Beginner's Guide to Forging Axes: A Step-by-Step Guide

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In this video I try to show how you can go about forging an axe, as a beginner smith. So no power tools what so ever. Only hand tools.
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  • Жыл бұрын

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  • @tiresomekarma4054

    @tiresomekarma4054

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you make a step by step video on making a wrapped eye axe with mild steel body and forge welded high carbon steel bit?

  • @jorgenlindstrand120

    @jorgenlindstrand120

    Жыл бұрын

    Trevligt att du är tillbaka. Och jag gillar dina videor när du pratar också. Fin video. 👍

  • Жыл бұрын

    @@tiresomekarma4054 its coming!

  • @tiresomekarma4054

    @tiresomekarma4054

    Жыл бұрын

    @ Thank you very much

  • @kjell-ovekarlsen8987

    @kjell-ovekarlsen8987

    Жыл бұрын

    Awsome axe.

  • @ashleysmith3106
    @ashleysmith3106 Жыл бұрын

    You make it look so easy ! As a learner, I would like to see some potential mistakes, and how to rectify them. Thanks for the informational video !

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thats a good point! Thanks!

  • @theTeknoViking

    @theTeknoViking

    4 ай бұрын

    @ I would have liked to see a bit more of the finished axe too.. just a thought tho. Cheers!

  • @PhoenixAureliusAlchemist
    @PhoenixAureliusAlchemist Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Extraordinary to see this done exclusively with hand tools! It inspired me to get out on the forge and give this a go!

  • @drewmcdonald172
    @drewmcdonald172 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Nils, and the bonus anvil review. For any Aussies or Americans that didn't know, C45 is equivalent to 1045.

  • @alexbrandt1875
    @alexbrandt1875 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Nils! It's good to see a professional forge in the same way a beginner must start. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @PapaDinosaur
    @PapaDinosaur8 ай бұрын

    My sons and I were absolutely enthralled by this excellent demonstration. Thank you, from Budapest!

  • @bigoldgrizzly
    @bigoldgrizzly Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a well presented video showing the process, without using expensive power tools and aids that many of us cannot afford.

  • @scottellis4788
    @scottellis4788 Жыл бұрын

    It's so good seeing people go back to basics, the axe came out fantastic

  • @SaintGalganoArmory
    @SaintGalganoArmory Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video Nils. Hope you make an entire series like this!

  • @craigjones7401
    @craigjones7401 Жыл бұрын

    Nils, thanks for posting this. We had a conversation a couple weeks ago about me learning to forge my own axe someday. This was the perfect example of how simple the process can be. Thanks you for sharing. I’m inspired to go make one now.

  • @taylorboyle1364
    @taylorboyle1364 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved the video! I would love to see an entire series like this where you explain the step by step process, makes it very obtainable for a beginner to get into. And as always the end result looked fantastic!

  • @alexgraham904
    @alexgraham904 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great tutorial, I would love to start forging my own projects with the same dedication. Taking it step by step makes it easy for everyone to learn and understand. Well done

  • @WanderinWeske
    @WanderinWeske Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring Nils! As a bladesmith, you inspire me to try my hand at axe making.

  • @Maxbotz11
    @Maxbotz11 Жыл бұрын

    I friking love this, I’m a beginner and I’m learning as much as I can, thank you so much for giving me a new skill!

  • @walkingdeadalphaCO
    @walkingdeadalphaCO6 ай бұрын

    I felt the call of the forge. Im just starting off and im learning through lots of videos. Im going to start making my home made brick forge tomorrow and set up my small anvil and get some good burning coal tomorrow after taking the teash to the dump. No trash pick-up out where im at.

  • @ughmas
    @ughmas Жыл бұрын

    Love the simple yet effective design of this axe - definitely inspiring me to try one by hand as soon as I get a drift!

  • @Gargaftaback
    @Gargaftaback Жыл бұрын

    It's fantastic to see this done with all hand tools.

  • @oferpadan6941
    @oferpadan6941 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work finally someone that doesn’t use power tools that I don’t have thank you very much

  • @tonysexton232
    @tonysexton232 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you intentionally went with all hand tools. I sometimes do that just to get back to basics. Very cool axe!

  • @aurysage3043
    @aurysage3043 Жыл бұрын

    There is a feeling that comes over me when I step back and use hand tools. I really feel it when I use a good file on steel. Very enjoyable video. Thanks.

  • @CorneliusForge
    @CorneliusForge Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work! Thank you for the clear instructions.

  • @williamcunha9136
    @williamcunha9136 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Nils for taking the time to teach us.

  • @TheGunslinger42
    @TheGunslinger42 Жыл бұрын

    I look forward to trying this out. Thanks for the video!

  • @stephenjohnson6841
    @stephenjohnson6841 Жыл бұрын

    What a great break down if the process! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MJeck-ui9wq
    @MJeck-ui9wq Жыл бұрын

    Incredible work and skill. Well done!

  • @NLSkooch
    @NLSkooch Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks so much for the detailed explanation of each step.

  • @kresimirhorvat6581
    @kresimirhorvat6581 Жыл бұрын

    Nice relaxed pace of work !

