PBS Viking Sword Special Video

[silver_pilate]

Here's a link to a full length stream of the PBS special on PBS' website. There's the standard bit of pseudo-science and lore in the editorial, but lo and behold, they got Richard Furrer to make a crucible steel, close-to-authentic-reproduction Ulfberht sword with none other than Kevin Cashen assisting. It's overall a decent watch, though I always wish they'd spend more time on the smithing aspect.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-viking-sword.html

--Nathan

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Previous discussions:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/996474-Viking-Swords
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/printthread.php?t=999822&pp=40

And we had a good talk about the production and details here:
http://www.hypefreeblades.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=554

 

[Ballenxj]

I found that PBS show to be very informative.
-Bruce

 

[texas gun person]

Haha, I actually watched this yesterday on Youtube. Interesting stuff.

 

[stereo.pete]

This video has been absolutely awesome, thanks@!