Attempting the World’s First Cu Mai Axe for the

[@NjordArtisan]

Now that's a real bummer! But you still made an excellent video out of it. Can't wait to see what you bring as the final video. "Hopefully" you'll get that done in time 😁

[@jamesharrison3675]

You are awesome chin up!!! And I want you to know you have inspired a lot of people. I enjoyed and appreciated it so much that I want to take up the challenge 2🤘!!! U Rock Forge On and keep your positive attitude and energy 😁

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Way to go for putting yourself out there like that! Not many are brave enough to expose that level of disappointment. Give yourself credit. Excellent video! You’re a smart and very creative guy, you’ll figure something amazing out of all of this.

[@thespartan2224]

I applaud your continued adventures in the world of Cu Mai blade making. Never expected to see a video where the end product was a failure, but on the other hand, it's very on brand for you to not just show the successes, but your failures. It sucks that this did not work out, but as you have admitted, it's a learning process. You've just found one more way in which not to make a Cu Mai Axe. Hopefully one day you'll have your own Edison moment where you succeed and can report "well I found X amount of ways how not to do it". Also fun to see a video that happens around another one with your Press.

[@aurysage3043]

Failure is the key to learning. Learning is the key to success or some crap of that nature. Thanks for sharing . Enjoyed the video.

[@Solid_Jackson]

“Here, I’ll show you what I mean” Great delivery 😂

[@johnjude2685]

Extremely proud you did teach us what might happen and why we try to learn right. THANKS. not enjoying but learning

[@HeavyForge]

Bummer bro! I’m sure you already went through the shoulda, woulda phase. I would have went with a simple lower carbon core steel, normalized while it was still a billet and that would have made machining easier then austenize and quench the edge only as that could alleviate any possible delamination catastrophes in the quench. No doubt a challenging build!

[@n_woebringer]

First things first: I enjoyed the video as a whole, not so much the emotional rollercoaster ... and good luck with the "real" entry! Second: add two "blings" for the last two "hopefully" in the outro ;)

[@PJTForging]

God damn it! 😂

[@the_fafologist]

My first attempt at a huge Cu Mai chopper went drastically wrong. I went with a mono steel for my final lol. Good luck on your next try.

[@andyc750]

bit late but a thought for you, maybe worth forging out the basic axe from the center billet first and then shape the layers to suit before forging it all into one piece? Great idea and great attempt at something very different anyway

[@lukemockeridge7899]

I feel bad for you dude. Great video, it's nice to see you pushing the boundaries and posting your journey

[@tomwhelan9872]

Sorry for your loss bro .A lot of work for sure.

[@brysonalden5414]

Applause for sticking with it to the end, even though the end sucked. You obviously gave this project a lot of thought before starting, and I expect you will continue thinking about it even when you don't want to. Looking forward to the next chapter of this journey into terminal frustration!

[@joshsickles1163]

That hurt me to watch. Dang that sucks, but it was still a really interesting build!

[@SoggyBottomForgeJoe]

Dang, that sucks! Great video, and it did look sweet up to the end. Just a thought, what if you did a wrapped eye and did the cumi between the wrap? Don't know, but just a thought. Looking forward to seeing what comes next. Thanks for sharing. 👍⚒️🔥

[@threecatforge]

Awe man my heart goes out to you. It’s good to look at it as experimentation as it will lead to innovation. Best of luck. Also that brass and copper looked classy as fuck after the grinding

[@georgearmijo5992]

Failures are how we learn and I'm sure you will figure this out and make something amazing

[@0313bouchey]

Great video! Man I hope you try again! I love the idea of if!!

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Absolutely heartbreaking! Thanks for sharing. Felt like you were channeling your inner Mike quite a lot, especially the frustrated "Aaah" shouts.😅 Can Cu Mai be made with non flat stock? My thoughts were to make a thin axe head, and when all the difficult forging done the other layers are added. But I know nothing about forging - maybe it can't be done, and even if it can be, the shape of the head to get a nice Cu Mai pattern might be bonkers. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling. Again, I'm really sorry for your loss, so to speak, and I'm looking forward to see what you do next!

[@PhileusActual]

Great video. Sorry that it failed. Perhaps if you drilled or ground the steel like the knife, the copper might melt into the gaps and hold together a little better, What do you think?

[@PJTForging]

I had exactly the same thought! Ideas for attempt 2. 😂

[@marcelschmidt8658]

DAMN! It looked awsome anyway :)

[@thomastafelmeier5912]

Hey buddy, great idea and awesome job so far... maybe i've an idea how u could finish this project ;)

[@PJTForging]

Pray tell?

[@kzarnold3678]

It definitely would have looked awesome

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

I still need to start my entry...

[@PJTForging]

Me too. 😅

[@sharpestbulb]

Man, so much food for thought on this video. Would a wrapped eye be a better option? Perhaps only using high carbon on the blade and keeping the rest of the axe cool while you heat treat that. I hope you take another crack at it when you've recovered from the hit to your wallet and your sanity. BUT, what I can't understand is why you haven't drawn teeth on your metal shears. tut tut

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

I'm sorry that it didn't work out for you but maybe if you try again it will come out great and I am proud of you for trying and showing that you are only human

[@justinpyle3415]

Cu Mai builds are super sensitive. Great video tho, thanks for posting

[@Iluvquadbike]

You need a hug. Submit form 22-3-d and file it with my dog. He's good at hugs and loves eating paperwork.

[@farscape3100]

i wish i could go semi viral 😂😂 hey you tried your best, and it did look brilliant before it melted. simon

[@SRW_Origin.G]

Refreshing to see people who don't fear to fail and have the courage to show. Don't get me wrong, I do feel bad for you but this trade is about failing and learning from it. Btw I used to fear cu mai heat treatment as well, build yourself a treatment oven! It is not that hard.

[@lukelofgren4108]

Hang in there. If you don't have failures you aren't forging much. I fail quite a bit

[@richardhazell2601]

Bahhhh!!!! Feel for ya man.

[@ADVBear]

As Adam always says, failure is always an option. I hope you realize how important it was for you to post this video. Too many people only show the victories but not the failures. There's no better way to learn than to fail. That's how life is; not an Instagram post. FORGE ON, brother. Yes, pun intended.

[@northwestgaming4049]

That is weird manufacturer calls for no oil. Heat is your enemy when milling steel

[@blurhiley2070]

TRY IT AGAIN AFTER THE CHALLENGE AND MAKE SOMETHING BETTER !!!!! NOW !!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT👍

[@stephenb7902]

Just heat the cutting edge

[@MichaelHall-rf3pl]

Sorry brother.

[@博文欧阳]

我操谁会干这种事情

[@markpereira1975]

What the fuck is that? A gay axe? Lmao