Forging the "Serpent in The Blade" Viking Sword

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Welcome to the initiation of a new major project - the crafting of a Viking sword! In this inaugural episode, I take you through the intricate process of forging the blade. The design showcases a damascus "serpent" winding along a central core forged from 1040 steel, complemented by cutting edges crafted from twist damascus. Despite encountering a few more challenges than anticipated, the outcome has left me thoroughly thrilled.
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0:00 Project Introduction
1:44 The Serpent
4:17 The Core
6:21 Core and Serpent Assembly
9:54 The Cutting Edge
13:40 Final Forge Weld
15:20 Tang
16:21 Fixing the Tip
18:23 Heat Treating
19:16 Result

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31 май 2024

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@sambaggins2798 3 месяца назад

For years now I’d watched this channel and Alec Steele for bladesmithing content. Alec Steele made the economic decision to turn away from that kind of content after making such beautiful knives, swords, axes and others. At least I still have this. Watching someone grow into their skills is just fascinating to me.

@cleanixx5343 3 месяца назад

There are still plenty of others making this content as well: Will Stelter is still at it, Green Beetle, Tyrell Knifeworks, JP Bladeworks, Walter Sorrels, Kyle Royer etc. if you want more content like this.

@sambaggins2798 3 месяца назад

@@cleanixx5343 i subscribe to those channels. I stick by what I said. The two I enjoyed watching the most. It wasn’t meant as anything disrespectful of those actual ABS certified Masters and others.

@cleanixx5343 3 месяца назад

@@sambaggins2798 Oh I get that. I still watch Alec routinely for his shenanigans and personality, I didn’t want to insinuate you were disrespectful, just thought you might not be aware of the other creators and wanted more content in that direction

@sambaggins2798 3 месяца назад

@@cleanixx5343 I appreciate that. Thank you.

@lkdenve 3 месяца назад

I get it completely. I watch a lot of channels, but Alec, Will, Blackbeard, and Random Hands are the best for out of the box, find designs. Jimmy Diresta does some cool stuff when he’s making blades, but it’s not his primary focus.

@ThatWorks 3 месяца назад

This is going to be epic! I've only done one like this one time and I did the interrupted twisted core so it looked like a serpent. Your method should produce a much more exaggerated design. Can't wait!

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Thank you!! I hope it does come out epic 😁

@widowmakerdesign 3 месяца назад

I have watched A LOT of blacksmithing, but I've never seen this before! Absolutely fascinating

@sweetypie3926 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your failures and mistakes. It's very valuable

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Glad you think so!

@SourcePortEntertainment 3 месяца назад

*Amazing project! Thank you for sharing this with us! 💪👍*

@paolosimonini4778 3 месяца назад

Complimenti, veramente un sacco di stima. Coraggio di fare quello che ti piace,di essere uno youtuber in italia e di esserti messo a parlare in inglese per internazionalizzarti. In più complimenti per le produzioni,vere opere d' arte,e per l' ingegno nel costruirti attrezzi invidiabili. Tutti i migliori auguri per il tuo canale!

@miniblasan5717 3 месяца назад

It's always nice to see a craftsman try to honor Jörmungandr, the world serpent.

@_Korinzu 3 месяца назад

For a second I thought niels provos posted a new serpent in the sword video.

@macedindu829 3 месяца назад

You're super skilled, but even so, it's really nice to see how you frequently showcase failures. It shows that you're not skilled because you're some kind of freak god, but because you fail and persevere.

@choppy1851 3 месяца назад

Firstly, dude, what a monumental feat of ambitious engineering. Well done for even daring, let alone executing! It seems almost architectural in scope. And secondly, among so many other things, what superb control of the power hammer, especially with tapering. Thank you for the inspiring spectacle, Sir!

@dennisobrien3618 2 месяца назад

I gave been watching knife making videos for 20+ years, but don't remember seeing anyone clean their pieces for pattern welding like that. It looks so simple and efficient; I will definitely try that method and compare it to using a 2x72 belt sander.

@EuelBall 3 месяца назад

Nice! I've heard that blade smiths don't make mistakes, just shorter blades. ⚔

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Very true! 😆

@charlesthomas3147 2 месяца назад

I love that you showed the mistakes. They help to learn it better.

@johnnyho900 3 месяца назад

So much work and time! I’m glad you never stopped and kept ‘forging’ ahead! Take care, your art is amazing!

@shoetree 3 месяца назад

I love how this is turning out, after persevering through the challenges. Those stacks are so neat!

@Zyphyr_Tritan 3 месяца назад

What a piece..💯💥

@NilsThomas75 Месяц назад

Thank you for also showing problemsolving. Nice to learn what to do when forging doesnt go as planed 👍

@richardabbott5601 3 месяца назад

Amazing sword so far, can't wait to see it completed. Thanks for showing us your problems, it shows even the masters have problems sometimes

@OldHickoryForge 3 месяца назад

Interesting way of pulling off the forge weld on the core. Well done 💪🏻

@raulantonioibarrasolis2463 3 месяца назад

That's a masterpiece made by an expert craftman. Love that sword

@brysonalden5414 3 месяца назад

Impressive work, starting with figuring out how to get the pattern in the first place, and of course sticking with the project in spite of all the issues. Thanks for sharing!

