Traditional Folded Axes: An Introduction to Symmetrical Fold Technique
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- In this video I try to show you how I forge a symmetrical folded "viking style" axe.
A very fun technique that test many aspects of your forging technique.
Thanks for watching!
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This is the kind of stuff I really enjoy seeing on CZcams. Just someone showing their skill without embellishment or excess showmanship. Also, I appreciate that you show what can be done with limited tools. Makes it less scary for beginners to try.
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Moins on utilise d'outils et plus il faut de savoir faire et d'habileté.😊
@@fredericmartin8758 C'est comme cela que j'ai appris à travailler....
Look so cool
All I got is a hammer, anvil and forge. I will make one. Because I must.
It's a very rare treat to see a video of something being forged completely by hand. Thank you so much for making this.
У Ангелины Аргани топоры получше получаются .
I love how, at the very end, you realized you hadn't filmed all of the steps, so you simply made a second axe that was a twin of the first one. That was brilliant!
I'm Danish, always been fascinated by old Norse tools and weapons.
In 6th grade we were on excursion in Roskilde Denmark living like Vikings for 2 weeks.
An experience I'll never forget.
You have definitely become the ultimate axe maker here on CZcams, I don’t think anyone does better videos or more on axes than you
Probably the best comment ever.
@ you deserve it, I’ve been making tomahawks for quite a while now but I’m still a novice on axes/ true axes so I’ve been watching many different creators learning techniques and developing tooling to make a go of it
I’d come here to say the same thing! And to add how grateful I am that you share what you learned by hard work and practice. It’s obvious that each step has a set of very purposeful strikes, hammer styles and weights, heats, forging temperatures, parts of the anvil, the list is enormous but I can see you’ve thought through each step. I’ve learned so much from your journey.
He ain’t wrong. If I mention a video about an axe or Swede to any smith I know their first answer is usually: “Nils or Torbjörn.”
Agreed
Всё очень наглядно и понятно даже без знания языка и переводчика, а наблюдать за отличной работой отдельное удовольствие!
I absolutely love this! So many of the blacksmithing videos on CZcams are completely based on extremely expensive equipment that the vast majority of aspiring smiths probably won't ever be able to afford. It's really good to see someone showing how to do it all by hand. Thanks for that!
Absolutely! I worked as a Carpenter for several years making 4-6k/wk and I still can't afford a lot of that big fancy equipment that those guys have in their shops. 1) it is hard to find 2) you have to adapt your garage for much of it because it won't fit in a 9' tall garage, then you have to spend about 4-6500 for a rotary phase converter to bring adequate 3 phase power to your garage. It is not cheap.
11:50 "The axe will outlive me, so I stamp it with my maker's mark." Every great man leaves his mark on the world, and I hope one day I may leave mine on something as beautiful.
THE WINNER IS:
Unfortunately Aaron Kokesch never reached out for the axe.
So the new winner is @magnusbergroth5319
If I don't hear from them in 7 days I will once again select another winner...
Giveaway will end Oktober 2nd.
To enter the giveaway, simply subscribe and leave a comment.
The winner will be announced in this comment once selected.
There are scammers out there.
I will not ask you to join telegram or anything like that.
Also a BIG THANKYOU to Nord Forge for the awesome forge!
www.nordforge.com/produkt/sleipner/
Good luck and I will se you soon :)
/Nils
Don’t forget to pin this comment, great axe and forge.
Kan bara instämma! Fint arbete.
After seeing this video I was going to subscribe anyway. Great show. Very simple explanations. Thorough and to the point. Beautiful work as well.
@@adrian_rthanks, totally forgot to pin it 😅
Is it pinned? This is so hard to find. I have to scroll thousands of very nice comments just to find it every time I check to see if it's my name 😀
It’s so nice to learn how real craftsmen continue to use the same forging techniques used since copper and tin were smelt thousands of years ago. Nature never uses straight lines. Your ability to manipulate metals into natural ergonomic shapes is inspiring to those who follow in the footsteps of artisans embarking on such an honest profession. I offer you my respect sir.
This is the type of comment that I enjoy reading. Something that praises a person for their hard work and talent, not telling them everything is wrong, etc. Thank you!
Thank you! I stand on the shoulders of much greater men than me. Not to mention the beauty of nature.
It's always enjoyable to watch skilled craftsmen ply their trade. As a former schooled, industrial welder I do understand your procedures pertaining to heat, color, forging, and their effect on steel. Thats what interests me in watching your videos, which is very comprehensive and informative. Nice tutorial, and thanks for posting it.
