Forging a [Viking] Seax from Blister Steel - Feat Valkyrik Soundtrack

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We make high carbon steel from pure iron bar by carburizing the iron. This material is known as blister steel or sheer steel. We then layer up the sheer steel with iron and make our Viking twister bars for the body of the seax. The edge of the seax is made from high carbon bloom steel. The Viking themed handle fittings are made using chasing and repousse in fine silver and they are fitting on a bog oak handle. We use as many traditional materials and traditional blacksmithing techniques to create this blade from a 1000 years ago. This is not an over the top Assassin's Creed style Viking item. This is as close as we can get to what one may have looked like.
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[@ThatWorks]

Download Rise of Kingdoms, click.fan/ROK_ThatWorks .Pick your civilization, click.fan/ROKbattle_TW with the chance to win . Thanks to Valkyrik for the killer music for this video !

[@brickpuncher1429]

I can't wait for when I can blacksmith things myself

[@Paradox-vk9fe]

Connor McLeod's Katana in the original Highlander movie lol

[@theniceguy7824]

So I've been thinking about this for a couple months. I'd really like to see you guys make another Devil May Cry build, see you guys make Lucia's blades from DMC2 would be really cool

[@samartcrafts_1910]

Please give a your edge video on oil bath temper torch temper,temper over open fire

[@vexaris1890]

Is there a chance that you would one day make a bronze weapon?

[@bricksmithforger997]

I’m convinced that Ilya is actually some ancient blacksmith god that just decided to live among man and pass down his knowledge

[@charliebowen5071]

It’s just called education and passion… he reads.. therein lies the magic

[@stygianhoplite]

@@charliebowen5071 bs, he's an ancient blacksmithing god. DO NOT MOCK THE GODS!!!

[@SendNukesNotNudes]

@@stygianhoplite perhaps he is Svarog. Ancient slavic god of smithing.

[@pezpengy9308]

hephaestus slumming on youtube

[@Lobomaru02]

@@SendNukesNotNudes Nah. He's Odin hiding his missing eye with magic.

[@WoodWookiee]

The amount of knowledge that Ilya has and that he passes it on to everyone is absolutely astounding!!! Keep up the awesome work guys!

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks Martin! We will continue to do what we do!

[@fixname]

True, I tought I know fairly lots about steel before watching that works. Oh how wrong I was. Lets say for the sake of argument they make something i dont like. Still worth wathing. Worth more than engeneer title apparently. There go practical knowledge for you. Thank you Illia for sharing!

[@ThatOneBlacksmithGuy]

@@fixname that’s definitely a life long lesson- there is always someone who knows more than you lol

[@neithertwosturrr3016]

Not only that but he gives the knowledge away for free where as he had to go through endless hours of trial and error and mentorship with the best bladesmiths in the world.

[@francoiszutter253]

What is beautiful here is that passing the knowledge is no threats to Illia. You may "know" how to do it, but now you have to learn the skills to accomplish that. And by the time you reach the level needed to recreate the peace you will be confident enough to create your own instead

[@delvinstickyfingers3103]

Ilya on the anvil and Matt on the grinder is always a recipe for a timeless piece of art. TY for sharing your work.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you for watching !

[@okami36]

Viking poetry is absolutely full of descriptions of swords and blades and talk of the serpents in the steel and such. They absolutely knew about the patterns in their steel.

[@ThatWorks]

I would agree. That is why I added a Serpent blade during the talk,

[@pandaibesipusaka7497]

I've been watching you two since my age was 13 years old and now im 22 and having some skill in blacksmithing that i learn from you guys.. ilya and matt will always be my idols in blacksmithing.. great works guys.. and thanks for sharing!

[@ThatWorks]

I’m super grateful for your continued support and it’s an honor to have inspired an encouraged you in the craft that we love so much!

[@laneolsen4142]

I sincerely hope that some day they are able to do classes so that people who are more of a hands on learner like myself will be able to carry on the immense amount of knowledge that these two truly great craftsman possess

[@ThatWorks]

Soon!

[@EspoDesk]

There are now three categories in the labor market; unskilled, skilled and then dese two friggin guuuuuys right heeere! Thank you both for so effectively demonstrating the value of a well studied mind and masterful hands when making a singularly beautiful work of art.

[@urielventris4917]

Sweet, I love these Viking weapon builds

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! What’s your favorite one?

[@urielventris4917]

@@ThatWorks You made an amazing viking spear, that has to be my favorite!

