Blacksmithing - Forging a Viking Carving Axe
In this video i try to forge a carving axe for the first time.
The axe is inspired by the arjeplog axe, but as usual when i make something it turns out not as i planned :P Its made out of wrought iron, and the piece was actually pretty bad so there are a few delaminations here and there, nothing on the blade that would disturb the actual function however.
hope you enjoyed the video, see you in the next one!
/Nils
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I was out with this axe today. It is so beautiful. A piece of art!
3 жыл бұрын
Im glad you like it!
@BerserkerGang2019
3 жыл бұрын
It looks like a real axe for a Berserker. I might get one:)
@DurtRhoades
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome axe Nils, and beautiful gift you gave to Bjorn
@amyesxrayvision2875
3 жыл бұрын
The craftsmanship is wonderful ❤️
Bjorn send me to you, ! Beautiful axe🇿🇦👏
@mrwdpkr5851
3 жыл бұрын
Same here !
@macfeoffensivemacflatearth9887
3 жыл бұрын
Same as i
Thank you for sharing the creation of this beautiful union of wood and steel. The water quench and beautiful (and functional in cold temperature) birch elevate this to more than just a 'tool'. Pure artistry.
Great job on the axe. As an American with Scandinavian ancestry I really appreciate your dedication to traditional style axes.
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bashkillszombies
3 жыл бұрын
A rolled over 9 shape is not traditional, it's modern. A figure eight ( 8 ) shape with the fold being made central and the best bit of steel money can buy inserted as the bit IS traditional. Only places I find Germanic traditional axes being made still are in England, it seems. I'd love to find somewhere closer to home but they just don't exist, everyone does the modern 9 fold rather than the 8 fold with a bit insert.
3 жыл бұрын
@@bashkillszombies define "modern"
@thorsforge4517
3 жыл бұрын
@@bashkillszombies first I will present mysef
@thorsforge4517
3 жыл бұрын
@@bashkillszombies I work as a professional bladesmith and are specialized im making historical accurate axes. The only way is to do that is to examine historical finds. I have extensive knoledge of viking era axes and medival axes and other tools. I can tell you one thing the asymetrical fold is the most comon way to make axes from migration era to high medival era. The bowtie or symetrical is a much more modern way to make axes starting around the 1700:s. I have studyed alot of viking and medival axes and 90% are made with asymetrical fold the rest is punched. Don't know where you get the figure 9 and 8 theorys but that Is compleatly wrong there are tons of archiological finds tha sais so.
You "screwed up" the fitting? It seems like you couldn't have made a more beautiful screw up if you tried. That birch wood is stunning! Looks like chocolate coffee to me haha!
Can’t wait to check out the store man I love your work!!!!!!
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
I like metal and I like craftsmanship, and I definitely enjoyed this video
"Not a replica, but inspired by..." - makes the axe all the more unique. Beautiful craftsmanship!
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
As a spoon carver i love This video -kalli
3 жыл бұрын
awesome to know! thank you!
Great work as always! I'd love to see a war hammer next!
Bjorn said to check your channel out and your wok , I must say that the Axe is drop dead gorgeous.
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@roguesheep1747
3 жыл бұрын
@ thanks from Scotland to yourself,hope your having a good Saturday m8 ✌🏻
This is what I call be-au-ti-ful, you are ready for battle now Björn
You make beautiful work, and the ease with which you move metal (especially your forgewelding angles/folds) baffles me. Keep inspiring us.
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Turned out great. Being able to alter course on a project when necessary, to build a good product even if it wasn't as planned is a mark of a skilled smith I think.
As always super nice axe and the handle is a thing of beauty for sure.
Awesome axe build Nils. Well done sir! ⚒️👍👍
Wow an amazing bespoke carving axe! Wow!
Beautiful axe! And handle
Looks great Nils!
Love your axe builds and your beautiful craftsmanship Sir Thanks for the teaching
Great work !!! 👍👍
That is a really nice axe! I love the look of that mauser birch. That would look good as a knife handle as well.
Excellent video Nils, keep them coming!
Hello bro,I m from Malaysia... beautiful axe..gd job👍👍
3 жыл бұрын
Hello! thanks for watching!
@mislimisli9975
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome
Awesome Skill & Craftmanship , 'Poetry-in-Motion , Fantastic
A beautiful piece of work Nils. I'd love to be able to make something like that. The filming was spot on with nice detail without any fluff. Thanks for sharing, Andy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
man that is a beautiful axe, love it, keep going, i´m still learning and i really enjoy watch your videos :D, greentings from venezuela
I love the raw look to the blade. You're a true master of metal work.
@castlejeta9019
3 жыл бұрын
Oh and greetings from OHIO
Because of this build, I've become a subscriber. I hope to someday make an axe as nice. Absolutely gorgeous! My hand made 2 burner forge is just about finished. Finishing up the door as we speak.
Thats some fine craftsmanship!
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very cool! You make this look so easy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was not easy!
it's a beauty I love that style hatchet.
Nice axe, great handle that grain is beautiful
First piece?! Awesome job. Thanks for posting. God Bless.
3 жыл бұрын
First try on that specific axe* thank you!
Awesome craftsmanship..... Outstanding.... PEACE PEACE POWER 🔋
T A is a Supper Man of Blacksmith skills and I love this axe build also Thanks
I just want to say I enjoy you videos and your beautiful work.
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
stunning!
