Adam Savage's One Day Builds: God of War's Leviathan Axe!

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Adam makes the iconic Leviathan Axe from the God of War games as a Christmas gift for his nephew! Using straightforward reference of the in-game axe found online, Adam scratch builds this replica prop out of sintra PVC foamboard for the axehead and carves a real wood handle. Including the paint and wood stain finish, it's a true One Day Build that takes just one day to complete from start to finish!
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[@tharsgaard663]

With regards to the rounding off / flat areas , on tools I really want those flat sides so I know when swinging them exactly what orientation Im holding them , and which way around theyre going to be facing when landing the blow

[@ethanblinkhorn8396]

hope to do some knife forging with you someday.

[@rivenris]

Awesome build! Aaaand siiince we're talking about game weapons, may I bring your attention to the Transistor, from the game "Transistor"? It is a very unique blade, which is rarely honoured with a real-life, fully-fledged replica. It has an incredible amount of soul to it (literally), as it houses a consciousness of one of the game main characters. It has a very unique, futuristic, electronic style. Also, the original material isn't that consistent, so it would be very forgiving in terms of adding own modifications to it. I would love to see you build one. PS I would also want one PS 2 Yeah, I knew that post-scriptum won't work, but it was worth a try :)

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Why not just use a store bought haft and modify it

[@breadbutt]

I doubt this will ever be seen by Adam or Tested staff, but I hope it is. You've probably seen these before, but if you haven't, they're amazing for shaping wood. Not a replacement for a grinder with a sanding wheel, but more an addition. Japanese saw files. Essentially a bunch of hack saw blades connected in a elongated hexagonal grid. They are amazing wood files for quickly removing material and can even act as a rough hand plane to an extent. the basic version www.amazon.com/Saw-File-S/dp/B001AX0X12/ my preferred version www.amazon.com/Shinto-9924ao-File-Sander-Type/dp/B00264J284/ (you can find them cheaper than this. probably much cheaper in one of San Francisco's amazing Japan-town hardware stores ... man I can't wait till the vaccine so I can take BART again and hit up a Japan-town hardware store. Those places are a wonderland.

[@ButtonPusher1997]

Having Adam Savage build you a weapon is just as good as having Brok make you one

[@odwmsadngklngdklngdfgklndfsg]

lmfao true hes gonna put some dwarf magic on that thing

[@its_Baconator]

"Now what the fuck else you want, huh?"

[@killchor7075]

plz tell him to bless the 🪓 but just don't spit on it 😇🥳😂😂

[@smac919]

lol Holy shit.. Brok is Jamie.. Adam is Sindri.

[@zonenuke]

Sorry who?

[@Corbald]

I hope when you handed it to him, you said, "Here, Boy..."

[@fieryvengeance2795]

🤣

[@tomoose_art]

BOI!!!

[@GrimGearheart]

"I am letting you hold my axe...it is not a gift" "...still!"

[@dkerwood1]

There's "Cool Uncle" cool, then there's "My Star Wars, LOTR, Mythbusting uncle made me a 1-to-1 replica of a fantasy videogame battle axe" cool.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Next time he'll request Damascus steel for the blade. I would.

[@leeh9420]

I'm Adam's age and I still imagined myself as his nephew - lol

[@VAXHeadroom]

@@UncleKennysPlace For that he'd have to ask Baltimore Knife & Sword :)

[@ThatOneBlacksmithGuy]

@@VAXHeadroom yeah, id rather go to matt and ilya at ThatWorks for that...

[@VAXHeadroom]

@@ThatOneBlacksmithGuy Matt & Kerry are my brothers, so either way is good :)

[@stupidthefish4981]

If there’s two things I know for certain about prop making it’s 1: Every machine wants to launch the part you’ve spent hours perfecting into a bin full of similar parts 2: If you lose something you will only ever find it as soon as you’ve replaced it

[@sharxbyte]

I feel this oof in my soul.

