Damn, 111,000+ views. Thanks everyone for making this video so popular! I've recently put some rawhide on my etsy store for those searching for some, and I've also put the shield pattern in my etsy store if you're feeling extra lazy! www.etsy.com/ca/shop/DarkHorseIndustyArts
@DarkHorseWorkshop
6 жыл бұрын
Oh I certainly understand how they might be very very picky, but they should do their best to group that with some kind of social skills. It's amazing how people treat folks online.
@danielthompson3405
6 жыл бұрын
Wait what was the guys name Thorvaltson... That's interesting because my great grandfather on my Dad's side of family, his last name before he moved to America from Norway was Thorvalt. We found about his history on that ancestry.com, for the longest time we thought his name was Thorkelson, until we found the truth of his last name.
@matthewflatt5530
5 жыл бұрын
Could you do a historically accurate shield build ?
@JourneyInNature
5 жыл бұрын
@@DarkHorseWorkshop Mate don't let them at you, you are thoroughly entertaining. Be proud of your skills. The people who bag you are wanna be's. Regards Baz.
@libertario1277
4 жыл бұрын
Using this shield properly is not very easy
@RaZGriZx86
7 жыл бұрын
'don't cut your hand off' great advice, sir.
@daisyhenry-antonio5246
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have been trying to plan on making a shield with my two boys. Since our families old shield on grandads wall was lost. And my older brothers have ZERO interest in our family history. I guess it's up to me to teach my boys...thank you so much. The videos you share help me continue family traditions. (My grandad always worked on leather too)
@kristinfrostlazerbeams
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! My friend made a Viking shield for me for my birthday. I know he put a lot of time into it, and this video made me appreciate it that much more! He put some metalwork on it. Metal fringes it and makes an almost perfect compass. It has blue and white on it symbolizing the sea and the air. Nice work!
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
There's always more than one way to do something. There's a few variations on this shield that I'll be making a follow up video for.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
This video crossed 50,000 views recently, thanks everyone for taking interest in it!
@sunnystroud220
7 жыл бұрын
I would love a specific tutorial on how to knot the rawhide onto the edging. That seems to be my hangup.
@TheCharlie994
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, or the link to this sewing pattern. I suck at sewing.
@UmBungo
4 жыл бұрын
Karol there are entire websites and books on how to stitch, as well as videos on KZitem. I’ve only been following leather craft for a few days with the intention of taking it up as soon as my tools arrive. The information is there is is you look for it ☺️
@xxmickeymoorexx
7 жыл бұрын
best advice for any woodworker. cut along the line, dont cut your hand off. just found the channel. good stuff man. thanks
@icegoddess1308
6 жыл бұрын
That's my favorite line from this whole video
@Duane_Grabert
6 жыл бұрын
This is the shield Alec Steele needs to make after his viking sword is done. The pattern in his engraving on the upper and lower guards are close to the pattern on your shield. Great video.
@dimitri-petrenko
8 жыл бұрын
One of the better viking shield videos :)
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll do a follow up video soon showing other ways of doing things.
@dimitri-petrenko
8 жыл бұрын
Valhalla Knight Why?
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
+Dimitri Petrenko I just decided to delete comments that were ridiculous. People just like to troll sometimes. Heh
@TheCobrasDen1
7 жыл бұрын
welcome to youtube. as you get more popular you will have to deal with negative comments more and more. even negative posts help your channel more than people not commenting at all. boosts channel activity. love your haters.
@TheCobrasDen1
7 жыл бұрын
love your haters.
