You make this all seem so doable, accessible, and like we can do it. You take away any excuses! "Waaah No tools!" Bam, a video with one or no tools lol etc. I love it! Keep it up..s. you should do a viewer creations episode so people can show you and each other what we've made from your tutelage and inspiration!
You are an inspiration. To find a love like forging while still having so much life ahead of you is a blessing. You clearly know your mind and have a generous heart for sharing. Thank you for the work you do
I can see how this can be *really* addicting from a creative standpoint. Your work is beautiful, functional and incorporates found materials. How about a video about how someone can get started in blacksmithing? Maybe a detailed discussion of your forge, work area and tools?
Wow, not gonna lie, but that was the best thing ive ever seen! Ive always wondered how you could take a billet of steel and make the hole in it for the handle! Thanks
Like your work. I also like that your forging very nice knives, etc. using a chunk of mild steel as an anvil while everyone else on TH-cam, that's forging knives, etc. swears that you must have a cast steel or forged steel anvil, or at a minimum, a piece of train rail. My anvil consist of a 140 lbs. base with a 50 lbs. chunk of cast iron fastened on top & it works very well. Keep up the good work!
great job.I don't really know what tomahawks are supposed to look like but yours splits wood easily and can be thrown so id have to say it seems like it's accurate enough.I hope to see more of your videos,you have some good skill working with metal.
Again I'm impressed by your work. I would like to see a video on you making forge tools. I would also like to see a PVC takedown bow with a forged body
Love your videos Nick, because of you I'll be starting to make me own knives, bows etc. Would live to see a video of you make a knife with knuckle duster handle.
a small patterned crossbow with a forged steel bow would be awesome. You'd need something like springsteel to do it right though. and some acid engraving on the back of the bow if you're confident.
Hey Nick. I remember the video showing us your anvil. It looks like it's been getting its fair share of use. This turned out great. I'm feeling inspired. Keep it up Bro.
Pole style war hammer! Hammer one side, spike the other on a 5-6ft pole with another spike on the end. No real modern day use but would be me end of days weapon of choice :) Rumored to be weapon of choice for plate armoured foot soldiers of old, used more as leverage to topple other armoured soldiers, then used to finish them off once they are down. love the channel, keep it up mate
Hey Nick ! The tomahawk turned out great! Can you please make a tutorial on how to make rebar tongs like yours in the video? I really struggle with tongs forging lol
Nick, very nice work! Hwever, I'd like to see updates on how well that forge weld holds up! I think if youuse it hard that the wled will let go and break apart! You did a VERY good job on the weld but, I do wish, for hard work's sake that you had welded it higher into the eye! Itwouldn't have taken much mote work to do it and you alreadyhave the mandrel and the know how! PLEASE, post an update in a yearor so as to how it holds up and as to how hard you used it! I'm an old Mountain Man reenactor and a Blacksmith that has become disabled with a rare disease that eats the cartilage from ALL my joints so, I can no longer do much forging! I hopeyou continue in the Blacksmithing of tools you need! Remember, Need a tool, Make it! Thanks for the video! I'm going to attempt this myself to see how close to the eye I can get the weld and how it works with hard use! Nice throwing, BTW!
Would it be possible for you to do a video runthrough of the tools you have in your blacksmithing toolset? It would be nice to know what are the basics to start doing this kind of work.
DUDE! I remember watching your pvc bow videos way back in the day. Now you’re up to forging axe heads. Amazin
I love that tomahawk! It is so interesting with the remaining rasp pattern on it, and the whole design was clean and simple.
You make this all seem so doable, accessible, and like we can do it. You take away any excuses!
"Waaah No tools!" Bam, a video with one or no tools lol etc.
I love it! Keep it up..s. you should do a viewer creations episode so people can show you and each other what we've made from your tutelage and inspiration!
Nick i just started forging stuff and when i saw your videos that realy helped me with my project. keep it up 👍🏻
I’m way late to the video but out of every video I’ve watched you do it the most practical way possible and is awesome!! Great work!
You are an inspiration. To find a love like forging while still having so much life ahead of you is a blessing. You clearly know your mind and have a generous heart for sharing. Thank you for the work you do
This is so cool. I especially love that scaly texture on the back of the axe head. Like if it was some kind of Dragon Scale Axe. Absolutely beautiful.
dude not only are your videos so interesting but your voice is also so soothing
You sir are a true Master of your craft.Keep inspiring all of us backyard guys and girls. Keep up the great work and vids.
