hey, i'm very new to blacksmithing and forging and i don't have a lot of money to spend so having a guide for how to do all this by hand is very helpful, thank you!!
Very good video for beginners wanting to make an axe by hand! The Hudson bay and is a classic, I've never made one personally. I think my favorite axe you have made was the hjartum. I just punched the hole in a 3"x1"x5" billet of 1045 to make the body. 80crv2 will be my edge steel for that one. Keep up the good work Nils you are a great inspiration for me.
Nils, thanks for posting this. We had a conversation a couple weeks ago about me learning to forge my own axe someday. This was the perfect example of how simple the process can be. Thanks you for sharing. I’m inspired to go make one now.
Hello Nils, I've already watched every single video of yours but the tutorials you make on how to hand forge axes really lit my passion for forging axes. You are a great inspiration man, I love how genuine you talk to your audience as if we were all in a single room as we listen and watch you forge. I just forged my axe from a piece of leaf spring and im looking forward to be as good as you in years more to come. Thank you so much Nils
Absolutely loved the video! I would love to see an entire series like this where you explain the step by step process, makes it very obtainable for a beginner to get into. And as always the end result looked fantastic!
That's a great tutorial! I gotta say, for the first time I feel this is accessible with the tools I have. All I see people use is power hammers and other tools that I don't have. Thank you very much!
Thank you for this video and using only hand tools. So many hobbyist metal workers/blacksmiths, like myself, enjoy watching forging videos and want to learn, but most are using power hammers. We learn by observing and watching the way you move the metal with your hammer in your hand.
I found this to be very enjoyable, I have got myself a forge , just in the process of trying to get a bit of steel to use as a anvil, and then I hope to firstly make a few tools as being on a disability pension . I don’t have much money hence why my first job will be to make some hand tools to hold the steel and then slowly learn , most channels use power hammers and to me that’s just not the same, yours stuff is truly hand made, I have now subscribed, thankyou & I look forward to learning a few pointers from you. Regards And6 Australia
Nicely done. I’ve watched your videos for years and and am pleased to see this back to basics perspective. It’s easy to forget that steel axes have primarily been made by hand over time and that power hammers and other modern technologies are not needed to achieve a high degree of craftsmanship. I like seeing how axes are made in all kinds of ways but this video is special as it shows that you possess the fundamental knowledge and skill needed to make a steel axe. The process is accessible to all kinds of people, for sure. Thanks for the nice video!
This is a great tutorial, I would love to start forging my own projects with the same dedication. Taking it step by step makes it easy for everyone to learn and understand. Well done
It is nice to see guys that normally use power tools out of the reach of many use hand tools that aren't to expensive or hard to get make something that many think are also out of their reach. Great job sir
I'm on board with 45 diagonal tools. I'm older and reach out for the 90-degree piens is more of a reach than I find needed. The 45 degrees tool for swedging the axe looks so much smarter for myself. Don't believe I've seen drift and 45-degree tools much. I'm do have a diagonal cross pein and rounding hammer combo that a friend built me I've rebuilding my Forge and have exchanged the short handle and fitted a longer handle now believe I've got what I will love and find it as a fantastic tool. Always love your videos, and can you build great axes. Hopefully, I will get my ribbon burner back within the month. Thanks.
Thanks for doing this video. I recently got into forging knives for my job and must say that I absolutely love forging. Im now but intrigued with forging an Axe for my work and Your video has massively helped me to get going on this. Keep them coming. 🍻👍🏻
Hello. I really enjoyed your video on the beginners guide for ax making. I am wanting to begin making knives, ax's, hatchet's, and in time a few swords. I appreciate your video because it was not just enjoyable to watch but very informative.
This is a great video, especially for beginners like myself. Everything is explained simply, and the tricks you share are very practical. Making an axe seemed too daunting, but seeing you make one with the same anvil I have motivated me to try.
Thank you so much for showing a step by step guide of how to forge to finish this axe! So many videos show the use of power tools but a skilled blacksmith doesn't need any of those. They make things faster but I think a certain amount of forged to finish skill is lost. Good luck to everyone in the comments!
This was excellent! Made my first axe from a railroad spike just a week or so ago, and this has given me a good deal of insight for improving my next one!
There is a feeling that comes over me when I step back and use hand tools. I really feel it when I use a good file on steel. Very enjoyable video. Thanks.
Really nice step by step video. Unfortunately, this kind of work is not something I'm going to be able to do due to space and time constraints, but I love that there are videos like this on youtube for if I ever got the chance to try my hand at axe making! Thanks Nils, and as always, love your work!
