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In this video you will be invited by master swordsmith Richard Kazda to his forge and guided through the half-forgotten world of swordsmithing.
In the film you will witness:
* The making of a replica Nordic-type sword using traditional swordsmithing methods, from selecting the material to the final assembly of the sword.
* Forging the individual elements of the sword, surface finishing, hardening the blade and strength tests, making the grip, decorating the guard and pommel, assembly of the sword, making the scabbard and performing cutting tests.
* Many detailed views, including decorating the sword with silver-copper and brass inlays.
* Clear animations explaining the production processes and the sword's construction.
The film was made with the aim of explaining the essentials of making a replica of a sword both to the uninitiated public and those more experienced in this field. Collectors, fencers, members of historical re-enactment associations, hobbyists and those who seriously consider making their own or buying their first sword will find here a wealth of information and previously unpublished swordsmithing procedures.
The film was shot live following the making of one specific weapon from its beginning to its completion. There is no acting involved, the footage shows only authentic production in a real forge.
(about 40 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on July 26, 2005 in Knifemaking and Metalworking::Blacksmithing.
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This is more of a general overview of the process the smith follows to make a norse sword and scabbard. There isn't much in the way of specific detail explained. So if you don't already know the basic techniques involved, it probably won't teach you much. But I did enjoy the video. Picked up a few good tips from it. It was also helpful to watch the process of wire inlay (with a decent explaination).
An excellent over-view of the sword-making process. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in making their own sword. Although, I would call the content educational rather than instructional.
Also, the production quality of the video is much better than the standard instructional video. It was actually entertaining!
Worth the rental fee as an introduction. Especially liked the inlay work section.
I liked it. It showed a different approch to doing things witch I like. It covers a little of every thing from forging to engraving. well worth watching.
If you are renting the for information on the metal and techniques used in forging, you will be disappointed. They spend about 10 seconds of the steel and metals selected.
But if you want to get an overall understanding of how one of these swords is put together and the time and skill involved, you will be dazzled.
Very entertaining and informative worth the rental. It gives you a good idea of what it takes to make a sword of this type.
