THE BIRTH OF A SWORD
(DVD) "Take a journey through the
fascinating process of creating a sword"
TESTIMONIALS
...It was very
well done, and was extremely interesting... Keep up the good
work! R.H. Canada
Excellent DVD! I can't wait until the next ones come out...
I will be recommending the DVD to all my fellow blacksmiths and
bladesmiths I know! Luke B., Great Britain ...film 'The
Birth of a Sword' is also excellent. It was fascinating to see the
Viking sword being made from the raw materials and to watch Mr.
Kazda's skills as he crafted that beautiful sword with its
decorated hilt... Jonathan F., Great Britain ...I thoroughly enjoyed
viewing your DVD and found it to be one of the best shot and
produced videos on forging and swordmaking that I’ve seen.
Congratulations on a job well done... Michael J., USA
FILM
SYNOPSIS
In this 40-minute video from the “Steel-edged
Weapons” series you will be invited by master swordsmith
Richard Kazda to his forge and guided through the half-forgotten
world of swordsmithing.
In the film you will witness:
The making of a replica Nordic-type
sword using traditional swordsmithing methods, from selecting
the material to the final assembly of the sword.
Forging the individual elements of the
sword, surface finishing, hardening the blade and strength
tests, making the grip, decorating the guard and pommel,
assembly of the sword, making the scabbard and performing
cutting tests.
Many detailed views, including
decorating the sword with silver-copper and brass inlays.
Clear animations explaining the
production processes and the sword’s construction.
The film was made with the aim of explaining the
essentials of making a replica of a sword both to the uninitiated
public and those more experienced in this field. Collectors,
fencers, members of historical re-enactment associations,
hobbyists and those who seriously consider making their own or
buying their first sword will find here a wealth of information
and previously unpublished swordsmithing procedures.
The film was shot live following the making of one
specific weapon from its beginning to its completion. There is no
acting involved, the footage shows only authentic production in a
real forge.
Length: 40 minutes
Medium: DVD
Standard: NTSC / PAL
Sound: Stereo
Language: English
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