This is brilliant Nils! Agree with the others, would love to see a series of different axes by hand, but trust me, I know how hard that is! Much appreciated - Liam
Superb video. I watched as I am restoring a rusty hand forged axehead. I found a small crack in it and wondered If maybe the steel had been folded over to make the eye. Obviously not. My nature guides me to work with wood. And as a , moderately competent woodworker, I acknowledge that metalwork is the master of the crafts. Without it, us carpenters, masons, bricklayers and glassblowers would be bereft. Your presentation and effort are applauded. I am a hybrid woodworker, but for me the satisfaction of a hand sawn dovetail joint beats the mechanised way. With sincere goodwill from the UK.
Beautiful axe, the steps were presented well and while you make it look easy I suspect someone trying to do this for the first time would get great benefit.
I felt the call of the forge. Im just starting off and im learning through lots of videos. Im going to start making my home made brick forge tomorrow and set up my small anvil and get some good burning coal tomorrow after taking the teash to the dump. No trash pick-up out where im at.
Great video! Showing step by step and using a more budget minded anvil is great to let beginners know that you don’t need thousands of dollars of equipment to blacksmith.
Definitely a simply guide and would inspire anyone to forge. I would love to be able to do something like this, but I would need to research more, but craftsmanship like this should definitely be appreciated. Thank you for sharing this moment of your skill and time!
Man I’m just getting started in this world as a hobby and needless to say I’ve seen a ton of videos in the last year on ax making alone. Somehow your video is short and palatable while also being in depth enough that I feel confident I could recreate this ax. Fantastic job brother!
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Great! That was my mission statement before making this video :)
I just finished up an axe head for my rendezvous kit. I did a wrap style out of wrought iron with a spring steel bit. I forged it as kind of a cross between a colonial style and Hudson Bay.
And that's the way the originals blacksmiths made tools for every day use. Nothing wrong with the new technologies if you are in a hurry to sell your products, but the old fashion way has something that the new technologies don't have : quality and uniqueness. Glad that a young fellow is bringing back the original old ways. Greetings from Toronto.
I have subscribed, and now I'm leaving a comment! I just found your channel and I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I've made a hatchet or two, though out of repurposed hammer heads. I've wanted to make an ax from scratch, so thank you!
Just found your channel, greatly appreciate the videos for beginners with minimal equipment and experience. I'd love to see a series that shows the progression of skill, forging the same design and adding detail, tools, and skills as the series progresses. Cheers!
I give classes to Veterans and former first responders. I really appreciate you sharing your experience! I will be sharing your video with all of my students! it is a simple and clear instruction on the steps needed to make a well made axe. Thank you again. I subscribed while watching the video because I really liked it.
I've been watching a lot of videos lately where the smith is a total jerk telling me that his is the only way. Your videos are very approachable , avs you explain why your making choices. Thanks!
I have just discovered your channel and now I want to forge my own axe! Very good video with clear and peaceful way to explain the steps! Good job, dude! I think I love axe since I bought my Gränsfors splitting axe for the firewood.
That turned out very nice. I am starting to get my first forge setup and videos like this are a great and easy to follow for beginner enthusiasts. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks
Lovely work, I really need to try it out one of these days but god the learning curve in blacksmithing is steep! Got a lot of respect for this skill. I'm glad Torbjörn Åhman had you on and got me over here. Also; Not sure if that's up your alley, but your take on a splitting axe/maul would be cool to see.
Nils, that was great. I am a beginner so your explanation of detail was very good and easy to follow. Keep it up and I look forward to your next video.I’ll share with my family on the South Coast (West Australia) who I’m sure will enjoy it. Adrian
You have a very concise and calm way of explaining your processes. Really enjoyed the video... I don't often subscribe after one video, but I did this time! All the best... 👍🏻
Just discovered your channel through your collaboration video with Torbjörn Åhman. I've only done a little bit of axe-making, but I can see I have a lot I'll be able to learn here. Thank you!
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Can you make a step by step video on making a wrapped eye axe with mild steel body and forge welded high carbon steel bit?
Trevligt att du är tillbaka. Och jag gillar dina videor när du pratar också. Fin video. 👍
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Awsome axe.
Thanks for the video Nils, and the bonus anvil review. For any Aussies or Americans that didn't know, C45 is equivalent to 1045.
You make it look so easy ! As a learner, I would like to see some potential mistakes, and how to rectify them. Thanks for the informational video !
Thats a good point! Thanks!
