Blacksmithing: Forging A Viking Fist Axe

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  • @warhammer4133
    @warhammer4133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's grate to see someone who is not afraid to show his mistakes gives me extra confidence to try new things myself and not be scared to fail because that's how we learn keep up the good work thankyou

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet, thanks for watching

    • @doughawley8101
      @doughawley8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      People that don’t make mistakes aren’t doing anything.

  • @astormofwrenches5555
    @astormofwrenches5555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love that you are quite skilled, yet still you eat it from time to time, and aren't too proud to show us.

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:30 now that’s a tees...!🤣🤣🤣
    You know what’s funny, what you call scrap/mistakes some call awesome!
    Great job E, I’m proud to be part of this channel and community ❤️👍🏻

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support!

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natedawg9404 haha

    • @natedawg9404
      @natedawg9404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wicked. But how's it do against a potato?

  • @cals1775
    @cals1775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s a sweet axe! The process of making it looked like a lot of fun! This is one of those videos that made me want to go make the thing right now

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, yeah it's was a fun build

  • @matthewcowan5256
    @matthewcowan5256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good craftsmanship good video

  • @dgundeadforge17
    @dgundeadforge17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    thank you for showing the mistake made on handle. shows ys beginners that even at a higher level of skill mistakes are made. just need to keep going.

  • @YooToobz
    @YooToobz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very beautiful piece of work. Hard work at that. Great camera work and editing also. Props to you sir for honing your skills to produce such fine tools. Subscribed

  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite part of this video was cutting paper with tin snips haha. Came out great!

  • @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
    @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came out really good!

  • @Sassenhaim
    @Sassenhaim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You and me were checking alignment of the edge to the handle .
    I was like wow thats off 😳 😂
    And hoping you would think the same.
    Glad we both agreed on that 😂😂😂

  • @probochronicles3991
    @probochronicles3991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a sick looking tool/weapon....

  • @Kammie22-y1q
    @Kammie22-y1q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wanna say I've watched a few of ur vids... this was my fav..

  • @Roachimusmaximus
    @Roachimusmaximus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like your press/drift process is coming along nicely!

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Just waiting on graphite powder to make some punch lube

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DUDE ELI!!! That thing is f-en sweet!!!!
    🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏼👍🏻❤️

  • @toddvandyke1023
    @toddvandyke1023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice axe, very cool process

  • @stevefromlondon9175
    @stevefromlondon9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work you have great skill
    Regards
    Steve UK London

  • @ethanburnett4164
    @ethanburnett4164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That thing has a lot of drift...good job!!

  • @waynewendel655
    @waynewendel655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding job. A Viking warrior would be proud to carry that into battle.

  • @dalanbronnenberg
    @dalanbronnenberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do cool stuff!

  • @mihyfotomodel
    @mihyfotomodel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work ! In the end , the revange on that cracking handle...

  • @SonoraSlinger
    @SonoraSlinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 2 fav things- forging, and UFOs

  • @andrewneilson227
    @andrewneilson227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Viking EDC. “Olaf, get the ships ready! We’re going PILLAGING brother!”

  • @cyranodemylakai9145
    @cyranodemylakai9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Grain orientation.
    That's a very unique camp size ax. I like it.

  • @MrMarkRoads
    @MrMarkRoads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You go straight to town with that hammer.

  • @milanradak269
    @milanradak269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never seen one like that before. Nice job.

  • @sirkocipko9727
    @sirkocipko9727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Must be nice having all of that power doing the hard work for you

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is nice. I started 20 years ago making knives with a hacksaw and file, so yeah...

    • @sirkocipko9727
      @sirkocipko9727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FireCreekForge everyone starts somewhere I get that, watching your video and other videos of people using power hammers and what not makes me kind of jealous lol I just have a anvil and belt sander, my dream is to make a company making knives and other things but it’s hard and takes dedication

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sirkocipko9727 it is a lot of work. I've only had the press for a few years. Dedication to the craft, and willingness to stick with it are probably your biggest advantages over others wanting to do the same thing. Anyway, we're all progressing and learning, stick with it!

