Blacksmithing: Forging a Bearded Belt Axe

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    Watch as I build a hand forged bearded belt axe using only hand tools. This Bearded Axe is a functional tool that will last for generations.
    From hand forging, heat treating and sharpening the axe head to shaping and fitting the wooden handle, turning a piece of steel and single piece of wood into a razor sharp axe perfect for camping is such a satisfying accomplishment - Enjoy!

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  • @sisyphus9252
    @sisyphus9252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The Essential Craftsman lead me here.

  • @otakumagnet8106
    @otakumagnet8106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of the few production blacksmithing channels I am subbed to that is more blacksmithing than machine shop. I wish you guys would post more. Your videos and personalities are fantastic. Edit: I am excited to see you joining the Makers Mob, but so many of the channels I really loved to follow also joined, and stopped producing videos.

  • @joachimsingh2929
    @joachimsingh2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love it when you work the shaft.

  • @marksmallman4572
    @marksmallman4572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the synchronicity between you and your co worker, guess no words are needed, when I nod my head you hit it....

  • @brianlykins6663
    @brianlykins6663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always an honor watching a true craftsman. Beautiful work.

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely beautiful axes! Thanks for sharing even these shots from your class.

  • @DonaldwFowlerjr
    @DonaldwFowlerjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. The craftsmanship is impressive.

  • @derekrussell9925
    @derekrussell9925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buckin' Billy Ray sent me here. Beautiful work and beautiful farm axe!

  • @jamesnelson1443
    @jamesnelson1443 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible job!!!
    Just bought one of your 32 inch handles!

  • @alexmmendez7663
    @alexmmendez7663 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are truly an inspiration, U live your work and when I saw a video of you I was really impressed but now with that cross axe I’m truly shocked, nice job

  • @sidstone8845
    @sidstone8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice control with the drawknife, you didn’t keep going, knowing that the cut would follow deep into the grain

  • @TheFishingExperience916
    @TheFishingExperience916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the bearded axe look it's on the to get list for axe/tool/functional art

  • @eddydewilde4958
    @eddydewilde4958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    History at work, wonderful to see how it was done long ago and how the tradition continues. Well done Young Master!

  • @rusty7720
    @rusty7720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing craftmanship,for as long as man can live on this earth no machine or robot will ever be able to produce such a masterpiece.

  • @cosmicbilly
    @cosmicbilly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching Liam! But a part of me dies, knowing i will never be able to afford a Hoffman axe.. one of his camp axes was on ebay and it's already over $600 and the bid doesn't end for another day or so. It would be a dream come true to swing and work with a Hoffman axe. They are works of art. Every one of them.

  • @TheeBiPolarBear
    @TheeBiPolarBear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video reminded me of when liam and Chad were in the shack with the press

  • @robroy5729
    @robroy5729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    that was the scariest flatter i have ever seen!!

  • @williameddy7217
    @williameddy7217 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Your videos wish you still made them

  • @DMBVR4
    @DMBVR4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fair to say your video production game took a step up... dang!

  • @carlhutchens8587
    @carlhutchens8587 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I subscribed to makers mob and really like it. It’s more than a bargain. Thank you for putting this together.

  • @johnwilliams242
    @johnwilliams242 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be this young and talented and so committed to a craft and not afraid of hard work is very inspiring, great job...

  • @TonyStrongman
    @TonyStrongman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simply divine, you're a true craftsman Liam.

  • @larryeddings3185
    @larryeddings3185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully crafted axe, sir.

  • @urbanlumberjack
    @urbanlumberjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply amazing work. Hoping to own one someday. Truly no steps skipped, even soaking the heads. Some people say it’s unnecessary, but if it’s not done then the most important wood to be stabilized (in the eye) is left untreated! So impressive to see the attention to detail here

  • @cholulahotsauce6166
    @cholulahotsauce6166 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are gorgeous thin blades.

  • @othmaroacosta2002
    @othmaroacosta2002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally a new video. I've been waiting. Either way I'm glad to see an upload.

  • @BCM1959
    @BCM1959 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you back.

  • @levirugheimer3131
    @levirugheimer3131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its kind of hard to tell exactly what shape your center punch is but you should try grinding the point of your center punch to a square or triangle. The advantage is that when you're metal is hot you can see your punch mark better! Pro tip

  • @JarodThurley
    @JarodThurley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that is a beautiful axe. Thanks for sharing.