@ I would have liked to see a bit more of the finished axe too.. just a thought tho. Cheers!
Absolutely Extraordinary to see this done exclusively with hand tools! It inspired me to get out on the forge and give this a go!
My sons and I were absolutely enthralled by this excellent demonstration. Thank you, from Budapest!
It's so good seeing people go back to basics, the axe came out fantastic
I friking love this, I’m a beginner and I’m learning as much as I can, thank you so much for giving me a new skill!
Great video Nils! It's good to see a professional forge in the same way a beginner must start. Thank you for the inspiration!
Nice to see a well presented video showing the process, without using expensive power tools and aids that many of us cannot afford.
This Viking Blacksmith is one of the best Teachers on youtube!!! Magic at work right here
Very nice work man! Love from Italy 🇮🇹
hey, i'm very new to blacksmithing and forging and i don't have a lot of money to spend so having a guide for how to do all this by hand is very helpful, thank you!!
Very good video for beginners wanting to make an axe by hand! The Hudson bay and is a classic, I've never made one personally. I think my favorite axe you have made was the hjartum. I just punched the hole in a 3"x1"x5" billet of 1045 to make the body. 80crv2 will be my edge steel for that one. Keep up the good work Nils you are a great inspiration for me.
Where can one get billets that size?
Nils, thanks for posting this. We had a conversation a couple weeks ago about me learning to forge my own axe someday. This was the perfect example of how simple the process can be. Thanks you for sharing. I’m inspired to go make one now.
Hello Nils, I've already watched every single video of yours but the tutorials you make on how to hand forge axes really lit my passion for forging axes. You are a great inspiration man, I love how genuine you talk to your audience as if we were all in a single room as we listen and watch you forge.
I just forged my axe from a piece of leaf spring and im looking forward to be as good as you in years more to come. Thank you so much Nils
Även om jag aldrig hållt i en smideshammare är det alltid inspirerande att se ditt arbete!
I love how you intentionally went with all hand tools. I sometimes do that just to get back to basics. Very cool axe!
Absolutely loved the video! I would love to see an entire series like this where you explain the step by step process, makes it very obtainable for a beginner to get into. And as always the end result looked fantastic!
That's a great tutorial! I gotta say, for the first time I feel this is accessible with the tools I have. All I see people use is power hammers and other tools that I don't have. Thank you very much!
Thank you for this video and using only hand tools. So many hobbyist metal workers/blacksmiths, like myself, enjoy watching forging videos and want to learn, but most are using power hammers. We learn by observing and watching the way you move the metal with your hammer in your hand.
It´s not for the axe - I´ll make my own - but love your style. It´s simple and functional, really understandable, useful. Great job!
I found this to be very enjoyable, I have got myself a forge , just in the process of trying to get a bit of steel to use as a anvil, and then I hope to firstly make a few tools as being on a disability pension . I don’t have much money hence why my first job will be to make some hand tools to hold the steel and then slowly learn , most channels use power hammers and to me that’s just not the same, yours stuff is truly hand made, I have now subscribed, thankyou & I look forward to learning a few pointers from you. Regards And6 Australia
Love the simple yet effective design of this axe - definitely inspiring me to try one by hand as soon as I get a drift!
Loved this video Nils. Hope you make an entire series like this!
Nicely done. I’ve watched your videos for years and and am pleased to see this back to basics perspective. It’s easy to forget that steel axes have primarily been made by hand over time and that power hammers and other modern technologies are not needed to achieve a high degree of craftsmanship. I like seeing how axes are made in all kinds of ways but this video is special as it shows that you possess the fundamental knowledge and skill needed to make a steel axe. The process is accessible to all kinds of people, for sure. Thanks for the nice video!
I love how you did it all by hand. Well done.
I have yet to make anything, just got my forge yesterday. You sir did an awesome job and certainly inspired me. Thank you.
This is a great tutorial, I would love to start forging my own projects with the same dedication. Taking it step by step makes it easy for everyone to learn and understand. Well done
It is nice to see guys that normally use power tools out of the reach of many use hand tools that aren't to expensive or hard to get make something that many think are also out of their reach. Great job sir
I thank you for the information. I'm a hobbyist blade Smith. Now I have something new to try.
Beautiful work. Great for someone like me, who has never made an axe.
I'm on board with 45 diagonal tools.
I'm older and reach out for the 90-degree piens is more of a reach than I find needed.
The 45 degrees tool for swedging the axe looks so much smarter for myself.
Don't believe I've seen drift and 45-degree tools much.