[@MuhammadShahbaz-qp1io]

Kk kkkkk

[@TheGlassPhantom]

Worked in a prop shop for years. Can confirm, 100% accurate.

[@eliiejuhh8533]

@@sharxbyte uu

[@jesshasnofilter]

Part 2 applies to artists in general, at least ime.

[@HydraMods]

21:59 Moments like this are why we would never know if Adam finally lost his mind haha. Wonderful build as always!

[@tracyflynn1949]

Legit my favorite moment

[@OhBooD]

I'd say 42:42 would be it, but i do this quite a lot.

[@WIImotionmasher]

This is one of the rare one-day-builds that seemed like it shouldve taken longer than a day and actually didnt somehow

[@tested]

Right?!!!

[@kutsen39]

@@tested Well with a drive like yours on this particular project, I wouldn't be surprised if you were at the shop til 2am to get it done! I could totally see you being so excited over this that you literally couldn't sleep if you did go home

[@lukesheridan4623]

@@kutsen39 wouldn't it be the next day then?

[@kutsen39]

@@lukesheridan4623 everyone has different definitions of when a day begins. Some people say midnight, no exceptions. I typically think of it as somewhere around 5am, or sunrise.

[@guy_in_ashopping_cart-sfs967]

@@kutsen39 ah no thats not how it works lol 1am is the next day 5:30am is just sunrise

[@harjeck9518]

Adam brings the "cool uncle" onto a whole different level.

[@jackharvey6992]

“Nothing says Merry Christmas like a war axe!”

[@cujo1786]

I would take any axe over this one. while it is nice i can't stand the game it comes from

[@cxvxcbcxn]

@@cujo1786 nobody cares

[@shanndonkoopmans8741]

@@cujo1786 nobody agrees with you but I'm not gonna be toxic.

[@cujo1786]

@@cxvxcbcxn yet here you are commenting

[@cujo1786]

@@shanndonkoopmans8741 if you didn't want to be toxic then why comment?

[@AverageMe]

It was uplifting to see the PURE JOY as he was working. We should all find something that brings that into our lives.

[@jonny555ive]

You stick your tongue out while you work just like my grandpa use to. Thanks for the memory and a heart felt smile. R.I.P. Robert J. Byrnes ❤️

[@MrTesh47]

The excitement in Adams voice is so infectious- you feel like you are embarking on a great adventure

[@Kataclysm113]

i dont think i've ever been more jealous of a teenager in my entire life. that's such an awesome thing.

[@stubbyninja_]

30:17 "Damn that's looking good!" *Grabs me by the throat*

[@ultimatedemon2]

A meme waiting to happen

[@eggboi4564]

“Mmh..” *choke hold* 34:57

[@CharlieQuartz]

It looks like a cutscene from a horror video game lol The way the camera moves and Adam’s expression barely changes

[@John-vx7fe]

How did I not know this existed before I did my wooden replica, watching someone else do it would had helped a whole lot. It looks like you ran into a similar issue I did with no really good high resolution images of the pommel runes. I opted to do a few inches of dragon scales. I used Ambrosia Maple for the head, and Cherry for the handle. The guy who received it as a going away gift loved it so it went well.

[@RedhairedBallerina]

Oh man, I'd be thrilled to receive a gift like that even now as an adult. If I got that as a teen I'd probably melt from happiness :D

[@josephdawson9395]

If I got that as a teen I’d probably be in prison. Lol.

[@dreyn7780]

Not me. Pine for a handle? Yuck.

[@njones420]

@@dreyn7780 he probably won't be chopping any logs with it ;)

[@Menuki]

His uncle is definitely cooler than most uncles

[@W7LDT]

Every child needs an “Uncle Adam.”

[@SheeplessNW6]

I'm kinda glad that Adam isn't my brother, because then I'd have to settle for being the "weird uncle" instead of the "cool uncle"

[@neoqueto]

Very few deserve.