@MrErViLi 3 месяца назад

So you're the best drummer on RU-vid and a master blacksmith! You're a talented man!

@ClintsHobbiesDIY 3 месяца назад

You never disappoint. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. I liked your narration.

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much!

@user-zk7zy4fx5d День назад

Traducir texto con la cámara You are a great sworthsmith, you know how to forge, not like others.

@robertwhatley9861 3 месяца назад

Wow, you took this one to an 11! Fascinating sword.

@ThePropSlayer 3 месяца назад

You’re a madman and your work is amazing!

@Dopoludny 3 месяца назад

Красава, хорошая задумка, много труда, куда без ошибок! респект за старания и фантазию, палец вверх!

@Vickie-Bligh 3 месяца назад

Awesome. Your skills are mind-boggling. Thanks for sharing.

@iamthetarget52 3 месяца назад

I love when you show the fails ... I get to learn along with you ..

@guillermoalfaro2714 3 месяца назад

Hi 👋 there, my friend?!! Hmm, I'm in love with this one 😍 incredible work. Don't give up man 🙏 you can do it 💪

@kasper_573 3 месяца назад

Beautiful work! Always a pleasure watching your videos, thanks for sharing!

@TorilAthtar 3 месяца назад

I have seen this done many years ago on RU-vid. What's interesting is the difference in how the serpent was made. The core and serpent were straight when welded together. Then outside of the core was cut much like he did here. Then the smith flattened both side which pushed the steel in the middle into the serpent shape. Nice to see another smiths take on how to do it.

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Yes! I've seen that too, very cool. I bet that's more like it would have been made back in the days!

@jimdunkle4823 2 месяца назад

A friend of mine forged a Sutton Hoo Viking Sword. And had the same problem! He said he called the smith that forged the one for the Museum. The smith said he had the same problem too! And fixed it by forging a fish mouth. So don't fill bad!!! My friend's name is Kim Thomas from Ohio.

@user-vs5ci1cr3z 2 месяца назад

wow u really honour man , you not hide your failed , but tell us and fix it , GOOD CRAFTMAN , im your new sub ,

@dominicdwk 3 месяца назад

Love that book - and choice of inspiration!

@OleDirtyMacSanchez 3 месяца назад

A Two Hand Norse Great Sword with a Seax Blade Tip.

@CharlesJonesblades 3 месяца назад

This is amazing! I've been wanting to forge a multi-bar twist viking sword for a long time

@fredcrews7401 3 месяца назад

That is going to look spectacular. I'm particularly looking forward to the handle. You do them so well. It's still got a decent length even with the loss that tip.

@funkojones2947 3 месяца назад

A snake head pommel would be an interesting choice.

@sirmarkmagee1315 3 месяца назад

Totally awesome to see the trials and tribulations of you working threw the pattern your the best because you never give yp

@SuplexCity2014 3 месяца назад

When twisting I've found a cutting torch with a rosehead tip to give better and more uniform results

@longtsun8286 3 месяца назад

Impressive work. I applaud your skills and efforts.

@DarDarBinks1986 3 месяца назад

Love this project! If I were a blacksmith, I'd forge a Viking sword with some Japanese elements mixed in. The blade would be Norse but the hilt would have a mix of Japanese and Norse traits. I got the idea after watching the movie Muay Thai warrior, where the protagonist gives his comrade a sword he made. That sword had a Japanese blade but a Thai hilt.

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

What a cool idea! Thank you!

@clayweaver2066 3 месяца назад

Fantastic! Can't wait to see it finished!

@IFated2ILoveU 3 месяца назад

Amazing craftsmanship! Subscribed 🎉

@smilodnfatalis55 3 месяца назад

7:08 use flap discs on the angle grinder for this, it's wayyyy easier and smoother

@danthemakerman 3 месяца назад

Wow man that was quite the challenge! Really looking forward to watching the rest of the episodes.

@1leggeddog 3 месяца назад

wow that looks great

@scottpilcher473 3 месяца назад

I LOVE your work already ... wt.... THIS is NEXT LEVEL ! WOW !!!

@imperialspacemarine1539 2 месяца назад

a good way to increase the chances of success of forge welds is dunking th billet into quenching oil first. this way the oil makes it into all the nooks and hinders oxygen from getting in and forming an oxite layer wich could mess up the forge weld and cause delamination later.

@rudolphduplooy3835 3 месяца назад

Off all my subs this is probably the one at nr 1. I do not hesitate to click when there is a new video. Great video and job as always BlackBeard!! 👍

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! ❤️

@Mischievous_Moth 3 месяца назад

Super cool seeing how you handled your forge welding issues, I probably would have given up after the second problem.

@vinceianni4026 3 месяца назад

Good job mister well done

@davidfletcher6703 3 месяца назад

Another great video from our favorite Iberian smith

@felixschmidt1033 3 месяца назад

I cant wait for part to! Love to look at this work... crazy... no words my mouth was the half video like: 😮

@mconfluence 3 месяца назад

You are a great knife and sword smith. Can't wait to see the next video of the serpentine blade.

