Ragnar's Axe - Vikings - MAN AT ARMS: REFORGED
Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you've never seen before. This week, the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword take on Ragnar's Axe from The History Channel's hit series Vikings!
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Kerry Stagmer - Swordsmith and Machinist
Matt Stagmer- Swordsmith
Ilya Alekseyev - Armourer
Lauren Schott - Goldsmith and Casting
John Mitchell - Fabricator
Ferenc Gregor - Carving
Bill Collison- Blade Grinder
Rick Janney- Smith
Series Executive Producer - Brent Lydic
Episode Produced and Directed By - Brendan Kennedy
Supervising Producer - Phil Rogers
Office Production Coordinator - Jon Michael Burgess
Baltimore Forge Crew:
Director of Photography - Paulius Kontijevas
Story Producer - Dave Cross
Production Coordinator - Katie Shinsato
Runner/PA - Halston Ericson
DIT - Christopher Mariles
Set Medic - Celeste Bowe
1st AC - Jason Remeikis
2nd AC - Bethany Michalski
Gaffer - Steve Scott
Grip - Vinny Campbell
Swing - Jeff Rettberg
Cosplayer - Natasha Vineyard: / natashavineyard
Post Production:
Edited by - Patrick Burke
Colorist - Patrick Burke
Post Sound - Anthony Vanchure
Lead Assistant Editors - Stephen Erdmann
Manager, Post Production Operations - Michael Gallagher
Post Production Supervisor - Gracie Hartmann
A smart man. Look how he first secures the Axe, before asking her^^
...before axing her*
*Nearly throw the axe in her face*
hoho
😄😁😁🤪
a wise dissicion but we new it was gonna be a yes
so I guess at the end of the day that damascus edge wasn't the most beautiful bond after all
Best comment lol
I watch this to see manly men make manly swords. I did not expect to be in tears!!!! Congratulations to you both!!!
Real men forge their own rings
"Manly men" lmao
@@kassiaduarte9158 the sad truth of our generation male =/= man
@@lyes6033 well, generally, yeah. Of course you have outliers and such.
@@lyes6033 and female != respectable woman
I love how she goes from full badass to girly girl as soon as he kneels, lol.
As long as she kneels in return.
Dude it's fake
Got to eppreciate the duality of humans
I agree. I thought it was hilarious that he said please after he asked her. I follow both of them on Instagram. she has talked about this experience a couple of times. She even mentioned in no specific terms that she went from being a raging shield maiden to overwhelmed and crying in no time at all.
@@enterthevoidIi you are fake
Congratulations Matt and Natasha! I think your Shield Queen needs a proper Viking Wedding! 🤔
Who knows, we don't know if a viking wedding without someone dead could be considered boring...
Yo guys...Make your own blade. Give it your own touches! You've been catering to us, and you've made some cool swords for us! Now I think it should be your turn!
Never thought of this before, this whole time they've been listening to us and have been exact replicas of weapons we liked. Now I wanna see how they're going to make their own custom weapon for a change :O
Everyone should like this and try to get it to the top so they can see it. That would be a pretty incredible build.
YES !
I've never seen a better and more epic episode of anything in my life. Congratulations you 2 ❤
This comment made me very happy
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Going from badass shield maiden mode to weeping happy fiance mode was such a delight to see. I am so happy for both of you!
Congrats on the proposal man. I literally screamed.
CreepsMcPasta did expect to see you here
OMG yeh! He is literally the last person I would expect to watch these sorts of vids!
You said it CreepsMcPasta
Yep, and i'm over here crying
Congrats!!!! You finally have your queen. Now go pillage!!!
*"and theres one thing to ask, will you be my queen?"* "please"
it's like verbal hoverhand
Awwwwwwn bloodshed and marriage... truly a Vikings episode or a GOT one 🤣😍
Hopefully it won’t be a red wedding
@@crestofcourage3209 ahhh I got that joke😂
@@twatintheback game of thrones
I have no experience in forging but I love watching these kinds of videos. Yours give a lot of technical detail and I really enjoy that. Cheers
20:05 - From tough-as-nails warrior woman to blubbering mess in 25 milliseconds. Congrats to the newlyweds!
OddlyIncredible totally :)
Hahaha yeah! That was so sweet too. That felt so warm.
