Forging the Viking Axe from Assassin's Creed Valhalla

[@stephanieduchesne8747]

THIS is what I was missing from "Man at Arms", the level of precision and accuracy when forging, as well at that level of finishing! This brings me so much satisfaction.

[@justinchadwick5228]

I know these guys do this for a living and have years of experience but man they always make bladesmithing look easy

[@WishBBQ]

"It's more important to be fast than menacing." Then proceed to make the most awesome menacing looking axe any Viking has ever laid eyes on. Amazing work once again guys!

[@nicholaslawlor8623]

It's too heavy, anyone trying to use it is dead meat!

[@wyvernslayer4530]

@@nicholaslawlor8623 two hands

[@Red_VelvetRevolver]

I knew the second that I saw the AC:Valhalla trailer that you guys would be making something cool af. I was not disappointed

[@abdiel5070]

Same here facts

[@50joga50bonita]

And Now we are disappointed. Boring Game, graphics from 2016.

[@noahm8624]

@@50joga50bonita dang I was thinking about getting it I didn’t know people were disappointed

[@mr.wideman2006]

@@noahm8624 I thought it was amazing, just because one person says it’s bad doesn’t mean it is, try it for yourself and decide :)

[@noahm8624]

@@mr.wideman2006 ok thanks

[@kalashnikovdevil]

The best part about your weapons, especially the historical ones, is if they somehow ended up in historical ends they'd be considered treasures beyond value for the sheer quality of steel. Gorgeous.

[@Irmarinen]

Except - ironically - their Excalibur from Fate franchise - it was made from different steel/iron parts of ancient real weapons (arrowheads, spearheads, swords, etc.)

[@TurnierRustung]

this weapon isn't historical. It's pure fantasy

[@TurnierRustung]

it bears zero resemblance to real viking axe typologies

[@Aeondivine]

@@TurnierRustung eh some bear like viking mightve taken it up

[@Aeondivine]

@@matyas_laczko yeah? Are u from that time? 😂😂 I dont mean take it into war cause that seems unlikely but just to dick around and show off their strength

[@abandonedcat2300]

What they're always trying to say is that fantasy weapons are inaccurate (sometimes idiotic) but we made it anyway for you guys.

[@GilgameshEthics]

Yeah that is a hunk of metal. Wouldn't be very good in combat most likely. Cool design, and good execution though.

[@spring6600]

yeap cuz it looks so unbalanced and heavy to swing rightly. that makes it an inefficient weapon for a battle

[@-GyBer-]

it looks like woodsplitter more than battle axe

[@Servellion]

Probably the only practical use for this design would be as a headsman's axe.

[@DamienDarksideBlog]

Fun > Reality

[@KEHT92]

Hello guys. Any chance to see you forging "Radzyg's Sword" from Kingdom Come Deliverance?? Thank you.

[@valleyrover4958]

I second

[@fourkings7897]

I third

[@ConcreteLand]

I fourth, just to fuck with KEHT92 . 🤣🤣🤣

[@ZekeWaters_]

YES (oh, and i fifth)

[@jaxonhaeder6340]

I guess I have to 6th, now

[@SoulsDark321]

I absolutely love watching you guys forge these awesome weapons especially the ones from different video games and animes always awesome to see the process, and as a soldier still serving in combat arms what you said at 4:58 still rings very true

[@vennom14]

Oh my hell! Thank you!!! The two most important factors in combat: how fast you can move, and how far you can engage an opponent. This is the most accurate statement regarding combat

[@Ari-elle-420]

I'd also add how effective your movements are. You can move hella fast from hella far but if you don't hit anything you're the most useless guy on the battlefield

[@bizarreworld2510]

Come on we wanted to see how you wrapped the handle on this one too! You guys never miss to surprise and mesmerize us! Great job as always guys!

[@TheBuckley555]

Been following you and Illiad since black flags hidden blade build Really admire the knowledge and dedication both of you pump into your videos Now its time for you guys to do the wrist blade!

[@nickstrickland]

I love these two guys. I don’t know what happened with Man at Arms cause I’m ignorant but I’m glad these two are still doing what they love. Much love to you guys

[@LOVEMUFFIN_official]

From what I have heard, the financial backer behind A.W.E. ME collapsed in spectacular fashion, and they had to stop production of Reforged. These guys decided to start That Works, but have only recently gotten their original production value back on screen. Whatever the circumstances, it’s just good to have them back.

[@Varizen87]

I always appreciate when you guys talk about historical accuracy and real practicality!

