Viking Cross Axe: Forging One Of History's Most Mysterious Axes

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  •  ปีที่แล้ว +363

    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

    • @superspeederbooster
      @superspeederbooster ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chris cross apple sauce

    • @charleshighley3283
      @charleshighley3283 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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. 😊

    • @BCM1959
      @BCM1959 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

    • @BrokenTablesPodcast
      @BrokenTablesPodcast ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@superspeederbooster it'll make you jump, jump.

    • @MagiRaz
      @MagiRaz ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If I won and forgot to check I'd be pretty cross about it, not gonna lie.

  • @fitzmcfitzy4340
    @fitzmcfitzy4340 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    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.

    • @Scugzerker
      @Scugzerker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      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?

    • @ellomoto231
      @ellomoto231 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If that makes you cross, you should probably go outside for a bit.

    • @TheRdamterror
      @TheRdamterror 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i always skip to the end and see what it turnt out to be lol

    • @PH4RX
      @PH4RX 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      While not traditional jump cuts, there are cuts every few seconds.

    • @Gunface08
      @Gunface08 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      0pp​@@ellomoto231

  • @garryfabac217
    @garryfabac217 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Cross , beautiful work. It is refreshing to watch a true smith instead of all the grinders on TH-cam . Thank you.

  • @aaronnielson9687
    @aaronnielson9687 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    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.

    • @georgezama
      @georgezama 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      A work of art that shouldn't be in the workshop but in the living room!

    • @alexrau2857
      @alexrau2857 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i mean except for the power tool grinding, but yeah! :P

    • @doodlecaboodle9298
      @doodlecaboodle9298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @danielhoefner5150
    @danielhoefner5150 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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!

  • @MrNiccholas
    @MrNiccholas 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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!

    • @bhaktapeter3501
      @bhaktapeter3501 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mark aspery does a cool viking axe too.

  • @lucascolbers386
    @lucascolbers386 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    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...

    • @paulbutikofer4284
      @paulbutikofer4284 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky ปีที่แล้ว +1

      don't forget the iron and steel full of crud that splits if you hammer it the wrong way

    • @paulbutikofer4284
      @paulbutikofer4284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrkiky you hammer the iron to get rid of the crud. What's the wrong way? Iron has too much carbon to be steel.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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.

    • @Gr3nadgr3gory
      @Gr3nadgr3gory 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@mrkiky hammering out the crud worked for the japaneese and they had notoriously shit ore.

  • @keybrdmanu
    @keybrdmanu ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 !

  • @jeffrepass959
    @jeffrepass959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

  • @keithweeks2076
    @keithweeks2076 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Nils, it's so rare to run a "cross" your level of talent, would be an honor to own a piece of your work

  • @stevenbrown1749
    @stevenbrown1749 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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!!!

  • @Maximus-Termann
    @Maximus-Termann 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @nathangriswell2534
    @nathangriswell2534 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @davidwilladssen191
    @davidwilladssen191 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!

  • @suzabakingbaked7975
    @suzabakingbaked7975 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    26:50 Damascus had gotten way too out of hand. Love the CROSS axe just the way it is. But, I love the simple Damascus patterns. Now its 2500 layer mosaic pattern flowery dinosaur blade, tripple etched and bleud with sapphire inlays into the meterorite pommel. Yes that went off the rails......

  • @schmiedemesser_Jasmine
    @schmiedemesser_Jasmine 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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

  • @Mischievous_Moth
    @Mischievous_Moth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The sheer skill you showed in forging the cross blew me away.

  • @oxob3000
    @oxob3000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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 😏

  • @kencross25
    @kencross25 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

  • @tobiaslindblom2187
    @tobiaslindblom2187 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    This cross comment will axe my chances of winning.

    • @GarryAndrews_
      @GarryAndrews_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      And my axe

    • @kingbootygaming3508
      @kingbootygaming3508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I don't like this comment it makes me cross 🤣🤣

    • @CEOofgoblins
      @CEOofgoblins 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This never even crossed my mind to say

    • @Nature_Reclaimed
      @Nature_Reclaimed 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You may be splitting hairs w/ this one... 😂

    • @jhnndrs8832
      @jhnndrs8832 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ✝️

  • @fonquernie25
    @fonquernie25 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 !

  • @bkmesser6211
    @bkmesser6211 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @CoopersVapingView
    @CoopersVapingView ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @toddhayes9955
    @toddhayes9955 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @renstewart9725
    @renstewart9725 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love watching all of your work, and craftsmanship. The historical background of this cross axe is particularly interesting.

