Forging a Damascus Axe

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To start the forging on the fancy bushcraft axe Matt first gets his stack forge welded. It is then drawn out and restacked a few times to get the layer count to 150. The preform for the axe is then forged under the Anyang power hammer and then bent to shape using our Harris Torch. The two sides of the axe are then forge welded bringing the layer count of the blade up to 300 layers. Some tricky grinding is applied to get the shape and then it is heat treating in our propane forge and quenched into parks 50 heat treating oil. Afterwards some details are applied and the handle is sanded from a laminated axe blank from Thrane Axe and Saw Mill Company. Is it a Fireman's axe ? Perhaps a carving axe or something else ?! Tell us what you would call it in the comment section !
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[@ThatWorks]

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[@AgainstThisWorld]

make the sword from Iris lover from Witcher please Olgierd von Everec his name the name of the sword is Iris if I'm not wrong ;)

[@jrsforging4898]

What do you recommend for just starting out in Damascus knive or axe

[@ThatWorks]

@@jrsforging4898 knife

[@jrsforging4898]

Thank you

[@malango255]

Skegg øx. Old Norse for beard axe.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Dude, that is gorgeous

[@tartufo579]

mhm

[@MatinN-tw7cm]

Yoooo Bobby, been following u for years

[@IamChordyceps]

You're gorgeous, can I be your little apprentice. I had a dream where you were teaching me your craft. It was sixk

[@jerichocamerino124]

Wewd

[@amirm6300]

@@MatinN-tw7cm yup me too

[@2dumd2live]

You guys should make a shirt with "Straight outta damascus" on it. And a great looking damascus sword of course.

[@ThatWorks]

Not a bad idea

[@TwistedAlphonso1]

@@ThatWorks I would buy it

[@ThatWorks]

Hammond there is still one listed for sale on the site ThatWorks.shop

[@shibesama6275]

or make a shirt straight outta damascus

[@advocatusdiaboli1588]

There can only be one name and that`s ""TAZERFACE"" Cause it strikes Fear into every mans heart.

[@andrewmayer204]

Haha awesome

[@chancethewrapper3557]

Hahahaha tazerface,groot would like a word

[@dvorakalex]

Are we just gonna ignore the obvious choice...it's "The Man-Scaper"

[@athanasiosfraggoudis1269]

The Scaped Matt

[@dagon8318]

More like the man-scraper

[@lilsammich8252]

Drop it in process it would be called Junk Remover.

[@dayanson6920]

literally just about to type that .

[@mrkiky]

@@dayanson6920 me too

[@JainZar1]

The Axe name: "Skarpskjegg" literal translation "Sharpbeard". Seems fitting for this axe.

[@crazyviking486]

i think this name is not only fitting well ^^ its perfect

[@hummingbird_saltalamakia]

Seems like the best name anyone has come up with honestly

[@asfalt4345]

Agreed

[@therealsourc3]

If anyone struggles with the pronounciation of "skarpskjegg" it sounds like "scarp sheg"

[@maxxexcaliber1233]

hársnyrtir hair splittrr

[@samuel-do-urden]

An axe, capable of shaving a beard: "The Dwarfs Nightmare"

[@saikawanderer9166]

Dwarfs dread?

[@StergiosMekras]

Dwarfbane

[@scottjefcoats6645]

Beardbane

[@jamesyamamoto5155]

"Not the beard!!!" - Gimli

[@iWishmaster]

@@StergiosMekras I'm voting for Dwarfbane!

[@Dibujor]

Probably already said but, c'mon "The Mattscaper" is the obvious choice

[@williamsullivan479]

Painless

[@benth162]

WOW, Very nice and well done. That carving as one of your trademarks is beautiful, giving your axe a Medieval Viking look !

[@aurumworks]

Call it "Hairsplitter". Perfect argument when someone wants to split hairs with you. Also the carving looks like a hair you can find in anatomy books from rounded root to pointed tip. Great dwarven axe, working perfectly with their attitudes: "Splitting hairs, are we. Well let me show you something..."