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job, looks great! “Honey, where’s the pizza cutter?.......never mind, I have just the thing!” I wonder if Vikings ate pizza back in the day? Enjoyed your video, regards from Down Under.

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate, thanks for watching

  • @Brandon-so9fp
    @Brandon-so9fp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thought maybe you where trying to make a parrot sculpture or maybe a Burt and Ernie nose for a bit. Nice looking final product.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the knife you used to trip the top of the handle with.

  • @wesmorris5683
    @wesmorris5683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome as always! Love it!

  • @derrickguthrie4704
    @derrickguthrie4704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great axe. Looks Awesome.

  • @MediaWhored
    @MediaWhored ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good vid my man.
    LIKED commented Subscribed

  • @ВиталийДорощенко-ю5г
    @ВиталийДорощенко-ю5г 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Идеально для мелких работ , и с эстэтической стороны тоже прекрасен а сделайте обзор по изготовлению вашего ножа 😁👍👍👍

  • @hengkyl1106
    @hengkyl1106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very nice ax shape

  • @oBlade87o
    @oBlade87o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice job!!!👏👏👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MarekTabi
    @MarekTabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice vide and Nice axe 😊👍

  • @АзаматКочесоков-ъ2н
    @АзаматКочесоков-ъ2н 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super! Bro Thanks 👍👍👍

  • @lordfairfaxpreparedness
    @lordfairfaxpreparedness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice!

  • @jeffreycaldwell6456
    @jeffreycaldwell6456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @paulhoneyman6923
    @paulhoneyman6923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice little axe

  • @dungeonmetalworks4281
    @dungeonmetalworks4281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for showing on how to grow such a nice beard... i mean bearded axe!

  • @breakawaybooks4752
    @breakawaybooks4752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work!

  • @ricardocarrasco4903
    @ricardocarrasco4903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I bet your heart sank a bit when you saw that warp in the beard out of the quench

  • @davidmcdonald654
    @davidmcdonald654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This would be the perfect moose dressing out tool.

  • @The1KMnO4
    @The1KMnO4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice.

  • @mariuszsotys3969
    @mariuszsotys3969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job. Write down how much this ax weighs

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Between 1 and 1.5 lbs if I remember right

  • @armurano5093
    @armurano5093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can see using that more in the kitchen.

  • @northeaststeelcatcher8423
    @northeaststeelcatcher8423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im just getting into blacksmithing. So I have one question. What are the pins called that form the hole in the head of the axe?

  • @robsonsantosOSO
    @robsonsantosOSO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this kind of ax would be good for cutting meat and vegetables in food preparation.

  • @richardbryant7972
    @richardbryant7972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s it’s purpose?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the client uses it primarily as a pizza cutter. It would work for a number of things

    • @rairai3517
      @rairai3517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FireCreekForge LOL .....

  • @OldHickoryForge
    @OldHickoryForge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work bud. Throwing a bit of charcoal powder into the hole before you really drive your punch in will keep it from getting stuck as badly.

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I do plan to make some punch lube from graphite, too.

  • @dossfishing3821
    @dossfishing3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing I love it but why make the handle short like that

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's designed to be a smaller, one handed tool, hence the name fist axe

    • @dossfishing3821
      @dossfishing3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FireCreekForge makes sense thank you love the video

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dossfishing3821 thanks for watching!

  • @Mchiller15
    @Mchiller15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice man.

  • @danielrullo5451
    @danielrullo5451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bel lavoro!ne vorrei comprare una così anche io ma non riesco a trovarla .

  • @tabletom5583
    @tabletom5583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gran trabajo !!

