Blacksmithing - Making a pickaroon

[@petebike]

I was a blacksmith for ten years... that was 20 years ago..... your videos almost have me to the point where I am ready to set up shop again.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thanks!

[@tat2915]

Hard to find a blacksmith these days that makes such useful items other than just blades great tool,great channel,great content,great skills,and more importantly great name

[@nts-xw9lr]

Beautiful Work. No voice necessary, just the sounds of hammers, anvils and saws. In the 12th century, for those not fortunate to have been born into Royalty, the skilled Blacksmiths must have been the most valuable assets in the Kingdom.

[@CAMSLAYER13]

Even if you were rich you'd be a fool to not see blacksmiths as valuable

[@jeffsuper1025]

Humanity 's advancement, from early man is based on the cutting edge. Just about everything that we have or need for survival today involves the direct or indirect use of a cutting edge. Hence the need for metal working, blacksmithing being one of the earliest and long lived .

[@HansWeberHimself]

Actually, they were seen as a necessary evil. People thought because of their connection to fire they where close to the devil and they were always pushed to the periphery of the village. The noise didn’t help.

[@zettle2345]

The attention to detail, seeing what you want before it's done. the willing ability to do things (oldschool style) step by step. Amazes me, and brings back lessons old timers taught me in plastering trade. There are 3 ways of doing things: 1) the way it was meant to be done, 2) the way the man paying the bills wants it done, and 3) the best way "you" know how to do it... if everybody is happy in the end, you did something right. lol love watching these videos, keep doing what your doing

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, right! Thanks

[@airforce9872]

Another high quality video as always Torbjörn! Thanks for always including a demonstration of what the tool does, as many of us (myself very much included) would have no idea of their purpose! And its also always great to see the fun and interesting things you do during the 'waiting' periods of the project; that Church looked so fascinating and full of history!

[@carlthor91]

Northern Minnesota through Northwestern Ontario and Southeastern Manitoba, all the Scandinavian decent communities/areas are familiar with them as well as large Bow Saws (Swede Saws). 😀 Cheers

[@JustinTopp]

Carl Thor north Eastern North Dakotans (German/Scandinavian decent) like me know their use. We have a homemade one that is just a large spike embedded in a axe handle lol. It works ain’t pretty but it works. Very useful and underrated tool

[@SoggySandwich80]

It always amazes me how much it seems like there’s so little material, then it get drawn out into this big ass tool or weapon and thanks for showing us that cute little church

[@essentialcraftsman]

Mr. Ahman... beautifully done and a real pleasure to watch! Thank you!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Scott! Your recent pickaroon video made me want to make one!

[@psidvicious]

@ Essential Craftsman and Torbjörn Åhman - Interesting! The whole time I was watching this video, I was wondering if Scott and Nate knew about Torbjörn’s channel and his exceptional craftsmanship. I think I mentioned Torbjörn in the comments section once on one of ECs videos. Great videos on both channels guys! 🤜🤛

[@root4405]

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[@rangsimachaykumpai8397]

@@torbjornahman งชงง__ช_ฃฃ

[@jennyzosangafanai6123]

Who is this man?Didnt talk much like others blacksmith,,he is a cool guy...he have superpower in forging any types of thing...wow...incredible.

[@Axbear]

Jennyzosanga Fanai that is the good thing with him. He does not have to talk so much.

[@ridi]

Agree, he's awesome

[@tikkanut3591]

He is the great Thunder Bear!!

[@Leadvest]

Always impressed with his mass estimates, and preforms. Let alone the end result. He's a modern expert.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are a marvel, but taping the vacuum hose to the belt sander was genius!

[@SideBurn12]

I've actually found two of those laying around in old barns here in Sweden, through the years. So in my (quite small) experience I'd say they were occasionally used, but nowhere near as common as in other countries. Nevertheless, great video as always! Love the "simple", no-bullshit, style you use in your editing. No unnessesary music, blabbering or stuff like that. Please never change :)

[@pseudomonad]

Glad you put "simple" in quotes; I'm sure it takes a lot of editing skill and effort to make it look quite so simple!

