Traditional Folded Axes: An Introduction to Symmetrical Fold Technique
2024 ж. 1 Мам.
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In this video I try to show you how I forge a symmetrical folded "viking style" axe.
A very fun technique that test many aspects of your forging technique.
Thanks for watching!
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It's a very rare treat to see a video of something being forged completely by hand. Thank you so much for making this.
У Ангелины Аргани топоры получше получаются .
This is the kind of stuff I really enjoy seeing on KZhead. Just someone showing their skill without embellishment or excess showmanship. Also, I appreciate that you show what can be done with limited tools. Makes it less scary for beginners to try.
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Moins on utilise d'outils et plus il faut de savoir faire et d'habileté.😊
@@fredericmartin8758 C'est comme cela que j'ai appris à travailler....
Look so cool
All I got is a hammer, anvil and forge. I will make one. Because I must.
I love how, at the very end, you realized you hadn't filmed all of the steps, so you simply made a second axe that was a twin of the first one. That was brilliant!
I absolutely love this! So many of the blacksmithing videos on KZhead are completely based on extremely expensive equipment that the vast majority of aspiring smiths probably won't ever be able to afford. It's really good to see someone showing how to do it all by hand. Thanks for that!
Absolutely! I worked as a Carpenter for several years making 4-6k/wk and I still can't afford a lot of that big fancy equipment that those guys have in their shops. 1) it is hard to find 2) you have to adapt your garage for much of it because it won't fit in a 9' tall garage, then you have to spend about 4-6500 for a rotary phase converter to bring adequate 3 phase power to your garage. It is not cheap.
You have definitely become the ultimate axe maker here on KZhead, I don’t think anyone does better videos or more on axes than you
Probably the best comment ever.
@@nilsogren you deserve it, I’ve been making tomahawks for quite a while now but I’m still a novice on axes/ true axes so I’ve been watching many different creators learning techniques and developing tooling to make a go of it
I’d come here to say the same thing! And to add how grateful I am that you share what you learned by hard work and practice. It’s obvious that each step has a set of very purposeful strikes, hammer styles and weights, heats, forging temperatures, parts of the anvil, the list is enormous but I can see you’ve thought through each step. I’ve learned so much from your journey.
He ain’t wrong. If I mention a video about an axe or Swede to any smith I know their first answer is usually: “Nils or Torbjörn.”
Agreed
THE WINNER IS: Unfortunately Aaron Kokesch never reached out for the axe. So the new winner is @magnusbergroth5319 If I don't hear from them in 7 days I will once again select another winner... Giveaway will end Oktober 2nd. To enter the giveaway, simply subscribe and leave a comment. The winner will be announced in this comment once selected. There are scammers out there. I will not ask you to join telegram or anything like that. Also a BIG THANKYOU to Nord Forge for the awesome forge! www.nordforge.com/produkt/sleipner/ Good luck and I will se you soon :) /Nils
Don’t forget to pin this comment, great axe and forge.
Kan bara instämma! Fint arbete.
After seeing this video I was going to subscribe anyway. Great show. Very simple explanations. Thorough and to the point. Beautiful work as well.
@@adrian_rthanks, totally forgot to pin it 😅
Is it pinned? This is so hard to find. I have to scroll thousands of very nice comments just to find it every time I check to see if it's my name 😀
I'm Danish, always been fascinated by old Norse tools and weapons. In 6th grade we were on excursion in Roskilde Denmark living like Vikings for 2 weeks. An experience I'll never forget.
These types of smithing videos are always so fascinating to me, and I think it’s because everything is done by hand I was actually a bit surprised when you mentioned you didn’t use a grinder, I didn’t even consider that part!
It's amazing that you make two axes at different times and they look like twins. Definitely remarkable craftsmanship.
I just really appreciate how you convey information to beginners/novices. I also have noticed how dramatically your channel has grown and improved over the last few years. I see the work you are putting in, and I’m grateful.
It’s good to see so many people keeping the old ways alive. Great video! Thanks!
Thank you for including so much information concerning materials and the processes that you use as you forge and work. The knowledge that you share give all of us in the blacksmithing world the opportunity to improve. Your encouraging comments also give the less practiced of us more courage to try new methods and I for one appreciate it. Thanks again.
