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Growan

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Wow, that looks very cool!!
You should grab yourself a metal detector & see if you can dig up a Ulfberht.
I've always wanted one. :cool:

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That's Roscommon castle. Started building it in 1263. Still in use in the 1700's.

Made for a nice picnic venue in the courtyard today with my boys.

..and that's a nice piece of steel there. I wouldn't mind one of those myself...
 

GreatwhiteNorth

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That's Roscommon castle. Started building it in 1263. Still in use in the 1700's.

Made for a nice picnic venue in the courtyard today with my boys.

..and that's a nice piece of steel there. I wouldn't mind one of those myself...
Nice looking family you got there from what I can see (particularly for a goat). :razz:

I'm fascinated by forging and knife/sword making.
If you're not familiar with the Ulfberht you might want to grab a cup of your favorite beverage & watch the following (safe) link - it's beyond cool!

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-viking-sword.html
 

Growan

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Nice looking family you got there from what I can see (particularly for a goat). :razz:

I'm fascinated by forging and knife/sword making.
If you're not familiar with the Ulfberht you might want to grab a cup of your favorite beverage & watch the following (safe) link - it's beyond cool!

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-viking-sword.html
They are both seriously beautiful boys. A total handful, but might prove to be worth the effort yet. It's gonna be quite a ride with those 2...

I'll definitely make time to watch that link. I have an interest in forging myself. You saw my side axe in a thread some time back maybe? A friend of mine has a mobile forge he takes to festivals to do workshops, so I'm set up to have a go at it myself.
I have a bottle of shiraz open and a jar of blueberry headband, so that might just set the mood. Thanks G

:)
 
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