[@greyfells2829]

thumbs up for including the part about what real axes might have looked like back then. we can enjoy the fantasy while still learning about the history.

[@originalfogin]

Liked and shared, I love watching the builds and pick up lots of tips just from seeing how you shape the metal.

[@brokenbones2628]

The camera work has improved so much compared to the first videos. Keep doing amazing stuff guys, ill always be here watching them!!!

[@hannible1976]

Yet another beautiful piece whilst no historically accurate as you rightly explained fantasy battle axes and war hammers are my favourite weapons something about the intimidation factor and power of them plus the decorative ascetics of them appeal to me. Can’t wait for your next build I hope one day you guys have a challenge to see who can build and design the best looking fantasy weapon

[@ocoulos]

"sword of olympus" from God of war 2 and 3! ^_^ Awesome axe!!!

[@KozacksPack]

always a pleasure to watch you guys doing your craft. Great work! Love it!

[@ThatWorks]

ty

[@psylegio]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this tempering method, using the heat from the quenching process. I might even dare try doing it this way. This must be really tricky to get right, particulary for something like a sword with perhaps four bevels and three to four or even more feet in length though.

[@BrimstoneBeard]

Love the amount of effort you guys put into the wrap for this. So often i see amazing work with the metal work but the handles and wraps lack. This is one beautiful piece overall.

[@bullyproof5707]

Ahhhhhh.. this why you guys aren't on s3 of Man At Arms.... this works though, nice chill video! You 2 were always the more informative of the old group. Look forward to more!

[@shadowwarriorphonix7683]

i love the Video and the Assassin Creed games it is fun watching your videos keep it up

[@cedricmartin538]

Ughhh I missed the premiere, I'll be watching it still. Love your works

[@ulfheinni.b2633]

I've been waiting for this video! And as usual you didn't disappoint!

[@SRFriso94]

Your axe videos are always fun, one of my favorites you did on MAA was you two making tomahawks in a competition, and I love the rough-forged look on this one. As for a next project, Kusabimaru perharps? Wolf's sword from Sekiro, mostly pretty functional, but I could listen to Ilya talk about traditional forging techniques for hours, which he always does with katana builds, and it's great.

[@errolgomez1357]

love it..nice ang clean blacksmithing..nextime AC:Valhalla hidden blade..

[@Aleeknives]

Man that thing is so wicked I bet they redo the graphics in the game so it looks like yours! Great work guys

[@TDBoedy]

I love watching you guys work. All the artistry is wonderful.

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks for watching our Assassin's Creed Axe build. Share this episode using the hashtage #AxeWorks for a chance to win a hand forged Mjolnir Pendant ! See end of the video !

[@FabledHeroes3351]

Can you guys make Connor Macleods Claymore and Katana from Highlander please

[@danieltriplett6717]

Shared guys

[@samandria9935]

You forgot the h in hashtag

[@So_Iace]

You should have left the footage of wrapping the haft that's just as impressive a process as forging

[@gabrielschake6259]

I'm pretty sure even if you got it wrong from the game, you still got that lovely piece absolutely right!

[@fieryiceforge]

Guys you knocked this out of the park. That is an awesome axe!

[@RedBeardOps]

Hot damn, you guys never disappoint!

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks bud!

[@ACruelBadger]

Your cinematography is so captivating. The craftsmanship and amount of detail put into each item is always a personal favorite. I would love to see your take on the Carolingian Longsword; also from AC: Valhalla.

[@-AmateurArtist]

Beautiful! Thank you for another wonderful video

[@JamesFromTexas]

That came out way bigger than I expected. Awesome work!

[@DracoDraconisggg]

Dane here, thank you for mentioning the difference between the Dane battle axe (viking axe) and this fantasy weapon. People rarely show proper knowledge and information when it comes to the old danes

[@michaelsloan2447]

Totally awesome build yet again. So happy this continues post MAA. Would still very much love to see Bors blades from the King Arthur movie. They remind me of the Furyan Ulaks.

[@grahamparr4710]

Loved the genuine Viking shorts👍

[@RedmarKerkhof]

I like how in the wide shots, Matt is obviously about to miss the fruits, but then they conveniently cut to a close-up of it getting hit. Haha, no harsh feelings. If anything, you proved your earlier point of battle axes needing to be light and maneuverable.

[@nathancarabajal8271]

Wicked axe. Vikings would definitely have a field day using that masterpiece.

[@timothynaquin8899]

Would love to see y'all do a whole Viking war kit. Knife, sword, regular axe, battle axe, and rimmed shield... Love y'all work... Keep it up.

