Blacksmithing - Making a potato hoe

A hoe can come in many shapes and sizes. Today I make a leaf shaped one, that is perfect for digging and harvesting potatoes and other vegetables.
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  • @thatgopnik3515
    @thatgopnik35153 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what we whant -no music -no talking -not boring -lerning while watching -just awesome :P

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @thatgopnik3515

    @thatgopnik3515

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem :>

  • @Mr.Fabulous-1990

    @Mr.Fabulous-1990

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also there's a kitten!

  • @kp724

    @kp724

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍 да самое хорошее видео без музыки с хорошей съёмкой и редактурой даже без слов понятен весь процесс, а музыка нафиг не нужна она отвлекает и да дизлайки дураки только ставят на таком видео

  • @brianhaines8318

    @brianhaines8318

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @Rouverius
    @Rouverius3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. You can even make a garden tool look beautiful. Hey, it even looks like a potato leaf!

  • @rashamohamad4367

    @rashamohamad4367

    3 жыл бұрын

    لاىب

  • @maurizioronchetti8025

    @maurizioronchetti8025

    3 жыл бұрын

    7 Y7 h v. Bbbbkknmll

  • @nopriors
    @nopriors29 күн бұрын

    Potatoes won't have a prayer... Beautiful work.

  • @jimp4724
    @jimp4724 Жыл бұрын

    This is still one of my favorite videos.

  • @Deqster
    @Deqster3 жыл бұрын

    I've gotta say for overall purity of the craft, and for your precise craftsmanship, your blacksmithing videos are my favorite.

  • @oscarbarda
    @oscarbarda3 жыл бұрын

    I am terribly sad that this tool is not called a potathoe

  • @edmundandbaldrick

    @edmundandbaldrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    that is a very underrated comment 🤣

  • @trinxplays1405

    @trinxplays1405

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m dead on laughing 🤣😂

  • @stephweasenforth7891

    @stephweasenforth7891

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beat me to it, dammit. Nice job. 😊

  • @SteveShivik

    @SteveShivik

    3 жыл бұрын

    And I thought that's what Irishmen and Poles referred to their wives as! Jkjkjk kocham moją żona :)

  • @darkmoonthedirewolf9231

    @darkmoonthedirewolf9231

    Жыл бұрын

    Same dude same-

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW2 жыл бұрын

    This man is the Rembrandt of metal.

  • @chrisdaigle5410
    @chrisdaigle54103 жыл бұрын

    Great smithing and good looking waxy red potatoes. Potato soup! Potato salad!

  • @alaskanfrogman
    @alaskanfrogman2 жыл бұрын

    There's nothing more I like, than to watch a master craftsman at work. And, what I really enjoy about this video is no crappy music dubbed in. Watching a master blacksmith at work without all the lousy music and boring dialog or monologue it such a pleasure. Seeing blacksmiths at work tells its own story. The visuals and the audio of the work are the story-line and plot. The final product is the epilogue, or the final chapter of that story. If I thought for one second, that I could afford to buy any of the things that you make I would do so without hesitation. I know quality work when I see it. I'm a blacksmith/knifemaker, but nowhere near the skill level as you. I specialize in Northwest Coastal Native tools of The Greater Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. I mostly just make tools for my own use now and broke away from trying to retail and sell what I make. Most people just want me to give them the tools, rather than buy. So I make, but don't sell. It was a frustration that had haunted me for years, so when I gave up selling I found the joy of blacksmithing and knifemaking again. I am hired occasionally to teach, give demonstrations, or to make tools at an Alaskan Native Heritage Center for their woodcarving classes... that is the only time I charge for my things, and I never yield any profit from it. However, I get the joys and pleasures of watching young people use the tools I make and take pride in the works they learn. It's a worthwhile tradeoff. Thank you for always making inspirational videos, and thank you for always being the master craftsman and professional that you are.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I can relate to what you're saying. Continue teaching!

  • @bronzalba1159
    @bronzalba11593 жыл бұрын

    A mix of genius, industry, art, agriculture and the joy of life Good luck

  • @stanislavkuznetsov2486
    @stanislavkuznetsov24863 жыл бұрын

    Your garden is amazing.