  • @jamessimmons3687
    @jamessimmons3687 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. So good to see a video that instructs you on the different stages and best order of works in forging something like this. Thank you

  • @dbushman82
    @dbushman82 Жыл бұрын

    Turned out great! Very entertaining and educational. Thank you!

  • @lorendavis8683
    @lorendavis8683 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. I’ve watched your videos for years and and am pleased to see this back to basics perspective. It’s easy to forget that steel axes have primarily been made by hand over time and that power hammers and other modern technologies are not needed to achieve a high degree of craftsmanship. I like seeing how axes are made in all kinds of ways but this video is special as it shows that you possess the fundamental knowledge and skill needed to make a steel axe. The process is accessible to all kinds of people, for sure. Thanks for the nice video!

  • @letstry9263
    @letstry9263 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I really get a lot of helpful advice from you.

  • @ilianvanwassenhove7813
    @ilianvanwassenhove7813 Жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate these beginner video's!

  • @mackmckenzie8479
    @mackmckenzie847910 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and sharing your time

  • @kellykightlinger110
    @kellykightlinger110 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, nice to see it done by hand

  • @allentucker6116
    @allentucker6116 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video. Thank you for taking the time to explain all of the steps.

  • @domm1341
    @domm1341 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful craftsmanship!

  • @stoicc6510
    @stoicc6510 Жыл бұрын

    This was excellent! Made my first axe from a railroad spike just a week or so ago, and this has given me a good deal of insight for improving my next one!

  • @SaintGalganoArmory
    @SaintGalganoArmory Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I have been looking forward to it for a long time.

  • @jackduckworthsringpiece4687
    @jackduckworthsringpiece4687 Жыл бұрын

    This Viking Blacksmith is one of the best Teachers on youtube!!! Magic at work right here

  • @MiroslavNovta
    @MiroslavNovta Жыл бұрын

    Nice video and very clear instructions for beginners, thanks a lot!

  • @liam_culb
    @liam_culb Жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant Nils! Agree with the others, would love to see a series of different axes by hand, but trust me, I know how hard that is! Much appreciated - Liam

  • @mynefield
    @mynefield Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful axe and beautiful video, thanks!

  • @nicklasbragsjo22
    @nicklasbragsjo22 Жыл бұрын

    Även om jag aldrig hållt i en smideshammare är det alltid inspirerande att se ditt arbete!

  • @briantarte9659
    @briantarte9659 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work! I was so excited when you announced this video - can't wait to make my first axe!

  • @troels1979
    @troels1979 Жыл бұрын

    Nice clear instructional video. Great job

  • @matthewmorris9292
    @matthewmorris9292 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial Nils!

  • @alexmorgan1667
    @alexmorgan1667 Жыл бұрын

    Love your content, its always very motivating with how simple and easily explained your processes are, very beginner friendly with high quality work!

  • @nicza4287
    @nicza4287 Жыл бұрын

    Job well done! Looking forward to trying this someday!

  • @mathieudube1183
    @mathieudube1183 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, very inspiring for a beginner. Thanks!

  • @Hammerschild
    @Hammerschild Жыл бұрын

    This is really helpful to me as I want to make my first axe this year. Very clear instructions and overall great video. Thanks!

  • @anthonygreyling5550
    @anthonygreyling5550 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this very informative tutorial. I will try this this weekend.

  • @vistamachine
    @vistamachine Жыл бұрын

    Love how you did all this with simple hand tools. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @lukelofgren4108
    @lukelofgren4108 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video for beginners wanting to make an axe by hand! The Hudson bay and is a classic, I've never made one personally. I think my favorite axe you have made was the hjartum. I just punched the hole in a 3"x1"x5" billet of 1045 to make the body. 80crv2 will be my edge steel for that one. Keep up the good work Nils you are a great inspiration for me.

  • @stephentpegler

    @stephentpegler

    Жыл бұрын

    Where can one get billets that size?

  • @Henkka0Bass
    @Henkka0Bass Жыл бұрын

    very nice work and tutorial, thanks for sharing that with us

  • @kurtzastrow6354
    @kurtzastrow6354 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! Thanks for showing the process all by hand.

  • @pvff6375
    @pvff6375 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content that you produce. I always enjoy watching your work.

  • @sren5896
    @sren5896 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! This is very helpful for some of us that are new to the craft. Thanks for sharing!

  • @davidcohen4747
    @davidcohen4747 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Great explanattions. Thank you for making such a helpful and complete video.

  • @btsm1973
    @btsm1973 Жыл бұрын

    Always great work and beautiful axe.

  • @vonpesten2003
    @vonpesten2003 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and showing it step by step 🤘⚒

  • @323bigjohn
    @323bigjohn Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work as always .

  • @Carterironworks
    @Carterironworks Жыл бұрын

    It is nice to see guys that normally use power tools out of the reach of many use hand tools that aren't to expensive or hard to get make something that many think are also out of their reach. Great job sir

  • @westondonaldson3569
    @westondonaldson3569 Жыл бұрын

    Super cool and very well explained video. Great job!

