The winner is: @byohazrd13 If I don't hear from him/her in 7 days, I will pick another winner. GIVEAWAY INFO! The giveaway will end February 19th and the winner will be announced in THIS comment. If you re the winner and you don't reach out to me in seven days, I will pick another winner. Subscribe to my channel and leave a comment including the word "Cross" to enter the giveaway. Please check back February 19th to see if you are the winner, you have no idea how many people have won before but have not bothered to check. Important! Be wary of scammers, I have caught a few of them impersonating me, trying to trick people inte to contacting them. Always check back to this comment to see if the winner has been announced. Another thing to look carefully at is the name tag of the person writing. mine is "@nilsogren" , they usually have weird tags promting people to reach out via telegram or so. DONT engage with them. Thank you for watching! /Nils
So nice to watch someone create a piece of art for half an hour with no loud music or jumpcuts every few minutes, that makes me really cross, great content.
The reason why I don't really like Alec Steele. There's a tv show of him forging, but it's one massive migraine to watch. Basically, they cut his sentence in half in paste the cut off part back so that everything jumps around at least once every 5 seconds. And this goes on for the entire show. Why cut a part in half if you're going to stick it back in place if not to induce headaches in anyone trying to watch?
I really enjoy how everything in the process of creating this Viking Cross Axe was done by hand. No power hammers or presses just good old fashioned craftsmanship. You created an amazing axe! Well done.
I guess the grinding was a figment of my imagination, then. The gas forge, too. Coke forges actually get much hotter than gas forges, if you want authenticity and a wide range of temperatures to choose from coke forges are the way to go.
As a viking age re-enactor (living history enthousiast) and blacksmith, this is the best of two worlds for me! I forged some simple carving knifes and seaxes last september on Wilde Furda, an event dedicated to portraying life in the viking age! Given how difficult it was to forge using only a small anvil, charcoal and a pair of bellows as portrayed on the Sigurdstone, I can't imagine how skilled you had to be to make this in the viking age! Expecially when you realize that every single forge weld is a potential weak spot, forging welding the cross into this specific axe must have been a hugely risky way of going about it. In metallurgical research on the tools found in the Mastermyr chest we see they definetly knew how to do this well. I wonder how the vikings themselves viewed those who mastered the art of metalworking...
The blacksmith wouldn't have been alone at the forge, a student (apprentice) doing the fetching and carrying/ running the bellows, hoping to learn the magic of the blacksmith.
@@paulbutikofer4284 The crud can't be removed like that, only with modern methods. And it would've increased your work time by a lot. Also Iron has too little carbon to be steel, not too much. The wrong way would be any way that forces its grain to split.
Very, very impressive! This might be the most impressive axe build video I've seen on TH-cam! It was amazing seeing someone do traditional blacksmith Forging instead of cutting, milling and grinding! I don't have anything against those types of builds, I actually really enjoyed watching them, but it's a completely different thing watching this masterpiece be truly forged!
Thanks for taking the time to teach! No doubt it slows you down, but so appreciated by those of us who are trying to learn. The cross axe is a special piece of art!
Nice job, I love watching guys like you making pieces from scratch, molding and shaping a chunk of steel into a work of art. It's a dying art. The "cross" is a cool touch, means something to me as it represents the "ONE" who sacrificed it all to save a wretch like me. Thanks and keep up the content, I loved the bearded ax you made as well.
i really appreciate doing this the old way. no power tools, no temperature controlled ovens, just pure skill and love for the craft. Awesome Cross axe !
I've always wondered how these types of cross axes were made. It's such a cool design. I would gladly trade my firstborn son for the chance to own an axe like this.
You have developed some serious skills…a man who understands the concept of “what you think about you will become” I have a sincere hope that someday our paths will cross…what a beautiful work of art, hopefully it’s endures as long as some of the original Viking cross axes…respect!!!