@metal-lm6ue
9 ай бұрын
The rawhide stitching is great❤
@andrewlerdard-dickson5201
3 жыл бұрын
Well l am pleased to notice that someone else made their Vikingr's shield almost the same way l made my own over 10yr's ago. Without any tutorial's, l based mine on those of the Gokstad skibet....making out of plywood it's 31 1/2" inches or 80cm in diameter, marked with 8 plank board's using a carpet knife, just as you have done. Then added the hole's around the edge's 1' inch in, by 1 1/2 apart. Then stained the back in a Baltic Pine colour once dry l then stained the outter edge in a Walnut stain along with where the rear handle bar and and nail's would finally be placed, and also the gap's between the plank's, giving the wood a kind of antique look and then painted the front of the Gokstad shield black. I Also went the extra mile and purchased from "Talerwin Forge" here in Australia a 100% accurate Viking shield boss and nail's, as well as the not too well known metal Gokstad shield spatulate terminal's to the handle that where found in the bedchamber of the Gokstad skibet.... finally finishing the project with a leather shoulder harness with buckle and strapend also from the Gokstad skibet discovery. Skal !
@sacredxgeometry
2 жыл бұрын
If you're seeing this comment, This is the video. With some micro-adjustments, this particular rendition is the perfect way to make SCA battle-ready shields. Enough tampering with trying to line up 6-8 planks of wood and doing a ton of extra work. This video makes it quite simple. Again, there are some variations you can get into when it comes to rawhide and "coverage", such as using two people to perfectly stretch wood glued canvas over the top of the front face, which you can then paint. I think this is the best way, and is merely just one added step to the video. But this video is downright excellent compared to the other 6 videos I've seen on this topic. Look no further.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
LETS GOOOOOO!!!
@l.bickford4898
6 жыл бұрын
Loved this video, Jess. Can't wait for Part 2. This is one of your best.
@thecakeredux
7 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, thank you so much. I've long looked for something to hang up my wall and this just made the decision for me. Excellent video, amazing result.
@richardalexander5758
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, great video! Thanks!!
@acrock67
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best video of the process of making such a shield that I have seen until today! Thank you, man! Great job)
@aniya8759
Жыл бұрын
Almost gone mine done! Rope glued on, leather cut... punching today and starting to stitch.
@tudoemprata
7 жыл бұрын
The rope on the edge of the shield felt great. It surely blocks sword blows efficiently. Beautiful Viking shield. Congratulations for your work.
@pablocanterna3242
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, the best I've seen on KZitem. Congratulations.
@foolishmortal1313
3 жыл бұрын
I was already loving this video so much...and then I see that FLA shirt. Now I know it's a sign! I'll be building my Viking shield SOON.
@MandaloretheSavage
7 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful wall hanger but the dragon knot work is breathe taking
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bigirishape
7 жыл бұрын
I have never gotten my rawhide so pliable looking... I'm envious...
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
+bigirishape Could be too thick? I soak it overnight though that's more out of convenience than need I think.
@zsoltliszka8151
4 жыл бұрын
Nice. Nagyon szép, télen megcsinálom a sajátom
@trentdevlaminck1267
7 жыл бұрын
You make the God's proud with your craftsmanship
@ChrisTheSparky
8 жыл бұрын
The 7 dislikers must have been raided by Ragnar
@woodslore8537
7 жыл бұрын
bilzup or they built a crap shield and took an arrow to the knee.
@trentvanness4869
7 жыл бұрын
how funny 😐
@tyronicusmaximus4230
6 жыл бұрын
Harlaus is still mad suno got captured while he was busy eating butter
@wendellthomson8817
5 жыл бұрын
Probably some Frank
@igneous061
5 жыл бұрын
uhm or noticedsome stuff he did wrong....like not covering shield with canvas or some other sort of cloth material.....
@liamnguyen-duong3394
3 жыл бұрын
the viking shield look cool and strong
@midgardnc3081
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tutorial! I have since made a shield from this video and its been wonderful in SCA combat. Although half inch is a bit heavy, just gotta strengthen my shield arm!
@mufffinman4203
2 жыл бұрын
A light shield in war or battle tends to brake :) good for training where as the rope and rawhide edge is for soaking up sword strikes.. also heard the used basswood originally which is a light soft wood to help with weight but the other reason is it wouldn't spilt and would catch axes in the shield binding them.