[@joelmattsson9353]

@John Chrysostom considering the centuries worth of tools often found in old barns, i'd say only finding two over the years qualifies as rare; depending, of course, on your penchant for exploring old barns.

[@fakshen1973]

I like the editing style as well. I edit/mix audio for video and everything is always smothered in music. Without the music it's much more relaxing and informative.

[@SideBurn12]

@@pseudomonad Oh yes, most definetly.

[@SideBurn12]

@John Chrysostom As stated, my quite small personal exprience tells me that. I've been through some barns through the years, and as Joel wrote, there are sometimes tools in there that are literally centuries old. And lots of tools. But you know, its just one random guy's on the internet experience, take it as what you want :)

[@Jhet]

it's amazing that a lot of the very specific tools you have, you also created yourself to assist you in creating more things

[@cragboom3]

What a brilliant wee video. A true talented craftsman. No talking. Just straight to work. Inspiring and brilliant.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@giorgos424]

I appreciate you showing us the church in between !! That was a true testimony of old craftsmanship!! Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@tomcarlson3244]

It is amazing to watch you work. Everything turns out beautiful. I thank you for your side trips to show off your beautiful country. You drive down the road and are showing us a beautiful church that was used eight hundred years ago. I happy if you just show us your garden. This was a pleasant surprise.

[@dav1099]

wonderful with no music, just the music of your hammers and anvil, very cool project! thanks for posting

[@daethalion1725]

The level of attention to detail here is fantastic. Really love the little craftsman touches!

[@SharpWorks]

Beautiful work! It’s really nice to see a tool being made that’s different than the usual knives and axes that I see on KZbin.

[@clarklindquist8137]

Love this. Love you show videos in real time, not speeded up. Simple tools, and no bs. No bad music, real sounds from the shop. Just found your videos, and absolutely love them. Great job

[@torbjornahman]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@israelshoni]

A very organized man without jealous teaching the proper art of good craftsmen should do to improve the tools of the modern world.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

So good, love it, always love your work mate. And thanks for sharing the old Church, that front door was just beautiful, inspired me. And good to see it hasn't been vandalized, here in Australia, things get vandalized all too often.

[@davidduke3435]

I own a pickaroon and have to say it is one of my favorite tools to use when working with firewood. You sir made an excellent one and I hope you become attached to yours as I have become to mine. Great work and thank you for the video.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks.

[@MichaelHeinrich1]

My two sons and I making firewood every year. We own a large one with a long handle and two short ones. In Germany we call it "Sappie". The long one is for rolling the log and the short ones are used to lift 1m wood. Making wood without them is a pitty. They bitte into the wood without any effort, assumed the shape is perfekt. Thank you for this video.

[@goodvibes5487]

You are an artist. I love it that you combine wood working with metal fabrication. I would love to make this sort of work my every day job. It's also a wonderful addition to your videos that you take a break from work to show viewers the natural beauty of your environment, home, and tours of local history. Well done.

[@Rottinrock]

Thank you for taking us along to the church, as you iron cooled

[@KarlBunker]

Yes, that was great.

[@karonia2069]

Lagu karo

[@Frank-rm9yg]

LOVE YOUR TOOLS & EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NOT MANY CRAFTSMEN LEFT IN THIS WORLD.

[@ianlowe4666]

Lovely tool Torbjorn, glad to see I'm not the only one who watches 'Essential Craftsman' video's :D Great work as ever.

[@KarlBunker]

Yes; I was wondering if the Essential Craftsman video from a little while ago was what inspired you to make this. Thanks for another great video!

[@johnjude2677]

Both are toolmen .I respect both.

[@mrbibstoo]

Torbjorn Ahman is certainly a man of few words and wisdom beyond most. It would be an honor to meet this man and have a conversation, He's so gifted with the use of his hands and mind. Teaching as he does, is an art that most teachers fail to understand. This has to be absolutely the best visual demonstration of the old cliche` "A picture is worth of a Thousand words." Thank You for sharing your craftsmanship.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you so much Neal!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Top quality work. I enjoy watching a true blacksmith build things.