  • @dillonwillette
    @dillonwillette ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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.

    • @RogerS1978
      @RogerS1978 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have to say I didn't know what they were but they are beautiful items for some reason.

    • @LostAfterMe
      @LostAfterMe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I too would trade his first born son for this beautiful cross axe head!! So don’t count me out!

    • @spacemanx9595
      @spacemanx9595 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 your poor firstborn son.

  • @LvBlackbelt
    @LvBlackbelt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a complex and beautiful piece to be proud of and with a nice cross reference to actual historical documentation.

  • @nor0845
    @nor0845 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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.

  • @themountain3230
    @themountain3230 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @daveslater9141
    @daveslater9141 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @aalinearoverseer7928
    @aalinearoverseer7928 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!

  • @robhoule8724
    @robhoule8724 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!!!

    • @doodlecaboodle9298
      @doodlecaboodle9298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @zoichikanoe6242
    @zoichikanoe6242 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a precision there with the hammer, also quite the welds with the forge.
    Beautiful work.

  • @kei_on_tv8157
    @kei_on_tv8157 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Pillaging for Jesus

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @andrewtamuleveicius4183
    @andrewtamuleveicius4183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @mads-emiljensen9734
    @mads-emiljensen9734 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Why did the viking cross the road? he wanted to raid and pillage his neighbour :P

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @flash52958
    @flash52958 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @justin.gipson
    @justin.gipson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @johnparr5879
    @johnparr5879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very satisfying to watch you work, and shape the axe head. Thank you. *

  • @pauldavis1137
    @pauldavis1137 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Cross Axe. A very nice copy of an original design. Thank you for showing us the build.

  • @jxnxs_nxt
    @jxnxs_nxt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I Love this piece so much! The history, the kind of forging with the Cross inside,... Insane!

  • @anargilwest6261
    @anargilwest6261 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the first time i came a"cross" your channel, always glad to see great talent, you have earned a sub!

  • @jfiz7797
    @jfiz7797 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful craftsmanship on the cross axe. Truly impressive work

  • @skwashua
    @skwashua 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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. 👌

  • @ssatter130
    @ssatter130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @jonesl.4895
    @jonesl.4895 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @stampejager
    @stampejager 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @jordanherwig2408
    @jordanherwig2408 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just came a”cross” your channel and am a huge fan! The cinematics were amazing and you are incredibly talented

  • @Shookspeared
    @Shookspeared 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was such a joy to watch this Cross axe be made! Amazing craftsmanship

  • @jasonesnard4663
    @jasonesnard4663 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @christianmonkelbaan3537
    @christianmonkelbaan3537 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ;)

  • @mattpel3243
    @mattpel3243 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 !!!

  • @christopherhuber7428
    @christopherhuber7428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @DavidPankey-i2d
    @DavidPankey-i2d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @edthebearintheair
    @edthebearintheair 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @zagrososhkosh6105
    @zagrososhkosh6105 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @lukasbergfors1367
    @lukasbergfors1367 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sådan fin yxa där du har inkluderat ett "cross", verkligen häftigt att se dian fantastiska videos utan något onödigt skräp i dem, du inspirerar mig till att själv börja smida. Tack!

  • @teojoh95
    @teojoh95 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really impressive mate! You have some serious talent. I’m glad I came (a)cross this!

  • @InquisitorJesus
    @InquisitorJesus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @kendallc8807
    @kendallc8807 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Loved the axe. Love seeing talented people plying their trade.
    Cross for entry into drawing.

  • @travismurrah4055
    @travismurrah4055 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @toastedpies7827
    @toastedpies7827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @xenith0351
    @xenith0351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @aarondyson7286
    @aarondyson7286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing work. Love the Cross axe. I will be researching more about the history of it for sure.

  • @DevonJones_
    @DevonJones_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @knzjvmatc-3
    @knzjvmatc-3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great project. Wonderful axe!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @PitchforkParty69
    @PitchforkParty69 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome work! I've never seen a Cross axe before but that is one of the coolest axes I've ever seen

  • @richardswimming9389
    @richardswimming9389 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done not too shabby for you first attempt you're definitely have weathered the unique process of forging metal thumbs up bro

  • @konstantinwinterberg530
    @konstantinwinterberg530 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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. And delivering the process in a peaceful half an hour vid without loud music or jumpcuts every few minutes. + Through the vis and link I learned more about the viking age :)! Thanks for everything.