[@TheDarkonn]

I would love to see you guys make a "collection". By that I mean, decide on a specific style, maybe make up your own, and make different weapons (and armor?) in that style. It would be really cool to see a dagger, a sword, a spear, an axe and an armor that was made with coherent artistic expression!

[@DarkestdaysAU]

Great idea.

[@DeepbloodFang]

Matt must be like the only person that like the grinding aspect of games.

[@HateMachine103190]

Jesus, man... I see Matt Stagmer at the grinders so much that I almost forget how good he is at forging (and lets be honest, he's a damn surgeon with a grinding wheel). And then he busts out a piece of art like this and abruptly reminds me. Well done, sir.

[@Ayns.L14A]

Balldur... as in Baldur (pronounced “BALD-er;” Old Norse Baldr, Old English and Old High German Balder) is one of the Aesir gods. He’s the son of Odin and Frigg, the husband of the obscure goddess Nanna, and the father of the god Forseti. He’s loved by all the gods, goddesses, and beings of a more physical nature. So handsome, gracious, and cheerful is he that he actually gives off light. Also fits with the sponsor after all they are ball doers

[@Fektthis]

Killed by some Hoor with a spear made of mistletoe..

[@Ayns.L14A]

@@Fektthis Norse mythology, the son of the chief god Odin and his wife Frigg. Beautiful and just, he was the favourite of the gods. Most legends about him concern his death. Icelandic stories tell how the gods amused themselves by throwing objects at him, knowing that he was immune from harm. The blind god Höd, deceived by the evil Loki, killed Balder by hurling mistletoe, the only thing that could hurt him. After Balder’s funeral, the giantess Thökk, probably Loki in disguise, refused to weep the tears that would release Balder from death.

[@aendnouseforalastname8318]

@@Ayns.L14A Upvoted for honoring my gods

[@Ayns.L14A]

@@aendnouseforalastname8318 SKAL BRODER!!

[@richpribble7041]

Because of the combination of the pattern and the carving, "Windreaver" sounds like a good name.

[@Chuck1798]

I see the birth of this beauty as a super-production, of course she's deadly sharp and its dark and complex design make me think about an antique weapon used by an ancient civilisation who ruled the world long time ago and its name was "queen of darkness", so very good joob indeed.

[@timhorton555]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and there's nothing wrong with being a craftsman and a salesman.

[@keeperoflenneth]

Realized after the last episode they put out, you guys are what i liked about Man at Arms. So glad you kept going here, their show isn't the same without ya. Gorgeous axe, too.

[@demangelondrazix4745]

Axe name: The Autumn maiden. because of how it Axe head looks like a very fine dress made to the season.

[@nc1901]

I like this name. Hopefully they choose it.

[@joecody1857]

You could name this magnificent axe "Odin's Lament".

[@robertpackett2823]

Beautiful! Yes Sharpsbeard

[@BigEvilNetwork]

"It makes your anvil look even bigger." .. I see what you did there, Matt! haha Beautiful axe!!

[@danielwainwright6371]

“Biting Wind” the carvings and the shape make me think of air or wind.

[@Omnihil777]

"Dragtand" - Dragons tooth, danish, or "Bjoernetand" - Bear's Tooth.

[@jannikramsen8504]

That would be "Dragetand" or "Bjørnetand" in Danish ;)

[@darrellokimoto6800]

You should call it “MAX” since manscape is your sponsor andnyouu did such a clean shave job creating it, ALOHA, Darrell

[@mikhailnekrasov8457]

Call the axe Serpent Breath. It’s got a real World serpent kinda vibe.

[@Alltarious]

fan of bernard cornwell aye?

[@Kazuto-dl1wn]

I also vote for this name

[@mikhailnekrasov8457]

Reuben Smallwood of course, a little ode to the master.)