Love your videos keep up the good work
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Great job. 👏👏
Hey Nils, South Philly her, I don't know much about making axes but the geometry of that Viking carving axe when you rested it on the brick was awesome. The point was straight up and the other points rested on the brick... Just awesome man. Wish I wasn't so late to the party
7 ай бұрын
A wizard is never late.
Your axes are awesome
Outstanding work beautiful
Beautiful
Super Viking Axe 👍👍 and fantastic Job 👍👍
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
That's a beautiful axe. 😮
Here from bjorns channel .. subbed and notified. . Gorgeous axe
I enjoyed the video. I am an aspiring blacksmith and am going to try this project.
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and good luck!
Top job on the axe, really enjoyed your video, keep up the good work. Regards from Australia.
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That is great. Wow.
Awesome video love your work it inspires me 😁🔥⚒️👌
Thank you and God bless
I would love to get something similar to that to represent with in NY! For kindling of course not the street! Hopefully we are able to get these beauties on the market? Best regards and stay safe!
Good job ! Nice axe 😍
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Try forging a Viking spearhead!
I like that axe, it's a perfect size, I'd buy one
Beautiful work on this saw this on Bjorn video.
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Grym video Nisse! Mycket lugnande att se yxan ta form!
3 жыл бұрын
Tack du!
Nice!
3 жыл бұрын
Tack!
It'd be awesome to see you forge a francisca throwing axe
Amazing !!! Can these be purchased? Thanks for your time! Take care and stay safe !!
This is truly a masterpiece. Quick question. What type of steel did you forge weld in for the blade of the axe?
3 жыл бұрын
C45
Hei Nils, for en utrolig flott øks! Hvor lenge har du holdt på med smedarbeid, og hvordan kom du igang? Hilsen fra Bergen, Norge
Ha yeah, who doesn't like axe forging videos. I'm trying to sort out coal forging though. I think coal forging may be going the way of the wind.
Greetings from Switzerland (although i'm British) Fantastic work Nils, how do we contact you to purchase an axe from you?
Mycket intressant 👍🏻
Otroligt fin yxa.
3 жыл бұрын
Tack ska du ha!
The question maybe sounds self explaining but is the unsymetrical welding easyer because of the smaller area that has to be weldet for the eye? Made two axes using the sym weld - that was tough.
3 жыл бұрын
There are pros and cons to both. The asymetrical fold gives you the oppurtunity to do more complicated things on the one side without having to recreate it on the other side
3 жыл бұрын
Which one is harder? To me they are equal. The asymetrical need alot of precisipn in thr actual weld
@DERWALDRUFT
3 жыл бұрын
@ what is better - maybe that is a matter of personal preferences. The unsy weld maybe avoids Cold shuts and delaminations a little bit more. Otherwise, keep it up!
3 жыл бұрын
Well as I said it depends what kind of axe you are making. If you were to make a forest hatchet, I would recommend the symetrical fold. But if you were to make one like this Id go with the asymetrical fold, since tou get more liberty in shaping one side of the axe before the weld
Beautiful job on the ax! Where can I get one? Being from Scandinavian (Oslo, Norway) heritage, this really appeals to me.
3 жыл бұрын
Im setting up a webstore!
@grandpadaveswoodworking8932
3 жыл бұрын
@ Be sure to let us all know when it's up!
Riktigt vacker🔥🔥🔥
What is the purpose of using the pointed side if the hammer as opposed to the blunt side when moving the metal? Thanks in advance for any info. Im new to forging.
3 жыл бұрын
It helps drawing out the material faster. It also helps if its a tight spot you need to forge where the face of the hammer cant reach /nils
@beardedxj
3 жыл бұрын
@ thanks for the info. I'll have to try the technique out.
Are there advantages to doing the asymmetrical wrap instead of the symmetrical?
Жыл бұрын
Yes. You get more freedom in pre forming the blade. With the symmetrical fold you want both sides to be the same. But with the asymmetrical you can do what ever you want with one of the sides
hope you ship to the U.S. because I'd love to own one of these beauties!!
3 жыл бұрын
I do but the usps has been really bad latly. Can take up to 2 months for stuff to get to the right place
@WHITEHEADTJ71
3 жыл бұрын
@ that's for sure. I've been waiting for a book that shipped on the 2nd. ups seems much better.
When will your website be working? I would like to order some axes.
3 жыл бұрын
November i aim to get the website launched
Did you forge weld without flux?
2 жыл бұрын
Most likely not!
I hope you don’t take offense to this, but when I first saw you holding the axe I thought “did this guy make an axe for a young Varg Vikernes?” 😂😂. You make some beautiful axes, my friend!
3 жыл бұрын
I would never make an axe for him. Thank you though.
Pricing on a Dane axe l type?
Looks like you did some forging before the video
How do I buy an axe?
"måse" bjørk? What is the correct word please Nils? Andy in England
3 жыл бұрын
Masur björk
Hmm your website ask for a password. I think something is wrong. Nice axe.
3 жыл бұрын
Nope, its not released yet. I think i mention that in the video👍
I want one friend
Nils, I am asked for a password to enter your site. ???
3 жыл бұрын
Yes its under construction, ill launch it in november
@menkfranceart
3 жыл бұрын
@ Looking forward to it!! thx
How can i order a carving axe ? Heres my email lancedarwinbrown62@gmail.com tried to acess your web page but it requires a password.
Beautiful