  • @carljansevanrensburg2440
    @carljansevanrensburg2440 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the new format of your videos. I'm amazed with the ease at which you make the handles. Beautiful pairr of axes.

  • @markstuut4024
    @markstuut4024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful creation

  • @LoveBystroem
    @LoveBystroem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be proud to have forearms like that

  • @michaelpuckett2084
    @michaelpuckett2084 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your axes are beautiful and evil at the same time I have always enjoyed your style keep going bud they are second to none.

  • @sarvove
    @sarvove 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s fantastic looking axe that’s a real axe.

  • @LarsKiel
    @LarsKiel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👌 Great filming and perfect audio - oh, and stunning craftsmanship as always....

  • @abaddon2479
    @abaddon2479 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good looking axes. Hopping to be able to buy one soon.

  • @randomfpv22
    @randomfpv22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need an axe like this in my life

  • @willardsmith460
    @willardsmith460 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see it hand struck nice job thanks

  • @oliverworks5469
    @oliverworks5469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ll take one of those beauties! Happy to see Chad. Don’t know how old video is though

    • @Skironxd
      @Skironxd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Handle part seems to be in the new shop at least

  • @danandreinicoara1872
    @danandreinicoara1872 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    An intresting model my father was made this a long time ago,nice work!!!

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back . hope you will continue

  • @ShelleyRaskin
    @ShelleyRaskin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely, like to see it being used.

  • @antoniopoydras57
    @antoniopoydras57 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    your back we can see a blacksmith get busy

  • @Casterman2
    @Casterman2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish you had more videos coming, but I get it you have a company to run. It’s cool how many of the tools from the old shop are still there! Nice watching you and Chad using hammers only! Respect you two! Such a fine product. Hope to own one of your axes someday. Cheers!

  • @BRENDANTHERED
    @BRENDANTHERED 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful axe! Looks like a great little carpentry / camp / everyday carry axe... good work brother, keep it up!

  • @thedeerco
    @thedeerco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video wonderful work

  • @h.schmid1965
    @h.schmid1965 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice Job!👍🏻

  • @Kankan_1.618
    @Kankan_1.618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, If I had a chance I want to buy it

  • @EmberTheFolf
    @EmberTheFolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Therapist: Buff nerd doesnt exist, he can't hurt you.
    Buff nerd:
    (That was just a meme, theres nothing wrong with being a nerd, and, this is some great craftsmanship, so, keep up the good work!)

  • @tattoosteveneo
    @tattoosteveneo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice axe/hatchet. To bad the grain of the wood is not as good. It will work but it’s not at the peak. It is nice to see NC back in the saddle again

  • @oldmood489
    @oldmood489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcom back pro... Amazing axe

  • @jollyjiggler
    @jollyjiggler 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice sir i hope to eventually make my way into forging axes

  • @PaulanerKrombacher
    @PaulanerKrombacher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sehr gute Arbeit. Frage zu 12:30 feilen nach dem Härten...

  • @mikemorris2068
    @mikemorris2068 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work.

  • @wingmaster7422
    @wingmaster7422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DAMN THAT IS THE BIGGIST BELT SANDER IVE EVER SEEN HOLY HELL

    • @typrus6377
      @typrus6377 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up Fireball Tools GoKart Sander.
      It's no 2x72

  • @crazyguys6101
    @crazyguys6101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great to see Chad again

  • @zenasdad
    @zenasdad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Liam ,What steel are you using for the axes ? Thanks awesome work

  • @ionutdrg9861
    @ionutdrg9861 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Liam
    you should start producing Draw knifes aswell
    I bet you could make some awesomenessss ones!! all the best

    • @dondicey6528
      @dondicey6528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed! Draw knives, plane irons and maybe even chisels! You've got the equipment now!

  • @buliwyf3236
    @buliwyf3236 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of these days I will have the money for one of these works of ART!

  • @petermarsh4993
    @petermarsh4993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Liam, thanks for presenting your method of axe making. It looks controlled and precise, something that I am yet to learn. The end result looks superb. The chunks of steel you started with look like my source of toughened steel - fork lift tines which is 4140. Is that what yours are? Cheers.

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Axe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rorylobban4789
    @rorylobban4789 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man. Thanks for the video. I will own one of your axes one day.

  • @nanciandstephan269
    @nanciandstephan269 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marvelous! Both the process and the product

  • @patriciogarzaro2510
    @patriciogarzaro2510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    long time no see, welcome back!!