Seeing the forging without the use of power hammers is amazing. Not all of us can afford those and must rely on hand work for most of what we do. Thanks for the step by step process.
It's amazing that you make two axes at different times and they look like twins. Definitely remarkable craftsmanship.
Love to see blacksmithing videos like this where things are so well described and thoughtfully followed through.
Really makes me want to build my own forge and give it a try.
These types of smithing videos are always so fascinating to me, and I think it’s because everything is done by hand
I was actually a bit surprised when you mentioned you didn’t use a grinder, I didn’t even consider that part!
Giveaway is probably already over, but right now I don't actually care. Craftmanship videos like this are just so fascinating and learning (sort of) how to do these things is such a cool thing. I wish I had the time, tools, skills and money to do things like this myself but life being as it is, that's just not likely. That said, this is a great next best thing. Thank you for showing us all how it's done!
I just really appreciate how you convey information to beginners/novices. I also have noticed how dramatically your channel has grown and improved over the last few years. I see the work you are putting in, and I’m grateful.
When I watch an axe making video I always come to your channel, you are dedicated to the art and are extremely talented in its execution. Thanks Nils.
Thank you Allan!
loved the Hardinger Nordic violin/ fiddle background music.
Very well done and I am glad you didn't torch or burn the wooden handle.
People seem to think burning the wood makes it look old but really it only makes the builder look lazy.
If you want a darker handle treat it a few times and it will darken.
Pine tar and wax is my choice for a finish because it lasts for years.
I just love how well you explain the different steps, even someone like me without any forging experience understands what you are doing and can appriciate the work that goes into the axe.
Thank you for making another tutorial, your folded axe looks awesome. As a novice who hasn't forge welded yet, I see folded axes as the true gauge of a good blacksmith. Thanks again for your inspiring videos and I look forward to the next one.
great video broseph
I would love to have an Axe like that. You can't find Axes like yours where I live. I'm an old man now who appreciates fine craftsmanship. Thanks for your video!
Nice job. I like the fact that you didn't use any heavy machinery and showed this can be done with just your imagination and skill. Nice Job.
It is amazing how you make something so difficult look so effortless and easy. You are becoming a Master of your craft and its so encouraging.
Skilled craftsmanship as always Nils. I love the little high carbon insert idea before fire welding
Been hospitalised for 3 weeks so watched a lot of youtube. This is one of the best. I now want a forge, anvil, lathe and belt grinder. The wife is not happy.
There is something special about shaping metal by hand. Using great energy and force to achieve precision results.
This is super cool! The mix of pine tar, linseed and turpentine sounds like a secret you gave us there!! Thanks for that!! 🙏
Heads up tho is smells, a lot. The smell tends to stick to your hands to, a heavy smoky smell besides that is a really good finish that ads a lot of rot and insect protection. oldtimers have used tar for ages so not really a secret just not used as often now, prob because the smell.
Very fascinating. Have been a fan of Forged In Fire for years, but to watch someone slow build an ax, and explain what they are doing is also very interesting. Being able to see how the two steels are forge welded, how the head and handle are worked together, and the wedges to keep everything tight. Truly a fantastic video.
Great instruction for those of us who have no power hammers or a huge shop full of tools. This is a video that I can try to duplicate with what I have.
No one gives details about the blade making but in this video I really likes n happy to seeing,grt3 n wait for the next videos, god bless you Dr brother👌👍
Beautiful axe! I appreciate seeing the entire process done by hand, without machines that I couldn’t possibly set up in my garage. This way I can at least dream about doing similar projects myself. 😊
Glad I found this channel. As an aspiring knife/ax smith, this has been very helpful.
It's really great to watch a craftsman/woman at work and it was a pleasure to watch you making this axe. My chosen trade on leaving school many years ago was carpentry so I am afraid to say the only iron I hammer are nails into wood. And what do axes cut ...wood for the carpenters. One great big circle really. "Keep on hammering,hammering at the anvil" (Alex Harvey Band).
I love how you simply drop "Welp I made two because I missed filming some steps" I wish more channels were that dedicated!
I have this dream of having my own forge once I move to Sweden, and these videos are holding me over 😄
I love to see things like this done by hand. The patience required for the process, especially finishing work, is something I struggle with. I rely too much on power tools in my desire to complete projects of my own. That said, with all the hours you've put into your craft, I have no doubt you love what you do, and it shows in the excellent work produced. I'm glad Mr. Ahman's videos brought me to your channel.
