How to forge an axe: Step by step. AUTINE and bladesmith John Neeman

In order to clear up the confusion that is still going on about "John Neeman" and his previous workplace, please read the following information.
John Neeman is Jānis Nīmanis who is the bladesmith of AUTINE by John Neeman. He is also the same John Neeman who was in Neeman Tools project. John left the company because he did not agree with the vision of his former partner for the company. John has always been honest and fair to colleagues and customers. Those are the values he never compromised. If you have doubts, then ask Neeman Tools who actually makes the tools there.
In 2012 John Neeman created AUTINE by John Neeman (www.autinetools.com). This is the only website you can use to purchase John's authentic tools.
We cannot change the rumors that others spread or what you will choose to believe. We are thankful for our supporters and our friends for sticking with us all the way through this confusion. What matters is that we know who we are and our loyal customers are satisfied.
Now, back to the video:
This video shows how to make an axe by laminating tehnique. It is a short insight in forging methods used by bladesmith John Neeman.
"At spring 2012 I, bladesmith John Neeman, got in an accident. My face and hands were burned. At this tough moment some people from Forestry Forum were with me in their thoughts, supporting me both morally and financially. Thanks to them I was able to recover faster."
The axe you can see in this video, along with two other axes, is made as thanks to the great people on Forestry Forum. We decided to pay it forward, sending these three tools to administration of the forum for an auction, which aim is to raise funds for maintaining the site.
More about auction: forestryforum.com
JohnNeeman.com
AutineTools
The song is - The End of the Ocean - We Always Think There Is Going To Be More Time...

[@WakefieldTolbert]

As a former metal worker myself, I bow to your skill and expertise. Many blessings.

[@countryknowhow4226]

My daughter here in Alabama said that your videos are the best made vids on KZbin and I agree. I am looking to build a forge and start doing some blacksmithing, I am 49 years old but not to old to learn something new. Keep doing vids. Sorry to hear of your accident but I am gladd you pressed on. I too was in a bad accident and have memory problems but I don't let it get me down. I raised my daughter by my self in spite of all that happend to me. My prayers go out to you John...

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Great song and the timing with the music and Johns strikes, especially when he blamed his artists Mark were so perfect. Glad he recovered. Enjoyed the video so very much.Simply loved the video and the titles descriptions of would his was doing.

[@devouringfate]

Its great to see a true craftsman at work still doing this in this day of age.

[@BLaseka999]

this video let me know the beauty of blacksmithing and also a great post rock band. I keep coming back to watch this video and still love the camera work, editing, atmosphere etc... everything

[@505adventures8]

Absolutely Incredible work. I have learned so much from this video. Thank you John Neeman.

[@ShatteredHawk]

Yes! I watched this like 5 times over. I love this stuff. Keep it up

[@lennonthomas1223]

hot metal is so calming to watch get moulded into shape... blacksmithing is like therapy too me. the metallic clanking of metal on the anvil, watching the sparks illuminate unseen areas, and the warm glow of heated iron.

[@knightsgallop]

Well I have an Autine American felling axe and it is by far the highest quality and craftsmanship I have ever seen. I work hard for my money and was apprehensive at the price point initially. After considerable research and a bit of overtime I made the decision to place an order. I must say I was not disappointed! The handle alone is a perfect melding of form and function. Beautiful grain of an excellent orientation for durability. The delivery was actually earlier than originally promised and the customer service was excellent as well, with an update near completion, along with pictures detailing the grain selection of the handle. They went above and beyond meeting my request and I will not hesitate to order again. To be able to have such talent and skill available in making a very personally crafted tool at such price is of great value to me. I will cherish this fine tool for many years to come and would like to offer my personal thank you to all of the fine people at Autine who made my purchase possible. A Toast to the Best, M. Smith Mississippi U.S.A.

[@TheGoProGuy07]

Forging is an art that everyone of us should be taught! Absolutely beautiful.

[@Cowboycomando54]

The is no sense of satisfaction that is greater than making something the old fashioned way.

[@i_love_crpg]

Cowboycomando54 "old fashion" oh really? He used power tools i dont see how this is old fashioned think again bratha

[@thereve]

Thank you for keeping this alive. I could never do this myself but I'm glad someone does. I had no idea the insert for the blade would be as small as it is. In a world were things are disposed of after use and we are taught to run away from anything even remotely resembling nostalgia, there will always be a few people who refuse to conform.