I like that the texture from the original tool stays on the axe head, very nice aesthetic, looks sturdy as well!
I can see how this can be *really* addicting from a creative standpoint. Your work is beautiful, functional and incorporates found materials. How about a video about how someone can get started in blacksmithing? Maybe a detailed discussion of your forge, work area and tools?
Holy crap this is the easiest approach to making a camp ax ive ever seen! Thank you! This is absolutely ingenious man!
Wow, not gonna lie, but that was the best thing ive ever seen! Ive always wondered how you could take a billet of steel and make the hole in it for the handle! Thanks
Again young man I really like how you repurpose and add value. You have a skill set. Thanks for a very good video.
You are the best blacksmith on TH-cam by far
You are an engineer. Very nice. Not only the design but also the perfect stability.
That's a great looking piece. The scale effect from the rasp teeth is neat
Wow. Your channel has grown so much. Awesome throws. A+ 100%
Keep up the great work, Nick.
Dude I thought you were never going to make another video.... Thanks for the quality workmanship
Like your work. I also like that your forging very nice knives, etc. using a chunk of mild steel as an anvil while everyone else on TH-cam, that's forging knives, etc. swears that you must have a cast steel or forged steel anvil, or at a minimum, a piece of train rail. My anvil consist of a 140 lbs. base with a 50 lbs. chunk of cast iron fastened on top & it works very well. Keep up the good work!
the weld came out so good that u dont even see it has been welded, great job Nick.
This guy has talent, TH-cam should be filled with more people like this guy instead we have pre-teens auto-tuning crappy songs
The pattern left from the rasp looks REALLY nice.
Great to have you making video again!
I really love your videos. You have got the "eye" for how to form and make things...
I’m going to try this tonight. I have a bunch of farrier rasps laying around. I’ve never forge welded anything before!
Hey Nick I was thinking that you should make a sickle for the next build. Your a awesome blacksmith keep up the good work !
very cool how you tempered and hardened the edge all in one shot. I've never seen that before.....Very cool
So beautiful yet simple tomahawk. I have wanted to do my own for months and this gave me some nice ideas. Thanks for the great vid
Awesome! How about a medieval war hammer?
That would be cool to see! I agree!!
like of the skyrim war hammers would be cool
yeah that's a good idea
War hammer would be awesome!
Aubrey Owens Yeah, I hope he will make a "bec de corbin" style war hammer or maybe a czekan
great job.I don't really know what tomahawks are supposed to look like but yours splits wood easily and can be thrown so id have to say it seems like it's accurate enough.I hope to see more of your videos,you have some good skill working with metal.
Again I'm impressed by your work. I would like to see a video on you making forge tools. I would also like to see a PVC takedown bow with a forged body
Man there are those of us that watch and those who do. You are a do"er.... Great stuff
Awesome job, Nick! I like how you left some of the texture of the rasp. One of my favorite YT channels by far
Love your videos Nick, because of you I'll be starting to make me own knives, bows etc.
Would live to see a video of you make a knife with knuckle duster handle.
Beautiful 'hawk. your 'backyard' series is inspirational. Fertile imagination. :You never disappoint..
You are a great handcraftsman Nick the axe looks awesome!!
That hawk is AWESOME great job
Stil one of the best tomohawks on yt.
I gotta admit, I'm somewhat envious of these skills. Good job man. It would be awesome to make my own axe and bring it to the woods.
Another very fine job and your "how to" videos are great, thanks Nick!
+Axe Grinder Thanks for watching!
You really do make it look so easy - your projects are fantastic...wow!
Beautiful craftsmanship! Very well done!
The effect on the head looks amazing !
just loving your work. well done, especially with simple tools. thankyou bro. from Hamilton Ontario Canada.
+Dario H. Thank you!
when I seen the file at first I had my doubts about it but the tomahawk came out great man nice work
Awesome skills and perfect workshop experience... You are amazing... brother
I would like to see a Bowie knife that would be cool these tomahawks look like a lot of fun to make keep up the good work
a small patterned crossbow with a forged steel bow would be awesome.
You'd need something like springsteel to do it right though.
and some acid engraving on the back of the bow if you're confident.
Great job explaining the whole process. Thanks !