The Cross in the axe is amazing! You did a really exceptional job at recreating this piece of art! I have always wondered how they might have done this. I've watched most of your other videos as well and follow you along for quite a while! I also forge - just as a hobby of mine - and I just learn so much from you and others who are fine craftsmen and show how you achieve your stunning results! Anyway, I am really happy that you are back and forging away again! It is good to have you back! And the more of 2000 comments show that other people feel the same! All the best and lots of success! Jasmine
Beautiful axe. This is the first time I see forge welding. And also the first time I see your content! Cross ing my fingers that I can win this work of art 😏
Nils, it is genuinely nice seeing a craftsman, like yourself, using traditional hand forging techniques when designing and reproducing this "Viking Cross Axe" period piece. Too many Blacksmith forgers rely too heavily on modern hydraulic presses for the quicker finished product. Which to me, doesn't accurately represent a traditional style reproduction of any period items.
I was scrolling for a bearded timber axe, but ended up watching you forte this beautiful cross-axe. You put in so much love in all your works! Thanks for sharing with us!
This is the most beautifull craxt i've ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing this Cross Axt video. I enjoyed your craftmanship over the top! During our times and due to the actual problems, all europeans have to face at the moment, the strong meaning of something beautifull like this, representing the history of europe and its people and more important: of the ancient, the pure and the real europeans, can't be overestimated. Its a masterpeace and for usage, the 12 layers at the blade is what it has to have and they are enough to win....! Regards, by Odin! Jan
Marvelous piece of work Nils! As a lifelong student of Viking era weapons and culture, I've always been fascinated by this cross design, representing such a fascinated moment in history where cultures and beliefs clashed and melded, not unlike with the pierced cross tomahawks traded along the early American frontier. Always excited to see what you explore and produce next!
What an amazing axe. Loved seeing the process of making the different parts at forging them together to make such a beautiful Viking cross axe. Pretty enough to be a wall hanger, but tough enough to use. Great combination.
I love the cross section of this axe! As always, a very interesting video to watch! I especially appreciate the fact that you were almost only using hand tools and as minimal power tools as possible. This really gives a good insight into how blackmiths would have worked back then.
You certainly are the master of forge welding. It seems like alot people avoid it for fear of failure. You make it look so easy and unique. It is odd to have a cross on a weapon.
what a master piece ! well done ! Cross :) Im a beginner, i tried to make my first axe and used your asymetric technic unfortunatly my forge welding didn't stick, i have much to learn. thank you for your truly inspiring work !
I like the complexity including the "CROSS" but most of all I thoroughly appreciate you not using any power tools very impressive I am an aspiring blacksmith and to see someone accomplish something beautiful and not use power tools was very inspiring!!! Well done sir!!!
He used a gas forge and used power tools to grind it lol Idk about not using any power tools. Absolutely INCREDIBLY impressive to forge it by hand though
This is a really beautiful "Cross" axe, well done! Cross axes seem to fit a really niche part of history, and I think your work on this cross axe has definitely showed your skill in forging!
Watching you with your amazing craft abilities had me glued to the screen from start to end, I actually watched again straight after, you sir are amazing, you have a great ability and are very interesting and watchable, you just gained a fan.
It turned out rather nice. It seems like it would be a fully functional fighting axe. Not strong enough to withstand heavy use on trees but more than good enough to kill your enemies. Since humans have always liked to look good and have the coolest tools, there is no reason to believe that the originals were only for ceremonial use.
I've never heard of a cross axe before but I have to say that is the most awesome looking axe I've seen. Just by looking at it I would have never guessed how it was accomplished. But after watching it, it makes sense. Truly an amazing build. God bless
Loved watching you make the cross axe especially with the original techniques showing your proper skill instead of letting power hammers do all the forging and grinders doing all the grinding (except the end ofcourse) Cheers from a cross the ocean in Australia!
Cross… you got yourself a new subscriber, I’m currently building a forge and have been working my blacksmithing skills to make axes like the cross axe but with a mjolnir in place of the cross
Wow forge welding a cross was cool to see! When i saw it finnished i had to watch and see how he did the "CROSS" inside! craftsmanship is amazing! Such a beautiful peace! And Razor sharp too! Amazing!
I love this cross axe, the amount of skill you are showing is astounding. I want to learn to forge more and more each video like this that I see. Keep it up!
I love your work and the fact that your not using power tool is also impressive good jobs on this ‘’cross’’ viking axes cant wait to see more of your video !!!