  • @kaveirinhaz
    @kaveirinhaz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful techniques and very tecnical. Maybe one day I´ll be able to forge one of these Cross Axes! Thank you for teaching how!

  • @michaelhorne5403
    @michaelhorne5403 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible skill is needed to forge a cross shape into an axe like this. Enjoyed watching, Thank You.

  • @hachazosmil
    @hachazosmil 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beatiful work and craftmanship. Love this viking cross axe.

  • @Hraesvelgr44
    @Hraesvelgr44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @darcybrawataakaontariostac6835
    @darcybrawataakaontariostac6835 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad you expanded your knowledge by making the Viking Cross Axe

  • @justusbobo9096
    @justusbobo9096 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The “river” below the Cross looks super cool! As someone who knows nothing about metal working other then the few years of welding in high school, what’s the purpose of the “dust” your putting on it while you we melding them?

  • @morgan-ym2wn
    @morgan-ym2wn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful axe! Very interesting design, one of which I have never seen before. I loved watching the Cross form from a lump of steel. I wonder if they made axes with other shapes in them.

  • @FrederickGear
    @FrederickGear 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cross, Very cool to see something different and the techniques used to forge weld it together. Makes want to set up a forge and start leaning the art.

  • @donhalter8377
    @donhalter8377 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your cross axe came out great! I've been looking at doing this one as well, but with wrought iron and a 1060 carbon steel blade insert.

  • @gregganderson9379
    @gregganderson9379 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome job, very enjoyable to watch.

  • @understorey_life
    @understorey_life 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 🤠

  • @stefanwws
    @stefanwws 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awsome work with the forge and the camera thanks for the video! The Cross Axe is awesome hope to get my hands on it.

  • @punkmaster1864
    @punkmaster1864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your work is always incredible. watching your process on the cross axe was really fun and educational!

  • @alexdowell9896
    @alexdowell9896 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You do some pretty wonderful smithing. That cross axe is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your craft

  • @orangeworx
    @orangeworx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The cross axe came out great. Very interesting techniques, taco slicing was a new thing to me. Worked out great for the Damascus edge and slotting the cross in. Was wondering how you were going to go about that. 👏👏👏

  • @noaheast6285
    @noaheast6285 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That “cross” axe is absolutely stunning

  • @kleinerschack5195
    @kleinerschack5195 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Nils, this ist realy an amazing cross axe! Great handycraft of yours! Thanx for sharing

  • @DinoDarinoMischtdentorf
    @DinoDarinoMischtdentorf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just came a-Cross this youtube channel. It's a pity that I haven't heard/seen anything from you yet, but I will definitely follow you for more and of course would love to win this lovely made Cross Axe. Even if you think this could have been done better if you would start over, I definitely think this is an eye catcher on one of my next medieval market visits this year and would get me into many conversations here. 🤩

  • @jeffersonsmith6686
    @jeffersonsmith6686 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad I came a cross this axe video! Very nice work!

  • @HawkEyedSaint7
    @HawkEyedSaint7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve never seen an axe with a cross in it. Very unique and quite impressive build! Keep up the videos!

  • @rochschneider1406
    @rochschneider1406 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your work is beautiful as always and you have an incredible personality thank you. And the best line i can have with cross is this one, Why did the scarecrow get promoted? Because he was outstanding in his field of cross-legged crows!

  • @stevekorup7366
    @stevekorup7366 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video and project, Love the Cross ✝️ in the blade end.

  • @toml3806
    @toml3806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @nilsogren. The precision of your hammer blows is very impressive. Well done, sir.

  • @1nf0calypse
    @1nf0calypse 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, first time viewer, so I do not know if I qualify or not, but CROSS is something that I would love to say anyhow. Will watch more videos. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

  • @timbojimbo4012
    @timbojimbo4012 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Nils, this was the first video of yours I’ve seen. I saw the thumbnail of the cross axe and immediately clicked on the video and was not disappointed by the workmanship. Great video! Definitely going to subscribe to see more videos like this one!

  • @TheDeadJedi
    @TheDeadJedi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This CROSS axe is so awesome, I really enjoy watching you make things on this channel.

  • @josephbates8117
    @josephbates8117 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos have inspired me to start forging! I've found a local smith and I'm doing a work exchange for forge time! I hope someday I can try forging a cross axe too.

  • @demand867
    @demand867 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for a great video. I really enjoyed seeing the techniques you used to create the cross axe.

  • @crimsonchained
    @crimsonchained 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating build and a beautiful cross of skills and techniques