Forging A Damascus Fire Axe
2023 ж. 17 Қаң.
91 494 Рет қаралды
Forging a flathead damascus (pattern welded steel) fire axe.
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Forging a flathead damascus (pattern welded steel) fire axe.
firecreekforge.com
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#fireaxe #damascus #blacksmithing
It's good to see a craftsman enjoying his work
I loved that 'drop-forged' technique you used there, you don't see a lot of blacksmiths employing that method these days 👍😂
glad someone else caught that haha
He dropped it at least three times 🤣😂
Yeah, that thing was heavy!
@@FireCreekForge Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I spotted a crack neat the top of the eye of the axe.
@@fredfry5100 that's actually where the eye gets closed back up to the final dimensions of the drift. Not my favorite and usually don't have that. However, some axe manufactures have that as normal, actually...
As a retired firefighter this is a beautiful piece.....
I really love that you left some forge Mark's in it and again thanks for being inspirational
Being a Career Fire Fighter, I think this is very cool. Great Job.
Thanks I appreciate it!
I swear. I don’t think I could ever use any of the blades on tools you make. I’d be too busy staring at them and forget what I was supposed to be using them for!
Haha thanks!
Or, I’d be distracted in my awe of such a beautiful piece of art, and I’d cut my thumb off…..
I’m a FF Captain and have been on my dept going on 25 yrs and loved this video! The flat head is used so much more especially like you said in conjunction with the Halligan tool! This is a tool to definitely be proud of & show off, great work 🪓
Thank you sir!
Some day I hope to see someone make a double bladed ax in Damascus... I had one that was Amish made when I lived in upstate NY.. I found it in a antique store in PA... was made by a local family smith from what I was told..
That axe head looks like wood grain... Cool
Beautiful, great contrast between the axe head and handle well done.🔥🪓
Absolutely amazing to watch. Great skill you got.
While I was recovering in Spring 2022, I enjoyed watching your videos. Thank for putting out great content!
Amazing build and presentation. Like that you talk about the problems and changes. Others skip that stuff and make it look like a breeze!! Thanks!!!!
That's awesome job man. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the laugh at 4:48 with that wording.
Great looking axe.👍👍👍
"drop forged" caught that one lol
WOW!!! Great job.
Really beautiful pattern. It's also got a old look to it
Nice, a lot would not like the forging scars but I do, gives it character!
If you were so inclined, a fancy fireaxe could make a nice award for someone in the local FD who made some outstanding rescue or something. A presentation trophy for a fireman. Engraved too, maybe a Damascus pattern that looks like axes or a fire helmet.
The head looks awesome. I kind of liked the contrast of the lighter wood before you burnt it.
This one was bad ass. Killed it man, thanks for sharing 🤘🏼
You bet thanks for watching!
Nicely done
I really enjoy your vlogs or vods the way you explain and walk us through your process of work is fantastic and what you make is some great art
That's one Badass Axe!!!
Well done
great video and lovely pattern on the steel. I'm not sure about the "divots" in the blade but to critique something made with such skill feels a bit odd. Whoever is receiving that will be very pleased :)
Very good job man
just as a minor technicality, damascus steel is made via the crucible "wootz" method, what this is is the japanese "fold-forging" method. both damascus and fold-forged steel are what are called "watered steel". calling it damascus, while what most "lay" people would know it as, would be incorrect for those who have studied or read up on the subject.
U did a great job on this one brother can't wait until your next video to see what you come up with next
Another really great piece/project Elijiah! I love how the handle compliments the head! Thanks again for sharing and explaining your process so well!
Nice work👌
Beautiful
Man this work is incredible.. and it honestly looks like good fun to do too
What a bad ass axe……phukin love it🤙
Super nice!!
Beautiful piece...👍👍
Thanks for the comment!
Haha drop forge! I like it!
I lost it at dropped forged, lol
thank you
the flat head fire ax is also known as a " striking axe " beautiful work
Very nice. Just got myself a cheese shaker and yes it makes so much less of a mess. Looking forward to the next project.
What was the final weight? Personally, I have never seen a burnt handle I liked. I guess I love the beauty of wood too much to hide it because every ring tells a story.
I like axes great job thanks for sharing
Great job man. Came out awesome
Awesome 👍👍👍
Very cool build. I really enjoy the videos, thanks.
Great project. I dig it!!
Just fucking gorgeous man, love it
That's an awesome axe
Thanks!!
Respect!
Great work!