This has got to be the best, most informative axe forging tutorial I've seen yet. Great job! And thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My grandfather did the same stuff your doing. I've seen some of his things, most are in a local museum. Unfotunatly he passed away just before I was born, so I never got to learn anything from him. I'm told he was a tremendous blacksmith. He too was a swede, from the northern part . Thank you for posting your videos, I learn alot from watching you. I'm to old to take up the art, but I do enjoy watching you.
Again, THANK YOU!!
So beautifully done. I really enjoyed seeing you shape the ends of the head before folding, so skillfully done. Finally music that compliments the video, tone of voice and cadence. Well enjoyable. Thank you!
Thanks for showing this technique. I've been blacksmithing as a hobby for a couple years and made a dozen or so knives. I have been wanting to try making an axe, but afraid of drifting an eye with my tools and skill level. This technique however is something I can do, so you have inspired me to forge an axe this winter. Thank you for making content like this, I look forward to seeing more.
I'm in the same situation as you. Started about 2-3 years ago, made around 12 knives and some other stuff. Finished my first axe last week. Made my own punch and drift too and I have to say drifting was an absolute pain. But I'm more afraid of forge welding than punching and drifting so there you go 😂
Härligt att se en yxa gjord för hand på detta sätt! Tack för en verkligen inspirerande video. 👍👌
Tjena! Eftersom förra vinnaren aldrig svarade, så är nu yxan din, om du vill ha den. Skicka ett mail till mig, så styr vi upp frakten.
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Nils, your skill is superhuman. If you pick me to win your axe, I will come pick it up in person! I must see the master at work! Thanks for inspiring the world.
the best smithing video yet. Many years ago I took a smithing class and loved it. I only wish I could have a smithing shop!
A pleasure to watch you work as always. You and a few others on CZcams have inspired me to get into blacksmithing with your videos and teaching. Keep doing the amazing work!!!
I'm constantly amazed by the quality of your work. Thank you, I've learned a lot from you.
It’s good to see so many people keeping the old ways alive. Great video! Thanks!
I'm a coke and manual blower guy myself. Beautiful work. Great presentation.
This is so interesting to watch! I was very lucky to go to a community college in Minnesota that offered glass blowing courses... That was fun but it was also very stressful because of the constant urgency and risk of breaking and shattering. It might be fun to go into hobbyist blacksmithing instead: sturdier materials, and while I'm sure it comes with its own appropriate times for urgency, maybe it wouldn't be quite as much? In any case, this video was wonderful. I'm a subscriber now so I'll voraciously consume more blacksmithing content. Thank you for being here!
fantastic video yet again Nils, you truly are becoming one of the great traditional axe makers in the world!
I always were a little intrigued by forging your own knives, axes and other stuff. BUT your video is so relaxing, and inspiring that, while watching, i begun to imagine myself in my thirties forging axes by hand for fun and giving them to my friends. And my beautiful wife would come to see me from time to time and say what a beautiful job I've done.... Man, that would be my best life.
Beautiful work, but what I really appreciate is that there was little or no wasted effort in your shaping of the axehead. Totally glad I found your channel.
Thanks for all the awesome content! Also thanks for sharing your forging talent and for taking us with you on your blacksmithing journey! The axe in this episode looks fantastic. I would be proud to be it's new owner!
Your work is totally awesome! An old trick in America is to soak the hickory Axe handle in kerosene for about 3 months and give it 3or 4 coats of a mixture of boiled linseed oil and turpentine! Wado! (Cherokee word meaning thank you!)
Amazing axe, I was actually considering getting myself an axe like this as a camp/survival axe, the kind that can also be used kinda like a knife, and you sure as hell got that one razor sharp!
Great to see you showing off your old school skills... no power tools. Well done.
rare to see something being forged with almost all beginner tools very inspiring!
beautiful work as always!
Älskar dina videor, sluta aldrig med det du gör!!!
Jag ska försöka!
Awesome that you remade the axe so you could show all the steps instead of just inserting some dialog later. You're not only an excellent smith, but a wonderful teacher.
Just someone showing their skill without excess theatrics! Well done Sir...
Well I better leave a comment so then I’ll have a chance of getting a beautiful axe
Fascinating video, I was enthralled during the entire process.
I feel that the *"spare"* axe should probably go to someone who supports your channel financially.
I love the fact that you made the axe from start to finish by hand great workmanship.
