Mastodawn

Follow me on my journey to rediscover the recipies behind ancient Wootz Steel!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-44iMFdSE

The Case For Open-Weight Models And Why We Can't Trust Frontier Labs

- A frontier API can refuse, change, or vanish out from under you. Open weights keep the model you depend on yours.
Jun 15, 2026 @nielsprovos

A frontier API can refuse, change, or vanish out from under you. Open weights keep the model you depend on yours.

Niels Provos

I am creating a mighty Viking Broad Seax! This is going to be pattern-welded with intricate patterns and quite challenging to pull off. Follow along with my struggles.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BSJ1fIPa-0
#bladesmithing, #viking, #seax

The Wolf's Tooth Spear head is being polished and its beautiful pattern emerges.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7tH8BNz2WM

Forging chest hardware including hinges for a Mastermyr chest recreation!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPa4VpH3QM

My Wootz Experiments culminate in a great knife!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVuB_0hxE3c

Forging chest hardware including hinges for a Mastermyr chest recreation!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPa4VpH3QM

I am starting the forging process for the Chronoblade sword. You will see all the steps.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDw0Q1x-CQQ

Forging a fire steel and making charred cloth. First episode of Forge Diaries!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVm-lpeew2w

The Chronoblade sword is being completed and tested in this final video!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCGLOu6G9W0

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