That is one beauty of an axe! Love the pattern on it! Also gonna get me a cheese shaker for flux 👍
Amazing artwork
That a beautiful axe big dawg
Good job for cold winters, the amount of heat coming off a billet that size will let you know where it is for sure
Yes sir!
That's awesome!
Thanks man I appreciate it!
awesome looking axe Elijah your work never ceases to amaze me brother hope family is well😃 Mark 👍👍
Thank you sir, yes we are doing well
Wow That really is a beautiful axe!! I really love the look you created. Well done from your pal Helcat in Australia.
Thanks for the comment!
Beautiful Build. I have seen a coupe blacksmith forge a different type of steel to the cutting edge. Have you considered this?
it came together great, a wonderful commerative piece 🔥🚒
Thanks for the comment!
Love your work brother left you a message on the parang build really like that.
Thanks!! I don't have any currently but check back! Also you can get on my email list, the front page my website, you'll be notified of new knives and axes and open custom order spots.
It came out very nice man, well done. :()
Thanks glad you like it!
How much does ur stuff cost? Also, beautiful axe. U have great work.
Thanks for sharing
You bet thanks for watching!
LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE..
Thank you sir!
6lbs!! Wow!
An axe they will use I hope?
Hi Elijah (and Fire Creek Forge viewers), I am a beginner knife maker working on my first knife. In the beginning of my journey, I ordered a 5mm (0.187) thick piece of 1084 to make a medium sized hunting knife, but then decided to make a small skinning knife instead, which would be more useful in my case. So after giving my blade a full flat grind I realized I had a problem, which is that the knife is really thick, and has no cutting clearance. Just last week I discovered that my high school has a 50mm x 2000 belt grinder with an 8 inch contact wheel (bigger upgrade than my 1x30), so my question is: can I/should I turn my 5mm thick full flat ground knife into a hollow grind? I believe it’s possible since the blade is wide enough, and thick enough to accommodate a hollow grind but I fear messing up my blade.
As long as you keep the blade cool while grinding, which usually means dipping in water every pass or two, your original heat treat will still be okay. If the blade is still very thick as you mention, you might be able to regrind the blade, re heat treat, and then finish grind the blade after heat treat.
@@FireCreekForge So keep the blade cool? Got it. I tested the knife by stabbing and cutting a block of wood with no rolling or chipping, so I’m looking to avoid re heat treating. Also, I discovered that my high school has a resurfacing grinder, so my plan is to grind out the high areas of my flat bevel (turning it into a saber grind) and then grinding a hollow bevel afterwards, all whilst maintaining a cool blade. Cheers!
the divots on only one side of the blade will make it walk off to the side when in use
Just found your channel. Impressive axe build. Are you in Beaumont TX? You don’t have to answer but I’m curious about how much you would charge for a piece like that. I would guess about $1,200.00. I have only made small to medium sized knives but I don’t sell them. I make them for gifts. Way too much time invested charge what I would have to to justify the price, and I’m not that good yet so I take longer. I haven’t yet acquired any large power equipment yet either. All hammer and grinder. Eventually I’ll upgrade my shop.
Красиво. Но рождение топора было очень мучительное.
la punta o la parte del filo, es muy corta de tamaño, ¿no?
what are all the flakes falling off then you press it when its red hot
Forge Scale.
. Wow what is it! What does it do! Naaaaaaaa it's great' 👍 LOL 😆 ya goofy m8te from Australia
Do you offer classes?
drop forged oopsie xD
For sure!
All those deep hammer marks, especially right at the edge are unfortunate...
I’m confused man, did you mean to leave it do chunky and unfinished?? It doesn’t look bad but it just seems like you should have finished it more 🤷♂️ unless THIS is what the customer wanted?? If so, then as long as they’re happy! 👍
I couldn't grind more or it would be too light. The overall build is quite chunky however, as it's quite heavy for an axe.
Drop Forged...LOL
Seriously appreciate what you do, man, and because of that, I seriously ask that you wear some sort of ppe or mask when you’re pouring your shaker cheese all over that baby. You can see those clouds of powder wafting right back up at your face. Breathing in the borax and or iron powders are gonna shorten your life, bro 😅🥲🤘
Thanks!! Yeah I guess the Borax is no good to breathe, didn't think about it much before
As always you set yourself apart. Your work could be displayed but more importantly used.
Talk to much
What!? You're not going to shave with it? Beautiful tool. Should be in my tool box. Nah, I want one of those Arkansas toothpicks. One of your gator stabbers.
Beautiful