This is the first video TH-cam offered me with someone forging anything let alone something with a Cross in it. I have to say the CROSS Axe is an artistic wonder. What are the dimensions of the CROSS Axe? What does the CROSS Axe weigh? I will be watching your other videos. After reviewing your channel I see that the CROSS Axe is just the tip of the iceberg in the amazing work you do. Keep it up.
Very interesting method in form8ng the Cross. I would've never thought about a pinch and draw on that small of a piece. Also, I'm a big fan of the lower layer count Damascus. It doesn't feel as "busy" as a high count and it looks bolder as well as making it easier to appreciate the seems of different steels.
That is a pretty cool axe. i thank you for not smoothing down the whole head, it looks really cool without it being smoothed down. The integration of a complex shape, in this case a "cross", is really cool
Cross! That is so amazing how you can turn just some regular steel into something so awesome. Actually my 1st time watching and I quite enjoyed watching you work. Kind of ASMR like. I will continue to watch and watch some of your previous work.
I was wondering how and why you were doing a cross axe, it's pretty interesting how you did it. I was watching on how you sandwiched them together. I thought it wouldn't work until I seen you put it all together. I loved seeing the process, didn't know it had so much. Looked pretty good. Cross
It was very cool to watch all the meticulous forge welding done by hand. Well done and I’m excited to see more cool projects like this!Cross, hope I’m lucky enough to win it!
forging is fascinating to watch. I work in wood, so steel is strange to me, but your creativity is always interesting to watch and marvel over. The cross axe especially.
Riktigt inspirerande film om smide. Ett livsmål är att damma av sina gamla smideskunskaper och göra en egen yxa och en cross vikinga yxa är en levande dröm
A real cross -merizing peace of art! Started learning forge welding, but the beginning is not too easy. Deffo giving it another crack, this cross axe sparked so many possibilities! Cheers 🤠
I hope to never cross the path of an angry Viking wielding an axe as sharp and historic as the cross axe you have created. Great video , Very unusual axe, amazing workmanship.
Me on other smithing channels hating the shape then getting triggered when they leave it until the grind. Here questioning the shape after the forge welds and Nils 30 seconds later perfecting it with his hammer. Especially forge welding the cross! New favorite smith channel!
Wonderfully made, very interesting application of forge welding! Haven't tried forge welding yet, but you got me motivated to start experimwnting with some cool coal fire pokers! This video was played automatically by TH-cam, so when you said you were going to split the rectangular part of the axe head blank in half, I was really puzzled, until you shored the picture. I guess it didn't... cross ...my mind to check the thumbnail on my phone ;)
Its really amazing watching people just turn a block of metal into something so beautiful and unique. It always blows my mind how there are humans all throughout history with so much talent to be able to accomplish this. Would love to see more builds like the Viking Cross Axe using techniques they could've used back then, really loved the video glad to join as a subscriber! Its also cool watching other people looking into Viking history the late Viking era is a very interesting time frame as Christianity was being introduced to them, there were so many different religions and beliefs amongst the different Viking groups, that most didn't even have a name for what they believed in. So many of them would carry different religions elements for protection from many different beliefs as like a "shotgun method" of covering them with god's favor because they didn't know what was a 100% the truth so they thought better safe then sorry. Which is believed why we find things such as a Cross, hammer or other religious items on one Viking.
I just stumbled across your channel and had to watch till the end to see how you managed to get the Cross shape in there. Now to look up the history of such axes.
I absolutely love how this cross axe came out, I'm still a newbie to forging and this is nothing short of inspiring to see come to life. I hope to be able to do something like this one day
I came aCROSS this video by total AXEcident. Absolutely loved the video, great job, the techniques and proficiency at which you utilized them completely captivated me!
The winner is: @byohazrd13
If I don't hear from him/her in 7 days, I will pick another winner.
GIVEAWAY INFO!
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If you re the winner and you don't reach out to me in seven days, I will pick another winner.
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Please check back February 19th to see if you are the winner, you have no idea how many people have won before but have not bothered to check.
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Absolutely wonderful. Your videos are teaching me a lot. I'm starting my first forge as soon as it thaws out around me so my steel shed can be done. 😊
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@@superspeederbooster it'll make you jump, jump.
