{"title":"SHOWCASE","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe items in this section aren't for sale in our webshop and never have been. They are all made for a special purpose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hirst-s-drinking-horns","title":"Hirst's Drinking Horns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCUSTOM DRINKING HORNS CRAFTED FOR MICHAEL HIRST, THE CREATOR AND WRITER OF THE TV-SERIES VIKINGS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNames of the horns: Óðrerir, Boðn and Són \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: The source of the Mead of Poetry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Crafted during June - August 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe design of the horns and stand:\u003c\/b\u003e The three horns were chosen to be somewhat of the similar shape and size, and they were given matching, custom designs. The name of each horn is written on them in runes. The stand is hand-forged in iron and comes in the shape of three snakes rising from a shield buckle, encircling each horn and keeping them in place. Each horn was also accompanied with a bottle of Grimfrost's Mead, one taste for each horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe spirit of the horns:\u003c\/b\u003e In Norse Mythology, these vessels contained the Mead of Poetry. This legendary beverage made anyone who drank it a skald or a scholar wise enough to \"recite any information and solve any question\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grimfrost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46775924654412,"sku":"2405","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8892\/7314\/products\/2405.jpg?v=1685621922"},{"product_id":"jarmungandr-rollo-s-axe","title":"Jörmungandr, Rollo's Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCUSTOM AXE CRAFTED FOR CLIVE STANDEN WHO PORTRAYS \u003ci\u003eROLLO\u003c\/i\u003e IN THE TV-SERIES VIKINGS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName of the axe: Jörmungandr \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: “The Fate of Rollo” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Crafted during October-December 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe design of the axe: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process began as always with finding a fitting concept for the design, and what would have fitted better than Jörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent. Not only does Rollo have this monstrosity tattooed on his torso, but the symbolism is quite fitting as well. The Midgard Serpent lies hidden beneath the seas of the world, coiling around the entire world and biting onto its own tail. Even the slightest movement from it will make the earth shake, and when Jörmungandr finally lets go of his tail it will launch the end of the world. The same can be said about Rollo – he keeps his plans (and perhaps even his true feelings) well hidden, and a lot of his actions have world-shaking consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe crafting process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the design decided upon and drawn on paper it was time to get down to physical labour. The axe head finally emerged from the forge of our smith who has more than 25 years of experience in accurate historic forging to museums and collectors, and who has been awarded the Swedish Master’s certificate – a rare qualification that entitles him to the rank of Master smith. The shaft was then shaped from Swedish ash and the head was secured to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was followed up by the tedious process of carving the designs into the Genja’s blade, shaft and leather protector. Jörmungandr can be seen coiled on the blade and leather protector, as well as snaking its way up along the shaft. The head was finally treated with a mixture of linseed oil, beeswax, birch tar and charcoal, whilst the shaft was treated with linseed oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axe eventually found its way home, which can be seen in the video below that Clive was so kind enough to make. A video showing the crafting process of a Genja-axe is found further down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d9XuOaFRTmM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"450\" height=\"250\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RsWL_AjW02k\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grimfrost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46775929110860,"sku":"2284","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8892\/7314\/products\/2284k.jpg?v=1685621933"},{"product_id":"rollo-s-drinking-horn","title":"Rollo's Drinking Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCUSTOM DRINKING HORN CRAFTED FOR CLIVE STANDEN WHO PORTRAYS \u003ci\u003eROLLO\u003c\/i\u003e IN THE TV-SERIES VIKINGS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName of the horn: Known only by Clive Standen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: “The Conscience of Rollo” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Crafted during December 2015 - February 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe design of the horn:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horn was given a custom design with the wolves Hati and Sköll, called Hate and Treachery in English, who are fathered by Fenris. They will devour the moon and the sun come Ragnarök (you might have noticed that Rollo has them tattooed on his upper arms). The reason to us choosing Hati and Sköll is that we see Hate as a powerful emotion that fuels Rollo – the hate of living in the shadow of his brother, the hate of not having everything he thinks he is entitled to, and perhaps even hate directed at himself for his actions. Treachery, on the other hand, is one of the consequences of his hate and he has chosen to go down that dark path more than once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRollo’s name in the tongue of his kin (Old Norse: Hrolfr) is written in runes on the horn as a reminder of his roots, his past and his true self – exposing him even further to his conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe spirit of the horn:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a horn Rollo would bring forth during festivities. Hati and Sköll on the horn aren’t for public display and they haven’t got the intimidating, “I don’t care if I live or die”, purpose of his Hati and Sköll tattoos that cover his upper arms. We see Rollo sitting with the horn in solitude in his chambers, whilst in deep thought, pending between self-loathing and proudly embracing his accomplishments propelled forth by the tabooed elements of Hati and Sköll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking from a horn symbolizes joining or becoming one with the spirit of the horn, and in Rollo’s case it would be reconciling with his feelings and actions…almost as staring into a mirror while soul searching and facing one’s innermost feelings. Some might consider it torture – but Rollo is not one to sway away from conflict….not even with himself as the opponent. The horn is also sized so that if filled to the brim with the right stuff it’d put even Rollo on his arse – thus serving its purpose and turning the lights off so that the night won’t last too long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grimfrost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46775932059980,"sku":"2283","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8892\/7314\/products\/2283.jpg?v=1685621963"}],"url":"https:\/\/grimfrost.au\/collections\/showcase.oembed","provider":"Grimfrost Intl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}