@derrickdaugherty3445
Ай бұрын
I just found your channel and have been binge watching. I finally had to comment to say nice cap, SP is playing in the background right now. Thanks for putting all these videos out, they're extremely helpful and inspiring!
@DarkHorseWorkshop
Ай бұрын
Glad youre enjoying them :) I miss that hat
@MrZombieSkittles
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dark Horse Workshop, just wanted to say thanks for making the video. It's currently my main source material for my own shield I'm making at the moment.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad you're getting good use out of it.
@MrZombieSkittles
5 жыл бұрын
@@DarkHorseWorkshop About how often do you restock your rawhide shield edging in your etsy store? I'm looking for a 99" strip and don't yet want to bite the bullet and buy a full side
@davemeyers9425
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. I haven't made a shield in so long I didn't know where to begin. Thanks for helping us all play a better game.
@garroyo23
7 жыл бұрын
This is the best tutorial video I've seen for making these sort of things. Thank you so much!
@dge4560
3 жыл бұрын
Nice shirt man, also one of my go to's! Great vid
@8502rdt
7 жыл бұрын
I'm just finishing up my first ever shield, made using this tutorial. My hole-spacing was a little off, so i ended up with a little lump of leather on the last stitch. Maybe also because i opted for using regular old leather i had lying around rather than buying rawhide. No big deal, though. Better luck next time. I am very pleased with the result, and once it's painted it's going to look real good. Great tutorial, it was good enough that even a knucklehead like me could follow it. Thanks a bunch!
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Happy to have helped.
@Lunamagpie33388
6 жыл бұрын
hi! please, do not ever skip any step you consider basic xD like you said somewhere in the video, that you included a step to just save the whole process... please have mercy on us, newbies, and do indeed include all the little details, even if you consider them obvious:D I see now it's an older video, but still enjoyed it :)
@anthonyhall7583
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work. I still can't get over that you put so much work into it, but used plank lines instead of just using planks tho.
@theswagonborn4164
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Got all I need to start making my own shields. Just needed a good tutorial! Thank you!
@wolfiesara
6 жыл бұрын
I use carbon paper for transfering images onto lighter colored wood. It's cheap and sold in most office supply stores. On darker colors, I use white or yellow transfer paper used for sewing (found at fabric stores and is in a variety of colors). Both work the same way and are cheap. Just slide the carbon paper under the picture but on top of the wood and trace the picture. The transfer paper isn't good if you're virbrating the wood because it's more like chalk, but wipes off easily with a damp cloth if you make a mistake. Both are reusable, and I've been using the same half-dozen sheets of carbon paper for years. Thanks for making this great video!
@jamie18thmo73
7 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful piece of work.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. Time to start pumping out more videos here.
@cutsrosescents4950
7 жыл бұрын
I prefer to stain my shield with the menstrual blood of a Nordic Queen collected in a skull cup from my enemy. But a dark cherry stain from Walmart works good.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
Probably for the best.
@joejoelesh1197
6 жыл бұрын
How much menstrual blood does she have?!
@proudtitanicdenier4300
6 жыл бұрын
+Joe JoeLesh You've got to save it up
@kristinfrostlazerbeams
5 жыл бұрын
🤣💇♀️ Off with her head!
@gordonchapman222
5 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😁PMSL! 👍
@fernandomingo2398
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work sir!!
@DarkHorseWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated.
@michaelbritton277
7 жыл бұрын
I had a question or 2 about the shield. My main one is what is the circumference of the wood itself? Second would be, after applying the rope. What was the total length of the raw hide?
@lostmarimo
5 жыл бұрын
I wish i had the tools and skill for this. it's such a beautiful shield!
@MochiVsLARP
7 жыл бұрын
You honestly have no idea how confused I was until I saw this XD I've just been staring at my wood disk and future handle wondering what to do for the past day and a half, so thanks ^.^
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to have helped.
@porkycrook
7 жыл бұрын
Just came across your video and I want to say how good they were and I'm off to see what is going to be my next choice.
