Love to see a true handforging, and young people sticking to traditions while living in the modern world. It is a real honor to see something like that on youtube. Subscribed.
I make axes everyday. After watching this after work I’m inspired to get my work clothes back on and drive back down to the forge and make more axes...... So inspiring, thank you for reminding me why I love what I do!
I have to ask what size stock would you use to makes a 2lb Hudson Bay axe head? Or a small forest axe? I'm also interested in a bi-metal acts made by Russian fellow on TH-cam, Advoko makes is his channel
I was just looking for instructions to forge an axe without a striker or powertools and stumbled upon this gem of a video! Absolutely lovely, almost meditative, i rly enjoyed it.
What a great video. I've been in the forge and went through the whole process of making an axe. Alex makes it looks so much easier than it was for me. That's how one recognizees great craftsmanship. Also I wish Joe had a TH-cam channel with videos about all the bushcraft techniques he knows.
Another beautiful video that makes me want to light a fire again! Beautiful work - the axe making - the handle setting and fire making... as well as the videography and direction of this. Absolutely fantastic.
Great story telling. I appreciate how, in a longer video, the subtitles helped with a sense of pacing and progression through the process. Nice mini documentary.
Joe may be a magnificent specimen of a human being but he's an absolute heathen when it comes to woodworking 😘 What more could we expect from blacksmiths 😆
Relaxing and educational! As a Swede I can't help get a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Or maybe that was just the tea I drank... I have to say, I don't think I've seen a man so attractive as when Joe lit that fire!
Is there a place in or near haverhill, ma where I could go to and learn how to forge weld axes and toold and stuff? I would love to learn and be able to make something functional and beautiful
Not hiding anything, we show the process in our "100 axes" video here : th-cam.com/video/qatTcBiJURU/w-d-xo.html We punched all of them with a Norton No2 Flypress, although you can of course punch them by hand using a top tool punch.
Great video but I think you have 2 axes slightly confused while Hudson’s bay did trade axes of different types these would have likely come with handles. The trade pattern axes aka tomahawks wouldn’t have these have the drop threw eye and are much easier to make a handle in the brush with by finding a sapling.
Love to see a true handforging, and young people sticking to traditions while living in the modern world. It is a real honor to see something like that on youtube. Subscribed.
I make axes everyday. After watching this after work I’m inspired to get my work clothes back on and drive back down to the forge and make more axes...... So inspiring, thank you for reminding me why I love what I do!
Do you sell online?
I have to ask what size stock would you use to makes a 2lb Hudson Bay axe head? Or a small forest axe? I'm also interested in a bi-metal acts made by Russian fellow on TH-cam, Advoko makes is his channel
Do you make the blank of steel or do you buy it that way?
You made a fantastic video sir 👍
Absolutely beautiful video from the production value to the narrative. Thank you for telling the story behind The Forge and the products you create.
There's something about watching another person focusing on a creative task that is very calming
I was just looking for instructions to forge an axe without a striker or powertools and stumbled upon this gem of a video! Absolutely lovely, almost meditative, i rly enjoyed it.
This is what i call “PERFECT AXE”. And for me that’s for sure! Good job from Romania!
It's wonderful how watching fire and beating on steel can be so very meditative. Beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
The Skill level makes it look like a walk in the park. 🔥
What a great video. I've been in the forge and went through the whole process of making an axe. Alex makes it looks so much easier than it was for me. That's how one recognizees great craftsmanship. Also I wish Joe had a TH-cam channel with videos about all the bushcraft techniques he knows.
Thanks my friend, I'll let Joe know!!
Bloomin marvelous!
Thanks pal!
As someone who comes from the Hudson Bay Area of Canada you’ve done a very good job on that axe. Well done.
High Praise indeed! Thankyou kindly!
Another beautiful video that makes me want to light a fire again! Beautiful work - the axe making - the handle setting and fire making... as well as the videography and direction of this. Absolutely fantastic.
