Forging a Viking sword was an art requiring skill, patience, and mastery of metalwork. Blacksmiths combined layers of iron and steel through a process called pattern welding, creating both strength and beauty in the blade. Each sword was heated, hammered, and shaped by hand, ensuring durability in battle. Handles were often decorated with leather, wood, or bone, while hilts featured i... https://everestforge.com/viking-sword-celtic-etched?search=hand%20forged%20viking%20sword&description=true