The different types of viking axes! @chalkehistoryfestival #historytok #interestinghistory #ChalkeHistoryFestival | Absolute History

EN: While many people might associate Viking Age axes with combat, the axe was actually one of the important and versatile tools used when building Viking ships. Following on from our cleaving film last week, this film from the construction of the Gislinge Boat in 2016 shows some of the more common axe types we use at the boatyard. All of the tools used are reconstructions of archaeological finds and the selection here gives you a sense of just how specialised Viking Age axes were. From large an

Forging An Anvil: Viking Style! 🔨 | How To Make Everything

Making a nice anvil stand with no ring! #blacksmith #forging #forgedinfire #forge #anvil | High Caliber Craftsman Builds

Small Anvil. I was waiting for the last customer pick up on Christmas Eve. So I started forging a new small anvil. I Started with 8 pounds of 4140. Let’s see what it finished out at. #anvil #frontstepforge #blacksmithtools #handforged | Front Step Forge