  • @jefferyleemiller1377
    @jefferyleemiller1377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was watching you drive in your drift, and was wondering if you could place an adjustable back plate on the bits to allow the same distance on either side of the steal as you place the drift in? Might save some of the guess work out of the placement of your steal during the initial start of the drifts. Just a thought. Might be over thinking it. BUT since I am an engineer by trade, not really surprising to me.

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that would probably be worth doing

  • @Axbear
    @Axbear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where have you got the idea that vikings had axes like that?

    • @DDD-lu1qo
      @DDD-lu1qo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too many videos on making a Viking axe, Viking sword, Viking war hammer - I want a video on making Viking golf clubs, Viking Kitchen Aid attachments, or Viking Swiss Army knives!

  • @jerrymoates7037
    @jerrymoates7037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a cool looking thing but whats it for? is it an axe or do you use it in the kitchen to cut vegetables.

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's multi purpose, you could do lots of things with it, I think the client is going to use it mostly for pizza.

    • @rairai3517
      @rairai3517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FireCreekForge is he ex military ?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rairai3517 don't know

  • @jamesmathenia6639
    @jamesmathenia6639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need one for my belt and one for the galley.

  • @christianborghi7544
    @christianborghi7544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you put on your blades and axes to stop them from rusting

  • @rodyoakum1194
    @rodyoakum1194 ปีที่แล้ว

    How Much Are They If Even IfFor Sell

  • @brianlobue4649
    @brianlobue4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Punching the eye was so easy with that press!

  • @KalenderBiber
    @KalenderBiber ปีที่แล้ว

    iş yaparken yani odun filan keserken elini yaralayabilir çünki sapı çok kısa tam keskinin altından tutuluyor sapı böyle cok tehlikeli.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of steel?
    I'd like mine with an 18in handle plz....

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I usually use 1060 steel, this one was 4140

  • @uppitywhiteman6797
    @uppitywhiteman6797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked & subbed

  • @andrewnelson4496
    @andrewnelson4496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you making other examples of this for sale?

  • @DavidEricWilliams
    @DavidEricWilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful piece! Btw what were the ufo looking things during the lightening storm?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Those where birds.

    • @rairai3517
      @rairai3517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FireCreekForge not birds , birds are not going to fly in rain it would be contrary to how they function , birds will sit on a branch and wait untill a storm is over then dry out then fly , have you ever seen a bird that will fly in the rain ?....

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rairai3517 lol I watched them fly by, and it wasn't raining yet

    • @rairai3517
      @rairai3517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FireCreekForge certainly looked like it was , was your camera not focused it seemed as tho there was a mist ??

  • @ryanlindsay9576
    @ryanlindsay9576 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @jamesodom1144
    @jamesodom1144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did anybody notice what appeared to be a UFO in lighting scene?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Birds..

    • @BuckHelton
      @BuckHelton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FireCreekForge yup, little green birds. Nothing to see here folks, move along.

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a really cool looking axe, but what was the main purpose for an axe like that? I'm assuming it's mainly for chopping kindling etc. Anyway great video

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In this case it was a custom order, but with the little I used it I believe it would be quite versatile for general hatchet and large knife chores.

    • @andrewshepherd1537
      @andrewshepherd1537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FireCreekForge probably make one hell of a head splitter in a pinch too. I've read that they were mostly used for splitting small logs and relied on very heavily in ship building. I thi k there is a reference in the Edda to a viking ship builder using one to kill a rival clansmen as well

  • @butthedd0233
    @butthedd0233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eye like it.

  • @hrlywrkr1
    @hrlywrkr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just have a quick question. I'm not super knowledgeable about the whole blade smithing/black smithing thing, but I'm learning. Is there a reason why you don't have your anvil anchored to the floor? Is it just a personal preference?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That would be best in theory, but until I'm in a shop that I don't plan to leave I don't think I would make it that permanent, that's just me

    • @hrlywrkr1
      @hrlywrkr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FireCreekForge That makes all the sense in the world. I was just curious. 🙂

  • @patrickdean9797
    @patrickdean9797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    is that a battle axe or a utility axe?, i like the long beard on it

  • @ariesang5879
    @ariesang5879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good jobbbb😘👍👍

  • @billwoehl3051
    @billwoehl3051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that press sure can move some steel, is it high tonnage? Ain't no power hammer move that much that quickly for sure 👍

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is 24.5 tons. It reduces in efficiency with the thinner the stock..

