Ice - Game of Thrones - MAN AT ARMS: REFORGED

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The show "Game of Thrones" will be returning in the summer of 2017, leading to the creation of a sword called Ice by the team at Baltimore Knife and Sword, using Valyrian steel and Damascus pattern-welded construction. The sword's core consists of 22 layers of 1095 and 15 and 20 alternating, folded three times, with the edges beveled and ground before heat treatment, and the guard made from mild steel shaped using standard tools.

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  • Man at Arms Reforged from Baltimore Knife and Sword is recreating a sword named Ice from "Game of Thrones" using a complex construction process involving Valyrian steel and Damascus pattern-welding techniques.
  • The team meticulously crafts the sword by layering different types of steel, folding them multiple times, and shaping the blade with precision tools, showcasing a blend of traditional blacksmithing methods and modern craftsmanship to bring a fictional weapon to life.

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Recent questions

  • When is "Game of Thrones" returning?

    Summer 2017

  • What is the sword Ice made of?

    Valyrian steel

  • How is the guard for the sword made?

    From mild steel

  • What are the final steps in creating the sword?

    Polishing the blade and etching the Valyrian steel pattern

  • What is the core of the blade made of?

    22 layers of 1095 and 15 and 20 alternating

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"Game of Thrones Sword: Crafting Valyrian Steel"

  • The show "Game of Thrones" is set to return in the summer of 2017, prompting a return to Westeros.
  • The team at Baltimore Knife and Sword, known as Man at Arms Reforged, is building weapons from the show.
  • They are creating a sword called Ice, made of Valyrian steel resembling Damascus pattern-welded construction.
  • The core of the blade consists of 22 layers of 1095 and 15 and 20 alternating, to be folded three times.
  • The team welds up strips of 15 and 20 for the outer edge, while the core is pattern-welded Damascus.
  • The blade is forged, then the edges are beveled and ground to prepare for heat treatment.
  • The guard for the sword is made from mild steel, shaped and refined using a power hammer and standard tools.
  • The final steps include creating brass discs for the end of the hilt, polishing the blade, and etching the Valyrian steel pattern.
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