[@howitzer551]

As an engineer who is the son of a history teacher, this kind of video really gets my brain going. I have no problem with when you guys make things from different fictional media, but it's the more historical episodes that get me. I could listen to Ilya take about metal and the differences between old techniques and modern ones for quite a while and I am not even that interested in blacksmithing.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you for sharing! We would prefer to only do these videos but for whatever reason they usually don’t get a lot of views.

[@paulshealy1863]

Always love the historical weapon builds and I can't wait for the next one. I would Love to see another pole arm.

[@ChrisKing25]

I requested the Spear of Horus from Gods of Egypt. Although not historical I really hope they look into it. I love spears and polearms myself.

[@ACat1255]

I really like the historical steelmaking stuff. It's really cool to see how differently things were made back in the day. I know armor isn't really the thing for this channel, but knowing that Ilya makes armor as well, how about another part of the viking theme and making a helmet? Shield too but I guess that's more wood aside from the boss.

[@ThatWorks]

An armor build is coming up very soon! Well part armor part weapon. It’s a good one

[@fettmaneiii4439]

@@ThatWorks i, for one, am flamin' stoked for more armor.

[@Nehfarius]

@@ThatWorks It'd still be cool to see you guys make a proper Hjalmir, and maybe hearing a little about the history of the kinds of armor the Vikings used and preferred. It's not news to the British, who know very well what kinds of armor those longboat-sailing, mead-guzzling, shaggy-beard-having marauders preferred, but to a Dutchman like me, it'd be interresting to see.

[@jwplayingsomegames6687]

I'm so happy these two guys teamed up. This is real artwork produced by two of the best

[@noseybastard6049]

odin himself would be proud to carry such a beautiful blade

[@ThatWorks]

You are too kind. TY

[@MrRedFox13Photography]

I'm so glad to see a return of this. Just watched the spear one again couple days ago.

[@ForgeGen]

I've been making blades for 21 years and I have learned so much more watching your videos!

[@squibblez2517]

19:55 Matt says this like we'd all be as good at grinding as he is lol. The dude is a master with those grinders.

[@ramonpizarro]

Click spring made a really great video on case hardening and file making during his Anti Kythera mechanism build series. He goes into depth on how the Ancient Greeks used this technique during their Iron Age

[@KeraTroy]

Around 21:30, about the raven motifs, it's common, they are Huginn and Muninn, Odin's raven, leaving at dawn to gather info around Midgard (facing externally) returning at sunset to bring back info to Odin facing inside :)

[@gavic85]

I can watch all your videos without any music, think the sound of machinery and hammering adds to the feeling and experience watching the video

[@ThatWorks]

:)

[@RockyMountainBear]

She's a beauty. The ancestors would be proud.

[@BlitzMekanika]

Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge of metallurgy. It’s really fascinating. As a tool and die maker I know a bit. This episode was fantastic.❤️🇨🇦

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! Glad someone at your level still took something away from this one

[@BlitzMekanika]

@@ThatWorks Your to kind. Almost finished my apprenticeship.😅 Want to get into blacksmithing but don’t really have access to the proper facilities. Maybe I could visit your forge at some point in the future. 🍻 Cheers.

[@joel4377]

A beautiful and fantastic demonstration of your art and skill. I went onto your website to purchase one only to realise I will never be able to afford one. Ah well it was still a pleasure watching you work.

[@ThatWorks]

We have some affordable blades! This was a lot of work !

[@joel4377]

@@ThatWorks thank you I will have to have another look either that or I need to take up the craft. 😜

[@JindrichP.]

I think that in such a workshop, where the Vikings made their swords, spears and axes, there was no shortage of moisture, and so their tools or pieces often rusted and therefore more frequent maintenance was needed, I would say that they knew very well about the patterns in their products. :-) Nice video and work, thank you.

[@machinfacultatif9012]

The amount of knowledge and discipline that you guys show in your videos is simply remarkable, thank you so much for educating us on such a fascinating and complex process !

[@howler6490]

I know the emphasis was on steel/iron usage but I would have loved to see more of the handle construction...Ilya's silverwork is always interesting...

[@LordFrito]

You guys should make Fjord's Star razor or sword of fathoms from critical role. I bet the fans and the cast would be awe struck to see either one come to life

[@CJ_102]

You guys don't need music. Masterwork like this is good to hear every bang ting crackle

[@gwingcommander]

I'm a grown-ass adult and still giggled a bit when Ilya said "butt cap" lol Great vid

[@ThatWorks]

lol we are only human

[@robertrabelo2931]

Sempre um trabalho de excelente qualidade.