@tajsportracing 3 месяца назад

Epic save!! Really enjoyed this one and look forward to seeing how it turns out!

@acedracule9859 17 дней назад

I think I remember hearing on forged in fire that there is a way to know what metal your getting and carbon content by the sparks that come off a grinder. I could be entirely wrong or not remembering right 😅

@shanemcguire170 3 месяца назад

Nice job as usual. Looking forward to the finished project. Beautiful!

@mushfiqurrahman2515 3 месяца назад

U always manage to surprise me with something & this isn't any different. Awesome build as always

@SollersSrappingandDiving 3 месяца назад

I enjoyed every minute of this! Watching all the stages was awesome, even with the blips, you are so talented, the way you closed the cut tip, just brilliant!! I love this channel!!

@oneshotme 3 месяца назад

It looks great so far and you did a wonderful job making it as well!!!! It might have been just the lighing and or camera but it sure didn't look hot enough to quench it I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

@darthdavlanas524 2 месяца назад

Крайне рискованный метод сварки даже для очень опытного мастера. Как итог - проблемы при сварки и "птичий клюв". Я бы не пошел таким путём в таком и без того сложном проекте. Достойно выкрутился, но как говорят в моей стране - "сам себе создал трудности и сам же их героически преодолел.

@brandonwhite4215 3 месяца назад

After watching your work. It makes me want to watch conan the barbarian

@hawkeye7834 3 месяца назад

That's going to be a awesome blade

@geraldstamour1312 3 месяца назад

Dope AF sword, Black Beard Projects!

@AFT3RDAY5 3 месяца назад

Brilliant work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Can’t wait to see the finished product 😄

@jorgedarosa3186 3 месяца назад

Increible pasiencia y abilidad

@olivierquaderi8766 3 месяца назад

Quel beau travail merci

@phildivirgilio6286 3 месяца назад

Giovanotto it's relaxing watching your videos 👍🙋

@Donorcyclist 3 месяца назад

Unfortunate about the tip not welding, near the end of the video, but there are several scenes that look like the steel is too cold in sections to forge weld properly (the tip being one of those places). Good job saving the piece!

@sperber-knives 3 месяца назад

Dude, you are on a other Level 🔥

@shaggyrumplenutz1610 3 месяца назад

Reminds me of Serpent's Breath.

@SwedishChef1977 3 месяца назад

Awesome project! Love it!

@Travis_Hackney 3 месяца назад

This was really cool the way you adapted your creation in process 👍🏻

@jmbstudio6873 3 месяца назад

Nice job!

@ericcartrette6118 3 месяца назад

That is looking great! I tried a serpent in a dagger for the RU-vid fantasy blade challenge last year. It didn't work out so well. I'll try again once I finish some things. Setbacks happen. I like the way you overcame them. Can't wait to see how this progresses!

@PeanutsDadForever 3 месяца назад

Thanks for another great video!🇦🇺👴🏻

@ZenDoggie 3 месяца назад

First time I checked out your channel, nice work, sir! I appreciate that you're showing us the problem-solving process. It is different for every art. Thank you for sharing your time and skill.

@BlackBeardProjects 3 месяца назад

Thank you for watching!

@Neki9 3 месяца назад

Сложная работа! Отлично!

@charlesthomas3147 2 месяца назад

This guy made dragon hide damascus with ball bearings. If the snake part was made with that kind of damascus you could have scales on the snake in your serpent blade.

@jerryraz5294 3 месяца назад

well done!

@laforgeduronin1597 3 месяца назад

Good work !😊

@Wladislav 3 месяца назад

Damn this editing is sharp.

@josephcormier5974 3 месяца назад

This is going to be exciting and I can't wait to see how it goes thanks for sharing this six stars brother

@lykiaarmour 3 месяца назад

Nice project!

@Metalheavenjockeolsson3653 3 месяца назад

Nice work 👌🏻😎

@turantugrul7797 3 месяца назад

Magneficent ser.

@jamesball7322 3 месяца назад

My lady even said that the quench temp wasn’t hot enough to hammer the steel You didn’t have any lights on during that time either so the color tells the story

@madcapmagician6018 3 месяца назад

BB great work as always 😁👍🥃

@ohiovalleyforge5383 3 месяца назад

I love your content brother

@nathancase6485 3 месяца назад

Nice

@user-eb9vy2wu5w 3 месяца назад

уважение и чест ....уникален си ....найдобрия

@MrKotBonifacy 2 месяца назад

Dunno if anyone told you already, so I will - BORAX. If you want to forge weld steel, especially with such finicky contact edges, borax is A MUST. Also, dipping the layered steel packet in oil prior to heating it also helps - it will ensure removal of oxides and prevent from forming then in the forge. Any mineral oil would do, used engine oil is probably the cheapest, but it's best to avoid gearbox oils as they have sulphur compounds added (hence their "onion-y smell").