[@soveless963]

As an aspiring smith myself you are an inspiration, and an amazing smith. I wish you luck and good health.

[@bodhifyer]

I saw this video a year ago and a year later I still think its one of the manliest and amazing video's I have ever seen.

[@MRArchend]

I'm very glad that people like you are still around us..Top class mate,top class...Good luck ;)

[@GraysonMckernan]

Best axe forging tutorial by far.

[@dacmd3210]

Why in the world would you dislike something like that???? This is awesome, thank you and Good luck.

[@e4g1e1]

I am sorry to hear of your accident John, your work is a testament to your resilience.

[@JPLarra]

Thanks a lot for this video, it taught a great deal of forging to me. Gotta love your awesome workshop too. Greetings and congrats from chile

[@MrKirby2367]

I've watched the video and read the comments and I believe that every one is allowed to have an opinion, and mine is that is is a beautiful axe and I'd be proud to own and use it whenever the opportunity arose. Beautiful job and well done that man.

[@phandalism]

I really liked the video, it was really well made and high quality. Good axe aswell!

[@shiftybroccoli8891]

Hey, i'm a British kid of 15 year of age, and i've been looking up how to do things without the industrial age and machine just in case everything collapses and we have nothing BUT these old skills. Your video has been EXTREMELY helpfull, and, in fact, more helpfull than most others, as you use as few "extremeties" of mackinery as possible. Of course i understand the use of the automated hammer (i know that may not be what it is called) but i can still see how to do it with any manual hammer.

[@robs9574]

You are a true Master Craftsman, an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up and subd and when I can afford it I will buy from you not GB. For all you haters, every work of art is different and has it's own flaws. If you want stamped out production copies go elsewhere and whine about it. This guy is the real deal making them one at a time. I'd be proud to own and use one in my camp.

[@meb1982]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I am glad you recovered quickly and well.

[@alphagrendel]

Thank you for keeping this craft alive. That was a beautiful and useful tool you produced.

[@samuelhuber3765]

awesome crafter you are! thanks for sharing how a proper axe is forged.

[@jebby88]

wow i didn't expect john to be so young, experience usually comes with age but he is already so talented. Imagine Johns work in another 10 years time.

[@Leafgreen1976]

pleasing to watch a master at work.

[@ProximoK]

You make it all look so easy. This is a person who is truly chasing down the title of "Master".

[@alexwest9221]

This video is the best informational, and possibly best overall, video I have ever seen!

[@NightSailor]

I can't think of a video on KZbin that I have enjoyed more than this one. Thanks for sharing. I expect that I'll be ordering a Forestry Axe from you before much longer. Good luck on your recovery.

[@eckert31]

that was awesome mate, looks like you have made a few of them in your time, Every tool you were using looked like it was designed to do the job you wanted it to do. Keep them coming

[@HonestDoubter]

Thank you so much for posting this video and showing your craft. I am so very happy that you have recovered from your injuries and can continue to forge. My son was just watching your video and said he want's to be a smith when he gets older. I was planning on building a small propane forge - and now I will do it for sure. Thanks!

[@hzrdreaper576]

God bless you, man. you make wonderful axes and i hope you make a full recovery from your accident!

[@USSNAFU]

I Like that you Forge weld in a high carbon Steel Edge, not something most others do and is a very nice touch.

[@justgonnastay]

Incredible. Truly you are an artist. I still can't believe I am going to own one of your axes. Thank you. I hadn't heard about your accident, having only discovered your work recently, but I wish you well and am glad the forestry forum community was there for you. I am going to join there if for no other reason than that.

[@hexusziggurat]

Hello from a Canadian forge. Excellent punch and drift on the air hammer! Your video was well done and the music not overwhelming. Your descriptions were nice , I would have liked to hear you speaking about the piece more, rather than reading it. Overall a top notch vid!

[@MisterMcBoots]

Incredible. Beautiful. An artform and you sir an amazing artisan.

[@pajapajic8809]

Unbelievable quality and superb design. Simply without competition, everything is made to perfection

[@ryn76]

Awesome!! Good luck to your recovery. I look forward to more vids exactly like this one. Beautifully done!

