3 ways to make blacksmith tongs

[@1080-v4v]

These are some of the very best "primitive" blacksmithing videos on KZbin. This man is incredibly talented. Why he chose to stop making these types of videos and instead make videos about camping (like a thousand others) is beyond me. Regardless, I treasure these blacksmithing videos and watch them often.

[@ieajackson5518]

Maybe he felt he would enjoy making content he enjoys making. I don’t think that’s so bad.

[@jerbear7952]

Also, way more people are in to camping. I do however wish he put out about 3 of these a day. Not forever, just the next 5 or 6 years should be fine.

[@theojilderts9729]

Mayby time for a new Blacksmith...or go to Blackbear forget more Modern but still very Basic good explained Blacksmith theo Harlingen holland Agree with you about Cobblestone andold Style view very neat...

[@variacenavsiav9945]

True. He is really excellent.

[@jorgeoscarferesin2800]

Best videos... No music, no speak... Only skills and Nature sound... Perfect

[@ГлебБараздин]

Согласен , так интереснее как вживую

[@mattiaperucchini9305]

Calming sound ❤❤❤

[@hotrodford6422]

@@ГлебБараздин de

[@ประสารกลิ่นขจร-ฎ6ภ]

@@ГлебБараздин ชๅๅ

[@สิปนนท์ธรรมศิริ]

otttttttttttt

[@Angelo-tc8wz]

The fact that I learn something new every time I watch your videos again makes your work unique.

[@RoscoPColetraneIII]

You make it look so easy, and I know it isn't easy. Thank you for making these videos. It's usually a thankless endeavor. Your videos have helped me with clarifying many basics, and how to apply them best. I look forward to watching and learning more from your videos.

[@ieajackson5518]

I don’t have much experience, but I will say from what I tried it was pretty intuitive, at least for me. Of course more complicated things will be harder, but it felt very achievable to learn.

[@dominicm6144]

This is the most instructive illustrations in blacksmithing that I've found yet... Thanks for sharing!

[@s10m0t10n]

You have a real gift for showing all the steps in any process you undertake, and you manage it without the barriers of language. I echo what so many others have said - your videos are thoughtfully made and edited, so need no words. Please keep up the great work.

[@matthewdrehobl2835]

Not only did the Vikings discover the new world, but they also invented snap-on. Wow you learn something new every day!

[@harleyfee364]

That is so friggin cool! When i first decided I wanted to start forging, I made a list of everything I would need. Hammers, anvils, sander, forge, the lost goes on. Almost discouraged me. The more I researched, the more I found I could MAKE most of the tools I needed, including all the different tongs id need. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, this makes me want to start even sooner.

[@juanmarti3011]

Harley Fee caballosdetirro

[@farrier53]

Good job! It does'nt need to be more complicated than that. I have 100year old+ tongs that I use regularly , they are made in the same fashion. 👍

[@romanlozenko]

Вот это - ДА! Потрясающе! Непринужденно и просто но с большим мастерством! Браво! Спасибо Мастер!

[@titidgugtiggagicaru4937]

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[@variacenavsiav9945]

You are one of the best blacksmith I have ever seen. Not even one unnecesery hit. Pure talent. Watching you forging is a big joy. Thank you.🙂👍👍🍀

[@dim4ka74]

Профессионал с умелыми руками.Пару-тройку ударов и деталь выведена в свою конфигурацию.Очень нравится ваш образ жизни и всё что вы делаете.Смотреть приятно.

[@justinwilliams7536]

Awesome video! I love how there’s no talking and you showed every step, even made tongs using the ones you made. Great work!!!

[@SivaKumar-bx3fn]

Making Tongs is very simple methods for smithy works. Thank you for your superb advice.

[@dougclem7711]

What a talent! My Father made a mattock/axe. We used it to dig coal, potato's, grubbed out new garden plots since 1958. I cleaned her up and painted her chinese red, Dad's favorite color, and put her up on top of the cabinet in the garage.