That's love! 😆
i love how she goes from..YEAH VIKING< SHIELDMAIDEN! to...oh my gwaad gggggggaaaaaah >..< yes (flutter hands)
Cannon Doll X Congratulations on your engagement! Looking at some of your cosplay stuff I saw one of your pictures of you cosplaying Wonder woman in the godkiller episode of man at arms. It's awesome that you and Matt get to work together like that now and again!
Congrats man,it's been nice seeing all of you come together in life , thanks for sharing this with me I appreciate it
I’ve gone back to watch this a few times over the years. Well done!
"Will you me my queen?....Please?" Lmao xD Congrats dude :D
That was beautiful... Congrats to the two of you! May your family grow strong and live happy now and beyond! Also, the axe came out AMAZING!
Ray Guzman or harkons sword. It's similar but a tiny bit shorter.
THIS PREPOSAL WILL BE SUNG IN THE HALLS OF VALLAHA!!!
You said it!!
20:05 you know she loves you when her toughness fades away that easily in front of you
Came to see a badass axe being built - watched a proposal with that axe. Wasn't disappointed at all! Congrats you two!
The little "..Please?" At the end got me xD
"Will you be my queen? Please?" The "Please?" just killed me xD
imagine if she said no in front of the camera
Best viking proposal I've ever heard.
It was kinda cute tho
14:02 As he grinding the axe with the music in the background, im watching back the best moments of Ragnar of the series in my head.
Congratulations, Matt. Pretty cool to see behind the camera all the family and friends there for the moment.
Congratulations Mat and Natasha. =)
Congratulations Matt and Natasha!
The best episode! The dedication to the craft is amazing and the dedication to each other is inspiring. Well played.
Fantastic, I just bought one of these yesterday. Since I retired from police work after 28 years, now find collecting all kinds of weapons and firearms a passion I can get into and enjoy very much. Thanks for the show I really enjoyed it and also subscribed!!! Thanks, Nick in NY.
Congratulations on the engagement hope you have a royal wedding with your queen to be and thou loveth one another till the end of your days!
Congrats Matt and Natasha 👏
Gazooka it was the best part of this!
This is one of my favorite build here in man at arms, i love the heat treat part were you can see the high carbon edge props to Ilya
Love this vid, the axe is amazing, but most importantly love the bit at the end, so happy for you man, congrats!
Congrats Matt!
Congratulation Matt! I wish you and your family a happy life!
Argus sword from mobile legend
The best one yet!! Way to go.... Keep that shield-maiden happy... She definitely knows how to swing an axe!!
It still makes me smile every time I see this. I watched the entire series of vikings and am invested in the history and everything Viking. I wish to make an axe like that one day and have a love like theirs. I'm sure they're married by now but best of luck guys!
You guys should should go all out and make a custom, one off, wedding sword to commemorate the occasion.
All the yeses!
Hell yes, make a wedding sword!
Please yes
Congratulations on the engagement!
Long and happy marriage.
I'mthelime 3 ?
I'mthelime 3 congrats dude i hope you have a happy marriage now and forever! :D
Congratulations on the entanglement!
The spear from Gods of egypt (Horus spear) pls pls pls !?!?😫😫😫
I just happened to see this. OMG! I love the sharing of the video for the axe and even more the proposal! I wish you many years of happiness and love :)
This really puts into perspective just how many blacksmiths there must have been in medieval/ancient times, like just imagine how many people and how long it would take to fit out 1 whole roman legion, let alone 15.....
Congratulations man may you and your queen have a fruitful life and all the loot you can carry
This guy knows how to phrase his congratulations ^^
+Crageth ^^ this guy knows how to compliment people
Skâl, brother! May your marriage be happy and prosperous for all your days!
Gaben the Pagan Skôl my fellow nordsman!
Skål and congratulations on the engagement. Må ni leva ett lyckligt liv och må våra andar mötas i Valhalla!
He axed his girl friend to marry him (urban accent)
Grattis! Må ni leva lyckliga för all framtid!
Amazing. I collect hand forged katana and have many on display. My ancestors were Vikings and my son is in love with watching Ragnar Vikings and even asked if he could study Viking history at school in history. I am buying him a very rough replica of what you guys made an AMAZING replica of.. Great video and also congratulations to the engagement of marriage 👍👍❤❤👍👍
good job for all people. thank you all to show valuable things.