[@jessvanlaar]

Nice to see you comment on the historical side of things to put the weapon into context.

[@hughjanus9489]

Wow I was really sad because I thought you guys were done making videos but now I rediscovered it for myself and the first video I watch while being reintroduced is eivors axe 🤗🤗

[@commandershepaaarrrdwrex2881]

Better then the game by alot, love the axe

[@aidenauditore8304]

Glad you guys have your own show now, love all your builds! really interested in the historic warhammer you guys made, Got me thinking 🤔 for a historic build, a Masamune Katana and history on the era would be awesome!

[@No_idea_what_Im_doingOG]

Super cool axe, love the grit. I'd love to see you guys make Khalim's Will from Diablo 2. Super crazy, right up your guys alley

[@PackRunner3]

It's cool seeing how you guys have adapted your gear to make the axes

[@AwSamy]

Кто от крастера - лайк )

[@СемёнЯсиков-й4ж]

Круто, я

[@АрхипКостромской]

Лол, плюсую

[@khozyain_kleya]

Я тут

[@yamato_kudasay]

я от крастера)))

[@thelongrun335]

А я от джиора мормонта

[@spawnofheck]

The mountain (haftor) would love that destruction montage music xD

[@theanthem195]

Ayy! I see that viking arm ring! sick man 👏🏼

[@faramund9865]

Germanic* these things are found all throughout Germania. So Netherlands, Germany and so forth.

[@mollettforge5373]

I shared your video on my Facebook. Keep the videos coming

[@jjdzmz]

Excellent craftsmanship as always guys 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼😎

[@vadimblin]

Damn, that axe head is thick! So much material around the eye. With Ilyas skills half of the thickness shouldn't be a challenge. That's a wood chopper. Still a beautiful peace of art!

[@genth3575]

They talk about this in the video: how there's the fantasy concept of the massive two handed viking axe with a lot of material to deliver a heavy blow, which is what they're making, but the reality is that viking axes were nimble and light weapons!

[@ThatOneBlacksmithGuy]

If Ilya WANTED TO he would have. They talked about this. Traditionally yes they are much slimmer but the goal HERE was to make one accurate to the game, not history.

[@CasualREDACTED]

well a viking used an axe for all around use. that means yes they would also chop wood with it too. vikings were awesome that way. give them an axe and they have all they need

[@CollinMcLean]

@@CasualREDACTED Hand axes and bearded axes could probably function as makeshift tools but two handed axes I doubt just because of the width. In terms of thickness they had more in common with a Ka-Bar knife than a felling axe.

[@sherrattpemberton6089]

It would be sick if they used this as a prototype, and then did the same design scaled down to a realistic scale to show the difference

[@karlduncombe7362]

Just found your new channel and was happy you continuing your work you do some amazing work cant wait for more

[@TheWavyWorldOfJuice]

Its crazy how they actually made these weapons back in the day , without all of the modern day machines we have today

[@charlessmith9198]

Yea it took way longer and it was less forgiving I bet

[@jamesedgar5944]

Tbh either way it takes a long time but by hand i feel way more fulfilled with it

[@jorgegonzalez-pv8mv]

It's amazing all the "secrets" they dominate. True professionals.

[@ПесБарбос-д8н]

Илья молодец!!! Больше контента! Удачи вам в продвижении вашего проекта

[@kimcurtis9366]

Great build! Thoroughly enjoyed the video!

[@ronanespinueva4261]

You guys always make the art look so easy!

[@camper1907kerem]

uuhhh finally the flow led me back to you guys. to make sure that i dont lose you guys again subscribed and rang the bell :)

[@ThatWorks]

Kerem Ozurun welcome! So glad you found us!

[@UnknowableAbsolute]

Awesome as always

[@shadowofchaos8932]

It started as a round stock of 1045. Now it's a badass axe from Assassins Creed.

[@jamesyamamoto5155]

Nice work guys! The work on that handle was beautiful!

[@ThatWorks]

thanks !

[@LJMpictures]

Man i would LOVE to see something from the Fantasy warhammer universe. Perhaps a Druchii sword or dagger? (Dark Elves) they have such a unique design. Love your work as always guys, keep it up!

[@Silveraga]

Great editing and content information. Well done on that episode guys. The axe is awesome!

[@reanimatedfish]

Looking amazing, guys! Good work.

[@awcy7141]

I swear to god you guys are amazing!

[@mkivy]

Love the build. I just might have to break down and purchase an ax! Beautiful and expert work!

[@e-marketclick6770]

Cool work, I love axes ⚒️. Your works are so good.

