Forging the Grutte Pier sword, part 1, forging the blade.

Forging the Grutte Pier sword, part 1, forging the blade.
total length 213 cm
weight 6,6 kg
video in museum shot by Ole Wieringa

[@Saurion1]

Damn, this is impressive. I always wanted to see a greatsword build from you. It's gonna be a hell of a challenge to heat treat and keep straight such a long blade. Can't wait for the next part!

[@freerkwieringa275]

All I can say it worked out. The video will be posted Friday.

[@Saurion1]

@@freerkwieringa275 never doubted your skills.

[@andrewhull7296]

Dude that's crazy cool, can't wait to see it finished

[@freerkwieringa275]

Thanks!

[@haerncaduchforge]

As a Swordsmith myself...I always feel so miserable watching your skills at work. Impressive job🔥

[@freerkwieringa275]

I know the feeling.

[@honeybear278]

As a Montante/Greatsword Enthusiast HEMA guy this Sword is Heaven for me ❤

[@kennyarmer4092]

Outstanding!

[@michaelhearn3831]

I always enjoy your videos….such an amazing craftsman..I can only dream of owning one of your swords or daggers…would love to see a bollock dagger…👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

[@empkuzco]

Imagine the poor lad who had to forge the original with out modern equipment; heat treatment must be incredibly difficult for such a long blade Can't wait to see how you do it Cheers

[@freerkwieringa275]

It's sort of heavy . Basically it's too big to handle so every step is planed more

[@Josh_Green44]

What an exciting build! Is this a commission from a museum or local living history group? Also, will you be reducing the weight from the original to make this a slightly more functional and less ceremonial piece?

[@freerkwieringa275]

It's a commission. The customer whants it heavy.

[@mikekazimir8342]

hi Mike here👋 good video, you make so good work, cant wait to get this beast

[@martinolivera3580]

That's a a heck of a pencil !!!!!!!! oO.. !!!!!!!

[@freerkwieringa275]

Yes, it's a big one.

[@MCBCHC27]

What's a bigger pain to you - tons of Damascus layers or working and shaping this huge sword?

[@freerkwieringa275]

This one was heavy to make. Sort of sporting

[@MASI_forging]

Nice work as always 👏👏

[@mathieupellieux9468]

So curious about the quenching. That blade is so extreme

[@freerkwieringa275]

On Friday it will be posted

[@therory6888]

Thanks for the video! How did you get the specifications for the sword? Did the museum let you measure it? Or did they give the measurement’s to you?

[@freerkwieringa275]

I got some measurements from data. There is info online. But It will be a interpretation rather than a exact copy though. It has to be a functional sword with distal tapper and a good strong handle.

[@therory6888]

@@freerkwieringa275 Thanks! I am sure it has been a challenge! 👍👍😎

[@larrykelly2838]

That is a monster sword.

[@NortheR2301]

was that a commission?

[@freerkwieringa275]

Yes it is.

[@pkerep1]

EPIC!!

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@watchthe1369]

Saving the grindings from that? Make a good powder to do some canister damascus?

[@freerkwieringa275]

Not really the steel for it.

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Is that a Grutte pencil as well!!??

[@freerkwieringa275]

I guess it is. Did moet notice it at the time.

[@johnmartlew5897]

I’ve never understood the western I predilection for displaying rusty swords. Some of course would all but disappear if restoration were attempted. This sword could easily be brought to a reasonable polish as if ready for battle. Ancient Japanese blades are always restored to a fine finish. Someone actually complained when my grandfathers sword was restored and it was in fine condition to begin with. My cousin had the guard re silvered, the shark skin grip replaced and all remounted. He was told he had ruined it as a collector item. Ridiculous. No soldier would appear on parade with tarnished buttons, medals, sword or other regalia. Why display it that way? PS. 1:57 Massive sword requires massive pencil. 😁 PPS It’s a shame there are no legends about the smith who forged the original. There should be. He deserves at least one.

[@freerkwieringa275]

Different culture I guess. Some are just rusting away in moist castles etc.

[@Saurion1]

Ancient japanese blades are generally not let to rust in the first place. They're passed down from generation to generation and looked after. Western swords were regarded more as tools than objects of worship.

[@johnmartlew5897]

@@Saurion1. Yes, most Japanese swords never became archaeological artifacts. Indeed, few needed restoration. Partly true of the tool idea. Even tools deserve the respect of proper care. There is some evidence in old manuscripts I have heard spoken of that some mystical concepts were attributed to sword design and especially fencing mastery. The sword as sacred object exists in far too small doses in the west. Imho

[@johnmartlew5897]

@@freerkwieringa275. For old castles I suppose oiling the swords is way down on the high cost of maintenance budgets. It all goes on structural needs. Castle vs contents.

[@4shinta]

I definitely agree about the blacksmith getting his own tale/legend. Can you imagine forging that thing by hand? 🥴

[@thijsschipper8879]

Bûter, brea, en griene tsiis, wa't dat net sizze kin, is gjin oprjochte Fries

[@freerkwieringa275]

Lol. Zo is het

[@davidgillies620]

Fifteenth century blacksmiths would have sold their grannies to get their hands on 6 kg of spring steel.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

ok im early 🖖🍻😺