[@greggdavidtaylor9290]

i am stunned and captivated at how good the skills in blacksmithery you have ,totally amazing to watch ,all done with just a few simple hand tools !!!

[@farrier53]

Blacksmithing, not blacksmithery...😁👍

[@manowode6286]

Brilliant! Great to see real traditional craft here. Very interesting, clear and informative. Thank you!

[@anag5614]

You are a hardworking man, clever, skillful and creative. You pass to us your passion for well-done, paying attention to detail and for knowledge. It is clear you like learning , which is a sign of intelligence and you transmit that happy feeling to us. You are extremely generous to teach us slowing, with patience and as a master. You are the Hephaestus of the metalwork. You are a blessing. Thank you for the beautiful videos and for YOU. You make the world a better place.

[@rajeshingale779]

Ok

[@robertb7088]

Great examples. Seems as though you have reduced everything down to the easiest methods. I'm so impressed.

[@geraldeanquist5103]

Real skilled man

[@geraldeanquist5103]

Nice to see the old skills are still around

[@geraldeanquist5103]

☺

[@hoofheartedicemelted296]

No words can describe the pleasure of observing a craftsman at work. It is said the 200 watchers in the time of Enoch introduced man to these skills.

[@tonynguyen8212]

I really love the African Tongs: cleverness of the simplicity. So many things came from Africa. I steal the idea, I'll the man of the day on my outdoor blacksmithing hexibitions. Thanks for sharing

[@clydechurch7428]

Love the set up and workspace. Excited to forge my first pair of tongs. Thank you for the video and demo, my favorite part was that you didn’t need to talk or explain anything!

[@eheeej]

The crafstmanship of this man is on another level. Kudos my friend, amazing work.

[@utmarajankneelameghansunge6944]

Just. Look at his craftmanship amazing, the red hot metal being put to form under his hammer stroke and position

[@BigNugget521]

The thing I like so much is how you are so natural at your work, most American bushcrafters don’t have the timeless serenity that you possess my friend. Keep up the work I mean fun times

[@stevenlocklear7711]

Excellent work! I'm a metal fabricator myself and appreciate the craftsmanship you put into your blacksmithing.

[@RonRay]

I love the narration and background music on all his videos.

[@Crypt1cmyst1c]

great quality video, no obnoxious music or unnecessary speaking. 10/10!

[@TheDrumminjay]

Now this is impressive!! No power tools, just hand tools and manpower!

[@rogerramiussergeialexander5541]

I really appreciate the fact that you didn't use tongs for the first set. It makes sense that the first tool you'd make would be the tongs.

[@expatconn7242]

You make it look easy ,. Thanks for the non music so we all can hear the work being done

[@burlock1258]

Blacksmiths just amaze me I could just watch them for hours

[@Barkerr55]

The most amazing thing I saw today. You sir are an inspiration. Hail this man!

[@NKG416]

is it just me or anyone feel that your lowercased title makes your video 1000 times more calmer

[@andi2234]

Rune You make a difficult project look easy. Your teacher(s) were amazing!

[@tabbycat8760]

The african design is very interesting. Thank you Bertram for sharing.

[@markv151]

The outdoor forge is working well for you Bertram...Forge On !!

[@iamatomic5226]

I have a desire to learn blacksmithing and this guy just hyper amplified it for me! Fn great video!!

[@crazycoyote1738]

Great work Bertram, it is therapeutic to watch you working.

[@rasecroel2366]

We are lucky to have found this channel.... Love your videos... My 7 year boy and me enjoy them to the bone....

[@TheRosahamburgo]

Really interesting. Metal is like clay in your hands. 😍

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, your work is exactly as my Grandfader thought me, thank you for bringing me the good memories. Have a nice day.

[@ianmcgougan1173]

This must be the most comfortable way to work. I always get back ache. Great video!

[@ohividy2093]

I never knew that is what African tongs looked like. They are interesting and simple, nice

[@aFewBitsShort]

They look like the easiest to fix if there is a problem.