Beautiful workmanship.
Very Cool!
Thanks!
Great video. Well made axe👍👍👍👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
Great story telling. I appreciate how, in a longer video, the subtitles helped with a sense of pacing and progression through the process. Nice mini documentary.
Much appreciated!
Great video! Nice axe , many lessons in one video, thank you
Incredibly soothing to watch, equally soothing to listen too. Wow! I really enjoyed that. Thank you very much!!
Amazing video lads, keep up the great work!
Really enjoyed this video and the commentary, well done 👍🏻
Beautiful job. Good video. I would call that a hatchet.
yes ... probably more correct
Awesome work! 😃👍🏻🪓👊🏻
Cheers Fred! 👊
Coming here after your makers camp live feed this weekend..great video
Brilliant video I really enjoyed watching and hearing how you began to make axes. You guys make it look easy!
Joe may be a magnificent specimen of a human being but he's an absolute heathen when it comes to woodworking 😘
What more could we expect from blacksmiths 😆
Oooh lovely! The Axe too.
What a craft both the axe making and filming/editing. Makes me want to forge an axe and I don't even need one.
Yep, you've gone and done it again 👊🏽
Cheers Mark!
Very very nice. Happen to greatly appreciate the Hudson Bay pattern especially with a smaller head, as shown.
This is my favourite series of videos! More please!
Glad that I found your channel - great work and narration! (New subscriber)
Great video! I don't know how you do it but that film put me in such a good mood.
Thanks Franco! I mean, it's fire and axes, that's enough to put anyone in a good mood!
Fantastic as always!
Relaxing and educational!
As a Swede I can't help get a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Or maybe that was just the tea I drank...
I have to say, I don't think I've seen a man so attractive as when Joe lit that fire!
Haha!!! Thanks! I'll make sure I let Joe know!! :D
@@alexpoleblacksmith He needs to know the truth! 😉
Wow beutyful video i haven't made an ax yet but after watching im ready to try
Another great video 👍🏻 again... 😂
Haha! We'll keep trying to make them better every time.
Awesome work please make more videos for us to follow you on.
Great video👍
Cheers bud!
great work, great axe..👍
This guy understands fire, he earned his beard
Wonderfull little axe
Wonderful story! I'd really love to come over and make an axe with you guys, maybe one day 😀
You should!
You are real masterchef.I have a question for you brother.what kind of metal do you use for axe made usually ? Greetings from Turkey.
Hola, genial lo que hacen !! Saludos desde Argentina...
Great film. Beautiful hatchet. Which is bigger, hammer or tong arm? : ) Mahalo for sharing?
Lovely video and great looking axe, what steel do you use for your axes?
Excellence!
That swage block in the background looking neglected. You should give me it! Lol greetings from Vermont.
Is there a place in or near haverhill, ma where I could go to and learn how to forge weld axes and toold and stuff? I would love to learn and be able to make something functional and beautiful
I'm starting to think that Joe is who Bear Grylls wish he was.
Ha!!!
what was the starting stock size
Bra jobbat pöjkar!
Men kaffe istället för thevatten på slutet så hade det blivit perfekt.. 🔅
Kokkaffe! Bäst att vara tydlig, så de inte får för sig att använda snabbkaffe eller dylika hemskheter 😉
How did you punch the initial hole? Thats probably the most difficult process. What are you hiding ?
Not hiding anything, we show the process in our "100 axes" video here : th-cam.com/video/qatTcBiJURU/w-d-xo.html
We punched all of them with a Norton No2 Flypress, although you can of course punch them by hand using a top tool punch.
Great video but I think you have 2 axes slightly confused while Hudson’s bay did trade axes of different types these would have likely come with handles. The trade pattern axes aka tomahawks wouldn’t have these have the drop threw eye and are much easier to make a handle in the brush with by finding a sapling.
No sheath?
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Make me one please
Like what I see but the volume is so low.
He even looks like captain obvious.