Miðgarðsormr, The Serpent Blade Viking Sword: Full Build from Start to Finish + Test Cuts

Welcome to the complete movie of my Viking Sword project! This video encapsulates one of the most comprehensive Viking sword build presentations on KZbin, showcasing every step of the journey, including the intricate process of crafting the guard, pommel, and handle assembly.
This video compiles all the episodes, bringing together the entire process of creating the "Serpent in the Blade" Viking sword. As a special addition, enjoy some previously unreleased clips at the end, featuring sharpening and test cuts.
The sword's cutting prowess is remarkable. Tested with the traditional Tameshigiri, it sliced through the mats with precision. Test cuts through rolled tatami mats, simulating human limbs, are known to be a difficult and skill-based task. Since I've done this only once before, whether it's luck or the blade's exceptional sharpness compensating for skill, the result are impressive.
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0:00 Blade Forging
15:09 Griding and Etching
22:56 Fittings Cast
39:09 Engraving and Assembly
48:37 Handle
52:24 Sharpening, Test Cuts & Final Result

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

Unbelievable craftsmanship. This deserved number 1 spot in my opinion. Too many smiths get wrapped up in the intricacies of complex mosaic patterns in their blades, and that's mostly what they focus on. And that's fine. But the historical accuracy and the quality of the fittings and handle in this build were by far the best in the competition, again, in my opinion.

[@lkdenve]

Awesome sword. Hated to see it didn’t take number 1, but it is incredible. Thanks for making such great content.

[@rigajykra3159]

Black beard got robbed.

[@dmac8207]

Who did win? I was following the challenge then got too busy.

[@lkdenve]

@@dmac8207 Tyrell Knifeworks. No shame in coming in second to his work, but it was a heartbreaker to me. I think the Serpent Blade was fantastic.

[@theq86]

@@lkdenve Link?

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Любой викинг считал бы ЗА СЧАСТЬЕ иметь ТАКОЙ МЕЧ!!!! То что вы делаете, это ПРЕКРАСНО!!!! Как же я рад, что однажды на просторах Ютуба встретил ваш канал.

[@DONJUILIO]

You're a great artist beyond most mortals. You should be working under a king doing his bidding. Every step is thought out and followed thru with exacting detail. I'm so fond of you videos because of the exact detail you make yourself follow. I don't know what drives you but whatever it is, I wish I had more of it.

[@johnbuckley5358]

He should be the King, doing his own bidding!

[@mrcyde]

I am truly amazed at the skills you've acquired. Your dedication to your craft is plain to see in this beautiful sword

[@classicmula]

Thank you for being transparent with your molding issues. Great work, quality content!

[@tofmcwilliams887]

Best build I've seen. Truly exceptional.

[@keithmilliken6290]

Thank you for such a truly exquisite display of true workmanship. Your attention to detail is beyond excellent.

[@alanpreston3111]

Like a window into medieval craftsmanship, truly stunning young man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@methlonstorm2027]

you are becoming a master sword smith its the details that make all the difference nice work.

[@PetermusPrime]

Beautiful work my man. You should be proud of the fine piece you've created.

[@Or_else_it_gets_the_hose_again]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and the sword is gorgeous! Thank you

[@MASI_forging]

Good job on this one. Everything u make just sets the bar higher and higher 👏👏

[@aviweisbach7816]

Gorgeous sword. Stunning craftsmanship and attention to detail, as usual. I wish I had a fraction of the patience you must have.

[@YujiDadoru]

It's my first comment on a video of yours after being a subscriber for years. I truly love your craftsmanship and vision, as well as your ability to showcase your art in the highest quality possible. An inspirational artist you are, dear sir. Thank you for sharing your craft with us. Best wishes!

[@ShahrazadLeRicette]

The most beautiful sword in the world ❤

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

Thanks for sharing your art with me. You did a beautiful job !!!

[@Xavior3]

You must be so proud of this thing! Truly exceptional.