[@TheSpeep]

Still more gameplay than their gameplay trailer. All sass aside tho, nice work guys, axe looks dope!

[@superjesuskush]

just now saw this in my feed love it tho bc im in the middle of Valhalla and this gives me inspiration. Weapon suggestion to make would actually be the Ninja Turtle Weapons if you havent already done them

[@oneshotme]

Looks like it might be able to be used for daily use for then. Great job making it as well! Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@branchcore]

This axe is why I subbed to you since Awe Me! Great job everyone. 👍

[@micharainczuk607]

WOW! Very good job!

[@Winchester1979]

A Heron-marked sword from The Wheel of Time would be a neat project I think. (Think Katana-style blade, but made out of spring steel, with western hilt on it).

[@judyhughes9666]

I'd like to see a Heron-marked blade as well.

[@tybertimus]

You may already know about them, but Brendan Olszowy has made some really fantastic Wheel of Time blades. John Lundemo of Odinblades used to do them, but now even the picture archive is gone...then he changed his business name to Longship Armory, and somehow that branched out to Brendan Olszowy of FableBlades...but anyway, look up FableBlades and they have a gallery specifically for Wheel of Time.

[@Winchester1979]

@@sawyer7973 Oh yeah, the Ashan'darei would be excellent, especially if combined with the foxhead medallion. Neither are likely to be in the TV show for a few years.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

Man I'm slow the draw, didn't know you guys made your own channel! This is so cool! I didn't even recognize Ilya at first. Your accent has disappeared a lot!

[@helgenlane]

In the hands of real humans it looks like a weapon some big orc or half-giant would use. Amazing work as always.

[@H2OSoarin]

Great project guys! Have a comment for the KZbin search algorithm.

[@sugondese5497]

Have a reply

[@fiercedeity9955]

And another reply

[@dragontattooee]

Stunning piece of art

[@riccardobrunello363]

#Axeworks amazing!! I really love this work!! See u soon, by from Italy 😉

[@Ash-xd9nx]

I noticed him wearing one of the bracelets from Valhalla as well. Sick.

[@tusitc]

I've been waiting for this video since the teaser dropped.

[@ThatWorks]

me too

[@NiK38812]

Hi guys, i love your videos:). You always do great a job. You always explain the diferent types of steel you work with, that being said. Can you make a video explaining the diferent types of steel you work with and what you usually use them for and why? ( heat treat, high carbon low carbon, advantages and disadvantages while forgeing or grinding them). I would really apreciate that.

[@ryanrathmann8866]

That is a lot of stuff. Maybe a series? I would watch that!

[@dc9168]

I like the background music. Feels like I'm stepping into another time. Nice work on the design and game.

[@sillygoose7646]

Very nice axe. I’d love to see Eivor’s bearded axe he wields in the trailers.

[@ThatWorks]

Could happen !

[@brandonc5267]

So no bullshit, when the weapon demo portion came up i was looking away and was confused how a Halfthor video came up in the playlist so quickly LOL

[@anthonykent00]

My first question was, "How do they heat that massive thing?" Thank you for showing that! The video length was good, but I feel like we were missing the mounting and wrapping.

[@oliverhel9629]

excellent job on the spike on the backside of the head

[@arnesieper8332]

in terms of historical weapons and armor, the Maunt & Blade games were always one of my favourites.

[@filliposarnarellis1616]

Perfect job boys keep it up!!!!!

[@paraicmchugh5468]

Another quality piece. Keep it up!

[@andrewshraga7301]

Glad to see you guys actually hit something properly with it ... Kinda frustrates me when you go through all the trouble of using tool steel, heat treatment and then just wack a plastic water bottle ...

[@DDenDeeen]

I like how you have the real strength test on this axe, not like AWE just slashing something soft.

[@fernandgamboa2848]

They make it look so easy to but it takes hours upon hours of of work and a high level skilled person to do this

[@KalaamNozalys]

It has been so long since I could post a suggestion for a weapon so... i'll go with what I always go for: Felix' sword from Golden Sun: The Lost Age ! o/

[@johnroberts4456]

Which one?

[@nolster540]

loving this new channel guys !! should make the mortal blade from sekiro!

[@OnotoleOlolo]

Ильюхе уважуха за проделанную работу

[@Natadorian]

Forged In fire Material right there😏👍🥰

[@tomliemohn624]

Excellent build, guys! I often have said that in another life i would have enjoyed making knives, swords and perhaps axes. Instead I make machine guns. Choices....

[@pavelvalis7023]

Cool to see a variety of weapons being made on this channel, not only swords. As always, a high quality work and a high quality video!