[@andrewyork3869]

@@aFewBitsShort but they also seem like blacksmith chopsticks.

[@Adventure_fuel]

pleasant experience.

[@vizanarkonin4475]

That African tong is quite clever, to be honest. Ofc, it may not look like much, but damn - that is a definition of simplicity a lazy bastard like me would appreciate, lol. I really admire your craftsmanship, mate. Keep up the good work!

[@skydaddy4192]

I have the same thoughts for tong 1. Very simple design, and simple to make.

[@cartercustoms4600]

Plus they are adjustable. You slide the retainer up and down for different size stock. 1 set of tongs will work with most stock size. Bit more fiddly in use, but for a poor smith who can't waste steel that could be used for a product for sell, it's a very sensible way to go. I always enjoy seeing works and tools of other smiths from around the world. There are so many different solutions to accomplish similar things.

[@shiellamariebautista8031]

nice video ,no music ,no talk good job watching from philippines

[@4rnorthwest]

I run a steel yard and people are always worried about getting that typical anvil shape! I talk without customers and explain to them where anvils are all well and good, if you have no real experience on one they’re just fun to look at! Nostalgic n junk! All you need is a heavy block of steel. Any shape with “sharp” edges will do. Fasten it to something stable, make sure it can’t move, keep your steel hot and you’re good to go! This is an EXCELLENT video. Simple, no frills, to the point. Not like my videos, all talky talky and edited with musicy while I worky!😂

[@darrinmoneer8518]

I could watch you all day Rune! Oh thats wright I have THANK YOU

[@mathieupellieux9468]

Very enjoyable video. I love the elegant curves of the viking ones

[@letsmakeit989]

This man makes better tongs then me, on a stump anvil. You dont need expensive materials to be a good blacksmith

[@lukasdvoracek4283]

All is about skill and resourse

[@vincentm7137]

Right ? :D Im feeling pretty useless now that he forged a pretty good blacksmith tongs sitting in a dirt pit. Respect where respect is due. Videos like these really makes you change perspective on what youre doing and how you´re doing it.

[@monkeykong6230]

Amen

[@sudirmanbulhasan3488]

Trimakasih

[@AB-iv7rv]

@@sudirmanbulhasan3488 sama2

[@blakehorton8110]

This is one of the best ways I've seen thus far to make an rivits without an header or any other fancy tool , I have got to try this tonight , whoever this person is kuddos cause this is some awesome work and the forge everything is so authentic , this is what I think we all want to see

[@idahobob173]

Excellent video and even better transition from Africa to Viking to Modern. I especially like your super low-tech setup.

[@erroleabrown4317]

l love your work l swear the calmness of your hammering is old world its beautiful

[@oscarescarenojr.5317]

I've seen your videos for a long time now! and the only thing I could say is that every time your videos are getting better and better!!! You are extremely close to perfection! Great excellent job! Man! God bless!✌

[@fourkings7897]

I think youtube knows what I'm thinking, i need a new tongs and i try to make one myself... Then news feed is how to make blacksmith tongs.... Nice and informative vids.... New sub

[@wanderlustaissa3915]

i dont know why this is so satisfying to watch

[@mannyjimenez6942]

KROM looks down from his mountain pleased to watch the forging of steel!

[@TheVampireFreddo]

He knows the mystery of Steel

[@faustosagath6015]

Hermoso trabajo de forma tradicional, un hombre trabajando con sus manos, y herramientas artesanales. Muchas gracias por mostrarnos las olvidadas maravillas de nuestros antepasados. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina

[@TheBigHat]

I enjoy these. You just use manual tools and you aren’t yelling at me through the screen every 5 seconds. My favorite was the Viking ones.

[@justrione]

I truly appreciate all these videos. Thank you for posting.

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, your work is exactly as my grand fader thought me, thank you. Have a nice day.

[@BlackFang1243]

Thank you very much for making these blacksmithing videos I enjoyed them a lot and they put a lot of joy in my day please keep making them

[@garrettl9582]

Thanks for having the materials in the description ;) and the history behind each tong

[@Donut.Runner]

Wow, those tongs look awesome. You definitely have many skills. Great video!