@outlanderlet2
7 жыл бұрын
just wanted to say thank you for the tutorial it has helped me see other ways of doing this myself now i just need to find those longer rivets to use and ill be a happy camper great job
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
+larry threadgill 3/16" x 1.5" I think. Try jaycee fasteners. Peening rivets, dome head.
@rafajuszczuk7519
7 жыл бұрын
love your letherworking on the shield rim
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@jakerollier6180
7 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know how you stitched the raw hide on. I've never done it before and im not sure how I should do it on the sheild that I am currently working on. is there a certain way to do it?
@wendeln92
4 жыл бұрын
If you watch the video it he shows you exactly how to do it. Use two needles and go from one side of the shield to the other (back to front, etc). He put two holes on each edge and folded the edge under on each side, he did this as he was sewing - put the needle through two holes of one edge, put it though the hole in the wood, put the needle through the two holes on the opposite rawhide edge: do the saw with the other needle) really isn't that difficult. All the stitching will be connected from hole to hole on each side if you use the two needle method - it is a common leather stitching method. If you only use one needle you will need to go over the stitching again to make sure there is stitching between each hole but the two needle seems to work best because the rawhide will be drying and shrinking as you sew.
@generaldisarray4569
7 жыл бұрын
awesome video. no pointless rambling or bullshit. looks awesome thanks for making this video
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
+General Disarray Great to hear.
@icantthinkofausername2605
2 жыл бұрын
Oh damn you made this? I've seen that shield on google images and it's what inspired my own, very cool
@kawaiipotato5450
8 жыл бұрын
wow , the best i seen on the internet
@tashapalmer4519
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Watched it to help a friend. Wondering now if my boys would like a shield 🤔
@beans1557
2 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the most gorgeous shield I have ever seen 😂
@DarkHorseWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@aubreyackermann8432
2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much different crafts overlap. The stitching you did with the rawhide would be called a Holbein stitch in embroidery, named for the painter.
@clshep
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, watching the video was mesmerizing! So much detail and the patience it must take to create something like this....I'd hate to play Chess against you! Well done sir, well done.
@kingwacky184
7 жыл бұрын
wow that is amazing. I am Swedish and very much in to all this viking stuff. I would easily have paid for a shield like that to be able to have it as a wall decoration or something like that.
@tsnowfall6532
8 жыл бұрын
Simply, one of the best Viking shield video ever, keep it up man. Your videos are awesome 💪
@admirsuljic5026
8 жыл бұрын
by far the best tutorial i've seen...amazing work man!
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
+Admir Summit Thanks, much appreciated.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
+Admir Summit Thanks, much appreciated.
@eduardocometta8902
3 жыл бұрын
Espectacular
@kit0825
6 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely fascinating! Great work and very informative!
@ksuhuh
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! By the way, oil painter's advice: if you just rub the back of your design with soft pastel, charcoalpowder or graphite powder, you can actually just transfer it by laying it onto the shield and re-tracing your lines.
@dakotamcmahon7597
5 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for sharing
@DaneStolthed
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent job, thanks for sharing, your video is best DIY Viking shield on KZitem by far! Big Thumbs UP!
@dumbredneck4464
4 жыл бұрын
I think the gods are impressed also I’m planning on making my shield the same way so thank you but I’m not going to until I get a Norse Axe
@annemariegodden
4 ай бұрын
So beautiful.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@VikingNerds
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the shield design too!
@Hercules1-v9m
7 жыл бұрын
Well this explains why the pre made ones are so expensive.
@dalecarpenter8828
8 жыл бұрын
very nice!
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, new shield handle video up in the next couple of days.
