In this video, I take on a custom commission inspired by Glamdring, the iconic sword wielded by Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings. From raw steel to finished form, I walk you through the full forging process while narrating the decisions, challenges, and techniques that bring this blade to life.
This isn’t a replica, but instead it’s an inspired piece. I focus on capturing the spirit of the original while still building something functional, durable, and uniquely crafted for my customer.
Along the way, watch each step like:
• Forging the blade profile
• Heat treating for strength and performance
• Grinding and refining the geometry
• Bringing out the final shape and character
If you enjoy bladesmithing, fantasy-inspired weapons, or just want to see how a sword comes together from start to finish, this one’s for you.
⚒️ Let me know what you think of this take on Glamdring
⚒️ Would you go more traditional—or add your own twist?
⚒️ And what legendary blade should I forge next?
Don’t forget to subscribe to follow along—more builds (including a full sword project) are coming soon.