Love to see blacksmithing videos like this where things are so well described and thoughtfully followed through. Really makes me want to build my own forge and give it a try.
It’s so nice to learn how real craftsmen continue to use the same forging techniques used since copper and tin were smelt thousands of years ago. Nature never uses straight lines. Your ability to manipulate metals into natural ergonomic shapes is inspiring to those who follow in the footsteps of artisans embarking on such an honest profession. I offer you my respect sir.
This is the type of comment that I enjoy reading. Something that praises a person for their hard work and talent, not telling them everything is wrong, etc. Thank you!
Thank you! I stand on the shoulders of much greater men than me. Not to mention the beauty of nature.
Glad I found this channel. As an aspiring knife/ax smith, this has been very helpful.
Just someone showing their skill without excess theatrics! Well done Sir...
Всё очень наглядно и понятно даже без знания языка и переводчика, а наблюдать за отличной работой отдельное удовольствие!
When I watch an axe making video I always come to your channel, you are dedicated to the art and are extremely talented in its execution. Thanks Nils.
Thank you Allan!
I love to see things like this done by hand. The patience required for the process, especially finishing work, is something I struggle with. I rely too much on power tools in my desire to complete projects of my own. That said, with all the hours you've put into your craft, I have no doubt you love what you do, and it shows in the excellent work produced. I'm glad Mr. Ahman's videos brought me to your channel.
The forge looks to be very efficient and well built. The steps and production of the video is great too. I appreciate the steps so I can go back and see the steps I need to work again. You’ve kept the process simple and easy to understand.
It is amazing how you make something so difficult look so effortless and easy. You are becoming a Master of your craft and its so encouraging.
I just love how well you explain the different steps, even someone like me without any forging experience understands what you are doing and can appriciate the work that goes into the axe.
There is something very cathartic about this art, and it seeps right into me like the warmth of the hearth on a cold winter night. Thank you!
Skilled craftsmanship as always Nils. I love the little high carbon insert idea before fire welding
Very fascinating. Have been a fan of Forged In Fire for years, but to watch someone slow build an ax, and explain what they are doing is also very interesting. Being able to see how the two steels are forge welded, how the head and handle are worked together, and the wedges to keep everything tight. Truly a fantastic video.
This is a terrific tutorial on a folded axe and makes me think I could potentially tackle making one. Thank you for sharing your skills & techniques with the world.
Unbelievable, viking work done in modern day, beautiful folding stuff
This has got to be the best, most informative axe forging tutorial I've seen yet. Great job! And thank you for sharing your knowledge.
A pleasure to watch you work as always. You and a few others on KZhead have inspired me to get into blacksmithing with your videos and teaching. Keep doing the amazing work!!!
I love that this popped up right when I was thinking of making my own axe, this was very informative and since i only have a cheap hammer and anvil showing this full hand forged was very helpful!
Thanks for doing these videos with the process all by hand as a beginner blacksmith in a small community forge it shows me how I could possibly do it myself and I really appreciate it
Beautiful axe! I appreciate seeing the entire process done by hand, without machines that I couldn’t possibly set up in my garage. This way I can at least dream about doing similar projects myself. 😊
This is super cool! The mix of pine tar, linseed and turpentine sounds like a secret you gave us there!! Thanks for that!! 🙏
Heads up tho is smells, a lot. The smell tends to stick to your hands to, a heavy smoky smell besides that is a really good finish that ads a lot of rot and insect protection. oldtimers have used tar for ages so not really a secret just not used as often now, prob because the smell.
I like that you show what you're doing as well as describe why you are doing it.
Finding videos like this always makes my day, seeing how the pros use traditional techniques is just fascinating!
Amazing axe, I was actually considering getting myself an axe like this as a camp/survival axe, the kind that can also be used kinda like a knife, and you sure as hell got that one razor sharp!
I'm constantly amazed by the quality of your work. Thank you, I've learned a lot from you.
This is astounding craftsmanship. So amazing to see how an axe head is made.
I love how you simply drop "Welp I made two because I missed filming some steps" I wish more channels were that dedicated! I have this dream of having my own forge once I move to Sweden, and these videos are holding me over 😄
Thanks for all the awesome content! Also thanks for sharing your forging talent and for taking us with you on your blacksmithing journey! The axe in this episode looks fantastic. I would be proud to be it's new owner!
