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ulfberht sword documentary
on: May 16, 2014, 02:53:47 PM
Seen this documentary on youtube, its about the viking ulfberht sword.  They say that these swords contained steel not surpassed until the industrial revolution!  an American blacksmith recreates the sword. Well worth watching  :popcorn:

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014, 08:31:04 AM
Watched it a while back. Great. I'm always looking for videos on the Vikings. :climber:
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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014, 11:34:32 AM
Quote from: nmpops on May 19, 2014, 08:31:04 AM
Watched it a while back. Great. I'm always looking for videos on the Vikings. :climber:

There's been enough Vikings in the past where I live, in fact two of them are still here!  :viking:

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 11:12:37 PM
 A sword thread!

 :ahhh <---that is me running around excited.

I have seen that one before, but I enjoyed it a second time. Thanks for sharing.  :salute:

So Philby, do you have any swords by chance.  :)

If so...

 :worthless:

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014, 11:28:14 PM
Unfortunately no swords. My most sword like blade is a First World War British bayonet, Wilkinson Sword.  One day I will get a Viking sword. Liked the Windlass Ulfberht reproduction, sadly now discontinued.

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #5 on: May 20, 2014, 12:11:31 AM
Just watched the movie - pretty cool, but the end left me for more...
Was it to be a safe queen, or did he put an edge on it and gave it some good use?
Oh, and the guy had an awesome beard.  :D
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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #6 on: May 20, 2014, 12:33:28 AM
Looked at the Smiths website, he was going to auction the sword from the programme.  :gimme:

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Reply #7 on: May 20, 2014, 12:57:50 AM
The Viking swords aren't the most comfortable grips on this planet. If you don't hold them correctly, you will pay for it with that pommel striking your wrists in a painful fashion.
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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #8 on: May 20, 2014, 09:41:08 AM
Not half as painful as the other end through the skull :viking: Wonder if thats why they wore thick leather wrist bands?

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #9 on: May 20, 2014, 04:00:07 PM
The wrist bands help with support.  Those things get heavy very quickly.

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #10 on: May 20, 2014, 04:54:48 PM
I love watching craftsmen work.  I think its also very interesting that even back then fakes were made.   
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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #11 on: May 20, 2014, 07:32:43 PM
This is a good reference book on Viking swords http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swords-Viking-Age-Ian-Peirce/dp/1843830892 it shows the different styles found, and where they were found. Some of them are in great shape and could still be used!

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Reply #12 on: May 21, 2014, 01:44:44 AM
Here is an older thread I made on swords. I think you might find it interesting.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,49852.0.html
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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #13 on: May 21, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
Quote from: Chako on May 21, 2014, 01:44:44 AM
Here is an older thread I made on swords. I think you might find it interesting.

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #14 on: May 21, 2014, 12:24:52 PM
Thanks.  :salute:
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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #15 on: May 21, 2014, 12:58:39 PM
Thank you for this video, it's a great watch.  :cheers:

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Re: ulfberht sword documentary
Reply #16 on: June 09, 2014, 11:34:12 PM
Quote from: daverobson on May 19, 2014, 11:34:32 AM
Quote from: nmpops on May 19, 2014, 08:31:04 AM
Watched it a while back. Great. I'm always looking for videos on the Vikings. :climber:

There's been enough Vikings in the past where I live, in fact two of them are still here!  :viking:
The top photo looks like two Mexicans with ponchos and sombreros! :think:

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