  • @KillberZomL4D42494
    @KillberZomL4D424943 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work and cute kitten. Lovely potatoes.

  • @youstubers5722
    @youstubers57223 жыл бұрын

    I click like. Then click Play. I've never yet been disappointed by a Torbjörn video, absolutely trust every video will be great. Thank you!

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @joshuahmitchell873

    @joshuahmitchell873

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am also never disappointed in a Torbjörn video I love them and i always will love them

  • @superbalaur1297

    @superbalaur1297

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! That’s exactly what I do!!!

  • @mgdp12
    @mgdp123 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful craftsmanship. There is something inherent to humans about appreciating a well made tool, I can't help but find this fascinating.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz47943 жыл бұрын

    The Rolex of gardening tools.

  • @rodneydelaney9227
    @rodneydelaney92273 жыл бұрын

    Don't want your videos to stop. Another work of art.

  • @jakeolmstead
    @jakeolmstead3 жыл бұрын

    You are by far the best blacksmith on you- tube.

  • @kirstenwhitworth8079
    @kirstenwhitworth80793 жыл бұрын

    As I watch this video, what strikes me most is the _apparent_ delicacy the power hammers exert on the hot metal when you are fist shaping it. I'm sure they are hitting the mettal much harder than it appears, but it looks as if you are barely tapping the metal into shape - almost as if you are asking the metal to form itself. It's another beautiful tool you've created. Thanks for sharing the process with us. BTW - I cannot express how grateful I am for the natural sounds of the forge and workshop while you work. I greatly appreciate them; to me, they are peaceful, calming music rather than the squawk of an artificial overlaid musical score.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's a great hammer with good control so you can do light blows quite easily.

  • @johnduffy6546
    @johnduffy654610 ай бұрын

    That is not only a very functional tool but, I would have to say that your level of craftsmanship elevates it to near artwork. Nicely done!

  • @ludvigtande1236
    @ludvigtande12363 жыл бұрын

    Work of art. Will last several life times. 👍

  • @DomMini
    @DomMini3 жыл бұрын

    That is a work of art! Functional art! So awesome! The Thunder Bear’s son: “Papa Bear, I would like a new bike” The Thunder Bear: “ No problem little bear, Let me fire up the forge..” lol

  • @sajinkahnalt
    @sajinkahnalt3 жыл бұрын

    Few things rival the joy of watching a skilled artist at work.

  • @AHofer-kl9un
    @AHofer-kl9un2 жыл бұрын

    You have this garden tool for a lifetime. This is still quality work. That can still be passed on to the next generation. Later they can proudly say that their grandfather did a great job.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @AHofer-kl9un

    @AHofer-kl9un

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@torbjornahman Wishing a nice evening.

  • @emanwe01
    @emanwe01 Жыл бұрын

    Nice trick there, with hot-gluing the cutoff strip back on so you could mark out and cut the other sides of the handle. Really clever!

  • @NazgulGnome
    @NazgulGnome3 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure watching you work Thunderbear.

  • @hobbitreet
    @hobbitreet3 жыл бұрын

    Your work is a gift for us to enjoy. Thank you for sharing; much appreciated.

  • @user-vz2fx2sn7q
    @user-vz2fx2sn7q3 ай бұрын

    If the person is talented, he is talented in everything

  • @Moon-by5ee
    @Moon-by5ee3 жыл бұрын

    I like this, no music, no talking, just the work

  • @uniqueunicorn4319
    @uniqueunicorn43193 жыл бұрын

    I'm really amazed by how you manage to make all your forgings look so clean. Amazing work.

  • @henrycatt5844
    @henrycatt58443 жыл бұрын

    Another 25 minutes when all the madness in the world temporarily goes away. As ever, thank you.

  • @jacobusjohannescaspers4476

    @jacobusjohannescaspers4476

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love you’re comment. It’s so true. Greetings from Norway

  • @richardsolomon8076
    @richardsolomon80763 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Thunderbear 👏 it works wonderfully 👍

  • @allye5949
    @allye59493 жыл бұрын

    Skills and art in balance - it is a privilege to watch a true craftsman at work. Thank you.