[@benmcdrury636]

Watch alec steele,

[@BlackBearForge]

The pickaroon was a great project. But the visit to the church with its wonderful ironwork was an very special treat indeed.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks John

[@NicolaP269]

The door of Hemmesjö Gamla Kyrka with those wonderful wrought iron ornaments is absolutely gorgeous. You know that I really love Sweden and watching your videos is like being there. Bra söndag

[@torbjornahman]

Tack!!

[@lowewangsjo1075]

Haha visste Torbjörn var svensk :)

[@80Ragincajun]

Wow! What a beautiful place and Chruch. Just looking at it seeing the craftsmanship back then, Without a 1/3 of the tools we have today. To me is just amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@torbjornahman]

It certainly is amazing. So much we take for granted today.

[@roadweary5252]

If I had to pick only one KZbin channel to watch for the rest of my life, it would be this one 🍺

[@scottoneil8618]

Thank you for this video. The tour of the craftspersonship at the church was particularly lovely.

[@rysho1]

Amazing video as always! loving the new camera angles, it's one thing to see the piece and the technique but it's another to see the craftsman and his unique techniques as well

[@American_Jeeper]

Herr Åhman, your channel is quickly becoming my favorite, not only because of your talent, but also because of the beautiful intermissions of cultural serenity you interject; it makes me want to holiday with my wife in Sweden.

[@torbjornahman]

That's great! Thank you!

[@SIDNEYMONTANHA]

bela união de arte antiga e ferramentas elétricas !!!! parabéns !!!!!! lindo trabalho !!! Rio de Janeiro /Brasil

[@offpherj7884]

My favorite blacksmith. Very nice pickaroon. That Church was beautiful with the wrought iron detail work on the door and those stone canasters just awesome! Thanks for posting...………..

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@areamilitarof]

Beautiful tool!!

[@robertedwards5184]

Super video. No silly music and unecessary talking. Very skilful metalwork and woodwork. Best wishes from Wales, UK. 😆

[@ridi]

Guys, remember to watch the ads til the end, it costs us nothing and it helps him keep it going! Best regards

[@lordskorpius1971]

I really enjoy watching your videos. But it makes me feel a little bittersweet (don't worry, not your fault) because when I was younger, starting out in life, I was good at a few skills. Wood fabrication and sales. I suffered a stroke that caused me to be unable to do sales, but wood fabrication was always my first love. Watching you do what you do makes me think about what I could have done if I had tried metal working or blacksmithing. So, with your videos, I live vicariously through your skills. Thank you sir.

[@torbjornahman]

I understand, thank you!

[@risfutile]

Love those overhead shots! What a nice idea to have a camera mounted from that angle. Also interesting to see you set up your filming equipment. It's having a behind the scenes on your videos as well as a kind of spectator view on your work. Very cool!

[@shermanou1337]

this blacksmith is extremely talented and skillful. He uses proper tools to get the job done, most importantly he try very hard to not waste any materials. Very similar forging style to the Japanese blacksmith. Very well done.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@2dividedby3equals666]

Really like the top view camera angle. Great job as usual!!!

[@butchholmes4624]

Excellent craftsmanship as always. And thank you for taking us along for a ride through the countryside to visit that church.

[@dennisgonyier9542]

As always it is interesting to see the the craftsmanship involved making a practical tool. I bought similar sized pickeroon with a shorter handle (about 500 mm) several years ago. It was forged in Austria and differs from yours in that it is slightly more pointed. It allows me to transfer cut up timber on to my hydraulic log splitter one handed. Nice job and thank you for the video.