If I won and forgot to check I'd be pretty cross about it, not gonna lie.
So nice to watch someone create a piece of art for half an hour with no loud music or jumpcuts every few minutes, that makes me really cross, great content.
The reason why I don't really like Alec Steele. There's a tv show of him forging, but it's one massive migraine to watch. Basically, they cut his sentence in half in paste the cut off part back so that everything jumps around at least once every 5 seconds. And this goes on for the entire show. Why cut a part in half if you're going to stick it back in place if not to induce headaches in anyone trying to watch?
If that makes you cross, you should probably go outside for a bit.
i always skip to the end and see what it turnt out to be lol
While not traditional jump cuts, there are cuts every few seconds.
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I really enjoy how everything in the process of creating this Viking Cross Axe was done by hand. No power hammers or presses just good old fashioned craftsmanship. You created an amazing axe! Well done.
A work of art that shouldn't be in the workshop but in the living room!
i mean except for the power tool grinding, but yeah! :P
I guess the grinding was a figment of my imagination, then.
The gas forge, too.
Coke forges actually get much hotter than gas forges, if you want authenticity and a wide range of temperatures to choose from coke forges are the way to go.
Cross , beautiful work. It is refreshing to watch a true smith instead of all the grinders on TH-cam . Thank you.
As a viking age re-enactor (living history enthousiast) and blacksmith, this is the best of two worlds for me! I forged some simple carving knifes and seaxes last september on Wilde Furda, an event dedicated to portraying life in the viking age! Given how difficult it was to forge using only a small anvil, charcoal and a pair of bellows as portrayed on the Sigurdstone, I can't imagine how skilled you had to be to make this in the viking age!
Expecially when you realize that every single forge weld is a potential weak spot, forging welding the cross into this specific axe must have been a hugely risky way of going about it. In metallurgical research on the tools found in the Mastermyr chest we see they definetly knew how to do this well. I wonder how the vikings themselves viewed those who mastered the art of metalworking...
The blacksmith wouldn't have been alone at the forge, a student (apprentice) doing the fetching and carrying/ running the bellows, hoping to learn the magic of the blacksmith.
don't forget the iron and steel full of crud that splits if you hammer it the wrong way
@@mrkiky you hammer the iron to get rid of the crud. What's the wrong way? Iron has too much carbon to be steel.
@@paulbutikofer4284 The crud can't be removed like that, only with modern methods. And it would've increased your work time by a lot. Also Iron has too little carbon to be steel, not too much. The wrong way would be any way that forces its grain to split.
@@mrkiky hammering out the crud worked for the japaneese and they had notoriously shit ore.
Very, very impressive! This might be the most impressive axe build video I've seen on TH-cam! It was amazing seeing someone do traditional blacksmith Forging instead of cutting, milling and grinding!
I don't have anything against those types of builds, I actually really enjoyed watching them, but it's a completely different thing watching this masterpiece be truly forged!
Mark aspery does a cool viking axe too.
Thanks for taking the time to teach! No doubt it slows you down, but so appreciated by those of us who are trying to learn. The cross axe is a special piece of art!
Nils, it's so rare to run a "cross" your level of talent, would be an honor to own a piece of your work
Nice job, I love watching guys like you making pieces from scratch, molding and shaping a chunk of steel into a work of art. It's a dying art. The "cross" is a cool touch, means something to me as it represents the "ONE" who sacrificed it all to save a wretch like me. Thanks and keep up the content, I loved the bearded ax you made as well.
i really appreciate doing this the old way. no power tools, no temperature controlled ovens, just pure skill and love for the craft. Awesome Cross axe !
I've always wondered how these types of cross axes were made. It's such a cool design.
I would gladly trade my firstborn son for the chance to own an axe like this.
Have to say I didn't know what they were but they are beautiful items for some reason.
I too would trade his first born son for this beautiful cross axe head!! So don’t count me out!
😂 your poor firstborn son.
The sheer skill you showed in forging the cross blew me away.
You have developed some serious skills…a man who understands the concept of “what you think about you will become”
I have a sincere hope that someday our paths will cross…what a beautiful work of art, hopefully it’s endures as long as some of the original Viking cross axes…respect!!!