[@ferenctaisz449]

I can only like it once, but in real life I liked it hundreds

[@pfineyut]

It is truly a work of art.....I want to buy one, but I couldn't afford it 🤔

[@AirRanger78]

I’m deeply impressed. Such a beautiful work. Amazing… I like your videos a lot. Regards from Germany 👍🏼

[@oneeyedcat1822]

Beautiful Craftmanship! Your attention to detail is amazing.

[@ragnarlothbrok4363]

Ó, Alfaðir, þú ert vili minn. Þú ert heilagr hlutr hugar minn. Þú við mér. Yfir mér. Þú ert ferjukarl hugar minn yfir lífs laga. Hendr mínar gef ek hugi þínum, hugr minn gef ek höndum þínum, verk mín geri ek fyrir þik. Verjir ok hlífir mér fyrir örlögum réttum.

[@jerryjohnson4618]

Wow 🤯 Spectacular sword. Two thumbs way up 👍👍

[@mconfluence]

Beautifully built! Love the details! ❤

[@ikot1917]

Браво, браво! Пусть и с современными технологиями, меч получился достойный конунга.

[@bdove7939]

WOW! Really beautiful work. Such a great variety of skill lavished on this sword. Well done.

[@trondloften2057]

Very nice sword. Its good to see Jörmungandr is remembered. Whats next Níðhöggr?

[@LyvTube]

The result is so cool !!!!! Amazing job, bravo !

[@marty01957]

Beautiful sword , young man! A fine job!!

[@sed_doc]

Превосходная работа, мои поздравления👍

[@curtisbryce5096]

Mr. Data, nicely done.

[@user-vd7me7rx3o]

да , настоящий мастер! меч-произведение искусства!

[@movldimakhmudov1827]

Такими мечами владели только правители ❤👍

[@Schweineschneider20-23]

Du er nærmere Valhalla!!!

[@grounddog4life665]

An awesome weapon that's also a work of art, you sir are very talented.

[@redskins43]

Blackbeard, have been following you for years and your videos are always so wonderful and you are insanely talented. all the best from Hawaii. aloha...

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks a lot!!! Ciao from Italy

[@josephcormier5974]

Very nice sir well done. Thank you for sharing this with us six stars

[@surfmanfish]

Beautiful work, as always. Love your videos and watching your craftsmanship.

[@jefferysmith8824]

What a master piece!❤

[@saltiga]

Amazing craftmanship as always.

[@moh3enabba30i4]

بسیار عالی و بینظیر و شگفت انگیز و کاربردی،👌👌💪💪💞💞👍🏽👍🏽 tankey, Iran 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@johnbuckley5358]

Genius. Pure genius.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great work sir 👏 👍 👌 ❤❤😊😊

[@alz44]

Beautiful! 🤩

[@nellaethelflaed1248]

First time viewer here! Would be nice if you could put headings to let us know what you're doing/each stage

[@marekchojnowski7186]

A masterpiece

[@Drowronin]

Beautiful work! Also, do Italians actually do long swords? That's kind of gladius length.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Sure! But Viking swords are one handed :)

[@jamesperkins9833]

Beautiful work!

[@marcelraymonddevries2596]

It is a so great work,I love it,du you sell it?

[@theq86]

I'm angry at myself; this blade was in the lead for getting my vote for the Viking Challenge. I just had three more videos to watch then I could cast my vote, but the contest suddenly ended and I didn't get to vote. Didn't know when the end date was.

[@sheepdog1102]

Nice work and a lot of it!😊

[@sebastiaoferreiraramos1053]

Can you please tell me how long it took you to make this viking sword perfect?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

About 6 weeks. But I'm slow since I'm making videos about it. Cheers!

[@ahmedhassan4607]

good job But you have recently been interested in iron works and the like, I hope we will see other works such as wood and the like as soon as possible. Good luck my friend.😉

[@josemendes9535]

Awesome. Without words. Super craftsmen. Best Regards👍👍

[@Amekdalaz]

For me this sword is #1

[@kyk_1973]

🔥🔥🔥 👍👍👍

[@moseshorowitz4345]

Please, tell us the composition of the alloy from which you made the fittings. I see copper and silver, but also...zinc? Aluminum? And, at what ratio?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I described it in the fittings dedicated video. It's classic bronze: copper, tin and a bit of lead. You can see % in the other video :)

[@madgamerroy2841]

Beautiful sword. I'm almost afraid to think about the number of hours spent on it.