    • @TzeentchLordofChange
      @TzeentchLordofChange 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FireCreekForge i gotta save up and get one of those when i build my new shop

  • @jeffselchow5719
    @jeffselchow5719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh WOW, I think I need a pair of those, and a pair of 70cm Battle Axes. Wife said I could so its ok.

  • @Melvinnn11
    @Melvinnn11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So are not gonna talk about the ufo footage in the middle?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, they were birds

    • @rairai3517
      @rairai3517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Birds don't usually fly during a rainstorm , they will usually hunker down and wait ....

  • @EXARCWithGrandpop
    @EXARCWithGrandpop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Ax. But I am more impressed with your home engineered hydraulic press!

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

    • @horseblinderson4747
      @horseblinderson4747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FireCreekForge what size pump?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@horseblinderson4747 22gpm running at 50% RPMS, so really a 11gpm, 2 stage pump.

  • @albertlemont5471
    @albertlemont5471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was this intended as a tool or a battle instrument?

  • @RovingPunster
    @RovingPunster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What steel ... 1075 ?

  • @masaw7187
    @masaw7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want one.

  • @adriennefraschetta5391
    @adriennefraschetta5391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did you quench in water and not oil?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      because it's a medium carbon steel. a very fast oil would work too for 4140

  • @crowwaterstudio7208
    @crowwaterstudio7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of camera do you use for these videos?

  • @hermanthegermancctv5988
    @hermanthegermancctv5988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. Only thing that bothers me is the loose anvil that moves around when working. That would really irritate the sh..t out of me if it were mine..

  • @GrizzlyDonBauer777
    @GrizzlyDonBauer777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Only issue on that is he should look up the Scandinavian bearded axe traditional Scandinavian axes or viking axes were not as. Curved and they had More of a rectangular curve shape to the blade also the length of the handle but I give him props on the well done work

  • @dalanbronnenberg
    @dalanbronnenberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again, far-fucking out! Beautiful work.

  • @GibsonCutlery
    @GibsonCutlery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clean work. Well done as always! Do you feel a press or a power hammer is more versatile?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! I think a power hammer would be more versatile.

  • @billyweaver855
    @billyweaver855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would be a cool piece for a movie like oh some big badass dude in a movie in the year 2520 like a cyborg

  • @billwoehl3051
    @billwoehl3051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idea 💡🤔 why couldn't a guy take that beard and go all the way back to the handle and wrap it around again? Might have to incorporate a hinge and a moving part during assembly, but once done.....👍 of course a lil' longer beard and handle for hand room

  • @АнатолийБулатов-з8ж
    @АнатолийБулатов-з8ж 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍

  • @TheMonkey747
    @TheMonkey747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one, but I know it would be very expensive and I can't spare the funds... so favorites it is.

  • @jaybird2564
    @jaybird2564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want some cookies now

  • @mattthescreamer177
    @mattthescreamer177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn I like that press

  • @Chris-sv7xq
    @Chris-sv7xq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you need more chains wrapped around your anvil

  • @ikosparintis8742
    @ikosparintis8742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @tuliosmart
    @tuliosmart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just try tô make one like that but is fucking hard

  • @Vidurangapathiraja12
    @Vidurangapathiraja12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Assassin creed valhala🤟🖤

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I would bring that axe right into the kitchen. Meat and vegetables would stand zero chance.

  • @troyfranson9897
    @troyfranson9897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Going to make a great pizza cutter.

  • @philjohnston7920
    @philjohnston7920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    UFO's in the storm WHAT??????