[@Idontneedeyebrows]

I love watching you guys work - this music was absolutely insufferable. It’s like Barbie Viking pop with Dave Matthew’s percussion section.

[@ThatWorks]

Sorry that you feel that way.

[@FeuerToifel]

that seax deserves a beatiful handmade sheath, with punched decoration and all the fancy stuff.

[@ivanqperello5756]

Beautiful! Great explanation about the etching in ancient times. I'm a late Roman / Visigothic reenactor myself and always wondered about that subject. Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@jeremyhume5563]

The music was absolutely enchanting. A beautiful piece as always. This one I REALLY like because this looks like a knife you could actually use and carry with you forever.

[@MarshallConway]

Would love to see your interpretation of a Norse magic weapon like Tyrfing or Gram!

[@ThatWorks]

Hmmm links ?

[@MarshallConway]

@@ThatWorks "Gram", the sword gifted by Odin to Sigurd so he could slay the dragon Fafnir: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram_(mythology) "Tyrfing", the cursed sword that would kill a man every time it was drawn: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrfing

[@soulknife20]

In the same vein as Tyrfing, Dainsleif would be pretty cool as well. I was gonna say Balmung or Nothung but those are just other names from Gram.

[@Lobomaru02]

@@MarshallConway Gram was actually originally brought into the court of Sigurd's grandfather Volsung and stuck in a tree ala the Sword of Selection Caliburn, which some people think was inspired by Gram. It was drawn by Sigurd's father Sigmund, whose brother in law Siggier then stole it through treachery. It was later reclaimed by Sigmund after he had his vengeance, and was wielded by him until it was broken in battle with a spearman who was wielding Gungnir. We don't know if it was Odin himself or just someone he lent Gungnir to. But Gram was broken, and then later reforged by Sigurd after the shards were given to him by a disguised Odin. And this was after several other swords failed to hold up to Sigurd's prodigious strength during his smithing apprenticeship under the dwarf Regin, who was the brother of Fafnir and wanted not only his treasure, but to eat the dragon's heart and gain mystical knowledge from it.

[@billycurran9688]

I love how it all comes together and the history in every episode is amazing

[@ndnghia2010]

Excellent craftmanship from the duo again :) and thanks for introducing me the awesome music of Valkyrik

[@ShagShaggio]

Awesome, I loved both this video and the spear video. I absolutely love how you guys don't just make beautiful pieces but also do experiments like these and take the time to include us by explaining in good detail about what is happening. I have very little knowledge about metal or how to work it (most of what I do know has came from videos like this and a few quick google searches to find the "best" steel before buying something) and I had no problem understanding what you guys were explaining. Thank you for putting in that bit of extra effort to turn an awesome video into an awesome learning experience as well. Cheers and happy holidays!

[@uialion1740]

awesome work on this build. I think a neat point that could have been made about the styling is that in so far as we know seax knives were by and large unique to their owners. There are even literary references to this in some of the Sagas. The name of one escapes me but there was even an instance where an arsonist was identified by his fallen knife having been found in the snow.

[@sayterslam]

This is One of my top 2 favorite channels.

[@lukewilliams8548]

Beautiful work. It's additionally amazing that you did these things free hand. I've only recently learned about this method of steel making and it's cool to actually see it and learn more about it.

[@oxyuran5998]

Stunning work and great soundtrack. The time flew by so fast I was almost disappointed at first. More plz :)

[@ThatWorks]

We actually had more and cut It

[@oxyuran5998]

@@ThatWorks I'm in for the ride if you release it. :D

[@hummingbird_saltalamakia]

Never thought I'd have to fight a Norse side of myself about a knife, but here I am trying my best to talk myself out of buying this thing

[@JTD19881369]

I'll do it so you don't have to.

[@dominicdwk]

You quenched in water and it came out. That’s awesome. Masterful.

[@lukelofgren4108]

Awesome video fellers! I found myself turning the volume up with the tunes you had going. And beautiful badass extremely impressive blade!

[@TJ-bg4fw]

I've always wanted a Seax style blade for camp work, haven't committed to one yet but goodness sakes have you made the want for one that much worse. Gorgeous video and a great piece of work from you guys. Keep up the great work guys!

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks TJ. They are great overall knives

[@deadaccount6135]

That is one good looking knife! Almost made me want to start collecting them again. 👍👍👍

[@A.W.B174]

Great video guys,always get excited when a new video comes out, I especially enjoy the historical builds 👍

[@helgenigma]

Отличная работа. Реально Илье нет равных ни в кузнечном деле, ни в чеканке. В век бездушных ЧПУ его ручная работа приобретает особую ценность...