  • @josh.temple
    @josh.temple 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a smith or anything, so sorry if this is a dumb question...
    But when you put the sacrificial plate over your anvil to protect it, you have to keep adjusting it. Why not make a piece with the edges bent around the side of the anvil so it doesn’t move around, but is easily removed/placed?

  • @luke-te3sr
    @luke-te3sr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible man

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful

  • @baikalwood2908
    @baikalwood2908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is art

  • @pankajamkalyanasundaram134
    @pankajamkalyanasundaram134 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a 2 bladed sward

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks exactly like the council tool craft carver.

  • @TheFlatlander440
    @TheFlatlander440 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back to YT Liam. It's been awhile. Cheers mate!

  • @LFHiden
    @LFHiden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait wait wait, you have a youtube too? I thought it only was insta

  • @RaysGarage
    @RaysGarage 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Works of art!

  • @mcischke
    @mcischke 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!

  • @deckiedeckie
    @deckiedeckie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The axes themselves remind me of my father's "hacho" (oversize ax w/a short handle used by miners inside the mines to cut the woods w/which the lay the tunnels (passages inside the mine) a heavy oversized ax...has to be heavy for inside the mine they lack the space to swing it so it has to weight more than a normal ax....my father was a coal/iron miner in NW 'ern Spain many moons ago ....dead.

  • @Drehmomentdante
    @Drehmomentdante 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Forging newbie!
    Can someone explain to me what he did at 13:00 where he rubs the blade with some... Sponge?

  • @ShadyCool
    @ShadyCool 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy seeing the blacksmithing craftsmanship brought to these axes.
    Any chance you might produce some tomahawks in the future? If so, I have no doubt that they would move fast, given your axe design. Put me on that waiting list if you ever decide to go there.

  • @phaledax3661
    @phaledax3661 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question, why don't you use a Power hammer? instead of a second person. You could hook up a short activation cycle with a raspberry pie computer connected to a mic and make it voice activate to hammer at an indicated sound (s).

  • @featheredcoyote5477
    @featheredcoyote5477 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Popeye forearms!!! True craftsmanship my friend

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome axes and so nice to see how axes would have been made with a Blacksmith and apprentice. Have either of you thought about entering a local strong man competition? Your arms are like tree trunks!!!!! LOL

  • @brianmcguire5005
    @brianmcguire5005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where you been man? Too busy to make videos I bet huh? Hope to see more soon! Thanks!

  • @davidbaldree1043
    @davidbaldree1043 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The axes are great. Definitely show a lot of detail in your work. And feel free to send me that anvil anytime. Be happy to take it off your hands for you. Lol

  • @keithspencersr.6806
    @keithspencersr.6806 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding

  • @stefanpetkovic6276
    @stefanpetkovic6276 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you get the steel billet

  • @mitosiskain
    @mitosiskain 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that a water quench? Was it tempered? How do you heat treat 4140?

  • @nivenniven9108
    @nivenniven9108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice keep it

  • @kukuladze
    @kukuladze ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude has massive forearms

  • @ReynoldsUnleashed
    @ReynoldsUnleashed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    dam would love one

  • @playcreed6779
    @playcreed6779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of steel you are using for this

  • @billhawver1807
    @billhawver1807 ปีที่แล้ว

    What steel do you use? Where do you buy it?

  • @MrMakto
    @MrMakto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What steel does he use to make the axes?

  • @DMBVR4
    @DMBVR4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you considered offering your own draw knives??

  • @waltergregory2368
    @waltergregory2368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liam how does one buy one of your axes?

  • @Smokey66s
    @Smokey66s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liam, take my deposit and put me on waiting list, no longer than 4 years, I am 72 and Wikipedia indicates average life span of a male in USA is 76. I just want it as an heirloom, I believe your axes will be the holy grail of the future, “Hey, I just got a Black Raven”. So, check out this Hoffman Farm Axe!!

  • @knowwhatiswhat4276
    @knowwhatiswhat4276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Oh lay ye hammer down".

  • @ΓεωργιοςΤσιτινης
    @ΓεωργιοςΤσιτινης 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi friend how much cost this axe??

  • @Vivallamannen
    @Vivallamannen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it nessecary to be as ripped as you are to do this?

  • @mitchblackmore5230
    @mitchblackmore5230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry, but what in god's name was that goop that you dunked them in, in the end? Btw, nice axe.

  • @andrewcodd1927
    @andrewcodd1927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much for one of these?

  • @sandokanmagealan6568
    @sandokanmagealan6568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much is one of this!?