[@rodneyzirpolo]

I have an uncle just like Adam. He's teaching me how to weld.

[@itrcks7575]

Yes

[@alalalala57]

@@neoqueto *Every* child deserves.

[@MichaelBritt23]

Me thinking "Wrapping? What do you mean?" Adam describes it by whistling Me: Oh ok

[@iabulko]

45:30 for anyone looking for it ;)

[@thanosvids2972]

I just wanted to say thank you For all the memories I have growing up watching mythbusters I’ll never forget the show

[@ryancarrell3186]

god, imagine having Adam Savage as an uncle. coolest kid in school tbh.

[@NickMK]

Can your nephew do more video requests please? He clearly has great taste in props

[@EnemyAtom65]

Lol Kratos' shields and blades of chaos to match the axe.

[@nitroxylictv]

@@EnemyAtom65 Neytiri's bow from Avatar would be a cool prop Adam could definitely build especially since Avatar 2 is coming out in a few months

[@stanfordcoffee]

It's only the end of January, but Adam is already entered himself for "Uncle of the year 2021".

[@iRrrmanion1]

Isn't it a late entry for 2020?

[@MiexxxYT]

Adam, first of all I'd like to say thank you for continuing to make content during the pandemic. You've helped me immensely in keeping me entertained. Secondly, I would like to thank you again, but this time for a very different and personal reason. You remind me an awful lot of my Dad, who sadly passed away way too early for me to fully appreciate him. He was a very DIY, build-it-dont-buy-it, handy-man kinda guy. The things you do, and the mannorisms you portray, remind me so much of him sometimes and it brings me great joy to see it again. I was lucky enough to help with some of his projects and builds. I will always treasure those memories. So, thank you so much for helping me remember him. You're an amazing person, Adam. I just wanted you to know that. Please keep doing what you're doing. I'd love to meet you some day and thank you in person, and maybe tell you some stories about my Dad. Thank you again

[@Youthman]

Next level handiwork! Absolutely love the build and even more, you love for your nephew. He's going to flip out!

[@johnkey1682]

Love it "nothing says Merry Christmas! like a war axe".

[@siririchards4461]

I’m only a minute in and I’m already stupid jealous of Adam’s nephew! Bless you Adam for being an awesome uncle.

[@Dagley918]

Imagine not only receiving this gift made with so much care and love but then having the bonus later of watching it be made and seeing the makers excitement. Special guy you are sir!

[@ljboor4788]

This man was such a big part of my childhood especially Jamie as well and RIP Grant 💔 I wish he could make me one this is my favorite game 😩 especially now that the new game is out! I loved watching this

[@DecanFrost]

"this will take about 4 to 5 hours" 10 hours later: "almost done now...."

[@jean-francoismammet534]

I wonder if Adam heard about Matthias Wandel's bigprint software for his print/tiling issue. It seems like what he is looking for.

[@MrGarib12]

woodgears.ca/bigprint/ yea was thinking the same thing!

[@chrisconley3579]

Matthias is extra af but man does he come out with really cool stuff. I love his big print and I built a wooden panta router.

[@hellsson1996]

Or just buy a plotter.

[@chrisconley3579]

@@hellsson1996 space my guy, I'd buy a used plotter no doubt but I don't have 5' or more area just chilling for a occasional use item.

[@DavetheLeg]

You can do it with just Adobe Acrobat

[@overanDownUnder]

I wish we could see the reaction of your nephew getting it.

[@hollynoellewallen5607]

I would definitely want to see the reaction of any Person receiving such an "Awesome Cool Well Crafted Kick Ass Battle Weapon". ❤

[@stickysquad9914]

It is a miracle that Adam still has all 10 fingers! all jokes aside, absollute genius!

[@jaydensantos2730]

I love the endearing "Stay Safe" while Adam has a battle-axe over his shoulder.