[@lfljvenaura]

I have had two pickaroons, made in Bangor, Maine, USA, for nearly 45 years. I used them in landscaping to move railroad ties around and now to move firewood logs and cut rounds into position for cutting and loading. It is an indispensable outdoor tool. Yours is excellent and sturdier than the ones I have. Yours has a wide point or small blade on the end while mine has a rounded one. One thing about a pickaroon, it needs to stick in the wood and stay stuck. If it comes loose, the operator goes flying backward when pulling a log or beam. Could be inconvenient depending on the circumstances. Maybe that is part of the reason for the pin you put through the head and handle. Thanks for the great video.

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thanks!

[@paulmeir6528]

So well done! I like your blacksmith style and your video making. Thanks.

[@metingokbulut7261]

Herkes işini bukadar iyiyapsa herşey çok güzel olacak. Elleriniz dert görmesin ustam. Everybody's gonna be so good, Don't let your hands worry, Master.

[@drason69]

Loved seeing the church iron work. Nice job on the picaroon

[@BrianBeeMoMoses]

This is the tool I used helping someone clear a field of trees and brush, it got me interested in blacksmithing! Thanks for this!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool, thanks!

[@frankrichter5549]

Wie immer, eine sehr professionelle Arbeit und das Video ohne lästige, nervige Musik. Danke für's hochladen und bitte weiter so, Torbjörn !

[@Qfldnrg]

Agree, so nice to just have good content without obnoxious music and babbling.

[@mkivy]

I watch u again and again and I never tire of ur creativeness! I wish I had a tenth of ur skill...I was a registered nurse for over forty years...my skill was helping ppl live...

[@Toptygin1966]

Интрига ещё та! До последнего думал, что мастер делает узкое тесло для пазов, а это всего лишь крюк с рукоятью)))

[@glenndavis4825]

Great video! Love the silent presentation, the road trip to the church, the tool demo. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Glenn

[@marty01957]

Great video ,Torbjörn! I've handle my share of logs but never had the chance to use one of these!

[@Onelonehonky]

Never heard of a pickaroon, but with you showing what it's purpose is I can see how useful it could be. Thanks for what you do, I love it when you post a new video.

[@adeptuslatrina]

I just subscribed because honestly I could watch your videos all day.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@merlin47181]

Another awesome video from the best blacksmith on KZbin. So glad you share the surrounding countryside and beauty of your country. Cannot wait to see more of Sweden

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@Elfrendar]

Hello. I'm lumberjacker, and new in the art of blacksmithing. It would be awesome to see an axe with a pickaroon in the opposite side, just an idea I had, because sometimes your back hurts when you crouch to grab every log you chop. Greetings from Argentina.

[@TheRedhawke]

Very nice work sir and a well made video. I used a pickaroon for years while working in a papermill in East Texas but ours were a bit lighter in design due to being used for hours straight pulling wood off various conveyors and chains. Great tools, I still use on in my yard to this day when doing limb clean up.

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! Thanks

[@charminghollowforge1109]

Been wanting to make a pair of these for myself thanks for sharing the process and keep the great videos coming please

[@mariolopez-ri8wd]

Mr Ahman you have done a beautiful piece of art ....

[@MisterTalkingMachine]

This is another one of those tools I had no idea existed until I saw you making one. I kinda could guess what it was for before the end of the video though.

[@СашаСверзоленко-ц9х]

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[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

As an advocate of the handy Pickaroon I enjoyed this vid a lot. Very nicely done.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@CsKR]

It's another masterpiece! I like these videos as they have some sort of educational purpose too: I had no clue what a picaroon is before watching, even there is no word for it in Hungarian...

[@stacase]

First time I've seen an axe drift and one of the few times I've watched a 25 minute You Tube all the way through. Great video !

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@xcumulusx]

south Austria we call it "sappel" and im working at a sawmill and use it every day !

[@lukewarmwater6412]

so, what is it for? what does this tool do?

[@Z-Bart]

@@lukewarmwater6412 It's for old fat guys like me that don't want to bend over to pick up firewood. :)

[@lukewarmwater6412]

@@Z-Bart well, they would be good for that too... hmmm. maybe I will put a handle on the rusy one I have.