  • @SrBossCheese
    @SrBossCheese3 жыл бұрын

    Just wonderful! Thank you for all the work to record and share your forging and garden adventures.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks !

  • @stinkingfishguitars1362
    @stinkingfishguitars13623 жыл бұрын

    Those Japanese saws are magic aren't they? Wonderful work, I just hope you get rewarded properly for your skills.. So many people now just aren't prepared to pay a true craftsman what he's worth..

  • @aaronacosta3515
    @aaronacosta35153 жыл бұрын

    Videos are peaceful as heaven

  • @waedi73
    @waedi733 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic handwork. Learnt is learnt !

  • @user-el5zm5hu7x
    @user-el5zm5hu7x3 жыл бұрын

    Many years ago I was fortunate enough to work in a smithy for a short time. An interesting lesson!

  • @krispinscanlon-hill5207
    @krispinscanlon-hill52073 жыл бұрын

    Call me selfish but I wish you needed a new tool every day... Hands down the best blacksmithing channel on youtube!

  • @ncm55449
    @ncm554493 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful..... I am awe struck..... Such attention to detail..... You are truly skilled.... and I admire you

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @gerry343
    @gerry3433 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video, I've said it before that you set an example to all KZreadrs. In years to come your tools will be collector's items.

  • @BobCaseyAerial
    @BobCaseyAerial3 жыл бұрын

    3 minutes in (still watching) and i'm posting ....All i can say is whew, it was good to see you workin some steel...Okay back to watching... Thumbs UP Torbjorn....God Bless

  • @andyfarmer759
    @andyfarmer7593 жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful job, you made the handle look real easy. Your garden is looking swell too.

  • @Mr7valentine7
    @Mr7valentine73 жыл бұрын

    Well done, Torbjörn!

  • @bharatpatil3185
    @bharatpatil31853 жыл бұрын

    Classic craftsmanship...note worthy intuition.. To watch..

  • @louislarose6613
    @louislarose66133 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tool ! It is amazing how much you can say without saying anything !

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is!

  • @howardklein9834
    @howardklein98343 жыл бұрын

    Love the new video! As an ex Letter Carrier and now a NYC History Teacher, I know and respect hard work. Seeing you in your shop in the summer doing this video for us tells me how dedicated you are as a craftsmen and person. Thank you again! PS, loved the "mud bug" video.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @bradthayer6782
    @bradthayer67823 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful and functional tool. And a cat toy too!

  • @jackgraeme3557
    @jackgraeme35573 жыл бұрын

    I am instantly a fan of your work. You know the best un-secret of blacksmithing - accuracy. The one who needs to swings the hammer least is best. Excellent work and, more importantly, excellent technique. Now, I want to watch all of your videos. And, I am jealous of your toys.

  • @jackgraeme3557

    @jackgraeme3557

    3 жыл бұрын

    Swings?

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @Rinat928
    @Rinat9283 жыл бұрын

    Шикарный инвентарь, примите искренние поздравления, связанные с его рождением. Очень понравилась ваша работа с древесиной при изготовлении рукояти. Напомнило детство когда при отсутствии нождачной бумаги дедушка предложил использовать осколки стекла вместо цыкли при шлифовке очередной рукояти из дерева для лопаты или граблей... Ковка в вашем исполнении это просто 👏👏👏👍 благодарю за фильм.

  • @danandreinicoara1872
    @danandreinicoara18723 жыл бұрын

    Nice job ,and a lot of satisfaction for potato vegetable,with quality control... your cat !!!!

  • @davoodalaei3319
    @davoodalaei33193 жыл бұрын

    Hello Mr. Torbjörn Åhman, do not be tired, your work is unique and professional

  • @wb8ujb
    @wb8ujb3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful my friend! Great project, no talk just action. No music, perfect video. Keep up the good work!

  • @user3141592635
    @user31415926353 жыл бұрын

    Äntligen. Jag är alltid fascinerad av din till synes framtida vetskap om järnets flykt under hammaren.

  • @robertoknudsen
    @robertoknudsen3 жыл бұрын

    wonderful job, very well done. I liked the positive potato at the final...