Your work is totally awesome! An old trick in America is to soak the hickory Axe handle in kerosene for about 3 months and give it 3or 4 coats of a mixture of boiled linseed oil and turpentine! Wado! (Cherokee word meaning thank you!)
This is so interesting to watch! I was very lucky to go to a community college in Minnesota that offered glass blowing courses... That was fun but it was also very stressful because of the constant urgency and risk of breaking and shattering. It might be fun to go into hobbyist blacksmithing instead: sturdier materials, and while I'm sure it comes with its own appropriate times for urgency, maybe it wouldn't be quite as much? In any case, this video was wonderful. I'm a subscriber now so I'll voraciously consume more blacksmithing content. Thank you for being here!
This is the first fully hand-forged axe I’ve seen. I am totally impressed with your explanation of the process and reasons for doing each step. Amazing video and axe! Thanks for your content.
That pic of Arnold in the background is just raw focus and determination. I can see why you’d keep it around your work shop. Incredible take! And a beautiful axe, such a good job
fantastic video yet again Nils, you truly are becoming one of the great traditional axe makers in the world!
Thank you for making another tutorial, your folded axe looks awesome. As a novice who hasn't forge welded yet, I see folded axes as the true gauge of a good blacksmith. Thanks again for your inspiring videos and I look forward to the next one.
great video broseph
I love watching the workmanship of metal forging especially when done without power tools, seeing the skill and time put into making a piece like this teaches me to appreciate and respect the tools I have.
Great Video! I’ve been an amateur bladesmith for a few years now. I got my first request for a Viking style bearded battleaxe recently so your video is spot on for me! You have provided a simple and easy to follow process. The challenge for me will be to create a longer edge, but I believe your technique will still apply. Thanks again for posting. Looking forward to watching you make a handle.
beautiful work as always!
Thanks for showing this technique. I've been blacksmithing as a hobby for a couple years and made a dozen or so knives. I have been wanting to try making an axe, but afraid of drifting an eye with my tools and skill level. This technique however is something I can do, so you have inspired me to forge an axe this winter. Thank you for making content like this, I look forward to seeing more.
I'm in the same situation as you. Started about 2-3 years ago, made around 12 knives and some other stuff. Finished my first axe last week. Made my own punch and drift too and I have to say drifting was an absolute pain. But I'm more afraid of forge welding than punching and drifting so there you go 😂
It's always enjoyable to watch skilled craftsmen ply their trade. As a former schooled, industrial welder I do understand your procedures pertaining to heat, color, forging, and their effect on steel. Thats what interests me in watching your videos, which is very comprehensive and informative. Nice tutorial, and thanks for posting it.
Thank you for the step-by-step instructions/demonstration. Not only are your axes great tools, they are pleasing to the eye.
I've just started on my journey with blacksmithing, and watching a practiced hand at work is absolutely mindblowing. Great stuff, well worth a sub.
Härligt att se en yxa gjord för hand på detta sätt! Tack för en verkligen inspirerande video. 👍👌
Tjena! Eftersom förra vinnaren aldrig svarade, så är nu yxan din, om du vill ha den. Skicka ett mail till mig, så styr vi upp frakten. nils@nilsogren.com
Älskar dina videor, sluta aldrig med det du gör!!!
Jag ska försöka!
Your work is meticulous and artful, showing great respect for traditional methods and values. I wish you well deserved success in your smithing trade.
I have watched a lot of videos, and the thoroughness of instruction, and the simplicity of explanations makes this video one that be beginners, and/or more accomplished, Blacksmith cannot only relate to, but learn from.
Well I better leave a comment so then I’ll have a chance of getting a beautiful axe
rare to see something being forged with almost all beginner tools very inspiring!
I love the fact that you made the axe from start to finish by hand great workmanship.
Beautiful how it evolves, especially the addition of the edge steel!
Finally something that is possible with a low end set up, I’ve been looking for one of these.
Beautiful work, but what I really appreciate is that there was little or no wasted effort in your shaping of the axehead. Totally glad I found your channel.
Such a beautiful piece. Thanks for showing us how it's done.
