Forging a [Viking] Seax from Blister Steel - Feat Valkyrik Soundtrack
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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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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I can't wait for when I can blacksmith things myself
Connor McLeod's Katana in the original Highlander movie lol
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
Please give a your edge video on oil bath temper torch temper,temper over open fire
Is there a chance that you would one day make a bronze weapon?
I’m convinced that Ilya is actually some ancient blacksmith god that just decided to live among man and pass down his knowledge
It’s just called education and passion… he reads.. therein lies the magic
@@charliebowen5071 bs, he's an ancient blacksmithing god. DO NOT MOCK THE GODS!!!
@@stygianhoplite perhaps he is Svarog. Ancient slavic god of smithing.
hephaestus slumming on youtube
@@SendNukesNotNudes Nah. He's Odin hiding his missing eye with magic.
Ilya on the anvil and Matt on the grinder is always a recipe for a timeless piece of art. TY for sharing your work.
Thank you for watching !
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.
I would agree. That is why I added a Serpent blade during the talk,
The amount of knowledge that Ilya has and that he passes it on to everyone is absolutely astounding!!! Keep up the awesome work guys!
Thanks Martin! We will continue to do what we do!
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!
@@fixname that’s definitely a life long lesson- there is always someone who knows more than you lol
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
An armor build is coming up very soon! Well part armor part weapon. It’s a good one
@@ThatWorks i, for one, am flamin' stoked for more armor.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.❤️🇨🇦
Thank you! Glad someone at your level still took something away from this one
@@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.
Always love the historical weapon builds and I can't wait for the next one. I would Love to see another pole arm.
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.
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 !
Would love to see your interpretation of a Norse magic weapon like Tyrfing or Gram!
Hmmm links ?
@@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
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.
@@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.
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.
ikr, so many comments saying they don't like it. Some not in a kind way either.
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.
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 🙏🏻
Sweet, I love these Viking weapon builds
Thank you! What’s your favorite one?
@@ThatWorks You made an amazing viking spear, that has to be my favorite!
Are we just not gonna mention the absolute JAMS in the background
Those ancient smiths really were alchemists. One soft metal goes in the forge and out comes something totally different and tough. They were learning to transform metals. People would have looked on them in awe!
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
I'll do it so you don't have to.
Metallurgy here is so awesome. Ilya’s superscience tamahagane is priceless stuff too.
That is one good looking knife! Almost made me want to start collecting them again. 👍👍👍
Don't think if there is someone with so much knowledge then Ilya has in traditional forging ... 🤘🤘🤘
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!
this was a great video, i really enjoy your historical builds. the sound track really elevated it to the top.
Thank you Dann
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
Soon!
I love how it all comes together and the history in every episode is amazing
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.
And its on sale for 2600.00 lmao
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!
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
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.
We have some affordable blades! This was a lot of work !
@@ThatWorks thank you I will have to have another look either that or I need to take up the craft. 😜
I think the seax knife might be my favorite knife ever.
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...
Look not trying to insult you or the channel, I’ve been a fan for a very long time since the you guys forged Rebellion on man at arms, but your videos get so much better and enjoying while drunk. Wonderful while sober, perfect while drunk with some snacks
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 :)
I enjoy watching Ilyas work. He is more of a traditionalist when it comes to blacksmithing, and not one to experiment using techniques just for the sake of appearance.
aka a nerd ;)
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
Excellent craftmanship from the duo again :) and thanks for introducing me the awesome music of Valkyrik
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 😄
МОЛОДЦЫ парни! Хороший, честный нож сделали!
I'm so happy these two guys teamed up. This is real artwork produced by two of the best
Поклон мастерам. Очень круто как и все остальные работы👍 Благодарю
I'm so glad to see a return of this. Just watched the spear one again couple days ago.
This is one of my favourite builds by you.
So many options with these things! Fun to do! Glad that you enjoyed it
Илья и ребята, вы большие молодцы, я не всегда могу так по дереву работать как вы по стали( Завидую вашему мастерству. Успехов вам)
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!
Thanks TJ. They are great overall knives
This video will not stop showing up in my recommendations
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.
splendid work ..splendid craftmanship .. a jewlery worty of a king assasin
I love watching you guys work - this music was absolutely insufferable. It’s like Barbie Viking pop with Dave Matthew’s percussion section.
Sorry that you feel that way.
Thank you for all the explanation, it makes me understand the process while enjoying it
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
It has been on the to do list for awhile
The music in this vid was amazing
Thanks Migz. Valkyrik rocks! Esp live!
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.
Love the soundtrack.
Отличная работа. Реально Илье нет равных ни в кузнечном деле, ни в чеканке. В век бездушных ЧПУ его ручная работа приобретает особую ценность...
полностью согласен. когда он гравировал волка на мече ведьмака, я как человек, который когда то давно занимался ковкой, протек до носков.
единственно чего не хватает видео - это русского языка в субтитрах... я не все слова понимаю...
@@elfy2923 Чего ты тут лапоть забыл.Смотри свои вато каналы
Great video guys,always get excited when a new video comes out, I especially enjoy the historical builds 👍
Soundtrack was on point. Heading over to their website now hopping they have it available on vinyl
Yea they are so good! Chris and Matt saw them live this year !