[@Emil_Nielsen]

"I have something speciall in store fore you" *cut to matt shaving of his beard with the axe*

[@learningtolivewithhumans1859]

bro your like Mozart with a hammer and forge!!!!! well done man!!! you get my sub bro

[@spaccianeve]

"Beard Cutter" for the name, like in goblin slayer :D

[@Hickamfield]

That is some great work, my daughter likes the name Gary so we are going with Gary the Ax

[@Photos_by_Cowz]

Wow... have you ever constructed throwing axes for competition. I would love something truly custom and built like a tank, yet aesthetically gorgeous

[@hampus1964]

This is the most amazing piece of axe I’ve ever seen. Pure art.

[@dragonson04]

Once again, I am asking you to build Zireael. But, as for this beauty, I say name it "smár val-dýr" (ancient norse for "little wolf")

[@jibaro1987]

Seconded

[@3X73RM]

This ^

[@Graweheart]

Ok, that sounds cool..

[@lillimacintosh4573]

are you a fellow Norseman

[@dragonson04]

@@lillimacintosh4573 I'm mostly Norwegian in my family ancestry. So, I guess you could say so.

[@EddyDarkNightmare]

I'd name it "svanvinge" it means swan wing in Swedish because it's a very elegant and good looking axe

[@giovanniradosavljevic7817]

A true "Masterpiece" Art and Ingenuity are married to give birth to a splendid "Work of Art".

[@howler6490]

The laminated handle completed the work...wonderful...

[@sayerglasgow115]

The shape and patterning remind me of flowing water. The name should reflect that, something that calls to mind the power of a fast flowing river.

[@edwinmarcosgonzalesjaimes8395]

I would name it "CASCADA" (waterfall in spanish) as it has that feeling of being capable of splitting rocks or gracefuly flow down

[@argr4sh]

if we want to stay close to the scandinavian/viking theme i suggest: Elivagar. that is the name of the (frozen) rivers which flow through the world, and whose dripping and rain filled up the void Ginnungagap and later, together with the heat of Muspelheim gave birth to Ymir, the first giant.

[@sayerglasgow115]

@@argr4sh Nice. I like that. The axe is totally like a frozen river.

[@Xzsion]

Axe name: The steel stream. Very beautiful patterns, the roundish shapes evokes water, gentle yet powerful cold stream in some nothern country.

[@buckleyplatt4665]

Your editing is getting soooooo much better! Bravo! This is literally the first time ive laughed watching the ad placement. Well done. Been following your work since the black flag hidden blade Keep it up!

[@robertsnearly3823]

Chop the wood, shave, and cook supper all with one tool. This thing is frikkin awesome.

[@FynnD94]

I would suggest as a name for the axe „Axe-traordinary“

[@danhill6333]

As always, enjoying the video. Can't wait to see the final product.

[@MrHarris73]

Call it The Widow Maker. That's pretty much my go to name for any cool weapon.

[@MySt0rmy]

I see from the comments that your axe is loved , as a TRADESMAN and ARTIST I have to say people missed the Great skill set with new ideas in shaping a design and the different woods in the handle that it takes to build your fantastic axe

[@ThatWorks]

I figured most wouldn’t get it. Just another axe but I made I because I wanted to so it’s a win! Thanks for your kind words!

[@MySt0rmy]

@@ThatWorks The problem with to day world is people are negative , lazy , and critics .Your born with a skill set and then your work hard to hone that skill .I would bet your a man of principal with pride. I can't think of a name that would be fitting for your axe have a great day

[@antonlink2355]

Got an interesting name for ya, "Reykr Stál" When you first buried the axe in the stump the lighting and pattern on the blade almost looked like you captured smoke in the steel hence why the name in norse "smoked steel"

[@sircharles8722]

"Splitleaf" due to the ground patern making it sort of look like a leaf.

[@CalloutWraith]

yes thats right

[@jamesro196]

Gotta say I love this channel so much more than your last.

[@brucecampbellforpresident1393]

Holy cow if you guys are filming yourselves you go home exhausted but your videos are the bees 🐝 knees in production quality as it goes. Lovely professional work

[@fortlawrence7054]

Axe name: The Mattox. A sort of conglomeration of Matt's axe.