  • @marty01957
    @marty019573 жыл бұрын

    That is a very nice tool, Torbjörn!

  • @2012faeeiz
    @2012faeeiz3 жыл бұрын

    I put a million likes for you and your wonderful work

  • @RayFromTheHayclan
    @RayFromTheHayclan3 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching you for a few years and don't remember seeing you forge weld before? Nice to see. Digging for potatoes is like hunting for treasure. Awesome tool.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it is... you never know what you will find!

  • @AlecSteele
    @AlecSteele3 жыл бұрын

    Utterly gorgeous work!

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alec! Cheers!

  • @russainhockeypuckman7376

    @russainhockeypuckman7376

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just two blacksmithing dudes being bros

  • @sidstone8845

    @sidstone8845

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oi

  • @halukonal1400

    @halukonal1400

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@russainhockeypuckman7376 bros before potato hoes

  • @Ken-qt5jd

    @Ken-qt5jd

    3 жыл бұрын

    wait a minutes why is alec steele here

  • @AleksanderDanich-23-07-1986
    @AleksanderDanich-23-07-1986 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice, leaf-shaped.

  • @markgelinas8114
    @markgelinas811411 ай бұрын

    Wish we had a tool making blacksmith like you here. The forge and foundery were closed long before we moved to this town. All that's left is hidden under vines, briars, and spent charcoal and coke.

  • @susanbarbier5053
    @susanbarbier50533 жыл бұрын

    I just want to give a shout out to steel. Amazing material. And also hitting things. BIG shout out to hitting things.

  • @josephhollingworth5342
    @josephhollingworth53423 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing to watch. I really enjoy watching you make tools, it's really relaxing. Great craftsmanship as always. Thank you for sharing.

  • @davidthegood
    @davidthegood2 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic work. It would be amazing to hoe potatoes with a tool of that caliber! The roots don't know how lucky they are.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    2 жыл бұрын

    :) Thank you!

  • @dielatzhose1708
    @dielatzhose17083 жыл бұрын

    Guter Mann. Perfekte Arbeit. Besser geht es nicht.👍

  • @truthymchurtsalot7188
    @truthymchurtsalot71883 жыл бұрын

    Torbjorn! Oh how we’ve missed you! Love the potato hoe AND your little grey helper!

  • @rosstapson
    @rosstapson3 жыл бұрын

    Marvellous, as always. Your blacksmithing videos are still my favourite. Tack så mycket!

  • @franmelendez1971
    @franmelendez19713 жыл бұрын

    perfect channel to go to rest at night with a mind full of peace and harmony. steel comes to life and presence in your hands, thank you for the quality of the broadcast

  • @111sdh
    @111sdh3 жыл бұрын

    I love your attention to detail. Transitions of radii, fixing the missed hit, focus on the form and shape of the handle... all exemplary workmanship! Thank you for your work... it is a pleasure to watch!

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stephen!

  • @luketallant3571
    @luketallant35713 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job, especially on the bevels. Thanks again!

  • @baldanddangerous1572
    @baldanddangerous15723 жыл бұрын

    everything you make just screams quality,life long sub here

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @thealicemonster9217
    @thealicemonster92173 жыл бұрын

    You sir are a master of your crafts. Not only blacksmithing but also videography, editing and Gardening. I so love your work!!! Thank you SO much for sharing it with us! You have such beautiful gardens!

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alice!

  • @johnwillis4706
    @johnwillis47062 жыл бұрын

    A quality tool that your great grand kids will be using. Great job.

  • @kypdo1713
    @kypdo17133 жыл бұрын

    I was scared at first that you would not use linseed oil, but you did so i'm relieved x) Also you have some nice looking potatoes !

  • @gretchenmorfea5988
    @gretchenmorfea59883 жыл бұрын

    4:22 a vfx artist and a blacksmith I love it

  • @sirmaximus100
    @sirmaximus1003 жыл бұрын

    I love the mix of old school and new school tools used to make it. Awesome job as always. You definitely have talent on tap.