[@Aleph-Noll]

and a bleeding finger from grinding lol

[@-MrFozzy-]

@@Aleph-Noll and scratches on his wrist and forehead....

[@Aleph-Noll]

@@-MrFozzy- hahaha yeah just noticed

[@chadfalardeau5396]

He hurts himself so others don't have to. That was the premise of many a MB episode

[@voidfang1130]

"Do not undo his work, only improve on it" - Kratos to Sindri

[@bryandonahue8302]

I find it really interesting how different makers use different techniques for the exact same thing. A flap disk or burr on a grinder is totally acceptable in my book, but I would still probably go with a draw knife and spokeshave. Great work!

[@timidb]

yeah i prefer hand tools over power tools as well any day, just because traditional tools just feel right to me

[@jakubmakalowski6428]

Sorry for year later reply, but was thinking how one of the best tools to shape the handle would actually be an axe

[@dylanh110]

I would give a lot to see inside his shop. The amount of creativity and variety are unprecedented.

[@TheDemonichordes]

The tongue.. everytime hes focused doing something.. FANTASTIC!

[@ravenheartFF]

Honey, I'm going to be a couple hours late tonight, I've got an ax to grind.

[@MCHammerSmittyBacallJagerman]

Being the nephew of Adam Savage, I can't even imagine how awesome that must be

[@bboooobbyy]

so you ARE the nephew of Adam Savage?? because the way you've worded that.. .

[@wingedsword93]

“I don’t need a hammer...” *Proceeds to beat in tacks with hammer*

[@goldenplay3121]

Адам один из лучших ведущих, блогеров, экспериментаторов. Как хорошо, что я живу в одно время с ним.

[@ultimatedonar]

Okay, I clearly need to bring this up in my own uncle's quarterly performance review. 😮

[@VecheslavNovikov]

I feels really great to watch someone who both enjoys what they're doing and is very good at it.

[@TheGrayfrog100]

I Love this Build. This reminds me of, My Grandaughte, she is a big Magic/Hary Potter Fan, as a maker I made her a Wand and a Potions Box, making , using the skills to make a young family member happy is so amazing a feeling.

[@MB-xw1tu]

My favorite part of halloween is making the key props for costumes. I can sew adequately for the portions that require it (usually just modifying things I bought at thrift stores), but it isn't really fun. Unfortunately the best accessories end up being things *I* have to carry while trick or treating (Gandalf's staff, including glowing stone; Legolas's bow and quiver; Grimreaper's scythe). With only a few hand held power tools (and a generalized miserliness) I resort to simple (or more complicated but cheaper) solutions like finding appropriately sized branches and shaping them with handtools before sanding/carving. After building a bunch of prop items, I have decided there is almost nothing I can't recreate with foam, hotglue (for adhesive and sculpting), waterputty, thermoplastic and random items lying around in the house/workshop. But a box or something to be used on a semi regular basis is something that requires more care and proper building. That's my next test (and you've given me the good idea, thanks!)

[@warhammer_studios]

Being a carpenter myself, I dig the paper towel / electric tape bandage he's rocking, I feel ya brother! BEEN THERE DONE THAT!

[@lowend4245]

That is known as a “man-daid” 😉

[@warhammer_studios]

@@lowend4245 lmao...I have to remember that!

[@Alex-on-youtube]

As someone that works in a similar field, I recommend a first aid kit. Haha

[@warhammer_studios]

@@Alex-on-youtube well yes, but when one isn't handy or if you're trying to get something done..you have to improvise..lol

[@Alex-on-youtube]

@@warhammer_studios yeahhh, you ain't wrong. And then there's the obvious "put a latex glove on to stop the blood getting all over the work" we've all been there. This is why I keep my first aid kit up to date and handy. Hard won lesson.

[@acrock21]

nothing more special than a hand made gift... but when your uncle bleeds for your gift. that makes it extra special!

[@MeHighLo]

Adam, your one day builds are AWESOME!!! I would only like to see some clear, zoomed shots of the more detailed things of the builds.