@@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.
@@ThatWorks The harmonizing is really good, and the whole tone of their songs is very Viking.
Found my boot knife. Thank you. No snags.
awesome work guys.
imagine they found the patterning the way you did then experimented with oils or plant resins and saps to see if they could colour the two different steels and possibly even the blood myths came from something like this...of course not quenching in blood but painting and then leaving it to react....hmm I feel an experiment there.
Gotto say the thin sliver cut off the cooked chicken was pretty impressive....I really didn't expect that one
Thanks for sharing
Sempre um trabalho de excelente qualidade.
Илья, опять в ударе "красавчик" (малодец, крутой кузнец)
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.
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.
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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.
Это не просто нож. А целое произведение искусства
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.
Thank you both for starting this channel! You have shared so much knowledge and been so helpful to us viewers. I also appreciate how you guys provide publicity for bands that some have never heard before! That is super awesome! I will now be on a Valkyrik kick for a while! Great band! Being a fellow female drummer, I love and appreciate their drum duo setup! Speaking of unheard of, I myself couple of bands as well. One is Cosmic Ranger, and the other is Lust For Glory. I don't mean to advertise, but please feel free to use our music on some of your videos! It would be an absolute honor for us to become a part of your channel, even if it's just a song or two! Much love you guys and keep up the amazing work!
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 !!
Love that you guys are still making videos. Also love your music choice. Saw Valkyrik live at the La Ren Faire 2 weeks ago. And purchased my first broke back seax.
Awesome ! Yea we make all of our own videos! Light, film and edit all ourselves
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!
I love this series. I have Nordic blood so this just makes me so happy
Отличная работа, так держать. Продолжай делать такую красоту из металла, и пусть в твоём творчестве тебя и твою команду ждёт всегда успех и слава.
Hello! Where are you from? Russia? I hope google will translate this.
@@Dr.Bong_ да я из России, Рязанская область, город Скопин
Лаптеногий че здесь забыл
I was under impression Vikings didn't speak English. I was fully expecting some badass Scandinavia heavy metal to be honest.
Beautiful blade right there.
Old Norse and Old English aren’t too different.
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!
THank you very much! We are getting there!
To the question wether or not the Norse people edged their blades to show the pattern: I don't know about that, but there's the term "wurmbunt" (literally "worm-colored" - with a pattern like twisting worms or snakes) that comes from a letter written by king Theoderich the Great of the Ostrogoths in the 5th Century. This indicates that the pattern was known and there may be some edging being done.
Awesome video. Gotta say tho the sudden 24K magic lyrics at 16:20 threw me off xD
Hole shite that music is epic. Great atmosphere for the video.
Music was awesome, great choices!
Maybe it's time for you to take up a challenge and build the Dragonslayer from Berserk in all its glory?
"It was too big to be called a sword. Massive, thick, heavy, and far too rough. Indeed, it was a heap of raw iron".
Want to see that from you sometime in the future.
Why do you not like us? Do you want to see us grow old and broken before our time ?
@@ThatWorks More like I want to see you shine at your best and reach new heights before your time comes. You have enough power to do that🙂
Beautiful work. Good soundtrack too
Awesome music, thanks you for sharing it !
And your work is wonderfull as well.
Thank you thank you!
What do u think Ilya listens to when working, I imagine it's some of the most peaceful orchestral music while building literal weapons
Thanks for posting
Thanks for watching
using animal blood for the etch.
Seeing the pattern develop on a blade used in battle over the course of a day before the warriors could clean the blade would also be a way for them to have seen the patterns and a means to bring them out in the smithy.
Just....WOW!
I would still love to see a basket hilted broadsword. Preferably of the highland Scottish type, but the Mary rose sword would be really cool too
That is indeed something beautiful. Awesome job guys.
Thank you Clyde
Beautiful
You are too kind
Amazing work as usual! It’d be really cool to see another historical build like a naginata or even the Sutton Hoo sword.
Wonderful fitting musik and beautiful blade, thx for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you💙
Bel coltello fatto a mano forgiato e arichito con dettagli meravigliosi la guardia nn c è io l’avrei fatta
Sweet blade great tradesmanship. Maybe toss all your components iron, carbon etc into a crucible with crushed glass, heat for a few hours and see what you get?
侍マスターチャンネルの
侍マスターです^_^
日本刀が大好きですが、
素晴らしい内容でしたね^_^
God thats a beautiful knife!
Thank you Levi
Absolute mad lads. Incredible work
Thank you! Its sweet in person!
Come on, camera guy, let Matt eat his lunch in peace. :P
Ilya at 22:00 you discuss the raven's head pommel being sylized and interpreted at something else. Could you discuss that a little more? Thanks love your work!
Great video guys
I would like to see you guys build a Kilij
What makes you think the Vikings got the steel or technique from others? I'm pretty sure they were capable of accomplishing it by themselves. Nice bade!
Omg thats beautiful. I wants it
Epic music choice! Great video.
Thank you!!!!