Secrets of The Viking Sword, a NOVA special.

Fferrell1

Fferrell1

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If you have Netflix, I'd encourage you to watch this documentary. Not only does it explain the intricacies of the Ulfberht Viking sword vs. the Samurai sword, it introduces the name "crucible steel" and the meaning and significance of why high heat and more carbon are vital in better steels. Nerds will enjoy. And I hope you will too!
 
Well, they use powder metallurgy steel made by Crucible Industries....and pattern welded "damascus" made by Devin Thomas.

I'm still not seeing the connection.
 
Tripton said:
Well, they use powder metallurgy steel made by Crucible Industries....and pattern welded "damascus" made by Devin Thomas.

I'm still not seeing the connection.
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Well just watch it and then comment since you're the expert.
 
I don't think Crucible Industries has anything to do with the "crucible steel" used by Norsemen.
 
Fferrell1 said:
Well just watch it and then comment since you're the expert.
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I have watched it weeks ago, hence the comments.

It's been posted in several places around the forum. You know why it hasn't been posted here? Because it has NOTHING to do with CRK knives.
 
Well...CRK used to make the Jeroboam...it was almost as big as a sword...does that help at all? :D
 
Tripton said:
I have watched it weeks ago, hence the comments.

It's been posted in several places around the forum. You know why it hasn't been posted here? Because it has NOTHING to do with CRK knives.
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Really???? If you have seen this documentary before and don't think it is relavent, then move on, don't open the thread, or do something more productive with your time. Please don't be a a$$. We have a great community here where we can share a common interest.


I, however, have not seen or heard of this until now. Thank you, Fferrell1. I look forward to watching this.
I will enjoy learning the history of how the importance of heat treating and increased carbon was discovered.
Seeing how Chris, himself, was involved in developing S30V and S35VN, I can see how it is relevant.
 
I will watch it as well... been looking for something good to watch on Netflix. This sub-forum is for CRK enthusiasts. And had he not posted this here, but rather maybe in the "general discussion" area, I probably wouldn't have ever seen it. I don't think it's wrong per se to post topics like these, because he isn't dogging on CRK, or bringing up another brand. This reminds me of another sub-forum, where one paticular member always seems to try and jump in and correct everyone. We don't need to hear any berating..
 
I just finished watching it on youtube and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have always considered myself to be a bit of a steel nut, so this was right up my alley. Thanks for posting a thread about it Fferrell1!
 
Thanks for the thread Fferrell1! I hadn't heard about this either and am very interested in the developments of the steels we use daily in our CRK knives.
 
Fferrell1 said:
If you have Netflix, I'd encourage you to watch this documentary. Not only does it explain the intricacies of the Ulfberht Viking sword vs. the Samurai sword, it introduces the name "crucible steel" and the meaning and significance of why high heat and more carbon are vital in better steels. Nerds will enjoy. And I hope you will too!
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The word "crucible" used in that show actually has nothing to do with the compnay "CPM". It was just the method of production for that particular piece of steel he was making for the show. Richard Furrer is a superb blade smith as is Kevin Cashen (MS) but they and this show have absolute plums to do with CRK. :p It is a good watch though and worth a look see for any knife person. :):thumbup:
 
That's funny but when I watched this documentary weeks ago, it actually reminded me of my sebenza and how much work and dedication is involved in making a high quality knife (sword in this case) but nontheless it was interesting to watch.
 
Ooh I love these kinds of videos.

top bad im ending my lunch break, going to have to watch it tonight.
 
I have seen it. A great documentary. Thanks for the link. Ignore those that tend to nit-pick. They have nothing better to do. Relevance is very subjective.
 
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