  • @banjo4884
    @banjo48843 жыл бұрын

    the king torjorn I love ⚒

  • @joshschneider9766
    @joshschneider97663 жыл бұрын

    Need a tool? Make a tool. Want a well thought out, clearly ergonomically comfy tool? Call this guy.

  • @markovsvet
    @markovsvet3 жыл бұрын

    Wife: Honey, please bring some fresh potatoes for dinner. Torbjorn: Sure, but let me make a proper tool first :)

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld3 жыл бұрын

    I can watch you make handles all day. It's such an impressive skill. Thanks for posting.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @germanskena6537
    @germanskena65373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I started to see the video, i stoped and i make's me a tea and start the video again... So relaxing. No voice and hard work. Maybe this is what many of us need from time to time. Again. Wonderful video.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Eisen_Jaeger
    @Eisen_Jaeger3 жыл бұрын

    Okay, I laughed harder than I should have at the cartoon swearing.

  • @shemwayman1146
    @shemwayman11463 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT FILMING. LET ALONE THE CRAFTSMANSHIP.

  • @whitedirewulfblackdeathblood13
    @whitedirewulfblackdeathblood133 жыл бұрын

    Such amazing an talented craftsmanship you have good sir

  • @stephonehtc8964
    @stephonehtc89643 жыл бұрын

    I used to follow a lot of blacksmithing on Sword ...but toi teached me really a lot on this vidéo, so poor on stock removal. All made by forge ! Thank you a lot for all 🙏😁

  • @michaelroyal9375
    @michaelroyal93753 жыл бұрын

    I remember eating potato cakes off a hoe when I was a kid on a field trip to a old village in my city. We also made candles. Was a great time. This was in the 80's.

  • @davidsachs6619
    @davidsachs66193 жыл бұрын

    Would be an honor to work with a piece of art like this

  • @artbyjiggy37
    @artbyjiggy372 жыл бұрын

    You could hang it as art on a wall! Awesome job!

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kevinfinney8849
    @kevinfinney88493 жыл бұрын

    outstanding workmanship!

  • @alansquires7382
    @alansquires73823 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as usual. Thank you for sharing.

  • @SanoCrushridge
    @SanoCrushridge3 жыл бұрын

    My man bringing back the Jean shorts.

  • @tom-sf7hk

    @tom-sf7hk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those are called jorts

  • @daltonsluder5503

    @daltonsluder5503

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tom-sf7hk talking about the jorts on your face and your ass

  • @rickbuck2675
    @rickbuck26753 жыл бұрын

    You do beautiful work. Thank you! Rick in TN.

  • @2meterPeter.
    @2meterPeter.3 жыл бұрын

    So talented. Loved watching this.

  • @eihab
    @eihab3 жыл бұрын

    11:30 That insect got away with its life 😄

  • @MegaDeath458

    @MegaDeath458

    3 жыл бұрын

    That spider lived to tell the tale so that noone gets near the barn

  • @qwasdninja

    @qwasdninja

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not the one at 12:11 though

  • @henksnijders3541
    @henksnijders35413 жыл бұрын

    Man, this is absolutely stunning to watch! Great stuff! What a treat! Keep it up please.

  • @rosemarieosborn8625
    @rosemarieosborn86253 жыл бұрын

    It has been a long while since I last saw one of your delightful videos. So glad I got the notification. I hope you and your loved ones are all well.

  • @JRBUISEXCAVATING
    @JRBUISEXCAVATING3 жыл бұрын

    THUNDER BEAR ROCKS!! Best blacksmith on KZread!!

  • @bejay69
    @bejay693 жыл бұрын

    Excellent as ever.👍

  • @Schm1tty
    @Schm1tty3 жыл бұрын

    All of your work is so beautifully done, the tools, smithing, gardens, buildings, and of course the videos themselves. Great work

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @Sykotix420
    @Sykotix4203 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching you work since your channel was very small. It's almost therapeutic watching your craftsmanship. I wish I had even half the tools and knowledge you have. Hell I'd settle for a real anvil and forge.

  • @torbjornahman

    @torbjornahman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @beammeupscotty1955
    @beammeupscotty19553 жыл бұрын

    Stunning workmanship as always. I never cease to be amazed at how many machines you own.