Probably THE best Episode you produced so far. You not only crafted a beautiful, historically accurate, not overly fancy but practical and effective weapon, you also added a very personal and important moment to this episode. Congratulations to you and your fiancée, may your relationship be as durable as the steel of this axe.
Congrats on the Engagement! Can you do the Night’s Edge from Terraria?
Yeeeeeee guys
Well as tho itd be amazing, it might be hard to get that deep purple look
Yes please!
they made genji's sword glow, shouldnt be that difficult for master smiths
I'm not a big fan of having stuff like that on the actual blade, but if it were in the handle, like with the....fury song?, I'm alright with that. That being said, if sometime in the future, they found a cool way of making the crucible from the 2016 DOOM game, that'd be something I'd like to see glowing.
So sad I missed this moment but all the happier that it happened! Congrats to you both!
I love this so much. Brilliant video and fantastic build! Vikings is one of my favourite shows and I have a particular fondness for axes and swords. If anybody is interested, I have a video of myself making a tiny Viking axe out of brass, it was inspired by Ragnar’s axe (although not an exact model) and I was extremely happy with the final product and video. Cheers!
Congrats Matt :)
Killer Bratwurst magst du Bratwurst?
that was seriously the cutest fuckign thing i have seen IN MY LIFE.
Congratulations Matt, and future Mrs.Stagmer, on your engagement. :-D
who would ever tell me that i will have tears in my eyes smiling watshing an blacksmith-vikings-axe-video xD Congrats fully of my heart and greatings from Germany .)
Congratulations. Good luck to both of you. Looks like there was another little heart involved as well. Good luck to all of you.
Who else cried tears of joy ( just a little bit) at the end of the video???
Jenard de Castro yep
Jenard de Castro i did
guilty as charged
Something may or may not have gotten into my eye lol
I did, when he showed details of final axe 😭😭
Congratulations! But the way she handles that axe, you had better keep her happy.
"Will you be my Queen?......Please??" I felt that 😂
Could possibly be the best video on KZhead. Axe making and bending the knee. Congratulations and many blessings on your future. SKOL
Sing it! Oh, there once was a hero named Ragnar the Red, Who came riding to Whiterun from old Rorikstead
As he told of bold battles and gold he had made When he met the shield maiden Matilda who said... “Oh you talk and you lie and you drink all our mead! Now I think it’s high time that you lie down bleed!” As the brave lass Matilda charged in with zeal! And the braggart named Ragnar was boastful no moooooree... When his ugly red head rolled around on the floor!
I know that one in spanish
Crank up that Age of Oppression
Hwl. What?
@@LiftYagami wrong song.....
Congratulations !
That was friggin cool buddy! One of my favorites. Ragnar’s axe was cool too!
Production here is top notch! Never seen a better video of smithing!!!
The end was so touchy ... Congratulations !!
Congratulations! I bet she's glad you Axed her to marry you!
dayum
I cried manly tears
She's gonna axe him in his sleep one day.
Congratulations!
I love how she goes from GGRRAAAASAAHHHHHHHHHHHH to "Oh my god" in 2 seconds.
aww that was beautiful at the ending , I love Ragnars Ax you made
I admire your diverse skills and how each one of your contribute to this very mainly endeavour. Congratulations or your art.
From tough shield maiden to weeping happiness in 0.3 seconds.
Got to love it. She's all badass till the ring comes out. Loveland castle does weddings. Just in case you all are close to Cincinnati
Beautiful axe and beautiful viking queen. Congratulations. I am in tears of joy for you two.. Can you please do the Manowar sword? I know it's not a real sword or a known sword but it's an awesome sword from an awesome band. Much love. I would love to own a sword made by you guys one day too.
this is the best video ive seen in forever man thank you guys for the inspiration and congrats to you both
I think this is your best episode.
honestly considering the fact that we get to know a bit more about man at arms i agree but if youre talking about the weapon itself i have to disagree kzhead.info/sun/qqaxktCyr3uOfmw/bejne.html
ok maby the forge is better but one thing is true this people is amazing. My favourite part is the ending song.