[@tannerunderwood5544]

Incredible job but did you make sure it wasn't magnetic before you quenched off screen

[@kennethomeara9848]

Absolutely beautiful

[@matteobaraldi8488]

Terrific build ❤

[@mftmachining]

Worldclass craftsmenship....wow....excellent....

[@gavic85]

That is a beautiful blade.

[@danielmoore3056]

Beautiful sword

[@loudaccord]

This is an amazing build.

[@erics4066]

Exquisite! My Viking sword is an +uleberht+.

[@volkangunyeli]

Çok güzel bir çalışma, harika oldu. Planlı çalışmalarını ve videolarını izlemek keyifli. Tebrikler.👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@elfowl6873]

master of metals, no doubt!!!!!--------Rex

[@elboogy]

Amazing!!!

[@mushfiqurrahman2515]

That's a sword a Viking king would have

[@marcelraymonddevries2596]

Wow,realy top👍👍👌👌✌️🙋

[@user-qj2op8kh6u]

Прекрасный меч! Лайк из России❤

[@user-qh8lc5rx9l]

Довольно грамотно поступаете в работе ..😊

[@Lordbaccus]

Very Impressive

[@jacquesbarbier3787]

pour moi ce la plus belle du challenge viking désolé je m' parle pas anglais bravo sur le travail du damas du cuir du bois et du bronze

[@atlas1220]

what kind of material do you use for baking?

[@JAVB_JuValenzue]

👍💪🤟👏👏👏👏

[@foxwhiskey]

This is a very strange (positive !!) vid. The content and the process became more and more difficult and mindblowing ! An absolute masterpiece of craftsmanship . Thx a lot of sharing. Greetings. PS: how many hours does it take to build this beauty ?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!! Not sure, about six weeks of work with filming and everything else. Cheers!

[@GiuditestaPaolo]

Che dire fantastica e video stupendo❤❤

[@adamsalisbury4767]

I want one!

[@JeffFryeSr-jm4vn]

Well done

[@JuanRamirez-yd7eg]

Una espada preciosa y hecha con maestría.

[@Miko19691]

Great.

[@TheFrederic72]

Un fabuleux travail Bravo

[@user-ry3jy3yv8f]

다마스커스 날에 손잡이 상감기법 멋지네요

[@davidcahan]

What exactly is that "scale" that falls off? I'm assuming it's some sort of oxide but what exactly?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Iron Oxide I think :)

[@davidcahan]

@@BlackBeardProjects so does that mean that you actually lose some of the metal to scale? Even if it's a small percent of the total? That's why I asked the question. I didn't realize that some of the metal reacts with the air due to the high heat (assuming)

[@dannbrauckmann1545]

I just need to go change my pants.

[@robertomazzoni1955]

Una sola parola. Stupenda. Veramente bravo. Grazie.

[@johannestreitner9460]

Mächtiger Maschinen Einsatz 😂 Echte Schmiede werden immer weniger😮

[@splitirisbear4589]

47:00 the forbidden Gatorade.

[@120Livi]

This feels like something Alec Steele made a few years ago

[@classicmula]

What type of metal was the plate he melted down?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Pewter!

[@mustix44]

eline sağlık.harika oldu

[@zsigmondkarika683]

nice

[@JanekPL3928]

amazing sword 🤩, I'm not suggesting anything but maybe an ax would be a good companion 😏

[@Wielebny33]

[@ShahrazadLeRicette]

10❤

[@DustyCracker1]

Sure would be nice to know what kind of metal you're using for this and that otherwise it just kind of gets boring if I don't know what's going on

[@BlackBeardProjects]

More details about metals in the other dedicated episodes. This is a recap, skipped some of the details. Cherrs

[@Fringo25]

На заказ такой сделать сколько будет стоить , бро ?