The University of Minnesota Bladesmithing Team got it's start in 2018-2019. Since then, we've forged a series of blades and took home 2nd place at the TMS Bladesmithing Competition in 2024. We continued to innovate, winning the grand prize and 1st place at the 2026 Bladesmithing Competition. As we continue to forge new blades, its important to reflect on our past projects and recognize our growth.
Our 2019 Blade: The Broken-Back Viking Seax
Our 2022 Blade: The Filipino Sansibar
Our 2024 Blade: The Éire Sword
Our 2026 Blade: The Strimména