6io]

Great job 👏👍👌🙌

[@HeavyForge]

@@jasbirsingh-hy6io thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@futuresonex]

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]

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.

[@SilentPartner79]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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!!

[@svkorban]

Great job. good luck to you

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you! And thanks for watching

[@SeanAnwalt]

"So when it comes to historical accuracy for this build --- I imported it from somewhere else!!!" haha just kidding. But seriously this is legit work, man. Awesome! Subscribed.

[@HeavyForge]

@@SeanAnwalt 😂 thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@snookiewozo]

Very nice. About that weight - the whole point of a sword is that it isnt too heavy. The stronger you are, the faster you're supposed to be. A sword is not a blunt instrument.

[@HeavyForge]

@@snookiewozo thanks for watching!

[@aagetreffen]

You have mad skills!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!🙏🏻 and thanks for watching!!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Beautiful sword!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@HeinkeVecchi]

magnific. sword art art. is beautifull. you are a master forger

[@HeavyForge]

@@HeinkeVecchi thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@nickverbree]

Great job dude!

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@spirobouloukos511]

All I can say is ' Wow' great job! K

[@HeavyForge]

@@spirobouloukos511 thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@travisconnolly8308]

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

[@HeavyForge]

😂 thanks for watching!

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

What books are you using for the sword charts?

[@HeavyForge]

@@JohnDoe-ee6qs swords of the Viking age by Ian Peirce.

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

Thanks, thats one i have ordered.

[@HeavyForge]

@@JohnDoe-ee6qs it’s a excellent book!

[@smilodnfatalis55]

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

[@HeavyForge]

😂😂🤐 Thanks for watching!!!

[@hulkthedane7542]

WOW. NICE!

[@philochristos]

Very nice sword.

[@HeavyForge]

@@philochristos thank you and thanks for watching!

[@ludvigtande1236]

Love it❤

[@HeavyForge]

Thank you!! and thanks for watching!!

[@AngloSaxon1]

The Scandinavian countries held the Swords of the Anglo Saxons in high regard.

[@AlbertoRodriguez-ju6hc]

"Questions" I got none, "comments" when you wrapped the core yeah that really annoyed me to, almost ticked me off that that was the slow point in the vid but at the same time I enjoyed it because you were descriptive in the beginning when you mixed you're metal and you explained the science of it all. No good build/forge should be without a lil struggle and some work and you nailed it pretty good though that should minimize as you get more experienced you did say this was you're first sword after all. I enjoyed it.👍

[@turantugrul7797]

Magneficent ser. New damascus sword making please.

[@HeavyForge]

@@turantugrul7797 thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@johnjensen4434]

In the video when you were doing your testing on it I could hear the sword vibrating you need to fix your handle😢

[@HeavyForge]

@@johnjensen4434 Yes, you heard the cross guard rattling side to side a bit. I have filled that area with gflex epoxy to fix that issue. Thanks for watching!

[@96alex11]

nice sword

[@HeavyForge]

@@96alex11 thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@АлексейЧердаков-р5л]

Ты классный мастер! Лайк. Подписка.

[@HeavyForge]

Thanks for watching!

[@SonoraSlinger]

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]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching!!

[@Joe___R]

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]

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!

[@21Airyk]

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

[@HeavyForge]

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!