This is the kind of stuff I really enjoy seeing on KZread. 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.

@vonlagour2570

7 ай бұрын

😢😢😢

@fredericmartin8758

4 ай бұрын

Moins on utilise d'outils et plus il faut de savoir faire et d'habileté.😊

@alsacienlibertaire

4 ай бұрын

@@fredericmartin8758 C'est comme cela que j'ai appris à travailler....

@joshuabonner4112

3 ай бұрын

Look so cool

@johnathonheck1574

3 ай бұрын

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.

@user-mg6lz5tk9m

28 күн бұрын

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 KZread, I don’t think anyone does better videos or more on axes than you

@nilsogren

7 ай бұрын

Probably the best comment ever.

@peltiereric6497

7 ай бұрын

@@nilsogren 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

@danielcram6482

7 ай бұрын

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.

@CausticPuffin

7 ай бұрын

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.”

@ChaitanyaYog

7 ай бұрын

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 KZread 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!

@michaelbarrett1914

5 ай бұрын

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.

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!

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

@adrian_r

7 ай бұрын

Don’t forget to pin this comment, great axe and forge.

@larsstefanaxelsson

7 ай бұрын

Kan bara instämma! Fint arbete.

@goodcitizen3780

7 ай бұрын

After seeing this video I was going to subscribe anyway. Great show. Very simple explanations. Thorough and to the point. Beautiful work as well.

@nilsogren

7 ай бұрын

@@adrian_rthanks, totally forgot to pin it 😅

@terryTKkane

7 ай бұрын

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 amazing that you make two axes at different times and they look like twins. Definitely remarkable craftsmanship.

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.

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.

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.

@robertgreenlaw

7 ай бұрын

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!

@nilsogren

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I stand on the shoulders of much greater men than me. Not to mention the beauty of nature.

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.

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!

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.

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.

@nilsogren

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Allan!

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.

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.

Finding videos like this always makes my day, seeing how the pros use traditional techniques is just fascinating!

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.

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.

It’s good to see so many people keeping the old ways alive. Great video! Thanks!

This is a gem of an axe. Beautiful forging. I have always wanted to learn smithing. I hope whomever wins your contest, they really appreciate the work and soul that I'm sure goes into each and every piece you create. Thank you for this video, God Bless.

Skilled craftsmanship as always Nils. I love the little high carbon insert idea before fire welding

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.

@Plznojudge

7 ай бұрын

great video broseph

Glad I found this channel. As an aspiring knife/ax smith, this has been very helpful.

Mate ..... that was epic. I've read about this technique of squishing blade steel into the iron spine of a tool to economically make axes and knives, but never seen it till now. I was almost wishing you put down the hand tools after demonstrating your skill and got it done with machine help to save your time. Thanks for the video, Gus

Härligt att se en yxa gjord för hand på detta sätt! Tack för en verkligen inspirerande video. 👍👌

@nilsogren

6 ай бұрын

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. nils@nilsogren.com

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. 😊

The forge looks to be very efficient and well built. The steps and production of the video is great too. I appreciate the steps so I can go back and see the steps I need to work again. You’ve kept the process simple and easy to understand.

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.

A pleasure to watch you work as always. You and a few others on KZread have inspired me to get into blacksmithing with your videos and teaching. Keep doing the amazing work!!!

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.

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!

@user-gr8hv8fs2u

7 ай бұрын

Bows, Arrows,Armours,Tools,Makeshift Tools bring it on!

Beautiful how it evolves, especially the addition of the edge steel!

I'm constantly amazed by the quality of your work. Thank you, I've learned a lot from you.

This is super cool! The mix of pine tar, linseed and turpentine sounds like a secret you gave us there!! Thanks for that!! 🙏

@Neruomir

7 ай бұрын

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.

I appreciate how educational this video really is. A lot of times it’s hard to understand certain steps that are shown because the explanation is poor or the set up steps are missing, but this video really helped to answer a lot of my questions. Thanks!

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.

@mrkiky

6 ай бұрын

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 😂

beautiful work as always!

I've just started on my journey with blacksmithing, and watching a practiced hand at work is absolutely mindblowing. Great stuff, well worth a sub.

I love watching the workmanship of metal forging especially when done without power tools, seeing the skill and time put into making a piece like this teaches me to appreciate and respect the tools I have.

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!

@sakuraknight9274

7 ай бұрын

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!)

fantastic video yet again Nils, you truly are becoming one of the great traditional axe makers in the world!

I love that this popped up right when I was thinking of making my own axe, this was very informative and since i only have a cheap hammer and anvil showing this full hand forged was very helpful!

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.

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!

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!

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👌👍

Love getting back to the basics. Thanks for sharing.

