The Birth Of A Tool. Part I. Axe Making (by Northmen)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ย. 2012
- This is a short documentary movie that shows the whole process of how Northmen tools are being hand crafted.
"It is a tragedy of the first magnitude that millions of people have ceased to use their hands as hands. Nature has bestowed upon us this great gift which is our hands. If the craze for machinery methods continues, it is highly likely that a time will come when we shall be so incapacitated and weak that we shall begin to curse ourselves for having forgotten the use of the living machines given to us by God."
Mahathma Ghandi
Music by Foreign Fields - "Names and Races". Special thanks to the band Foreign Fields from Nashvile (especially for Clayton Fike) for allowing to use their music as a soundtrack for our movie. foreignfields.bandcamp.com/
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The world melts away watching these videos... thx for the escape...
Dear Neeman tools i wanted to thank you and your whole team for inspiring me and unleashing a new wave of life into my own life whilst returning from two tours of afghanistan i battled through being wounded in armed conflict and also battling with depression i so badly needed something to keep my mind occupied although my years before the military i was an engineering i never knew of the delights of doing it as a hobby you have not only helped me but others around me thank you god bless jon
Jón Ruben Robinson be strong brother and welcome to a new chapter in your life’s story to tell the future about. From a brother in arms
Ironic, I too was thinking, this is a good hobby to help me wind down after 13 years of hell.
"Rangers Lead the Way"
Thank you for your service.
After all this time I still come back to these videos for inspiration and peace.
For me, this is the manliest video on internet!
Your home, forge, your shop... I couldn't be more jealous! Your living my life man!!!!
After 5 years since I came across to this video, I've found it again. The first time I watched it, I did not know what career to study and by the end I was convinced to study Industrial design (I don't know why I linked design whit this video at that time) and now five years later Im at one year of finishing my career. So thanks a lot!
Heeey could you be studying InDes in Zaragoza bro?
You´re never finished. You learn new things every day.
I just came back after a handful of years and realized this was my inspiration to start a small woodshop! 4 years strong at realizing my dream.
FINALLY somebody who makes an axe handle with the grain oriented in the proper direction!! Beautiful piece of work. Now I want to make one myself.
Watched this video years ago… I go back to it again and again whenever I need a reset.
It never ceases to amaze me...how do videos like this get dislikes? True craftsmanship...thanks for sharing.
Your videos are better than 99% of hollywood movies that are churned out every year.
Awesome. Snowboard all morning and then work in the shop well into the evening...winning!
Have watched this about 20 times over the years and the only way to describe it is a beautiful edit with outstanding craftsmanship
Totally cool. Skilled in different trades;metalworking(blacksmithing), woodworking, and leather working. Hats off.
Had to search for a few minutes but i found this video again as i do ever so often. This video lives in my head rent free, forever.
I love your videos! Been watching them for 10 years now.. wow, time flies yet stand still. All at the same time! Thank you for keeping me sane!
I'm absolutely speechless. The quality of this video is amazing.
I for one would never underestimate the importance of a good hand-axe/hatchet when in the wilderness. Something so many ppl view as a household implement has saved my ass on more than one occasion. That thing is a beauty! Sending love from the bayous of Louisiana! Love the music too
One of the most beautiful videos I've watched!
The process is beyond beauty; this craftsmanship is spiritual. I must come back to this every three months or so, and I am both enamored to see the product of true craft and saddened I have none.
.. In another time..
wow, I don't know why this videos make me feel so relaxed, so zen, so peaceful...
fantastic great job ! i like to work with metal and wood in the old ways. you have my respect.
Your videos introduced me to foreign fields!!! Years later and I still remember the first time listening to this! It's almost like I get transported to a beautiful snowtop ped alpine haven.
10 year ago i watch this...still the best axe making asmr
That axe is a thing of beauty, the work of a true artisan. It's inspiring to know this kind of craftsmanship is still out there.
The best video of a kind! Tears on my eyes .... it's the best gift ever! Made by own hands!
A most beautiful process and a beautiful end product... could bring a tear to your eye!
Just gives me another reason to watch it again. I think the music works well. I love when you pull the blade back from polishing it and it edge looks like it's encased in glass. What you do is an art form of functional beauty.
This is the most satisfying video I've ever watched on TH-cam. Your workshop is utopian!
Only if you have the skills to use it
I love a few things about these videos: Great Music. No Robot Voice. Beautiful Filming. Great Subjects
I love this video. I find it so relaxing to watch. The music compliments it perfectly and it makes me want to go into my shop and create something.
This is one of my favorite videos on TH-cam.
beautiful song, beautiful video, beautiful skill.. i love it...
For the crew of Neeman Tools: I work with production of advertising films and I am a connoisseur of cutlery. Honestly, the series "The Birth of a Tool" are the best movies I saw on the topic. Besides adding value to the art of ancient technique, adds value to the end product Neeman Tools. Very inspiring!
Another amazing piece of functional art. Thank you for sharing this with us.
You are a true artist. It is inspiring to watch you work! Thank you for sharing this with us. Truly beautiful.
This was simply beautiful. Thank you.
As a moderator of /r/runescape, this video really hits home, it was only several weeks ago I was playing 16+ hours a day, smithing various rune items in an attempt to hit my goal of 99 smithing. Thanks to all those who supported me and those who came to the 99 party.
Edit: thanks for the gold!
I'm a gamer myself. But comparing something you created with your own to hands to playing a video game is ridiculous.