[@concretejorge]

I've watched this about 30 time and I still get amazed

[@chachaloB]

I really love this video, since I saw it I realize how many love tools!

[@getsmartoc]

Wow, you are an artist mate, I just watched those 13 minutes in awe. I have added it to favourites and hope soon that I can purchase a piece of art crafted by you. Sorry to hear about your accident and I wish you all the best in your continuing recovery. Stay safe.

[@AUTINETOOLS]

It takes at least 5 hours to get the axe to the stage you can see in the end of the video! Then there's the handle and shetah making....takes a while

[@VoluptuousB]

So making an ax head is not all that time consuming... is it better to spread the work over a couple of days?

[@theshadowpeople1493]

You are a true craftsman and a artist I find your works of art a true masterpiece my thoughts and wishes of a fast recovery from your accident ! God bless

[@lowcard1]

That was the coolest video I have seen in a long time. I could watch you do that for hours. Great job you have such great skills. Thanks for the video I have just started getting into blacksmithing and don't know much about it.

[@taylorkiger4926]

You just automatically just sorta have to love this guy!

[@ralfbear]

It was an absolute pleasure to watch you work at The Bushcraft Show... Thank you!

[@vincentdieleman1463]

Really nice video man, the images are great ! The music is incredible, you made me discover a great band !

[@ryantate9530]

I am truly amazed at the care and passion you and your team have put into such simple and incredible tools. I am glad to hear you recovered from the accident quickly. You have amazing friends and you are such a wonderful human being! Keep up the great work! I am ordering my father an axe and a small knife for Christmas hopefully. I am hoping that your ordering program will be up and running by then. I am a chef in America and I would love to buy one of your chef knives as well. You ROCK!

[@boxerguy8888]

Love both these videos, keep waiting for the third! :)

[@DraftyBarnboy]

Nice Job Janis!! I have to say that I am one of the few people that I know that has had the chance to hold one of your axes...the American Felling Axe FF001. I shaved the hair off of my arm when I was at Jeff B. house last summer. Thanks for posting the video! Rooster

[@21october1966]

Amazing! Salut from Latvia! Good luck to You Janis and thanks to Forestry Forum. With Best Wishes, Sergey from Liepāja.

[@BjornTvoric]

For the first time in my "internet life" I feel that I have to create a KZbin account to thanks and congratulate someone. Sir, your work is one of the most beautiful and exciting thing I've ever seen. I always felt that I would have loved to be a Blacksmith in an other life but damn, thanks to you my motivation to learn this art has increased so much ! I would love to see you work with my own eyes one day. Congratulations from France. :) ( and sorry for my bad english ;) )

[@sandroartigas1975]

He visto este video muchas veces y es uno de mis favoritos saludos Jhon desde Chile .

[@tonymengela]

I'm trying to figure out why 30 people disliked this video??? I'm calling you out,, please explain, not asking for trolling just a real explanation this was real good

[@afronemo]

Probably because they ordered and payed 50% in advance for an axe that should be ready after 7 month and after 8 months they did not received yet and when you write to autine they don't even answer. customer care FAIL

[@tonymengela]

afronemo that does not even make sense, dont believe that at all

[@afronemo]

Unfortunately that exactly what happened to me. I made a Payment over 9 months ago by paypal, the 22th of march for a splitting axe, and they said that they needed 6-7 month. 2 months ago i tried to contact Autine more than once to have an idea about the delivery and they never answered. So, I guess that I have been fucked up by mr Neeman.

[@afronemo]

So, tonymengela, I perfectly know what I'm talking about.

[@tonymengela]

afronemo Im sure you do

[@XeaBaudoin]

A mighty fine work, clearlyl presented and, sadly, a rare chance to see a blacksmith performing. The hand, the eye, the brain, the heart, and knowhow, are so precious and (almost) forgotten. Please think it over when you buy a cheap tool at Walmart! Hand forged tools last a life-long to be transmited to the next generation as a treasure...

[@Johnycakee]

wow... i now feel like i need to learn

[@ozanbozkurt7244]

This is a great video for information about smithting sharp tools. Thanks for the video and information its really illuminating.

[@user-vh9nk3pr7j]

fantastic video, and incredible bladesmith ! i love...

