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Shieldbiter Viking Crafts Shieldbiter Viking Crafts is the work of Gilbert Hattier, known in the Society for Creative Anachronism and Viking reenactment as Finnvarðr Finnbogason, KSCA.

Shieldbiter Viking Crafts is the work of Gilbert Hattier, known in the Society for Creative Anachronism and Viking reenactment as Sir Finnvarðr Finnbogason. I hope that you will take a moment to look through my work. All my pieces are meant to be functional and useful works of art to enrich your reenactment experience. If you see something that catches your eye or would like to have a custom piece commissioned, please, send me a message. Most of my pieces are custom work made to the client's specifications. While I participate in historical Viking Age reenactment and the SCA and my patrons come from these groups, my pieces are not copies of historical items, however, I can create a replica of a museum piece upon request. As an artist I prefer to make one of a kind pieces in certain styles without duplicating another artist's work. This practice may not appeal to those prone to compulsive authenticity, however, I will be happy to provide historical documentation for any piece of my work that I claim to be historically accurate. ;)

I hope you like what you see on my page and drop me a message if you are interested in acquiring a piece for yourself. Strength to you! Gil Hattier

Sometimes an idea weighs on your mind and spirit until you finally get it out. Today I finished my first two bentwood bo...
09/20/2026

Sometimes an idea weighs on your mind and spirit until you finally get it out. Today I finished my first two bentwood boxes inspired by the bentwood box finds from Hedeby. These are not copies of historical finds. These are my own works inspired by original finds over many centuries with my own ideas thrown in. I learned so much from this project and will be offering more bentwood boxes in my shop going forward. This pair is cherry with walnut top and bottom and maple knows. Finished in tung oil. Approximately 5" deep x 7" diameter.

These are available if there is interest

This is a great picture of two of my sons in front of the shop at the Wyrdlands Caravan LLC. Allthing event. Be sure to ...
07/14/2026

This is a great picture of two of my sons in front of the shop at the Wyrdlands Caravan LLC. Allthing event. Be sure to check them out and attend their events if you can. You will be glad you did

Skjebnevever calls to you, weaver. She enjoyed meeting everyone at Great Northeastern War and seeing the beauty if Maine...
07/14/2026

Skjebnevever calls to you, weaver. She enjoyed meeting everyone at Great Northeastern War and seeing the beauty if Maine, but she is ready to get to work. Currently, our next scheduled event is Harper's Retreat https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4550 the weekend of September 18th.
We can't wait to see you there!

She is nearly finished, my weaver friends! She has told me her name. Skjebnevever. Fate Weaver. Her artwork is from obje...
07/09/2026

She is nearly finished, my weaver friends! She has told me her name. Skjebnevever. Fate Weaver.

Her artwork is from objects from the Oseberg queen's boat burial adapted to this purpose.

Skjebnevever is available for adoption and will be at Great Northeastern War SCA event this weekend if you are attending and would like to meet he in person.

Shieldbiter Crafts will be setting up at https://facebook.com/events/s/great-northeastern-war-###viii/910894848208441/ t...
07/08/2026

Shieldbiter Crafts will be setting up at https://facebook.com/events/s/great-northeastern-war-###viii/910894848208441/ this weekend. Come by and see us! We will have a brand new warp weighted loom available in addition to all our other goodies. This one is red oak with a five foot (total length) roller beam allowing for a 4' wide piece of fabric to be woven. She does not have a name yet. Will you be the one to name her?

I want to give a shout out to Wyrdlands Caravan for their Allthing Event last weekend https://www.facebook.com/share/18...
07/02/2026

I want to give a shout out to Wyrdlands Caravan for their Allthing Event last weekend https://www.facebook.com/share/18pkqkosZr/
We went in without expectations. What we got was a genuinely amazing and unexpected experience. The staff, actors, musicians, merchants and visitors all brought an infectious energy of welcome, friendship, community, joy and excitement. The event site is a gorgeous woodland setting on a lake straight out of a fairy tale. I hope all of you will join us there next year or for whatever event Wyrdlands Caravan next produces.

Some pics of our new merchant tent and archway for algorithm tax.

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