Well, coming early is my specialty
Nice and clean work for throw tomahawk bro! Love it
Hey Nick. I remember the video showing us your anvil. It looks like it's been getting its fair share of use. This turned out great. I'm feeling inspired. Keep it up Bro.
A bearded viking axe(long or short) would be cool to see. Great vids man!
man you're the coolest guy ever
bearded viking axe. please it would be super cool and it would step up your level in in blacksmithing. oh and can you tell us how you make your forge.
Pole style war hammer! Hammer one side, spike the other on a 5-6ft pole with another spike on the end. No real modern day use but would be me end of days weapon of choice :) Rumored to be weapon of choice for plate armoured foot soldiers of old, used more as leverage to topple other armoured soldiers, then used to finish them off once they are down. love the channel, keep it up mate
Always impressed with your skills. Wonderful channel.
This is really cool I love blacksmithing I think it's my favorite hobby, I'm not the best, but it's really fun to make knives
Well done, very nice tomahawk!!
Nice video. Awesome tomahawk. Whatever you do looks great. Maybe make a throwing spear.
Nick you do an awesome job your inspirational.
Wow!! That’s really impressive sir!!
Really beautiful. The fuke that you use give particular design to all Tomahawk. Complinets, it is beautiful
Nice build! I would very much like to see your sharpening process someday.
Where did you learn this?! Your skills continue to grow and grow bro. Awesome.
You should make a spear, and great job on your vids. Love your work, Nick, keep it up!
Hey Nick, love your videos. Your skills have really come a long way. Keep up the great work.
Nice, Easier than I thought... time to fire up the forge and get to it :)
Very enjoyable, and I learned some. Nice job.
I really like how the grit of the Rasp gives it a dragon scale effect
Awesome video! I have a bucket full of rasp!
Beautifully made, thanks!
Fantastic craftsmanship!
Dude you made this look way to easy!!
Beautiful work brother!
Nice! It turned out really nice, what about a tanto style knife or a survival knife of sorts?
I learn so much from you. Thanks.
Hey Nick ! The tomahawk turned out great! Can you please make a tutorial on how to make rebar tongs like yours in the video? I really struggle with tongs forging lol
Nick, very nice work! Hwever, I'd like to see updates on how well that forge weld holds up! I think if youuse it hard that the wled will let go and break apart! You did a VERY good job on the weld but, I do wish, for hard work's sake that you had welded it higher into the eye! Itwouldn't have taken much mote work to do it and you alreadyhave the mandrel and the know how!
PLEASE, post an update in a yearor so as to how it holds up and as to how hard you used it!
I'm an old Mountain Man reenactor and a Blacksmith that has become disabled with a rare disease that eats the cartilage from ALL my joints so, I can no longer do much forging! I hopeyou continue in the Blacksmithing of tools you need! Remember, Need a tool, Make it!
Thanks for the video!
I'm going to attempt this myself to see how close to the eye I can get the weld and how it works with hard use! Nice throwing, BTW!
Looks pretty dang cool to me. Thanks for sharing.
I like that you left the rasp pattern, it looks like a snakeskin from here.
Spear? Fishing or normal, if fishing then a pole style spear would be really cool
good job, love it. Next time try make one with a pole/hammer on the back
your videos are bomb man! ur so chill. i have a coupple rasps that im gonna make into those for fun
Would it be possible for you to do a video runthrough of the tools you have in your blacksmithing toolset? It would be nice to know what are the basics to start doing this kind of work.
Another great video! Thanks for sharing your skills. Great stuff!!!
I've been watching your videos for a long time and I find them amazing love your work. I was curious how you learned your skills .
Great job,Love the Finnish product 👏
i love it! really well made. greetings from Argentina
wow you are a true artist , excellent work and god bless
definitely making me one of those when I get a chance
wow I gotta tell you that Axe head looks beautiful !
use farrier's rasp make the finishing look's like scales, i like that touch.
Nick, awesome video and tomahawk! I would really love to see you make a sword out of scrap metal! Thanks for the videos!
with that differential heat treat on the blade, it would be cool if you could acid etch it to bring out a pattern. Cool video as always.
I'll have to try that out! Thanks for watching!
Nick, could you please make kama scythe, I think it might be an interesting build.
Hi Nick,
Really cool build! Can you please make another crossbow video?
Regards, Jelle
I'd love to see your take on a boarding axe - a tool and weapon from the age of sail.
I hate when the camera stops working it happens to me all the time. you are awesome