[@mauriciorennhackstein5229]

Axe name: The Trimmer!

[@Joos2000]

The Trunk Trimmer!

[@jxstway_177]

This channel is a true guilty pleasure

[@michaelmcgee5478]

That axe is so beautiful the wood apologizes and gets out of its way

[@Braxis_iv]

from this day onward; the axe shall be named "Bob"

[@ClaraÉtoileBildstein]

there are some who call it... Tim?

[@immensewraith7613]

But Does it float

[@Gterr1971]

If it weighs the same as a duck , then it's made of wood and therefore.....

[@pedromoreira450]

Ripple Fang - ripple because of the pattern of the Damascus and fang from the carvings.

[@DrKherm]

I’m so used to seeing Ilya forge on this channel that I forgot Matt is also a blacksmith

[@t25111988]

I would definitely call it Gimli, an axe with those beautiful flowing elvish-style lines and that gorgeous damascus!

[@ThatWorks]

Cool, thanks

[@Franky_Sthein]

I name the axe Mercury because of the damascus pattern. It reminds me of liquide metal which mercury technically is.

[@enderwarlord3226]

Also, god of thieves and merchants

[@garethbaus5471]

@@enderwarlord3226 and messengers.

[@enderwarlord3226]

@@garethbaus5471 irrelevant, isn't it weird thet the ancients had a god for many things and a god for an incredibly specific thing?

[@garethbaus5471]

@@enderwarlord3226 Mercury was one of the 12 Olympian gods, such a popular diety is likely to have a lot of things attributed to it.

[@makaquitow]

“Widow’s Tear” 😁👍

[@sisashu]

I think White River should be the name of this axe. It's lines are reminiscent of the movement of water while its pattern shows the power and ferocity of the white rapids.

[@larrybair8074]

Best axe I’ve ever seen made.

[@nickdejager8873]

Considering this challenge, I think this should be called the "Hair-Splitter" Also, how did you secure the handle? I didn't think I saw a wedge in the top view, or any pins.

[@Johnny-lj5ef]

it looks like he put a dark wood wedge in between the center of the handle. If you look carefully at the end, you can see that the center of the handle is no longer white

[@bruney74]

Often axes are basically self securing due to the forces. So the axe head gets narrower towards the bottom. This way when you swing the force pushes the head onto the shaft. (The shaft is inserted from the wide top)

[@ozzygilliam9194]

@@Johnny-lj5ef that’s what they did, like you said earlier in the vid the wood had a larger lighter wood stripe, after it’s done that stripe is now 2 stripes with the darker wood as a wedge.

[@ozzygilliam9194]

@@bruney74 there’s absolutely no way you’re getting that handle shape shoved through the top of an axe eye, the shoulder is wider than the eye and the actual handle is just as wide as the shoulder. That works on straight handled tomahawks and hatchets.

[@MichealGoode]

I'd name the Ax "Gentleman Jack."

[@josephtwilley7187]

It's great to see these guys doing their own thing and being successful. I still miss their talents on Man At Arms.

[@chuuzu]

What a beautiful axe! As for name, how about 'The Nekker'? Neck, as in the water spirit, because the pattern makes me think of the swirling waters of a brook.

[@alexanderburkeman569]

Axe name: Shavers Edge

[@Serenity_Dee]

"order your package from Manscaped" lol

[@ThatWorks]

At least someone got it

[@MattGallagherComposer]

"My buddy Nick over at Thrane Axe and Sawmill Company" was one of my best friends in high school! Nick, if you're reading this... how's it going, SON!!!

[@ThatWorks]

He is one hard workin dude!

[@bruderk4257]

This beast is such a beauty. I would name it ....... MINE !!!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

I suggest "dødsøks" as the name, the literal translation is "death axe"

[@eddyguizonde401]

i'd just go with "bearded axe", to be honest, it fits the sponsor's theme

[@Runiat]

It's not really a bearded axe, though. More of a debearding axe.