The Cross in the axe is amazing! You did a really exceptional job at recreating this piece of art!
I have always wondered how they might have done this. I've watched most of your other videos as well and follow you along for quite a while! I also forge - just as a hobby of mine - and I just learn so much from you and others who are fine craftsmen and show how you achieve your stunning results! Anyway, I am really happy that you are back and forging away again! It is good to have you back! And the more of 2000 comments show that other people feel the same! All the best and lots of success! Jasmine
Beautiful axe. This is the first time I see forge welding. And also the first time I see your content! Cross ing my fingers that I can win this work of art 😏
Nils, it is genuinely nice seeing a craftsman, like yourself, using traditional hand forging techniques when designing and reproducing this "Viking Cross Axe" period piece. Too many Blacksmith forgers rely too heavily on modern hydraulic presses for the quicker finished product. Which to me, doesn't accurately represent a traditional style reproduction of any period items.
I was scrolling for a bearded timber axe, but ended up watching you forte this beautiful cross-axe. You put in so much love in all your works! Thanks for sharing with us!
This is the most beautifull craxt i've ever seen!
Thank you so much for sharing this Cross Axt video. I enjoyed your craftmanship over the top!
During our times and due to the actual problems, all europeans have to face at the moment, the strong meaning of something beautifull like this, representing the history of europe and its people and more important: of the ancient, the pure and the real europeans, can't be overestimated.
Its a masterpeace and for usage, the 12 layers at the blade is what it has to have and they are enough to win....!
Regards, by Odin!
Jan
Marvelous piece of work Nils! As a lifelong student of Viking era weapons and culture, I've always been fascinated by this cross design, representing such a fascinated moment in history where cultures and beliefs clashed and melded, not unlike with the pierced cross tomahawks traded along the early American frontier. Always excited to see what you explore and produce next!
What an amazing axe. Loved seeing the process of making the different parts at forging them together to make such a beautiful Viking cross axe. Pretty enough to be a wall hanger, but tough enough to use. Great combination.
What a complex and beautiful piece to be proud of and with a nice cross reference to actual historical documentation.
I love the cross section of this axe!
As always, a very interesting video to watch! I especially appreciate the fact that you were almost only using hand tools and as minimal power tools as possible.
This really gives a good insight into how blackmiths would have worked back then.
You certainly are the master of forge welding. It seems like alot people avoid it for fear of failure. You make it look so easy and unique. It is odd to have a cross on a weapon.
what a master piece ! well done ! Cross :) Im a beginner, i tried to make my first axe and used your asymetric technic unfortunatly my forge welding didn't stick, i have much to learn. thank you for your truly inspiring work !
I was going to say “Cross me off the list.” But having seen the beauty of the finished Axe I have changed my mind.
Great work. Thank you for posting.
I like the complexity including the "CROSS" but most of all I thoroughly appreciate you not using any power tools very impressive I am an aspiring blacksmith and to see someone accomplish something beautiful and not use power tools was very inspiring!!! Well done sir!!!
He used a gas forge and used power tools to grind it lol
Idk about not using any power tools.
Absolutely INCREDIBLY impressive to forge it by hand though
I just found you today. I enjoyed the use of original tools and techniques to make your cross axe. I learned a lot. Thank you.
This is a really beautiful "Cross" axe, well done! Cross axes seem to fit a really niche part of history, and I think your work on this cross axe has definitely showed your skill in forging!
Love watching all of your work, and craftsmanship. The historical background of this cross axe is particularly interesting.
Watching you with your amazing craft abilities had me glued to the screen from start to end, I actually watched again straight after, you sir are amazing, you have a great ability and are very interesting and watchable, you just gained a fan.
This cross comment will axe my chances of winning.
And my axe
I don't like this comment it makes me cross 🤣🤣
This never even crossed my mind to say
You may be splitting hairs w/ this one... 😂
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Pillaging for Jesus
What a precision there with the hammer, also quite the welds with the forge.
Beautiful work.
Why did the viking cross the road? he wanted to raid and pillage his neighbour :P
It turned out rather nice. It seems like it would be a fully functional fighting axe. Not strong enough to withstand heavy use on trees but more than good enough to kill your enemies. Since humans have always liked to look good and have the coolest tools, there is no reason to believe that the originals were only for ceremonial use.