@klemmsteinmax3312
7 жыл бұрын
wonderfull! What kind of a dream.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
7 жыл бұрын
+Manfred Blum Thanks. :)
@cahir_da_boss3728
2 жыл бұрын
amazing
@allebarbi118
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@everythingisontheone1505
7 жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Really enjoyed it
@scottwallace3900
7 жыл бұрын
I made my shield(targe) out of a whiskey barrel top .yes it's heavy but mine is up on my wall along with broadsword and a deer skin it's not bad for first attempt but could always be better.you made a really nice job of yours could tell you've made a few lol
@CigaresBretagneBusinessClub
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job ! RESPECT master !
@cuhurun
5 жыл бұрын
Really nice job, fella... well done !
@canuckknives5746
8 жыл бұрын
Great work! think I might make one once forging season is done here. look forward to seeing more of your work.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have a viking knife sheath video and an alternate shield handle video in the works.
@deanransom2350
3 жыл бұрын
This is a cool project. I assume the center 'bosse' can be purchased from some vendor? All that's left is a stability performance test, say...uh...with William Wallace's broadsword or Conans Atlantean sword. Nice work. You rock.
@Makritsya
7 жыл бұрын
3:34 Awww eahhh! Its RACING SHIELD!
@Rafifcahya
7 жыл бұрын
One more line, it will become slav shield.
@finndalcassian9590
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome work - Thumbs up!
@CheifPwnsanoob
8 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS :D
@cameroncameron4274
7 жыл бұрын
always keep your hands behind the cutting edge
@FlowerKnight2
7 жыл бұрын
Whoa that's a lot of work. I really want to make one though, I'd love to have it hang on my wall or above my fireplace. I feel like the hardest part will be decided on a color and pattern scheme, haha. Thank you for this video, it really helped.
@nikemozack7269
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@tetsu707
8 жыл бұрын
I am looking forward to more vids!!! Good Work!
@SchnitzelL0RD
7 жыл бұрын
Like the design, well done! :)
@JeffLafferty
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@perrytran9504
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm planning to make my own shield and was a bit disappointed most videos on KZitem either didn't describe the process or made some rather major historical inaccuracies in the design. Nothing is perfect of course, but this video is probably the best one I've found.
@DarkHorseWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Well, I can't say this is historical, probably had canvas over it and on average thinner and bigger. But I like this design and try and keep it periodish. lol...
@perrytran9504
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkHorseWorkshop Yeah I'm not an expert myself, but what I was getting at was the type of videos with funny grips or plywood that they didn't give a "planked" look. Though yeah I guess if you cover it with canvas or linen anyway it won't matter in the end lol Also ironically it seems the ones which were more historical tended to give less detailed rundowns which doesn't really help when trying to piece it together as a rookie. Your description of how to attach the rawhide was very useful to know though.
@Bugoutvehiclesuk
8 жыл бұрын
thank you that was a big help
@Adkiz69
5 жыл бұрын
whow, man that looks awesome!
@WilliamRoycoaching
8 жыл бұрын
great job dude!
@alexloweh1
6 жыл бұрын
Great work!!
@bodymindsouldynamix3449
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!
@peto203
3 жыл бұрын
nice video varg vikernes
@MissRaveShinigami
7 жыл бұрын
I'm researching how to make a shield for use with the SCA (Society for creative anachronism) and the shield would take much impact during heavy armored combat. Would a shield made this way be able to stand up to battle? We don't use live steel.
@guyh.4553
6 жыл бұрын
Very impressive work sir! Could you please explain the stitching work for the rawhide? I didn't really "get it". Thanks!
@aidenhumphrey381
2 жыл бұрын
I love this video, but I’m not grasping how to do the stitching for the rawhide. I tried to slow it down, but I can’t figure out how you are doing the flow. Are there two strings and needles?
@DarkHorseWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
One string, 2 needles.
@_Mordion_
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Subscribed.
@GarderVinther
6 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, i´m a viking, i´m Danish, and nice video
@deividiribeiro2577
7 жыл бұрын
Muito legal. Parabéns
@MyPandaBitMe
8 жыл бұрын
What sort of rawhide are you using here? Where did you get it? It looks much darker than the stuff I've seen.
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