[@torbjornahman]

Cool!

[@poeschlr]

@@lukewarmwater6412 I know i am late but well the usecase i know of that this tool is to help fell trees (to give them a nudge in the right direction either with the hook directly or with the help of a chain and using the tool as a leaver) and of course also as a hammer for putting the wedges into the cut (you have this tool next to you so why not use it as a hammer as it already looks like one). And of course for prying things apart (so if you have a few trees lying on top of each other and want to get access to one of them or if you just want to have space to get a chain around one). So in general it is just a tool that is useful for a surprising number of tasks even though it is really simple (just a hook on a stick).

[@mkivy]

I bet u get numerous requests for ur work. I hope u ignore them and just make one for us. U are so talented and I would hate to see u spending all ur time making stuff for ppl...sometimes it is the art of a subject that makes it beautiful and not how many. Sure it would be a treasure to buy one or more of ur items but I will suffice to watch u create works of art...I wish I could billy a green house like yours. I love it...be safe and stay well ...

[@Roman_37rus]

Приветствую! До последнего момента думал,что это тесло или что-то подобное))) Работа как всегда,на отлично!

[@Михаил-э4п5ж]

Роман Лебедев это штука для того чтобы протащить полено?

[@Roman_37rus]

@@Михаил-э4п5ж Похоже на то))))

[@GottliebGoltz]

What a treat, I've used them on Rail Road ties, on Log decks in Sawmills and Log decks in the woods of Montana USA in the early '70s. It has been fun watching one take Its old familiar form. You sure got some tools to be proud of. Yup!

[@FilaretX]

This canister, with linseed oil, is never ends)))

[@johnjude2677]

He's up on everything it seems.

[@TheMetalButcher]

Plot twist: He slowly refills it from another to the exact same level.

[@glennwiebe5128]

The only thing is, in my experience, that regular linseed oil dries too slowly. I now use only boiled linseed oil on my handles. For a blackened finish on forged items, blo is great. It takes time, however, and patience to use low enough heat not to burn it but high enough heat to polymerize it onto the surface. I have some items that are exposed to the elements the year round and have found that around the five year mark they require a re-application.

[@ElizabethGreene]

That container was filled from the souls of thousands of linseeds.

[@Sitiveni12]

It's the cruse of (linseed) oil that never runs out lol

[@richparker7778]

Great video! Thanks for field trip as well. What a beautiful church.

[@ПавелОсторожный-г5ъ]

У нас в России такой инструмент зовут "Клюв". Форма лезвия почти та же, разве что лезвие на конце как шило, а не плоской формы, а вот рукояти делают короче и изгибают круче к рабочей части, что бы проще было тащить на себя и поднимать за изгиб. Рукояти делают из свилеватой берёзы, варёной в масле. А ещё он парный, для обеих рук. А на длинной рукояти, по типу вашей используют рабочую часть в виде пожарного багра.

[@torbjornahman]

Interesting!! Thanks

[@rafaelscalabrin9054]

Great job! Beautiful church, an asset! Your workshop makes anyone crazy!

[@ridi]

Thank you for sharing such a great video as always

[@chuckhabrack3330]

It was nice to see the real things that happen in a blacksmith shop, like hot part bounce off anvil to the floor and the struggle of getting the swedge out in the power hammer.. Awesome work, and cool to see craftsmanship of that 900 year old church still in working order.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you! Yes it is amazing that something that old still stands.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Absolutely awesome video Sir an thanks for showing me what a Pickaroon was. Love the Church

[@TheRedhawke]

I spent 18 years working in a papermill using a pickeroon daily. Very nice job on the forging, to make it release a little easier and to make it easier on your wrist try rounding the tip a bit and adding just a small burr to the very tip. It will on occasion need re-filing but sure makes it easier to use. I still use one when doing yard clean up or handling any timbers.