That “cross” axe is absolutely stunning
I've never heard of a cross axe before but I have to say that is the most awesome looking axe I've seen. Just by looking at it I would have never guessed how it was accomplished. But after watching it, it makes sense. Truly an amazing build. God bless
It's amazing how skilled you are a - cross all those different techniques. And everything was done with hand tools which makes it even better
Loved watching you make the cross axe especially with the original techniques showing your proper skill instead of letting power hammers do all the forging and grinders doing all the grinding (except the end ofcourse)
Cheers from a cross the ocean in Australia!
Sometimes I think blacksmithing would be a fun hobby. Then a video like this comes along and I realize it’s an incredible amount of work. Well done. 👌
I Love this piece so much! The history, the kind of forging with the Cross inside,... Insane!
The way he welded the cross was BRILLIANT!!!
Beautiful Cross Axe. A very nice copy of an original design. Thank you for showing us the build.
Beautiful craftsmanship on the cross axe. Truly impressive work
Cross… you got yourself a new subscriber, I’m currently building a forge and have been working my blacksmithing skills to make axes like the cross axe but with a mjolnir in place of the cross
It was such a joy to watch this Cross axe be made! Amazing craftsmanship
This is the first time i came a"cross" your channel, always glad to see great talent, you have earned a sub!
Wow forge welding a cross was cool to see! When i saw it finnished i had to watch and see how he did the "CROSS" inside! craftsmanship is amazing! Such a beautiful peace! And Razor sharp too! Amazing!
I love this cross axe, the amount of skill you are showing is astounding. I want to learn to forge more and more each video like this that I see. Keep it up!
Wow that cross axe is amazing. Also I’ve never seen forge welding before. That’s so much for all the info and how toos.
I love your work and the fact that your not using power tool is also impressive good jobs on this ‘’cross’’ viking axes cant wait to see more of your video !!!
This is the first video TH-cam offered me with someone forging anything let alone something with a Cross in it. I have to say the CROSS Axe is an artistic wonder. What are the dimensions of the CROSS Axe? What does the CROSS Axe weigh? I will be watching your other videos. After reviewing your channel I see that the CROSS Axe is just the tip of the iceberg in the amazing work you do. Keep it up.
That is the best cross axe I've ever seen. Excellent skills my brother. Love it! Nice work sir.
Very interesting method in form8ng the Cross. I would've never thought about a pinch and draw on that small of a piece. Also, I'm a big fan of the lower layer count Damascus. It doesn't feel as "busy" as a high count and it looks bolder as well as making it easier to appreciate the seems of different steels.
Very satisfying to watch you work, and shape the axe head. Thank you. *
The workmanship Here in making this cross axe is so great to watch well done on learning a new process. And the end result shows Ur skill
That is a pretty cool axe. i thank you for not smoothing down the whole head, it looks really cool without it being smoothed down. The integration of a complex shape, in this case a "cross", is really cool
Your videos are new to me . I want to say how much I appreciate you saying pattern welded rather than Damascus 🤓💪❤️
Cross! That is so amazing how you can turn just some regular steel into something so awesome. Actually my 1st time watching and I quite enjoyed watching you work. Kind of ASMR like. I will continue to watch and watch some of your previous work.
Really impressive mate! You have some serious talent. I’m glad I came (a)cross this!
Glad you expanded your knowledge by making the Viking Cross Axe
That's the first cross axe I've seen made. Looks beautiful 👏🏻
This CROSS axe is so awesome, I really enjoy watching you make things on this channel.
@nilsogren. The precision of your hammer blows is very impressive. Well done, sir.
I just came a”cross” your channel and am a huge fan! The cinematics were amazing and you are incredibly talented
Beatiful work and craftmanship. Love this viking cross axe.
Incredible skill is needed to forge a cross shape into an axe like this. Enjoyed watching, Thank You.
That cross axe is the tool I want for evangelizing trees. Outstanding work, sir.
A genuine handmade "Cross"
A beautiful handmade Axe
And a unique handmade Comment
By George, I think we've got it...