[@deefdragon]

This was almost as much a present from Adam to his Nephew as it was a present from Adam's nephew to Adam with how much Adam was enjoying the build.

[@christopherjunkins]

Right!!!?

[@roberthoy1114]

And also a present from Adam to us cause god damn this is the type of content I am here for

[@bapcorp8303]

I recommend using a spoke shave when shaping a handle, beautiful wood curls & no dust. Very skillful job Adam, it's Amazing.

[@ralphmacsavage]

The tiniest bit of blue and cyan glow powder super glued into those etchings and you are GOLDEN for a glowing axe!

[@Rarkmeece]

This is my favorite because it's for your nephew! You're a great human Adam!

[@jamesallred460]

I'm sure his nephew loved it, but somehow you just know he was hoping it was going to be fully functional and made out of metal, lol.

[@DoGuov]

That would have been pretty cool, but his nephew probably knows what Adam does for a living. He wouldn't make the whole thing out of foam, that's the only you can make the axe have lights haha.

[@madgeniusmusic]

@@AlphaMachina Probably because it was going to a young lad who might be tempted to hit people/things with it.

[@wwaxwork]

Well also then it wouldn't be a one day build.

[@wwaxwork]

I suspect there may have been some parent to uncle discussions nixing that idea.

[@madgeniusmusic]

@@wwaxwork Probably.

[@Gamerboi99]

I can feel the decent into maker madness happening in this video. Everything has to happen all at once, and it needs to be finished 2 hours ago. Whats that? The outside world would like me to return? Give me but a few more minutes(hours) and I will surely be done.

[@shiftyslc]

When I was young my uncle helped me make (read: made me) a wooden sarcophagus in his shop for my 12" Power Ranger wrapped in white hockey tape (Mummy) for a school project. It's a memory I cherish to this day, even though my grade was appropriately low for having done very little work myself. Keep being a cool uncle!

[@shiftyslc]

Oh! And he made me a 2 level parking structure/gas station for my Hot Wheels. I had it for so many years. Every other kid had those roll-out mats with roads on them and I had this amazing build under my bed for SERIOUS CAR COLLECTORS.

[@dezkyger2585]

Words can not express how amazing this man is, Adam, I hope one day I can have the privilege of meeting you.

[@T-800..]

Adam's facial hair is styled perfectly to accommodate for a dust mask.

[@TheJesterstoybox]

“Also....I want one”. So cute, lol

[@ildesalinas3412]

That kid is so lucky to have one of the best prop makers ever as an uncle

[@StealthMoustache]

Such an incredible build, there is only very few minor things you could possibly say about the details, and watching this was such a great time. This video perfectly shows how much work goes into these pieces. blood sweat tears and joy included. And i can only imagine the tenseness from not breaking the build while you made it.Most people would love this piece to hang on their walls or be in their collection. In fact there is little difference from what you made to an actual full sharpened version that a norse warrior could have used, Great job man.

[@JCBeastie]

What a wonderful gift! I was a little bit miffed the coin got painted over though.

[@michaelc3977]

Rushed it. There were loads of mistakes and omissions in the end.

[@mktj1]

Yep. And the end cap at the head of the axe was missing.

[@Artey86]

I watched this whole build in amazement. Adam, you are incredibly talented. Your nephew is very lucky to have such a cool uncle!

[@vivilissi]

absolutely in love, and it’s barely been two minutes into the video

[@Pilot_Films]

Adam Savage = the worlds best uncle.

[@wulfricstormcloak21]

It turned out way better than i expected!Congratulations!

[@andyzhu523]

I love your videos. The entire process from start to finish is amazing, and I love how you explain everything as you do it. Keep up the great work!

[@jonathanstout2467]

Adam, you are such a basket case sometimes. I love it, it reminds me of myself when I'm in my workshop. *kicks over basket of random tools* I'm gonna clean up tomorrow. Keep up the awesome stuff.