[@elfy2923]

полностью согласен. когда он гравировал волка на мече ведьмака, я как человек, который когда то давно занимался ковкой, протек до носков.

[@elfy2923]

единственно чего не хватает видео - это русского языка в субтитрах... я не все слова понимаю...

[@JohnWick-el6bl]

@@elfy2923 Чего ты тут лапоть забыл.Смотри свои вато каналы

[@firestorm755]

Loving the sound track on this build

[@dreadwing01]

I love this channel, mainly due to the knowledge they give out. Man that’s a beautiful blade.

[@gr4eme1975]

Soundtrack was on point. Heading over to their website now hopping they have it available on vinyl

[@ThatWorks]

Yea they are so good! Chris and Matt saw them live this year !

[@gr4eme1975]

@@ThatWorks bought the digital album. Will give it a proper listen next week on my big system at the office. I’m a loudspeaker designer by trade working in high end so the system is pretty epic. Dynamics sounded great on the video so can only imagine how much better it will sound on a real system. Thanks for using their music.

[@HavocHounds1988]

@@ThatWorks The harmonizing is really good, and the whole tone of their songs is very Viking.

[@eraser2412]

Exqusite work and awesome music. Your combination of being entertaining while educating us at the same time makes you my absolute favourite smithing channel. Keep up the great work!

[@mahmudulhprince7987]

Thank you for all the explanation, it makes me understand the process while enjoying it

[@voxelspec5647]

Are we just not gonna mention the absolute JAMS in the background

[@limhimata8194]

What a great video and awesome soundtrack to go along with it. Mesmerized by the work in the shop and in those edits. Great job!

[@ThatWorks]

THank you very much! We are getting there!

[@frankmorris7003]

This experimental project build was absolutely outstanding and the finished blade is a blade that I strongly believe that my norse ancestors would be honoured to have in there possession aswell wield in battle! And to illeya your artistry and artistic ability to produce such rich depth is a blessed gift from Odin himself for that your always more than welcome to take high seat at my table as a esteemed guest of honour. Heil illeya raises a horn of mead in your honour !!! Illeya and Matt may names echo throughout the halls of vahalla for all eternity !!

[@jimtaylor6663]

That seax is an amazing work of art, and I learned a lot from the video. Not the least of which is that Matt is a killer of cabbages and eater of chicken. Awesome!

[@rumplefourskin6775]

you guys are so dope. I'm super glad you started these more historical weapons videos.

[@seamus6387]

Great video guys and loved the music. Also, many people need to get that we were never stupid. Our ancestors used the materials they had access to with the same intelligence we do now. They can and did do things we have trouble doing now. Primitive don't mean dumb.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

Yes it does. The only thing it doesn't mean...is that all of the creatures who have never actually discovered or developed anything in their lives, today...can't still be even more stupid than that. . What it also means, is that, today...like every era before...most humans aren't worth much more than a common dog. But, in every generation there are a tiny few individuals who have a random spark that gives them some intellectual advantage that there's no other way to get...so far.

[@user-pc8td4sj9k]

Отличная работа, так держать. Продолжай делать такую красоту из металла, и пусть в твоём творчестве тебя и твою команду ждёт всегда успех и слава.

[@Dr.Bong_]

Hello! Where are you from? Russia? I hope google will translate this.

[@user-pc8td4sj9k]

@@Dr.Bong_ да я из России, Рязанская область, город Скопин

[@JohnWick-el6bl]

Лаптеногий че здесь забыл

[@Sojournart]

Thank you for such a wonderful video! I am totally blown away by all aspects of this video - the craftsmanship, the videography, the soundtrack, the historical research, and the design of the seax.

[@ThatWorks]

You are too kind! Thanks for the feedback

[@wade4452]

Such a beautiful work of art that perhaps will outlive you by many many years, even centuries perhaps. My family's genetic history and name is Norse so I very much appreciated watching the creation of this beautiful object.

[@giodavid991]

Considering all the effort put into the pattern welding and the carburization of iron it would have been nice to see a more "historically accurate" scramasax, since there are a lot of seaxes with beautiful engravings and even more intricate fullers, more on the merovingian horizon though, and not only on langsaxes but in kurzsaxes too. Nice work nonetheless.