I never knew axes could be folded like that to forge them! Admittedly i know nothing about forging, but still that was really cool to see the blade come together from the bar of steel!
THese crafting and smithing videos are just the shit thats most worthwhile and satisfying and inspiring to watch. Despite being a simplistic looking weapon forged.. I bet it wasnt as easy as it looks.... I just love this stuff man, my drug!
Bows, Arrows,Armours,Tools,Makeshift Tools bring it on!
That's so cool to see the Black Bear Forge guy supporting the next generation of black smiths. He's an awesome dude. I've been watching his youtube channel for a few years, but I just discovered you with this video. Great work!
Nils, from the states here, great work on the axe!
That pic of Arnold in the background is just raw focus and determination. I can see why you’d keep it around your work shop. Incredible take! And a beautiful axe, such a good job
Amazing. Love the old skool photo of Ahnold in the background!
What l like most is the small fireplace. Good job.
It's nice to see a hand finished axe. I really like the bearded axe in the background. .. enjoy
Been pipe welder for 40 years enjoyed your craftsmanship! Good job Richard/ welder
Unbelievable, viking work done in modern day, beautiful folding stuff
You made a great axe. You are one of the most talented craftsmen on CZcams.👋
Just forged my first axe yesterday after watching this video many times. First forge weld too.
There can never be too much axe material!!! 😉🙃🤗 Great watch (better than TV lol). Thanks for sharing your efforts!
I've just found your channel today. Very refreshing so see someone on here not use grinders for everything.
Im going to have a go at making an axe myself now.
I am a blacksmith too and ist great to see a real "handmaking" Tool and not some of these simple mindet mechanicans. Great Job! Hannes Form Austria
I'm from iran
a special thanks for your video
❤
Damn man, so accurate from start to finish. First time watching your stuff. I will be back!
Very much enjoyed this. I've been working at blacksmithing since '99. Managed a very basic "butterfly hawk" last year. Need to do more and your video is encouraging my efforts. Appreciate your including which types of steel you used.
So satisfying to watch.. great instructions.. cant wait to upgrade my workshop and try some of your tutorials.
Great instructional video. I love the no electricity build using the files and rasp.
Accidentally passed by at your channel, but was stuck to it till the end of the video, it led me no other choice but to subscribe. Simple handwork but so fascinating.
How i wish to have one piece of your work. I like the axe.
I love the idea that you use all hand tools to finish the axe: filing and sanding and do not use belt sander or grinder. Also the fact that you do not polish the entire axe head like apiece of jewelry like so many other blacksmith do no youtube. That shows your axe is a tool a beautifully made tool. Thanks!
I was a horse shoer and I must say that it was a pleasure to see you work and I got I'm very impressed with the job you did
Beautiful craftsmanship, he’s a true artisan.
Thank-you for the video! Every time I watch a video like this I want to rush out and buy everything I need to make knives or axes. Fortunately I only have a shop big enough for my woodworking.
Thanks for sharing how you made the axes!
I’m spending the winter to catch up on blacksmithing videos while I wait for better weather so I can set up my back yard forge.
This is the first fully hand-forged axe I’ve seen. I am totally impressed with your explanation of the process and reasons for doing each step.
Amazing video and axe! Thanks for your content.
Amazing job... Glad someone can still do it all by hand!!
Finding videos like this always makes my day, seeing how the pros use traditional techniques is just fascinating!
Thank you for including so much information concerning materials and the processes that you use as you forge and work. The knowledge that you share give all of us in the blacksmithing world the opportunity to improve. Your encouraging comments also give the less practiced of us more courage to try new methods and I for one appreciate it. Thanks again.
Liked the tip about a slip of carbon steel at the pinch. These are great axes! 🪓
So nicely done. A real crafts-man. I appreciated how deceptively simple you made that seem. Thank you.
Very interesting to see how with just basic tools you produce this Axe. It shows Pre Industrial technology is still a valid skill. Thanks. Ian.
Its wonderful to see a skilled craftsman at work, I love seeing the final object take shape. I have seen this type of axe in museums many times, and its great to see how they were made. Thank you!
Finally something that is possible with a low end set up, I’ve been looking for one of these.
Amazing hand forged Axes, remind me of the Japanese master sword makers. not many blacksmiths using this technique in the World today. Hat off to your skills and workmanship, please keep the traditional old school alive.
I loved this video: great quality, music not interfering with well stated explanations, and nnot only that, I find metal working fascinating. Might take some stills of your video and make a watercolor painting of the forge in use.