Bardish Crafting and Testing Challenges

In this video, two bladesmiths, John and Michael, compete in the final round of a competition to recreate the bardish, a historical weapon. The video follows their crafting processes, including challenges faced and techniques used. The blades are then tested for lethality, strength, and sharpness. John is declared the winner, and the video concludes with reflections on the competition.

What is the historical significance of the Bardish weapon?

• It was used by American soldiers in the 18th century.

• It was used in naval battles.

• It was a favorite among Eastern European infantry in the 16th and 17th centuries.

• It was primarily a ceremonial weapon.

What material does Michael Peterson use for his Bardish?

• Stainless steel

• Carbon steel

• 5160 steel

• Aluminum

What challenge did Michael face during the crafting process?

• He ran out of materials.

• His quench tank leaked.

• His forge was too small.

• The belt on his grinder snapped.

What unique feature did John Waker incorporate into his Bardish?

• A dragon design etched into the blade

• A hollow handle

• A detachable axe head

• A double-edged blade

How did John Waker address the issue of his quench tank?

• He bought a new tank.

• He borrowed a tank from Michael.

• He used a smaller blade.

• He lined it with tin foil and plastic.

What was the outcome of the lethality test for John's Bardish?

• It broke during the test.

• It was razor sharp and lethal.

• It was deemed too heavy to use effectively.

• It failed to cut through the target.

What was a noted drawback of Michael's Bardish during testing?

• It was too light.

• It was too heavy.

• It had a dull edge.

• It was poorly balanced.

What was the main focus of the sharpness test?

• To see if the blade could cut through metal.

• To evaluate the blade's ability to slice through watermelons.

• To test the blade's durability against stone.

• To measure the blade's weight distribution.

Who was declared the winner of the competition?

• No winner was declared

• Michael Peterson

• John Waker

• Both were declared winners

What personal news did John Waker share at the end of the competition?

• He is retiring from bladesmithing.

• He is starting a new business.

• He is moving to a new city.

• He is expecting a baby boy.