I'm do have a diagonal cross pein and rounding hammer combo that a friend built me I've rebuilding my Forge and have exchanged the short handle and fitted a longer handle now believe I've got what I will love and find it as a fantastic tool.
Always love your videos, and can you build great axes.
Hopefully, I will get my ribbon burner back within the month.
Thanks.
Thanks for doing this video. I recently got into forging knives for my job and must say that I absolutely love forging. Im now but intrigued with forging an Axe for my work and Your video has massively helped me to get going on this. Keep them coming. 🍻👍🏻
I’ve always wanted to make an axe and this video has given me the determination to accomplish just that! Thank you love the channel!
That is pretty sweet. I'm working on an axe out of an 8 pound sledge. This helped me to imagine my plan. I appreciate it.
Very educational for a beginner from Norway! Thanks!
Excellent intro to axe making. I particularily like that you showed how it is possible with hand tools only.
Very inspiring Nils! As a bladesmith, you inspire me to try my hand at axe making.
I falling more in love with the simple style axe you do more and more
Hello. I really enjoyed your video on the beginners guide for ax making. I am wanting to begin making knives, ax's, hatchet's, and in time a few swords. I appreciate your video because it was not just enjoyable to watch but very informative.
This is a great video, especially for beginners like myself. Everything is explained simply, and the tricks you share are very practical. Making an axe seemed too daunting, but seeing you make one with the same anvil I have motivated me to try.
Thank you so much for showing a step by step guide of how to forge to finish this axe! So many videos show the use of power tools but a skilled blacksmith doesn't need any of those. They make things faster but I think a certain amount of forged to finish skill is lost. Good luck to everyone in the comments!
This was excellent! Made my first axe from a railroad spike just a week or so ago, and this has given me a good deal of insight for improving my next one!
There is a feeling that comes over me when I step back and use hand tools. I really feel it when I use a good file on steel. Very enjoyable video. Thanks.
Really nice step by step video. Unfortunately, this kind of work is not something I'm going to be able to do due to space and time constraints, but I love that there are videos like this on youtube for if I ever got the chance to try my hand at axe making! Thanks Nils, and as always, love your work!
This is brilliant Nils! Agree with the others, would love to see a series of different axes by hand, but trust me, I know how hard that is! Much appreciated - Liam
Just setup my coal forge this week and looking for my first project. Thank you for the inspiration to start forging my own axe! Cheers!
Superb video.
I watched as I am restoring a rusty hand forged axehead. I found a small crack in it and wondered If maybe the steel had been folded over to make the eye. Obviously not.
My nature guides me to work with wood. And as a , moderately competent woodworker, I acknowledge that metalwork is the master of the crafts. Without it, us carpenters, masons, bricklayers and glassblowers would be bereft.
Your presentation and effort are applauded.
I am a hybrid woodworker, but for me the satisfaction of a hand sawn dovetail joint beats the mechanised way.
With sincere goodwill from the UK.
Хубаво е че има такива хора като вас да показва своето знание,с една дума МАЙСТОР.
Beautiful axe, the steps were presented well and while you make it look easy I suspect someone trying to do this for the first time would get great benefit.
I’m totally inspired to try this. I love the use of basic hand tools only.
Thank you for showing us the classic way to blacksmith without hydraulic and machines !!! Amazing
I felt the call of the forge. Im just starting off and im learning through lots of videos. Im going to start making my home made brick forge tomorrow and set up my small anvil and get some good burning coal tomorrow after taking the teash to the dump. No trash pick-up out where im at.
Great video! Showing step by step and using a more budget minded anvil is great to let beginners know that you don’t need thousands of dollars of equipment to blacksmith.
Thank you!
one of the best no machine video's for an axe or knife in awhile. Loved the video
Very encouraged by watching this video. Thanks for sharing your time and by using basic tools to get up and going.
Definitely a simply guide and would inspire anyone to forge. I would love to be able to do something like this, but I would need to research more, but craftsmanship like this should definitely be appreciated. Thank you for sharing this moment of your skill and time!
Love your content, its always very motivating with how simple and easily explained your processes are, very beginner friendly with high quality work!
Enjoyed this video showing the process without all the super expensive equipment. Thanks 🔪🎸
Great video Nils. Your pacing and explanation of steps was spot on.
This is a very nice video. No fuss, just axe making
Man I’m just getting started in this world as a hobby and needless to say I’ve seen a ton of videos in the last year on ax making alone. Somehow your video is short and palatable while also being in depth enough that I feel confident I could recreate this ax. Fantastic job brother!