[@robinyates9426]

fascinating process,,, thank you for opening my eyes

[@TheGhostVenom]

I love this. I want to become a blacksmith and especially want to learn how to make all sorts of axe's and hammers. I'm glad you're doing well sir- and I dont lie when I say this, this video touched me. I know the music did a lot of it, but around 1:33 when the flakes start falling off, and something about that and the whole fire heart of that axe head being forged- as poeticly mushy as it may sound, really made me well up. I love the pinging and the creation of this, it's so breathtaking. I want to do this. It's on my bucket list.

[@jjruss2160]

i love watching axes being made it is such an amazing craft

[@adrienpiette6746]

This was a really great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MagnusBerland]

This is art! Definitely on the wishlist!

[@buaan]

Excellent Video!! Thanks for uploading, a pleasure to watch!

[@Alderbushcraft]

Nice video! I guess that if you made a full length video of the total process with no skipping, we would still love to watch it. Would be great as a background video in these december days:)

[@j.dtruths5577]

John, I hope you have recovered fully and have returned to your passion of making incredible tools, your truly inspiring! I have to admit I am a little jealous, I would really like to learn your craft and bring back the renaissance quality in my life also. Keep up the great work, I would like to buy some of your Kitchen and Axe products in the near future. God Bless, Jeff

[@mcpheonixx]

Beautiful work, liked!

[@haxmya]

This is amazing. You are an artist.

[@allenjanes5976]

Thanks for posting. Never saw that done before. Very interesting

[@nicktimmons2468]

you are a true craftsman in a dying profession, keep up the videos I enjoy watching

[@brisonp6148]

Beautiful video!! True crafsman doing amazing work!!!

[@flatlander19545]

thank you John ...you are a true craftsman .....and I like your style ... :)

[@michaelunfried4450]

The Video is soooooo beautifull! The music and the Axe ahhhh sooooo goooooooood !!!! I like it so much !

[@Gudnazon]

this is really inspirational, and very educational thank you for showing how it can be done. this is my dream, to forge steel

[@knightsgallop]

Just ordered the axe from you. Looking forward to the quality.Thanks and best wishes for your continued success.

[@mtmtodd]

Bravo great craftsmanship!!

[@paranoy69]

lots of work to do this axes. good video. like it very much. have a nice day.

[@taymass25]

That Axe was beautiful!

[@iklaavs]

Pateicoties Jānim arī skauti ir tikuši pie vienreizēja un neatsverama instrumenta, kuru izmantot nometņu dzīvē. Paldies tev!

[@mazlanisa8333]

Thank brother i get lot of knowledge from your video

[@aucourant9998]

That was wonderful. Thank you.

[@vikitheviki]

Amazing work!

[@OliphauntTamer]

This was fantastic, really great work

[@44szaman]

Nie ma to jak ręczna robota! Thanks!

[@wyattmorris4755]

dude amazing video. im trying to learn this stuff. where can you buy that automatic hammer. bro do more vids. and all you ppl that hated this should be put in the forge im sorry but this was great. teach us how to sharpening blades including swords. thanks for the video give everything you know on blacksmithing please. once again great video

[@79pejeperro]

I don´t know which steel he´s using but the tiny few sparks speak for themselves. Great high quality job

[@CharlesJohnson-yd9ym]

Thank you... QUALITY!!! Chuck in Michigan

[@408miker1]

much respect to a true artist.

[@RoccosGrimaldi]

An incredible video!

[@barryjordan8406]

Awesome,just wished we could have seen the finished product. Hope you are well.

[@dacemilberga4693]

Malacis, Jāni! Paldies Tev, ka visai pasaulei aploiecini, ka latviešu vīrieši ir unikāli ar spēku rokās, prasmē, meistarībā un prātā! Ir pamats lepoties, jo LatvijaVAR. Lai Tev izdodas visi labie darbiņi! P.S. Latviski veidoti video ar subtitriem angliski būtu vēl kolosālāki ;)

[@MountainDreamLand]

Truly and artist. Thank you for sharing !

[@Azeri4life]

Piece of art :) thanks for sharing!

[@hasdrubal121]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

[@MrLoverThe]

This is so incredible.

[@jrjr664]

Very cool, excellent work !! I like axes, hatchets and am trying to make be my first the forge ... But I have lot to learn ...

[@yyppeerriitt]

Krásná práce.

[@jameschrisdavis]

Amazing video!