Älskar dina videor, sluta aldrig med det du gör!!!

@nilsogren

8 ай бұрын

Jag ska försöka!

Well I better leave a comment so then I’ll have a chance of getting a beautiful axe

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!

This is a terrific tutorial on a folded axe and makes me think I could potentially tackle making one. Thank you for sharing your skills & techniques with the world.

Great instructional video. The pace, sound, technique awesome. I liked the carbon steel wedge near the eye to help weld. Thanks

Your work is meticulous and artful, showing great respect for traditional methods and values. I wish you well deserved success in your smithing trade.

Thank you for stopping and explaining your process in forging your axe. Very nice-looking axe.

So nicely done. A real crafts-man. I appreciated how deceptively simple you made that seem. Thank you.

Great camera work and exceptional job explaining the steps required. Doing everything by hand and no power tools is a nice touch.

It was really nice to see one with less tools used. Learnt something new

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.

Axes are the next thing I have to learn how to make.. Thanks for a clear introduction to the process

Beautiful axe. I am slowly acquiring some of the tools needed to begin learning to forge steel. You are definitely an inspiration. Thank you.

@ElessarEstel

7 ай бұрын

Do what I did. Build a cheap forge with brick and a hair dryer. All you need is a hammer, a forge, and a piece of railroad to use as an anvil. I did that for several years and bought new equipment when I could afford it. After a few years I had a fully functional forge, but the best part was that by the time I had all that, I was already proficient because I had been forging with the bare minimum the whole time I built it up. I think it cost me about $50 and a shady trip to the railroad to get started lol Edit. This is hypothetical and I didn't and never would take unused, discarded ties from the railroad that are just laying there to rust away anyways, because that would be illegal lol

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 an excellent discovery journey for me in blacksmithing axe manufacture. Thank you forbthe effort. Hope you shall inform us of more videos in the future.

Excellent work! So cool that you share your knowledge with us. Thank you!

Thanks for doing these videos with the process all by hand as a beginner blacksmith in a small community forge it shows me how I could possibly do it myself and I really appreciate it

I love the fact that you made the axe from start to finish by hand great workmanship.

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.

Beautiful, lovely result but more importantly a great instructional and inspirational video.

I have a lot of respect for your amazing craftsmanship and patience. The one compliments the other without a doubt !

Beautiful work! A real joy to watch. Thank you x.

I have watched a lot of videos, and the thoroughness of instruction, and the simplicity of explanations makes this video one that be beginners, and/or more accomplished, Blacksmith cannot only relate to, but learn from.

Great Video! I’ve been an amateur bladesmith for a few years now. I got my first request for a Viking style bearded battleaxe recently so your video is spot on for me! You have provided a simple and easy to follow process. The challenge for me will be to create a longer edge, but I believe your technique will still apply. Thanks again for posting. Looking forward to watching you make a handle.

Brilliant workmanship very nice great to see the craft in a traditional way cheers

We are half way through forging this axe thanks for the great instructions. my son and I are building this im very much a beginner just started forging this year.so far so good We did get a minor split or small stressed area when we bent the axe but I'm confident it will buff out.

The axes are very pleasing to the eye! Very interesting technique!

There is something special about shaping metal by hand. Using great energy and force to achieve precision results.

Thank you for showing us you craft. Your work is phenomenal. I love the balance of that axe.

Lovely craftsmanship as always!

Great instructional video. I love the no electricity build using the files and rasp.

loved the Hardinger Nordic violin/ fiddle background music.

Love the design, nice solutions to prevent the usual splitting

Thank you for the step-by-step instructions/demonstration. Not only are your axes great tools, they are pleasing to the eye.

There is something very cathartic about this art, and it seeps right into me like the warmth of the hearth on a cold winter night. Thank you!

Beautiful work. I especially like the use of a center punch to mark sections, I hadn't considered that before.

Love the video, as a blacksmith woodworker and and historic enthusiast i really appreciate the authenticity of the process, nice videography skills too! Bravo

Folded axes have always amazed me. Beautiful work!

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.

I like that you show what you're doing as well as describe why you are doing it.

this is such a good instructional, and great too as a relaxing listen. Great axe

Hey, I just found your channel tonight, and I've been hooked on all of these videos. You're very inspiring, and I agree with one of the other comments I saw, seeing how you use limited tools really helps beginners like myself, and it gives me hope to know that it doesnt have to be a two year commitment just to make my own axe, I'm looking forward to more of your videos!

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!

This is the first video of yours I've seen but this was so entertaining I definitely want to see more.

Beautiful work and incredible skill!

Well structured and passed video. Thank you.

Wonderful, I really need one for my camping trips, so it's a great video to help me if I ever hope to make one myself.

Excellent work! Beautiful process

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