this is from the Finnish Epic The Kalevala. although it has been awhile since i read it in that epic context, i think it is pretty clear that these lyrics have a very negative slant towards iron, both in it's elemental stage and after it is formed by the smith. as such, i don't think it is from a warrior's point of view about his sword, as a warrior is very dependent on and caring towards his sword. i think the voice here is someone that has lost much to sharpened iron, possibly a warrior, but certainly not by a viking warrior about his own sword.
this is from the Finnish Epic The Kalevala. although it has been awhile since i read it in that epic context, i think it is pretty clear that these lyrics have a very negative slant towards iron, both in it's elemental stage and after it is formed by the smith. as such, i don't think it is from a warrior's point of view about his sword, as a warrior is very dependent on and caring towards his sword. i think the voice here is someone that has lost much to sharpened iron, possibly a warrior, but certainly not by a viking warrior about his own sword.