This was a great build. And, congratulations to Matt Stagmer and his queen. I wish you both the best.
Thanks for posting this, I enjoyed watching! Congrats on the proposal as well.
Concrats to all you, thanks for sharing, God bless always!
That was a super WICKED REFORGE Of Ragnar's Axe! That was such a special an AWESOME Engagement moment in time and Congratulations. Thank you for sharing this wonderful personal moment with all of us. Wishing you All the very BEST! Peace, Joy, & lots of Love! Take care, keep on doing what you love doing, and Happy Holidays. Can you REFORGE a better Conan Sword, of course you can. Let's do this. lol :P :D (edit: Thank you once again for all the creative talented AWE ME Reforged videos.) Back to more videos :P
1SixScaleCrafter Helheim yes to the Conan sword!!!
Congrats man wish u the best. Keep up the good work guys
well said
The proposal was even cooler than the axe!
Hello. Beautiful work. One thing I have to reproach. The head of the Viking ax slid on the handle from behind. That is why the handle extends towards the head. The weapon was also used as a hook to pull down the shield walls. Only in this way the warhead could not slide off the handle when pulling.
Awe* congratulations y'all both. The two of you look amazing together.😍
PLEASE MAKE CELEBRIMBOR'S FORGE HAMMER FROM MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR.
Animation Masters HD hell yeah
Congrats on the Engagement 💍 The best episode yet keep it up guys👍
Absolutely love the work of your team and congratulations on the new engagement
Love that show you should do the kings sword from Vikings
please do Uhtred Ragnarson's sword from The Last Kingdom!
that would be bad ass!
Yes!! I was just about to request it
Destiny is all!
Someone did it and type the title "forging damascus viking sword" from part 1 to 4. I think the blacksmith was a dane, i can't spell his channel's name in youtube. Watch it and you will be amazed because even other metal workers are also commenting on videos and really fascinated his professionalism, it was really a FINE craftmanship. This ragnar's axe is also good but you will watch in awe to that guy forging the damascus viking sword based on book. with him during the forging.
Oh yeah, that'd be amazing
SHE SAID YES. Congratulations man, are you going to make the wedding rings or buy them.
I wish you all the joy life can give you two, you are as one. Blessed be
I love you guys, keep up the amazing work! Always awesome to watch!
Congratulations Matt :)
Nice work fellows. Glad you kept your head on the engagement.
who else was more pumped for the proposal than for the axe when they heard he was gonna propose? congrats man. you seriously made me shed some tears
please do more historical builds! Zweihänder Spatha Gladius Hallstatt Sword show us the traditional build methods you guys rock, keep it up
ceradrim charlemagnes sword joyeuse or durrendal perhaps?
Dawnbreaker sword from Skyrim please.
priestknight omg I'd love to see that
Oh fck yesss!!!!
That was so good and a little bonus at the end dope!
Can't remember if I watched this one when it first released but it's nice to come back to the channel. Almost finished with the Vikings series as well so looking for more viking content to tide me over until Valhalla releases
Is there a ninja cutting onions in here??
Who in the mother of asgard keeps cutting the damn onions?
Wasn't prepared to feel.... omg... need to punch a wall to feel manly again
Make a bulletproof PUBG pan.
bronze one too :D
i think the hacksmith said something about doing that
Congratulations!!! This is definitely my favorite episode
Beautiful axe I really enjoyed watching this be made and the proposal topped it off so awesome and congratulations
19:23 Are you sure she's the right one for you? 19:28 Never mind....
Yesssss finally a vikings build. Vikings is the most underrated show. For those who haven’t watched it...it’s a must see.
That was awesome, congrats on your engagement!!!!
Oh for Christ's sakes, I came here to see a video about making a Viking axe...only to shed a bunch of tears at the end, which I rarely do...excellent video on making Ragnar's Axe, by the way. And congratulations on the proposal, that was expertly done, man! Long may she be your Queen!
Congrats on the Engagement! From a Viking of Norway
Lennart Jensen Skôl, brother!
Skôl
Skål, brødre!
Their anvil is from Sweden, eat it Norway! Also, greetings from a Swedish Viking!
Robert Haraldsson Sweden, Norway, both are Norse countries, no need to start a war, just embrace the power of the PAGANS.