Schnot it's was a joke not a dick, don't take it so hard.
Shit, man. That hit my funny bone something fierce. Shit am I laughin lol.
oceanic deviant dude 60 strength and 60 alone is taking a while at rock crabs.
freeman621 Try to get out more
The satisfaction of watching this video from beginning to end
Absolutely stunning!
What an awesome video! I loved every minute of it. I'm highly impressed.
Absolutely majestic! Just pure ecstasy!
Thank you for a fantastic video..True craftsmanship. I use Northmen videos for relaxing meditation
I could watch the whole video without the music and just be swept away by the natural sounds alone.
I agree. The Music deducted a little from the video
Beautiful! I'm incredibly impressed!
One thing I always appreciate with your videos is how well the music matches with the video
I seen this video when you first uploaded it and it inspired me to chase my dreams and to reclaim a heritage lost in my family for two generations if it hadn’t been lost I would be a 7th generation blacksmith thank you and keep banging that hammer
4th video I've watched from y'all. and I am completely infatuated with y'all's work. Simply bravo! I truly wish I could pick your brain and learn your knowledge. as always please continue your efforts and continue to build one of a kind pieces.
Stunning craftsmanship and beautiful videos!
This is Real Art.
Thanks for showing me this Amazing Art.
This is absolutely amazing, the camera is awesome, the music is awesome, and most of all, the tool is awesome! Beautiful work, Mr. Neeman.
Excellent workmanship...Thank you for the video.
so lucky that i've found this channel. everything is amazing.
This video only shows a tiny fraction of the time that goes into that masterpiece of an ax. This is the result of taking pride in your craft!
Your past is a gift for this channel, good job.
You are truly an inspiration, this video captures your life so well, it makes you feel as if you are there as the tool is being created. Great choice in music, it really sets the vibe.
I've been lucky enough to follow these stunning videos since you started putting them on your vimeo page. Great to finally see them on youtube.
These people are making my next axe. It will last for generations and serve us well. Thank you guys!
Top quality video. Thanks. Loved it.
Just awesome and what craftsmanship.
I love watching this video.
Beautiful work on the axe, the video is great to watch hope you have made more
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!!!
Thank you so much. Somethings work better without words. Love it.
Where has this channel been my entire life?
Cracking videos, superb tools and beautiful music.
One of my favorite videos on all of TH-cam.
Beautiful work, thanks for sharing.
you just earned yourself a new subscriber. these videos are incredible!
Incredible. Music selection was on point. Beautiful video.
Wonderful craftsmanship!
awsome craftmanship & beautiful shoot.
Seriously amazing shots!! Props 🙌🏼
this is one of the greatest videos ive ever watched
Such skill! I had to laugh when you used a bandsaw to shape the handle, but was very pleased to see a drawknife being used to such great effect. Well done sir!
John I am from mexico and I must said that I love your work, Its beautiful, you make art my friend, and I admire you for that, applause from my part, regards
Beautiful in all ways!!
The music makes me all calm and in zen mode, but listening to the hammer and anvil and watching the tool come to life makes me want to go build a log cabin... with my teeth..... like a man!!!
Wow, that cabin at the end where dude was making the sheath is increeeedibly beautiful.. me want. 😍❄️☃️
This looks like a skill worth learning and that is very rewarding
Very nicely filmed and calming music
thanks so much I was mesmerized for 6 minutes and 23 seconds awesome!
One of the best video I've ever watched
Stunning!!!
Truly awesome video, in all respects. Love it!
11/10 amazing work , great video.
Yes it is. It was not possible to get a copyright licence for Bon Iver song "Holocene". So thanks to the "Foreign Fields" for their good will to allow us to licence their song.
Exceptionally well done in every respect. It restores my faith in humanity that such skills are not entirely lost among us, that the true craftsmanship of my youth still exists, and especially that such adept young people of a generation or more behind mine are the master practitioners of the fine old arts, and willing to share their skills with others. Carry on smartly. Today's culture is starved for true steersmen, the 'real' instead of 'virtual', for quality instead of 'good-enough', and for the tangible touch of human hands, minds and hearts, rather than the cold, valueless, disposability of machines.
Speechless...
Gorgeous video and skill.
Good video.Beautiful scenery..........Just beautiful...Very relaxing ..TQ
Thanks for making my day!
SUPERB VIDEO, SUPERB CRAFTSMANSHIP, THANK YOU.
Maybe I'm alone in this, but I actually find that most of the beauty of this film lies within the artisan craft itself. I'm unabashedly fascinated by their work. I'm definitely alone on this one, but I also feel that the Foreign Fields track is more fitting than the Bon Iver track. I love how the first 4 minutes are quieter and more contemplative, allowing for the sounds of the work to take over. The build happens at the perfect time when the tool comes together. I don't know, I sure liked it.
What a beautiful video, I love it :)
Handmade with love - it is the best!
this is the most beautiful video i have ever seen
Enjoyed this with Bon Iver, enjoy it now. Lovely video of amazing smithing. Hope Neeman Tools has lots of success and makes more of these videos!
The beauty of handmade work is unable to be compared to anything! I've had the fortunate luck in my life to buy a few items of such quality. They're so nice I'd almost dare not use them, but that'd be like having wings and not ever using them to fly!!
mesmerising video, thanks for sharing. I'm off to give my Gransförs Bruks axe's a hug
AWESOME!!!! Greetings from Brazil.