Forging A Ball Bearing Damascus Viking Hatchet

Creating a one of a kind axe with ball bearing pattern welded canister steel.
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[@lukelofgren4108]

Thank you for all the time you spend making these videos for us! You are an inspiration for many. I wish youtube let viewers post pictures in the comments so we could share our projects with you.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you sir. Yes that would be cool. I do have a Fire Creek Forge facebook page now if you're on there.

[@lukelofgren4108]

@@FireCreekForge I didn't know that! I'll follow you on there for sure. I don't go on Facebook much except for marketplace but it will be a good spot to share projects. The hatchet turned out great and would be a perfect outdoor companion for anyone.

[@dredrith1616]

"Hey Dad" lol. I see I'm not the only one who gets questions when working from home!

[@FireCreekForge]

Haha, yes sir

[@jeremyrobertson432]

Using the Sawzall to pack the powder is just genius...

[@silvershroud166]

That's what I was thinking, I'd bet a circular hand sander without any sand paper on it would have a similar result! But this is probably faster since it hits a bit harder.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I didn’t realize the ferric chloride brings out the pattern immediately, I assumed it took awhile. That was pretty cool watching the pattern just appear out of nowhere when you dumped it in 👍

[@FireCreekForge]

Yep pretty neat. Prolonged etching deepens it

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Awesome pattern and hatchet! It was awesome that your helpers got into the video! Thanks again Elijah and his helpers!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you we appreciate it!

[@michaelh2797]

Thats cool. Ive never seen the pattern come out like that, its usually a blade hidden from view. Fascinating. I like your little apprentice.

[@leatherface711]

i’m telling you if it wasn’t for the videos you made years ago about making Venturi burners i never would’ve figured it out, you have taught me so much over the years and i hope you continue to do these videos, all the best…some random guy who makes knives

[@michaelcribb7205]

Using a sawzall vibtation to get the piwder down smart im going to keep that on mind

[@jordansmith4084]

One of the most beautiful Axe Heads I have ever seen

[@dankaczor8965]

Definitely a good way of using canister Damascus. I like the shape in particular. I’ve seen some historical Viking axes with engravings and inlays, but having the whole thing with a pattern is better in my opinion.

[@mattricks1334]

Great work Elijah. You have inspired me to actually fire up the forge I made and put my busted 62 year old body to the test. Start small and go slow will be the order of the day but after watching many of your posts I have to try. Keep them coming they're always cool.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you, glad to inspire!

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

I don't often comment, but this time I must. knives are cool and I enjoy watching them being made, but this time you've made something I would love to own! a hatchet is , to me, an invaluable tool, and that one is a work of art !

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Cool pattern on the hatchet. Beautiful family. Stay safe.

[@joestuffhawkis]

I love the explanations of your process.

[@khalilabukabeer815]

Beautiful patterns , and beautiful family too ❤

[@80Jay71]

The viking "Skägg-yxa" (Beard-axe) had a long handle to facilitate strikes over the opponent's shield. The lower part of the blade, the "beard" was therefore quite long.

[@davidgardner4779]

Wow! That thing is beautiful! Such craftsmanship! 🔥⚒️🙏

[@gregwaters944]

Always enjoy watching your videos, great shot of the pattern developing with the ferichloride bath.

[@roncameron7461]

Very attractive axe head! As an old custom knife-maker, it's very enjoyable to watch a fellow artisan at his trade!

[@asalbert79]

I would have sanded down the handle after charring it. After the oil is applied it will really pop with how the grain comes out after charring and sanding. The head looks awesome!!

[@krissteel4074]

I thought it would be pretty bold with those larger bearings, but its pretty impressive.Reminds me of a piece of conglomerate stone

[@DavidEricWilliams]

Cool hatchet. Your little guy isn't so little anymore!

[@treymurrell6489]

That looks absolutely beautiful. The etch on the axe head reminds me of snake skin. You do an amazing job.

[@b2bogster]

Very nice, it looks like river stones smashed together. Really cool !

[@mbf347]

The pattern and handle look amazing!

[@peterschick9075]

WOW,,,, great work brother

[@robertr4193]

That is an interesting pattern on the Axe head. Looks pretty good.