[@SergioPena20]

It’s funny how he’s wearing a full-face shield but still puts his hand out to block the flux from coming back. Sometimes it’s the little things that make you chuckle.

[@Wheels_United]

the best manscaped ad I've seen yet

[@necromancer0616]

Here's an axe name based on your sponsor: BEARD CUTTER Have you ever caught your beard on fire while metal working?

[@Dalenthas]

"Some of you already guessed it" the title told me, to be honest.

[@Uberbizmeister]

A gift for a Viking King, perhaps? ... really nice work man

[@dustoff85]

Name your Price Fella. I WOULD purchase one from you! This Ax is fir for a Viking King!!! Absolutely Amazing. I would display this in my Home office with Pride.

[@TheSpiritgun1853]

It's a murderous barber's tool, so you could name it Sweeney after Sweeney Todd.

[@edlopez5506]

"The Carpenter" as the lower part of the axe looks like a whale with its mouth slightly open.... more specifically, it looks like a sperm whale nicknamed the carpenter fish because of the HAMMERING sound it made. Thus "The Carpenter".

[@Kyle-gw6qp]

You guys have way less subscribers but are still way better (in both editing and craftsmanship) than other KZbin blacksmiths.

[@ryanrathmann8866]

Absolutely beautiful piece that any viking would be proud to own.

[@loonyman83]

can we plz not do close up on welds... my eyes would appreciate it.

[@neebatron]

I guess I haven’t seen Matt forge alone enough, so this is a treat

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks! I don’t get to do as much forging as I would like. This was a fun one!

[@neebatron]

@@ThatWorks well, do more!!! Make Ilya grind!!

[@mw8246]

This axe is the Manscraper.

[@tabrisfeather5525]

It's an elegant and worthy design. I would name this axe Eikthyrnir, like the legendary stag from the nordic mythology.

[@itsnotnotjonathan]

Now, that's one beautiful axe.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you

[@JerziTBoss]

Axe name: Weeping widow or Weeping maiden Because that carving on the head looks like a back of the girl that is swallowed by sadness and the color of and the lines of the damascus are giving that kind of vibes too.

[@masterzedd4]

I really like Beard's Bane.

[@MikeyHolmesOffical]

Am I the only one that thinks "Clover" would be an amazing name. 1st it pays homage to the northern europe where it looks like it came from. 2nd it's not over bearing like for instance the name "Carver" where you get a more weapon like image but with something like "clover" gives it a bit of mystery.

[@kayinoue2497]

Matt, this axe is breathtaking! I know you've probably named it already since I'm watching almost a year later but seeing the final product the first thing that came to mind was 'Eaglewing' because of the carving

[@rodneylangstroth4577]

Beautiful work, Matt. Gimli would be proud to use it

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you!

[@josiahsmith580]

Thorbjørn the axe of ages

[@ArseneGray]

I name the Axe Cloud Cutter. Becasue the Design is reminicent of air and clouds, which is sharpened to the point that it can cut air.

[@christopherrosario6420]

🤣🤣🤣 Had me at “made your anvil look bigger”

[@tigandkelsey]

Yeah you've most certainly named the axe by now and I've no clue what you named it but I'd go with something simple like Harvester. Dual meaning for dual inspiration. Harvests wood or souls, It really just depends on the situation and your mood at the time but I would go with Harvester.

[@Dare4ce]

My goodness, that's one beautiful axe!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you

[@BrandonWelchAMA]

That turned out GORGEOUS!!!

[@silassteinert285]

I like the name Josh for it. Also the blade almost looks like a wood burl with the way that the light makes it look 3-D instead of flat.

[@aaronbowling1590]

That is the coolest axe I've ever seen.

[@JacobE-23]

Looks like that'd be a sweet little axe for camping and backpacking

[@cuanham]

That is beautiful. Maybe consider playing with gunblueing liquid to create a dark and light contrast to complement the carving work