That "CROSS" axe is awesome! I want to get in to blacksmithing and the stuff you do is my dream. Thank you
Well done not too shabby for you first attempt you're definitely have weathered the unique process of forging metal thumbs up bro
I was wondering how and why you were doing a cross axe, it's pretty interesting how you did it. I was watching on how you sandwiched them together. I thought it wouldn't work until I seen you put it all together. I loved seeing the process, didn't know it had so much. Looked pretty good. Cross
I love the way this cross was made. You have beautiful skill
I loved watching a piece of mystery as the ceremonial axe being recreated to create interest in the skill and craftmanship of the past.
That cross axe is some beautiful piece for a collection of medieval weapon replicas I want to start.
It was very cool to watch all the meticulous forge welding done by hand. Well done and I’m excited to see more cool projects like this!Cross, hope I’m lucky enough to win it!
Super interesting methods you've used to re-create this Cross-axe. My best mate is Scandinavian, so this would be an awesome gift for him!
This axe is awesome and the Cross is the best detail. Well done!
forging is fascinating to watch. I work in wood, so steel is strange to me, but your creativity is always interesting to watch and marvel over. The cross axe especially.
That cross axe is very cool. So much forge welding as well !
Riktigt inspirerande film om smide. Ett livsmål är att damma av sina gamla smideskunskaper och göra en egen yxa och en cross vikinga yxa är en levande dröm
Great project. Wonderful axe!! Thanks for sharing.
Thais ax is gorgeous! I really like the CROSS that is forged into it.
A real cross -merizing peace of art! Started learning forge welding, but the beginning is not too easy. Deffo giving it another crack, this cross axe sparked so many possibilities! Cheers 🤠
Very nice axe. Enjoyed watching the build of the CROSS AXE.
I hope to never cross the path of an angry Viking wielding an axe as sharp and historic as the cross axe you have created. Great video , Very unusual axe, amazing workmanship.
Amazing work. Love the Cross axe. I will be researching more about the history of it for sure.
Me on other smithing channels hating the shape then getting triggered when they leave it until the grind. Here questioning the shape after the forge welds and Nils 30 seconds later perfecting it with his hammer. Especially forge welding the cross! New favorite smith channel!
Fantastic craftsmanship creats a beautiful Cross Axe.
Extremely beautiful piece of art! If i am lucky enough to be chosen it will "Cross" my mind constantly🙃
What an amazing axe with Cross. Beautiful work and fun to watch!
Wonderfully made, very interesting application of forge welding! Haven't tried forge welding yet, but you got me motivated to start experimwnting with some cool coal fire pokers!
This video was played automatically by TH-cam, so when you said you were going to split the rectangular part of the axe head blank in half, I was really puzzled, until you shored the picture. I guess it didn't... cross ...my mind to check the thumbnail on my phone ;)
Its really amazing watching people just turn a block of metal into something so beautiful and unique. It always blows my mind how there are humans all throughout history with so much talent to be able to accomplish this. Would love to see more builds like the Viking Cross Axe using techniques they could've used back then, really loved the video glad to join as a subscriber!
Its also cool watching other people looking into Viking history the late Viking era is a very interesting time frame as Christianity was being introduced to them, there were so many different religions and beliefs amongst the different Viking groups, that most didn't even have a name for what they believed in. So many of them would carry different religions elements for protection from many different beliefs as like a "shotgun method" of covering them with god's favor because they didn't know what was a 100% the truth so they thought better safe then sorry. Which is believed why we find things such as a Cross, hammer or other religious items on one Viking.
I just stumbled across your channel and had to watch till the end to see how you managed to get the Cross shape in there. Now to look up the history of such axes.
Beautiful techniques and very tecnical. Maybe one day I´ll be able to forge one of these Cross Axes! Thank you for teaching how!
Super awesome to see the process this way. Cross looking sweet!
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This is a beautiful piece of work, mate. Absolutely stunning
I absolutely love how this cross axe came out, I'm still a newbie to forging and this is nothing short of inspiring to see come to life. I hope to be able to do something like this one day
I love this “Cross” axe!! Well done Nils!!
I came aCROSS this video by total AXEcident. Absolutely loved the video, great job, the techniques and proficiency at which you utilized them completely captivated me!