[@jjesusUNAI]

Fico sem palavras para descrever essa obra de arte. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sinakaedwards2009]

I have to say at 4:46 it looks like an old skool eraser. The big pink ones.

[@ProfessionalNoodler]

You do amazing work dude! A FCF blade has been on my wishlist for a while now. Hope Texas has been treating y'all well.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you sir, i appreciate it!

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@anthonyguzman624]

Amazing piece! Some of your best work yet!

[@lancemillward1912]

Other worldly axe right there

[@dirtfarmer7472]

The best part of this video was the kid & the dog. The most important work a man will do is within the walls of his own home. I wish I knew who said that

[@TheGorillafoot]

Turned out great man! I really dig that handle.

[@MorgottofLeyendell]

Awesome looking axe

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Johan-lj6xm]

Thats a nice axe! Greetings from Sweden

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks Johan!

[@magnusbergroth5319]

Very nice work! 👍

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

Nice Axe Bro way cool 😎👍💯🔥🏹

[@ryang5160..]

Very pretty , good work man

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you sir

[@MASI_forging]

Nice work as always 👏👏

[@nickc3067]

Looks great!! Well done!

[@HeavyForge]

Excellent!!! Looks awesome!

[@NOTSOSLIMJIM]

I have a question. If you get a small crack, or inclusion. Why can't you use a tig torch to remelt the base material back without adding filler rod? That area would most likely get ground out later, so would it really effect the end product?

[@FireCreekForge]

I prefer to make sure I have a solid billet before moving on; if you welded over an inclusion it could possibly go a little deeper and the only way to know is get it completely out.

[@dougidoug]

It looks great

[@samuelsiedschlag4486]

Looks sharp.

[@jrmintz1]

Beautiful!

[@charitybrown4274]

Great Work!!! That’s Awesome!!👍

[@tx512outdoors]

I have a rail road spike I would love to have made into a skinner knife for hunting for my channel

[@michiganhunting3711]

How about a double bit Michigan axe Damascus pine tree pattern

[@SleekredruM61]

Good one mate 👍🇦🇺

[@mitchblackmore5230]

The head looks really nice. The handle looks really cool with the charred finish, but I'm curious, doesn't it blacken your hands whenever you hold it or is there a way to prevent that?

[@SaltyFrosticles]

Love this one!

[@mooneyes2k478]

Not bad, and could possibly be seen as a bearded hand-axe, not entirely out of the realms for a viking, but it's not a hatchet. Hatchets have hammerhead backs opposite the bit.

[@soonerfrac4611]

I know you have been playing with cu-mai. What about the ball bearings mixed with copper ball bearings?

[@yggdrasilworkshop]

Nice axe. What is that coating you are using inside the canisters?

[@FireCreekForge]

@@yggdrasilworkshop thanks! White spray paint

[@jamesg744]

Florida love

[@diGritz1]

Disclaimer: No steal balls were taken from living Vikings. All balls were dug up from the graves of real vikings. Up Next: Due to 1 Viking with abnormally large steel balls we will be making several claymores as well.

[@repetemyname842]

Gimli approved.

[@kumakaroshi117]

What knife/blade did you use at the 14 minute mark to finalize the axe handle wedge??

[@FireCreekForge]

My EDC, modified bull cutter

[@ryanhight1076]

Awesome

[@minnesotatomcat]

Your grinder isn’t cordless either huh? 🤣 I’ve done that so many times.

[@FireCreekForge]

Haha for sure

[@Nikolay_Pikalov]

В начале я подумал что в этих контейнерах будет разная порошковая сталь и потом из них будет собираться пакет.

[@richardturk7162]

Charring wood is just a lazy way of finishing the wood. It does not make the wood look old or used it just looks burned.

[@lowbudgetbob1155]

That would look good with a nickle finish if it wasn't damascus.

[@jimspence0]

I really wish there was a way to make actual Damascus steel. I think people would be truly amazed.

[@Deathwish708]

Everyone uses modern tools for forging like hydraulic presses or grinding machines. But nobody in a 1000 years ever came up with a better way to grip the steel? Unhandy big stiff callipers 😅

[@GVBiggs524]

I appreciate your skill and work, but I wish pattern welded steel would be called what it is and not Damascus.

[@ChrisMueller-hj2ss]

You should wear gloves when you're grinding and standing like that safety first

[@69kain]

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