[@rhettrainey8152]

Interesting workshop never seen that style before. Nice tongs the first one confused me at first but then it made sense cool design.😀

[@Desi-qw9fc]

The African tong is very clever. Can be self-locking for a range of work-holding jobs.

[@MrKevinoneill]

Love the simplicity of this video and the Viking tong is my favourite 👍🏻

[@davidb8872]

Excellent, you make this look so easy, keep the tool making coming 👍

[@MohitSinghCivilEngineering]

This is the best blacksmith work.❤❤❤💫💫💫

[@stephentimoney6951]

Very impressive workmanship and enjoyable to watch. Thank you

[@jacksons4044]

True master craftsmanship at it's best thanks for sharing your skills with us Rune

[@harenderdharra]

2nd tongs is very good . And 1st one is very creative .

[@jonwilliamson9005]

These recent videos have really inspired me lately!

[@tygs6984]

Love your viking forging area! Great videos too look forward to more Blacksmithing videos!

[@kanyeshdorian5900]

New favorite youtube channel - this is amazing work

[@Miguel_ON65]

Hi Rune! Thanks for your new work. It seems so easy..... Waiting for the next, as usual 👍🏻

[@jamal69jackson77]

Very nice! I am barely going to begin trying to forge. Some pliers will be my first attempt at making something. I hope I can take away something helpful from this video.

[@elifuller4862]

Wow that is awesome. You do such great work with just manual tools.

[@markburd8541]

Love your content, like some of the other commenters I would really like more of your blacksmith videos. I think your awsome!

[@onigirinyaa6854]

Tiring day, watched this and felt a lot more better.

[@whilomforge3402]

Those Nordic style tings are beautiful.

[@karinevalainen5561]

Traditional blacksmith work is finest craftsmanship work in the world!

[@titidgugtiggagicaru4937]

@ tt

[@titidgugtiggagicaru4937]

5

[@glg3945]

Amazing skills. So awesome to see the process and end product from just a rod of metal. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.

[@ronhart8857]

Excellent job making the three tools!

[@thohagYT]

thank you for helping me make my first tongs with a water pipe tong! this realy helped me out! thank you. :)

[@EBastler]

Really cool. Never forged before but I'll try it with some tongs next week. Thanks for showing!

[@andar3649]

I think that it is the best channel about camping and forging somеthing , i have ever seen

[@InWithBothFeet]

Nice video, saved to my watch later list so I don't lose it. I need to make my first set of tongs.

[@sole129]

Had to get up..made a little breakfast, watch the news, got sad, watch Rune, got better:)

[@20p65s]

Very cool Rune, your videos are always a good watch.

[@justacat7579]

U made a tong ,holding it with a tong that u made....damnn

[@charliedulol]

that's how many things are made.

[@ГаврилоПринцип-и7ф]

Blacksmiths usually make their own tools cause they can.

[@RubricoA.]

tong-ception

[@meanderriver347]

The real question is how the first pair of tongs were made

[@RubricoA.]

@@meanderriver347 aliens

[@gustavofunes9515]

Excelente te felicito por transmitir tu conocimiento saludos desde Argentina.

[@carlosyamashita562]

Thanks to share your knowlwdge! Very skilfull blacksmith!

[@hafidyahiaoui8545]

You are skilled in blacksmithing

[@josejuliorodriguez6445]

Un precioso trabajo. Enhorabuena. Un saludo desde Madrid (España ).

[@workingwithiron]

Love your videos dude! My favourite channel!

[@Kusunoky]

Wtf... this video so amazing I felt so relaxing for some reason! Amazing place, simple and everything close together... thanks to share with us the knowledge.

[@ricardogimenez7483]

Exellent job Mr Nielsen, congrats from Brazil.

[@PetesCustomKnives]

Definitely viking. It looks best out of all three. IfI had to make tongs I would go with viking style. Thank you.