I can't wait to practice this! Slowly building my forge at the moment but this video is going into the forge Playlist. Thanks!
Its wonderful to see a skilled craftsman at work, I love seeing the final object take shape. I have seen this type of axe in museums many times, and its great to see how they were made. Thank you!
I appreciate how educational this video really is. A lot of times it’s hard to understand certain steps that are shown because the explanation is poor or the set up steps are missing, but this video really helped to answer a lot of my questions. Thanks!
Absolutely love the forge welding process along with the edge steel. Way better than a store-bought axe.
Absolutely amazing to see it all done by hand rather then on machine's. Such a awsome looking axe, something I would love to own.
Axes are the next thing I have to learn how to make.. Thanks for a clear introduction to the process
Beautiful stuff mate. Really enjoyed that. I'm in the process of getting together the equipment to begin blacksmithing this year, it's been a dream for a long time and this is my year. Really enjoy the content that artisans like you produce, learning so much.
Thank you for uploading things like this. Im not lucky enough to have the space for a work shop and anvil but i love still learning different methods. The lovely people that upload these things to youtube allow me to still learn
It's always nice to watch competent craftsmen.
Folded axes have always amazed me. Beautiful work!
This is the most beautiful axe I've ever seen ! Please keep it up . I've learned a lot
Damn man, so accurate from start to finish. First time watching your stuff. I will be back!
There is something special about shaping metal by hand. Using great energy and force to achieve precision results.
This is a gem of an axe. Beautiful forging. I have always wanted to learn smithing. I hope whomever wins your contest, they really appreciate the work and soul that I'm sure goes into each and every piece you create. Thank you for this video, God Bless.
Giveaway is probably already over, but right now I don't actually care. Craftmanship videos like this are just so fascinating and learning (sort of) how to do these things is such a cool thing. I wish I had the time, tools, skills and money to do things like this myself but life being as it is, that's just not likely. That said, this is a great next best thing. Thank you for showing us all how it's done!
The best folded axe vid I have seen on youtube so far. You use different parts of the anvil so naturally it inspires me to get off my behind and get my gear set up properly. Thanks for the great vid 👌
Thats great to hear!
Thank you for showing the ways to forge amazing items without having to spend 30$K on ridiculous equipment.
Hey, I just found your channel tonight, and I've been hooked on all of these videos. You're very inspiring, and I agree with one of the other comments I saw, seeing how you use limited tools really helps beginners like myself, and it gives me hope to know that it doesnt have to be a two year commitment just to make my own axe, I'm looking forward to more of your videos!
I literally just subscribed to you so I can use your videos as a reference for the day my forge/workshop is finally completed! Awesome work!
Loved watching this! I've known about the technique of folding in the edge steel but I've never seen it so clearly demonstrated before.
So beautifully done. I really enjoyed seeing you shape the ends of the head before folding, so skillfully done. Finally music that compliments the video, tone of voice and cadence. Well enjoyable. Thank you!
This was an amazing watch, the sheer patience involved is incredible. I laude your craftsmanship sir. Crazy to think the axe will outlive you. Id be honored to give it a good home.
It was really nice to see one with less tools used. Learnt something new
Your videos are helping me to keep trying on forging axes and knives. I’m currently trying on making an axe without power tools
Amazing job... Glad someone can still do it all by hand!!
Thank you for stopping and explaining your process in forging your axe. Very nice-looking axe.
This was great start to finish. Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you for your video, I really appreciate the organic nature of it, very educational
Wow, that axe is really nice! I love seeing smithing done by hand like this. Great stuff
I have a lot of respect for your amazing craftsmanship and patience. The one compliments the other without a doubt !
Seeing the forging without the use of power hammers is amazing. Not all of us can afford those and must rely on hand work for most of what we do. Thanks for the step by step process.
This was so relaxing to watch! Thank you, Nils.
Really enjoyed this video. I learn a little more forging every day. Thanks!
Really love the axe, Ill have to try this out. Im new to blacksmithing so a guide like this was greatly appreciated!
One of the best tutorials ive seen on youtube. The effort of making the axe was well worth it.
First time here. With all the knife and sword guys out there, I love seeing axes being made. Your wall with Arnold amongst all the axes made me smile, then subscribe. Tack själv!
Nils, from the states here, great work on the axe!