[@filipadrian6912]

Beautiful work as always I just can't understand how the hell you can give this video a dislike I'm very interested what skills does that man have that he finds this video unsatisfying I'm very curious

[@thebosshernandez4811]

The dislikes are probably from people who say “I can do a better job.” and “Your bad” but they have never ever used a blacksmith tool.

[@timb2606]

Curmudgeons, malcontents whose only skill is pressing a button.

[@Painless61]

filip adrian ... the Haters does‘t know that it’s not Important for the Rating ... they can hate as much as they wont ... it‘s good for tobjöns Rating ... 😁🤙🏽

[@longbow1965]

Excellent Pickaroon. They really help when you are cutting firewood. I loved the Church video, thanks for sharing.

[@VRWarLab]

I think that could e a nice medieval war pickaxe. You could pierce some laminated armor, gambeson, chainmail and others...

[@threeriversforge1997]

Great video, as always. I've used a pickaroon in the past and always loved the reach and control they give. That, and not having to worry about smashed fingers or getting bit by a black widow, brown recluse, scorpion or some nasty snake! The ones I've handled always had a pointed tip rather than a chisel tip. They bite in, but seemed easier to pull free, too. Keep up the good work.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@DudeboypopOof]

What a nice Way to spend the day :)

[@thealicemonster9217]

Greetings from the States. I have to say that you are just such a joy to watch. Your dedication to your craft is easily seen in your work and I get so inspired when I watch one of your videos. Not only is your Smithing wonderful but your video editing and camera placement are very good too. This is so calming and inspiring, thank you so very much for producing such wonderful content for us.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Alice! Inspiration is good! We all need it from time to time!

[@kentcostello8099]

Man I wish I had you for my shop teacher. You make not tools they are work of art love your videos 😊👍

[@alfiversen7023]

A relic, not often used in these times. And so beautiful when you take us in close- nice job! Thank you for sharing.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@adamadamov1889]

Все думал для каких целей сделано это произведение искусства, даже думал национальный инструмент оказалось все проще)

[@EightWheelsRollin]

Great video. Great tool. I use one every year during firewood season.

[@Noble909]

Nice! Wow that thing is never coming loose lol

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Beautiful work and I appreciate the love for your craft that you show. We need more skilled worksmen in the world.

[@ThrowingItAway]

I am always impressed with your steel volume estimation to produce the tool or part.

[@gabrielnsa2574]

I am not

[@chrisemerson7743]

Damn, I am just fascinated with all the tools and machines u have! Not to mention probably the biggest anvil I’ve ever seen! I very much enjoyed this, thank u for sharing!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Chris!

[@bobkin611]

I have no idea wtf a Pickaroon is. But I know how to make one now. Thanks 🤷‍♂️

[@lorraineadormonicus]

Do you even minecraft bro/sis?

[@pencilpuker]

It's a pickaroon not a pivkaxe

[@lorraineadormonicus]

does it matter?╥﹏╥

[@olafwilhelm4684]

You Sir are a great cultural ambassador. Thank you so much for sharing insights into your profession, your life and into your customs, traditions and landscape as well.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Olaf!

[@RayFromTheHayclan]

I used to heat my house with wood, that would have been a very handy tool to have when my back was sore. Beats bending over sometimes.

[@pankajdhawan6553]

Tools are the best friends of a craftsmen

[@andcarp93]

Still frequently used here in Germany, called Sappie. Some on longer, some on hatchet-type handles

[@Mike-br4yd]

backwoods_bigfella ich habe hier in Deutschland noch nie so ein Teil gesehen🤔

[@wayneshirey6999]

Very nice work. Enjoyed the trip to the old church.

[@scottleft3672]

12:00....Torbjörn the alter boi...lol....great church....the door is litterally priceless....Joseph the zimmerman on the alter has ONE MEATY AXE...omg....btw, old school workmen peened their edges up until recently, only re forging and tempering when chipped....cheap chinesium was unknown.

[@sidstone8845]

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[@scottleft3672]

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[@olegs.2301]

Very cool job! I would especially like to note your attitude to detail - it's very cool!