The making of a Sword

Peter Lyon, Master Swordsmith takes you through the process of making a collectible sword, Weta Style.

[@TheMeta141]

absolutely stunning! there is nothing more beautiful than see a lump of metal be transformed into something of such beauty, you can FEEL how much love and attention goes into making that blade it it just blows me away

[@cjkalandek996]

I'm SO glad you focused on Sting for this vid! Sting is my favorite LOTR sword as well as my favorite movie sword!

[@winterbornblades]

It's amazing to see what Peter Lyon can make with just a grinder. The fact that he tempers his swords with just an oxy acetylene torch is very impressive, most of us sword makers use a digitally controlled kiln.

[@gwendalyntaggart2242]

If I had the money, I'd buy one or two😆 of each! Lovely, the details make me feel a little dizzy!😍😍

[@kurtownsj00]

He's a lot more clean-cut here than in the Extras bits from the LotR trilogy. :D

[@penguinlovergrace]

So cool! Peter is truly talented.

[@matthewpresley2973]

Sting is my favorite sword in movie and real history.

[@Epic_Kingdom]

These were the good old days.

[@robg1247]

I would love to have a full set of all the weapons that where used in all the lord of the rings and the hobbit movies Lol just love collecting pointy things like knifes & swords 😁👍🏻

[@TheWelvarend]

Excellent swordmaking technique.

[@oggenil1285]

Can you make a video when you make the sword of thranduil ?

[@boudreauxbroletariat3959]

3:20 for "how it's made - elven daggers"

[@draven86]

Short sword inspired by the Greek Xiphos sword

[@decapolis01]

I would love to have a copy of Glamdring!!! I love the detail craftsmanship.

[@royw-g3120]

Amazing he does it all himself, watched a cultural video from Japan and all the labour to make a katana is divided up. One person for the blade, one for the guard, one for the handle, one engraver etc. Etc. About a dozen people are involved.

[@Captain__Harlock]

Humm I never had much interest in Sting before, it always seems so small in te hands of the hobbits, but here it seems pretty decently sized. Theres no mistaking it for a short sword, I like it!

[@DigitalVanquish]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.

[@FlamingAbyssGaming]

I'm only 12 but I am SUPER interested in crafting medieval weaponry, armor etc. everyone tells me that, that is foolish but this is my pashon and I'd do anything to do this.

[@s.scruggs6899]

+FlamingAbyss there are people who make a living as a blacksmith/ master sword maker for theatre, film, costumes, even renaissance faires! Begin studying your craft. Start small. Ask for materials to make chain mail. Watch all sorts of tutorials. Learn to sew, too- costuming and custom art is a really sought after profession when done well.

[@Verithiell]

+S. Scruggs well, that minus reneissance fairs. There is pretty much nothing historical there.

[@FlamingAbyssGaming]

S. Scruggs thank you for the inspiring feedback!

[@thecolbykelly]

FlamingAbyss who gives a shit what they think? Do your thing, kiddo

[@watchthe1369]

Check out Alex Steele.

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Beautiful

[@jjasperchan]

I'd have loved to see the weathering process he mentions

[@winstonvkoot]

you wont kill many orcs with a dull blade...TOOO THE SMITHYYYY

[@ramonavi4300]

I guess I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch new series online ?

[@tommyben755]

@Ramon Avi I watch on flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@eugenebrian5861]

@Tommy Ben definitely, I have been watching on flixzone for months myself :D

[@ramonavi4300]

@Tommy Ben thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) Appreciate it !

[@tommyben755]

@Ramon Avi You are welcome xD

[@danielbear3802]

i know guys who own swords he made the medieval reenactment movment

[@TorchOnTarget]

Man I would love to get into that. Any tips on how to?

[@BM-yy8db]

+Brenden Rosa Start with knives, not swords, work your way up. Learn from others on KZbin and/or irl

[@rillzter4361]

I wonder how much one of these original swords would cost?

[@Life0Tea]

Is that a black knight great sword on the far right at the beginning

[@kevinlegobrickmaster8015]

I just got a reply from Pete Lyon and he doesn’t commission anymore sadly. So now I’m somehow here. Perhaps i should forge my own sword

[@heerderhobbit1331]

cool

[@TheStonehammerFiles]

stock removal really isn't traditional to medieval swords, that's hand forging. But it all really is in the heat treat. And Peter is still a master at his craft.

[@dan_the_dj]

I nearly died of laughter when I heard it xD

[@benmoore1097]

Is there a video where you talk about filming "reforging the broken blade"? I just saw someone trashing that scene. "That's not how forging works. They should've consulted an actual blade maker, etc" I KNOW your people actually did that scene, not just actors

[@1962vid]

How many "final copies" of the swords did you make? I'm assuming they didn't use the one and only Sting for all shooting all scenes of the film.

[@elzar5987]

they usually end up making two. one out of spring steel and the other out of aluminium. the spring steel one would be used for close up shots and the charaters holding them since steel allows for fine details. the aluminium ones were used for the action scenes since the metal would flex more when coming into contact with something dealing a softer blow you've waited 4 years for an answer and there you go

[@codycole2684]

Does Peter have an apprentice?...because I'd leave Tasmania without hesitation to learn how to forge swords from a professional rather than my basic attempts at backyard crafting.

[@jamproductions5621]

Cody Cole unfortunately if you check out his website, he says that he doesn't take apprenticeships. However he does have a long list of suggested books about blacksmithing.

[@codycole2684]

Bugger, might have to look the books up. Cheers

[@receptayyipkisak]

How do I get from

[@TakaS013]

What about a king thranduil sword?

[@Ken19700]

I'm trying to buy the Orcrist from your website but it says POA. Is this sword still available and what does POA mean?

[@Ken19700]

Thanks

[@Hhjhfu247]

@@Ken19700 the irony

[@goombie8962]

sting is fricking amazing. not to promote but michealcthulu does a ton of swords. Like massive swords. its awesome.

[@DanniLayton]

Absolutely stunning.

[@combatofmiddle-earth1547]

the two best looking swords ever are Orcrist and the sword of Kili!

[@juainott5281]

Ok I'm broke and in the country that I live there is no blacksmith workshop to even go and learn And man I really can't afford to buy all those tools to blacksmithing or whatever so... Any ideas in how to become a blacksmith bum edition?

[@rorymckenzie7110]

480p? Really?

[@Jordan-vm6nr]

Ridiculous - It's Weta ffs...

[@TripXization]

Can somebody help me understand, are the elven vines on the grip of Sting raised or flat? From what I can see from the film, online images (even from the sword they use here as a reference) that they are flat. But the copy they finish in this video has raised vines. The Noble Collection Sting also has raised vines, whereas the UC version has flat ones.

[@No1sonuk]

From a realistic, practical point of view, I'd expect them to be raised to help with grip. It's possible that "non-hero" versions were made simpler for cost. Maybe the "flat" ones are painted?

[@MrFlopstar]

It gets a Like, but this bloke can really take all the fun out of making swords