Movies So I bought Thor's Hammer - Mjölnir - and it weighs 55 pounds.

[GearSolidMetal]

Been adding to my living room over the last few months, and it hit me that an unintentional theme with the wildlife, mountains, and winter artwork and the pelts on the leather sectional sofa is a Norse/Viking theme. Not obvious, but more subtle. Was wondering what I could add to the coffee table but wanted something more original and interesting than what you'd find at a furnature store.

Spoiler: Backstory

And over the last few months I've bought a few high quality knives from a Pakistani bladesmith, and about 2 months ago he messaged me asking if I was interested in a custom job just for me. He basically said 'Anything you can dream up, including movie swords, I can make for you.'

I halfway jokingly replied "Can you make a Damascus Steel Thor Hammer?" and I sent him the measurements of the original prop used in the movies, I expected him to say 'Are you serious, that's impossible' and he got back to me in a few days and quoted me a price for it.



The price was expensive, no doubt, but this was something that practically no one else has ever made. I'm sure there's been some hammers been made of the same size as Thor's but this is legit... not hollow, or some other way to lower the weight or go cheap on the materials. Authentic Damascus Steel.

So it was about a month and a half of work for him and he sent progress pictures every week. And when it was finished he informed me it was 55 pounds. Previously the knives he's shipped me from Pakistan to Kansas USA were... not cheap, but what surprised me was the international shipping for this 55 pound hammer would be... 2/3rds of what I paid for the hammer to be made. So I paid for it, as you can see in the photos, and I'm quite satisfied with my purchase.

Yup, that's the 55 pound 'monster' as the bladesmith who forged it nicknamed it, instead of Mjölnir, because he could barely pick it up.


As a certified Sherdogger, as we all are, we could pick it up with one hand... but just pick it up. Swinging this thing is... well.. even for us it'd be tricky.

The funny thing is I'm not even a fan of Thor from the comics or MCU, but I've always thought of his hammer as humorously brilliant because in real-life it'd be so heavy it's not close to being practical in a battle. Even powerlifters would quickly get tired swinging this thing as hard as they could during battles that can last hours.

But for a display piece, with a 'Nordic/Viking' theme, it hits the spot. (No pun intended.)

 

[blackheart]

We all grow up, but most of us boys will never grow out of collecting cool shit.

What did that run you?

 

[GearSolidMetal]

What did that run you?

Rather not say.
If you know a good metalworker with the capabilities to make one locally without having to pay shipping, or international shipping, I'd recommend taking that option.

 

[Hog-train]

Looks cool but no war hammer would have a metal handle in real life. Completely impractical and too heavy.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

Looks cool but no war hammer would have a metal handle in real life. Completely impractical and too heavy.

You're not wrong, but that's the #2 reason its completely impractical.

 

[Damo321]

What does the door to the right of your TV lead too?

I assume it’s either some kind of serial killer death chamber, a homosexual sex dungeon or your mom’s bedroom?

 

[GearSolidMetal]

What does the door to the right of your TV lead too?

That's an old closet I put a few shelves in, so I put the BluRay player, game consoles, and movie/gane cases within so they'd be out-of-sight. I have the wires connecting them within the walls.

 

[volodya]

My buddy made me a pretty sweet Damascus straight razor, but it's not 55 lbs

 

[GSP_37]

Make one out of aluminum so less worthy people can be Thor.

 

[Tone C]

Speaking as a nerd....




That is so cool.

 

[AngryWeasel]

Have you tried to throw it to see if you're worthy ?

 

[El Panteron]

Looks cool but no war hammer would have a metal handle in real life. Completely impractical and too heavy.

Some war hammer models (for example the late medieval bec de corbin) could sometimes have an iron handle, with leather straps to try and absorb the shaking.

 

[Berserker13]

This was based on the actual Thor of myth

 

[GearSolidMetal]

This was based on the actual Thor of myth

Yup. Haven't played that game, but his hammer looks badass, but not quite as iconic.

That thing would easily be 300+ pounds.
And Kratos in those games is huge, like 6'5".
So basically a lightweight Sherdogger.

 

[Adamant]

How much did it actually cost though?

 

[DragRacer]

You should pull the door frame moldings, delete the door knob and replace it with a push/pop like a cabinet so everything is flush with the rest of the wall. Looks really clean that way.

That's an old closet I put a few shelves in, so I put the BluRay player, game consoles, and movie/gane cases within so they'd be out-of-sight. I have the wires connecting them within the walls.

 

[DragRacer]

+1
The metal handles amplify the harmonics from the hammerhead through the handle and hurt like a bitch no matter how diesel your hands are.

Looks cool but no war hammer would have a metal handle in real life. Completely impractical and too heavy.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

You should pull the door frame moldings, delete the door knob and replace it with a push/pop like a cabinet so everything is flush with the rest of the wall. Looks really clean that way.

Not bad suggestions.
I'll take them under advisement.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

How much did it actually cost though?

Its more about having an iconic piece of Fantasy/Norse folklore on display. I'll pass it onto my offspring as an heirloom.

Saying 'I paid $_____ for it' cheapens that.
In fact I'll do my best for forget the exact dollar amount soon.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

The metal handles amplify the harmonics from the hammerhead through the handle and hurt like a bitch no matter how diesel your hands are.

Wood handles wouldn't last long either, if this thing was actually used.
Within a few dozen hits it'd chip and break, so it'd be completely useless.

But you're also not wrong, to actually use this thing and hit armor with it in a medieval battle the wielder would have to have on thick leather gloves as well as leather on the metal handle.
Even then it wouldn't be a plesant experience.