Neil Blythin Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 just watched the show using the link provided in the original post. For those who didn't notice, the nova episode is available to watch online using the links above. Awsome show. I only wish I had the confidence in my skills, or lack of skills, to attempt something of such beauty. Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, the online video can't be viewed by users from outside the US (well, unless you use a proxy-server). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 the copies were pakastan made copies...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjakkur Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 youtube link on this vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXbLyVpWsVM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Blythin Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Wow, that was a pretty cool video! Thank you for posting that YouTube link pjakkur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Iron Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Breath taking. The way you followed traditional methods was so unbeliveably impressive. From smelting the steel, to useing the charcoal forge, and my personal favorite was the stake anvil. Proving that its not the size of the anvil face. It's where the anvil and hammer meet that matters. Again thank you, and your buddy Kevin for taking on this awesome task, and making a beautiful sword. You truly did the old smiths proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 There is a lot in the show that I don't grasp, but how you keep your beard from burning is the biggest mystery! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Furrer Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Its kelvar coated Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsmith Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I thought your beard was dipped in anhydrous borax... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Furrer Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nope...I make the white/grey in the beard all by myself. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aljeter Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ric that was fantastic! What a beautiful sword. You sir a true master of the craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 On PBS here in SW Michigan,Wednesday at 9, there is going to be a special on Nova about trying to replicate the forging of a Viking sword. It looked very interesting on the ad, anyway. the subject is a member, I will merge this with the existing thread about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCornett Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ric, now that the program is on Netflix, do you get a penny everytime someone watches it? Probably not but you would be getting rich off the number of times I have went back and watched your stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hammer Forge Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I saw what you did and I want you to know that I now have a new item to add to my bucket list. Wow it was so impressive to me to start from square one and go to the finished product. I thoroughly enjoyed the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 There is *nothing* to prevent you from mailing a Christmas present to Ric to help make his efforts a tad greener so to speak (or peach or ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nope...I make the white/grey in the beard all by myself. Ric My son helps me with my grays. I saw the special on Netflix, twice. I'm a smithing nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmcginn75 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Loved the show Ric!! you did an amazing job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudspike84 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Really enjoyed the show, it was fantastic to see ancient methods come to life with such expert craftsmanship. I know this thread is old, but in case anyone missed it or wants to see it again, the documentary is on Netflix and I believe the whole thing is on Youtube as well. Definitely worth watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waid Dobhailen Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I found the show on netflix and watched it a number of times. It was very inspirational, and amazing to see all the traditional methods. Truly masterful! Thank you Ric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caintuckrifle Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Watched that one in school and thoroughly enjoyed it! Nice work with the crucible steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The above links may not work; try this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Heheh, yep. One of our members, Ric Furrer is the man on film there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Olson Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 The guys at Men at Arms on youtube made a ulfberht too. Very cool. They have 3.5 million subscribers. Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martin Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Yeah, it's a good show, lots of high quality smithing there! I do think they exaggerated a few things, but most people wouldn't want to watch a show like that with out a little bit of drama/suspense. Speaking of which- Mr. Furrer, was there a particular reason you took the sword out of the quench before it cooled below the flash point? Or was it for theatrics? What would the Vikings have quenched in anyways(assuming they didn't have canola oil or Parks 50)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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