[@MrKytman]

The heat gun dance was beautiful and quite uplifting, never apologise again for that please

[@thenewb3189]

Sir, never apologize for getting excited about any aspect of your passion, even if it is over a heat gun. :) Those little moments are gold, in the show and in life.

[@Nasuto1702]

"Nothing says merry christmas like a war axe" " thats what I always say!" How... how many times did you gift people a war axe for christmas?

[@salaltschul3604]

Love watching Adam's mouth when he's using the mallet and chisel.

[@Rabid_Wookie]

38:27 You know you are in the zone on a project when the tongue starts sticking out :D

[@yorshpointohh]

29:20 is by far my favorite sound on earth and i DO NOT know why but i love it so much.

[@raviosolaire]

he got so excited about the heat gun. adorable. Adam is cool

[@oli5038]

Was just playing gow when the notification came up.

[@splitplug]

Imagine you have Adam as your uncle and he can just build you a mythical frost axe in his shop in a day. Great work, Adam.

[@waveymattdavey]

I love how Adam's presentation skills just got wackier and faster as he was clearly running out of time.

[@InvertedFreeSolo]

Adam's excitement at the heat gun just made my day

[@Foulm710]

Heat gun, heat gun, heat gun! 🕺🕺 I love how into his work Adam is and his giddyness

[@TheStevaune]

in the Joiner trade we call that the "Electric Spokeshave"

[@moathmohtasib7659]

Honestly it’s like I’m watching Broke the dwarf who actually made the axe in the game. Great work sir great work indeed

[@drizzle8309]

"Also, I want one." I like your nephew :p

[@lyleslaton3086]

Finger painting with Adam,No mistakes,just happy little war axes.

[@Kanoog]

"Stay Safe" While holding that massive realistic Leviathan Axe. I took a break from playing God of War Ragnarök to watch this, it made me appreciate the Axe even more, I've been more of a Blades of Chaos main myself.

[@sierra121cyan]

adam savage whistling at a high pitch as he gestures randomly towards a project somehow makes more sense than it would if he used words.

[@atomikmoogle]

I think that Broc and Sindri would be impressed.

[@charlies4464]

Me in the comments looking for the obligatory “I wish Adam were my uncle” comments

[@kylaina]

I’m sure there are many of us.

[@n.v.4702]

@@kylaina Yup.

[@curiousentertainment3008]

Just imagine being genetically related to Adam.

[@dannysunay4386]

I must live under a rock! I did not know savage had a channel on KZbin! It just popped up on my phone and I quickly recognized Mr. Savage! And I subscribed!

[@Torey3D]

As someone who likes to make things myself this is SO much fun to watch! "Heat Gun!!"

[@Jaws1015]

It looks great, Adam! But why did you end up covering the gold doubloons after doing all that work to put them there! lol.

[@raineflores-pena9287]

he probably got so excited he forgot to protect them from the paint lol

[@jlateralus21]

I thought the same thing

[@thephoenix4363]

This one worth watching

[@finkelmana]

That tape wrapping wont last long with a teenagers sweaty hands playing with it.

[@andersontubbs78]

Didn't everyone just love that one frame that was just his back

[@Strigulino]

"Nothing says Merry Christmas like a war axe". Big Cool Uncle energy.

[@arctyrus]

8:11 Ah, those good old days of innocence, when you went to get a mask for something as benign as dust... Good times.

[@jacobandrews2663]

Man I wish Adam was MY cool uncle

[@XxMdNsRxX]

You sir are a genius

[@nikhilvishnoi100]

Brok and Sindri would be proud of you Adam. Great job❤️

[@marzta2966]

lol imagine being his nephew in school and the substitute just puts on mythbusters. must be a weird but cool feeling constantly watching your uncle build and test things on tv in science class.

[@pj3822]

can i buy one of these.? really want one, big fan of the game and your axe is sooo well build