Blacksmiths of the Viking Age were masters of fire and steel. To create a hand forged sword, they combined layers of iron and steel, a process called pattern welding, to achieve strength and flexibility. Heated in charcoal forges, each blade was hammered, shaped, and quenched in water or oil to balance hardness and resilience. The hilt was often decorated with leather, wood, or bone, ... https://everestforge.com/viking-sword-21-inch-hand-forged?search=hand%20forged%20viking%20sword&description=true