  • @andrewgarrett76
    @andrewgarrett76 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, thank you for the simple explanations & showing how it could be done manually. Great to have you back making videos!

  • @Asgard2208
    @Asgard2208 Жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff. Always enjoy it when your vids pop up in my feed. Keep up the good work!

  • @arthurhenderson3853
    @arthurhenderson3853 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge for all of us to learn keep up the good work

  • @toms6464
    @toms6464 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Nils. Good to see you're back to producing videos after the challenges you've had recently! Keep it up!

  • @SkullCrusher-qq7tv
    @SkullCrusher-qq7tv Жыл бұрын

    hey, i'm very new to blacksmithing and forging and i don't have a lot of money to spend so having a guide for how to do all this by hand is very helpful, thank you!!

  • @dungeonmetalworks4281
    @dungeonmetalworks4281 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great tutorial. I especially loved the humble approach!

  • @yorickvanhoef215
    @yorickvanhoef215 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing us this way of making axes!

  • @janvavra1333
    @janvavra1333 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice tutorial, thanks!

  • @jaredscanlon4661
    @jaredscanlon4661 Жыл бұрын

    Great video man. Definitely appreciate your work.

  • @victornahirny1440
    @victornahirny1440 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful man!!! So cool glad people are still doing cool stuff like this.

  • @normandbujold6677
    @normandbujold6677 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Neils for this great tutorial video! I really liked your narration.

  • @HoOtgibson70
    @HoOtgibson70 Жыл бұрын

    The best video I have seen on making an ax! Thank you so much.

  • @pawelcus0110
    @pawelcus0110 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice and clean work. It's good to have channel like this where you can see another perspective of making axes

  • @MB-gc5fe
    @MB-gc5fe Жыл бұрын

    A really great video, I love watching you work and explain! Smithing is a hobby I'm looking at starting, not only for enjoyment but practical reasons as well. Thanks for taking the time to make videos.

  • @bruderk4257
    @bruderk4257 Жыл бұрын

    For a video like this i have waited a long time. Thank you.

  • @perchanMM
    @perchanMM Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and skills.

  • @ArtemisAG06
    @ArtemisAG0610 ай бұрын

    Love to see this! Thanks for the walk through!

  • @aboad-so7zs
    @aboad-so7zs Жыл бұрын

    I loved it , very easy to follow and inspiring, I love your axe collection as well, thank you.

  • @speedrcr968
    @speedrcr968 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I’ve been looking forward to it and not disappointed

  • @robwagner9855
    @robwagner9855 Жыл бұрын

    That turned out very nice. I am starting to get my first forge setup and videos like this are a great and easy to follow for beginner enthusiasts. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks

  • @carlrear2566
    @carlrear2566 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video, lovely clean forging, great old school hand tools, you inspire me to keep trying.

  • @LeoAskavar
    @LeoAskavar Жыл бұрын

    Very excellent. Informative and well edited.

  • @bengriffiths1908
    @bengriffiths1908 Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy I found you. I am fixing to get back into blacksmithing. I am definitely subscribed and I can't wait to see the rest of your content. thank-you

  • @jordantumlin4395
    @jordantumlin4395 Жыл бұрын

    Inspirational! Cant wait to have one of yours AND forge one of my own. Thank you!

  • @MoneyMan-fj1rr
    @MoneyMan-fj1rr Жыл бұрын

    This is a great video, especially for beginners like myself. Everything is explained simply, and the tricks you share are very practical. Making an axe seemed too daunting, but seeing you make one with the same anvil I have motivated me to try.

  • @weswerblades6497
    @weswerblades6497 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic! Great job

  • @Ab0minati0n
    @Ab0minati0n Жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done Nils. Great video as always. I really like the angled hammer eye punch to give a more natural hand position. I'm making my first wrapped eye axe thanks to your inspiration and videos.

  • @Moyerbros
    @Moyerbros Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Definitely gotta try this!

  • @harlonnighthawk9953
    @harlonnighthawk9953 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Nils. Your pacing and explanation of steps was spot on.

  • @protoman___2639
    @protoman___26394 ай бұрын

    Great video, truly inspired to light my forge for the first time! This is the video i needed!

  • @angelojeda2146
    @angelojeda2146 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!!! I love to see axe making by hand. Thanks!!

  • @curtroche5392
    @curtroche53927 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the Lesson, Nils !

  • @maxosuszek4447
    @maxosuszek4447 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video. Helps me further understand the processes without power tools!!!

  • @bgirdler
    @bgirdler Жыл бұрын

    This is a great simple tutorial for a beginner such as myself! Thanks!

  • @davidunderwood470
    @davidunderwood470 Жыл бұрын

    I came across your video and I liked the way you did things step by step, I'm an amateur blacksmith but I learn every day, hope to see more like this.

  • @mertonsilliker3686
    @mertonsilliker36866 ай бұрын

    Very encouraged by watching this video. Thanks for sharing your time and by using basic tools to get up and going.

  • @thegoldenskull3058
    @thegoldenskull3058 Жыл бұрын

    Great work as always. Realy inspiring to watch you work and it makes me exited to go out to my forge