Great! That was my mission statement before making this video :)
I just finished up an axe head for my rendezvous kit. I did a wrap style out of wrought iron with a spring steel bit. I forged it as kind of a cross between a colonial style and Hudson Bay.
And that's the way the originals blacksmiths made tools for every day use.
Nothing wrong with the new technologies if you are in a hurry to sell your products, but the old fashion way has something that the new technologies don't have : quality and uniqueness.
Glad that a young fellow is bringing back the original old ways.
Greetings from Toronto.
I have subscribed, and now I'm leaving a comment! I just found your channel and I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I've made a hatchet or two, though out of repurposed hammer heads. I've wanted to make an ax from scratch, so thank you!
Really cool looking axe. Thank you for breaking down how to do it by hand for those who don't have the more expensive equipment.
Excellent video. From someone who has forged axes, with no power tools.
I need to get my garage cleaned out & get my blacksmith shop up & going. Love to have one of you're axes.
I love seeing items made without power hammers! Thanks for posting!
Great video Nils. Good to see you're back to producing videos after the challenges you've had recently! Keep it up!
Wonderful step by step. As someone who wants to start making axes, this was just what I needed. Already added this to my watch later list!
Thank you!
I would love to forge an axe, its a big goal in my life, so i love what you do, it encourages me, thank you♥!
Really enjoy your videos and the fact that you are forging by hand. Aspiring metal worker here and just beginning. Thank you for the great videos.
I'm about to restore an old axe I found in an old mansion in Burgundy, France. I'll copy your sharpening process! Thx for the video!
Just found your channel, greatly appreciate the videos for beginners with minimal equipment and experience. I'd love to see a series that shows the progression of skill, forging the same design and adding detail, tools, and skills as the series progresses. Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful work, keeping it simple.. No fuss, no mess and no blasted ads halfway through the job. :D
Excellent video. From someone who has forged axes with no power tools.
Is such a relive hearing to you using the métrical system. Cheers from Argentina
I give classes to Veterans and former first responders. I really appreciate you sharing your experience! I will be sharing your video with all of my students! it is a simple and clear instruction on the steps needed to make a well made axe. Thank you again. I subscribed while watching the video because I really liked it.
Thank you very much! That means a lot to me
This is great timing my father and I are looking into getting a forge and stuff to start
I've been watching a lot of videos lately where the smith is a total jerk telling me that his is the only way. Your videos are very approachable , avs you explain why your making choices. Thanks!
Nice video, thank you for the simple explanations & showing how it could be done manually. Great to have you back making videos!
Amazing work finally someone that doesn’t use power tools that I don’t have thank you very much
I have just discovered your channel and now I want to forge my own axe!
Very good video with clear and peaceful way to explain the steps! Good job, dude!
I think I love axe since I bought my Gränsfors splitting axe for the firewood.
As a beginner i found it so interesting I think I'm gonna try this during the month.
Thanks Nils and I hope i'll win the axe!!
That turned out very nice. I am starting to get my first forge setup and videos like this are a great and easy to follow for beginner enthusiasts. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks
Lovely work, I really need to try it out one of these days but god the learning curve in blacksmithing is steep! Got a lot of respect for this skill. I'm glad Torbjörn Åhman had you on and got me over here.
Also; Not sure if that's up your alley, but your take on a splitting axe/maul would be cool to see.
Love how you did all this with simple hand tools. Thanks for the inspiration.
The best video I have seen on making an ax! Thank you so much.
This is a great tutorial. I especially loved the humble approach!
Very informative video! This has made making an axe far more approachable for me. Thank you!
shoutouts from Brazil, I really like how easy this steel moves. thank you a lot to share this kind of great content.
Thank you!
Love the insight on how to make such an awesome axe by hand.
Inspiring, i'm about to go give making an axe a try. been pondering it for a long time now. Thanks for sharing!
Nils, that was great. I am a beginner so your explanation of detail was very good and easy to follow. Keep it up and I look forward to your next video.I’ll share with my family on the South Coast (West Australia) who I’m sure will enjoy it.
Adrian
It's fantastic to see this done with all hand tools.
Really nice to see the whole process by a great marksman!
You have a very concise and calm way of explaining your processes. Really enjoyed the video... I don't often subscribe after one video, but I did this time! All the best... 👍🏻
Just discovered your channel through your collaboration video with Torbjörn Åhman. I've only done a little bit of axe-making, but I can see I have a lot I'll be able to learn here. Thank you!
Thank You Nils for taking the time to teach us.
Very nice and clean work. It's good to have channel like this where you can see another perspective of making axes