[@chadT2005]

Would love to see you guys make the Highlander Katana, with the remake going to be coming out in a year or two it would be awesome to see

[@ThatWorks]

It has been on the to do list for awhile

[@danncairns5546]

this was a great video, i really enjoy your historical builds. the sound track really elevated it to the top.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you Dann

[@DCizRPC]

Илья и ребята, вы большие молодцы, я не всегда могу так по дереву работать как вы по стали( Завидую вашему мастерству. Успехов вам)

[@valentineX1X]

The saxon in me is annoyed that the Scandinavians have taken our knife as their own. Im sure none of the northern germanic tribes are happy about this 😄

[@AuraMaster7]

Looks like there's quite a lot of air pockets or failed forge welds or cracking between the iron and steel layers, I would be worried about the blade's ability to stand up to abuse.

[@ImOutdoorzManTv]

And its on sale for 2600.00 lmao

[@Ayduin-]

You guys absolutely never disappoint, the blade is beautiful and learning something when you least expect it is always awesome! You guys are an inspiration and I wish you luck! Also, Matt on Grind and Ilya on Forge. Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait.

[@gustavfranklin]

gotta say, these are my favorite episodes.

[@romanvarcolac2238]

Cool video, it was fascinating how they made steels in such a way, especially considering how easy it is today! A note though, the music was a bit annoying and I would have certainly preferred just forging sounds.

[@S41NT93]

ever since I watched this, I haven't been able to get Valkyrik and Sirena out of my head, they rule!

[@ping170]

Not only is this seax gorgeous, but all of this video is also very educative. Thank you !

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks for watching and sharing

[@piergiorgiocefaloni9159]

This is pure gold

[@corywright3401]

Now that's a blade I want... beautiful

[@Citizen13]

Love y’alls videos! So glad you guys have allowed us youtubers to continue to follow you guys as you continue to make beautiful works of art!

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks James. I am glad that we chose this path as well. It was hard getting started but we are starting to figure it out

[@larrypostma2866]

One of my favorite things is the test etch. I can’t stand other makers hiding it for the big reveal. The anticipation doesn’t do it for me I guess. Love you guys!

[@martinschroeder8130]

Amazing work as always gentleman. A very beautiful piece and some really interesting theories and thoughts.

[@user-si9nf8rz8r]

Поклон мастерам. Очень круто как и все остальные работы👍 Благодарю

[@P1K3L]

I love the amount of passion you guys put into these videos. It makes them very meditative to watch!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you. That means a lot

[@ICountFrom0]

This is a knife that I'd love to have, the raven concept with the black bog oak hilt, it's perfect. Sadly such things are as always beyond my reach. Still watching this gives me a dream, and I can apreciate the work you put into it.

[@HavocHounds1988]

That blade looks beautiful, great work as always guys.

[@Stellarneer]

really like what you did with the format of the videos, some really nice music and more educational content made this one more interesting for me

[@ankokuraven]

Really interesting dive into the chemistry of steel.

[@kaermorhen2221]

years pass and this is still my favorite workshop:)

[@henrikthedj]

Just beautiful! Those spirals are spectacular...

[@anthonyk7924]

I love the metallurgy knowledge I get to learn here by the way. Thank you for taking the time to explain it. I very much appreciate it.

[@ThatWorks]

That’s just how ilya is everyday in the shop

[@noblesix3574]

This is so fun, please continue.

[@paulellington1505]

Great show guys. Entertaining and informative both. It's always interesting to see how masters ply their trade.

[@PrometheusV]

Seax on the beach!!!! Everybody run!!! The vikings are coming!!!

[@x1x4x1]

splendid work ..splendid craftmanship .. a jewlery worty of a king assasin

[@infamoswordz]

Gorgeous build

[@grimreaper6557]

What an awesome blade your makeing you can see the ocean waves in the blade it looks awesome thank you for shareing it with us =)

[@Kavriel]

I very much like the no nonsense aspects of this weapon.

[@tatehammontree2636]

Did anyone else notice at 16:20 when one of the singers of valkyrik sings a bit of uptown funk and fights back a laugh

[@abrenos3744]

Wow, good job for sure your right about the carburizing of the iron, the amount of hammering needed to carburize multiple layers is intense.

[@ThatWorks]

What?

[@99Knytes]

Honestly...I came for the build...and ended up entranced by the music. Will definitely be checking them out...my leg just would not stop bouncing.

[@TheEthanEdge]

ikr, so many comments saying they don't like it. Some not in a kind way either.

[@kitsvn]

Metallurgy here is so awesome. Ilya’s superscience tamahagane is priceless stuff too.

[@facelessman265]

I love these two guys do their own channel these days