Gimli's Bearded Axe (Lord of the Rings) - MAN AT ARMS

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Every other Monday, master swordsmith Tony Swatton forges your favorite weapons from video games, movies, and television.
This week creates Gimli's Bearded Axe out of Damascus steel.
NOTE: Tony Swatton and Man At Arms have no connection to or involvement with the Lord of the Rings franchise.
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Series Created & Directed by Andy Signore
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Line Producer: Adam Hiner
Producer: Blake Babson
Executive Producer: Mitch Rotter
Production Manager: Phil Rogers
Story Producer: Kyle Arrington
Director Of Photography -- Matt Irwin - matt.irwincine.com
Edited by Nils Arrington and Christopher Otwell
Master Blacksmith- Tony Swatton
Assistant Blacksmith- Alicia Minette, Bryan Forrest
Machinist- William the Elder
Office Manager- Elizabeth McCullough
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Stunt Coordinator- Christopher Bradley
Stunt Performers- Kris Blount, Bryan Forrest, Christopher Bradley, Marnie Liesel
Production Designer- Christopher Bradley
Assistant Production Designer- Marnie Liesel
Ballistic Gel Provided by- Shawn Strider & Sypher Art Studios
Special Thanks- Karen Cope, Lisa Kim, Kristina Moore

[@markgresch9944]

"He was *twitching* because he's got my axe EMBEDDED IN HIS NERVOUS SYSTEM!" - Gimli, son of Glóin

[@Khorothis]

I just started watching this blacksmithing series and I just want to say that I have the utmost respect for your dedication to what you're doing. You have successfully combined both the science and art of blacksmithing, and it show on your work that you thoroughly enjoyed making it. All my respect and all my congratulations.

[@natethewerewolf]

Yeah! and he makes it look so easy!

[@Khorothis]

Nahric Yes, I have to remind myself that it's actually hard as fuck every 5 seconds.

[@natethewerewolf]

Khorothis have you ever forged any thing? im an aspiring blacksmith and to me he looks like a miracle worker

[@Khorothis]

Nahric Nah, I'm just an enthusiastic spectator. I enjoy appriciating the good work of others, mostly because I have too many interests for a single lifetime. And it's just rejuvenating and inspiring to see others perfect their craft with the unstoppable momentum of a mag-rail train.

[@danielcarnine8100]

Khorothis I like to say that I love to learn because it lets me apreciate incredible works of skill better

[@Jesses001]

The design of that ax is extremely functional. It is a very classic combat ax design. That is refreshing compared to many fantasy weapons.

[@gimlisonofgloin2404]

you have my axe

[@blizzardstormer5076]

Lol.......you'll need to fight him for the axe or better yet make one out of mythreil from one dwarf to another

[@-GyBer-]

@@blizzardstormer5076 *mythreil*

[@driftersforge4962]

AAAH GIMLI!! HOW ARE YOU MY FRIEND??

[@joeymcaloon2478]

I believe he found it embedded in some poor orcs nervous system 🤷‍♂️😂

[@gohsiakzhiang296]

and my bow

[@SurfArcher]

OMG thank you so much for doing this build! All of the "real fantasy weapons" are my favourites... But the Damascus steel was a real treat. Definately my favorite of all your builds to date. Please, please, please do more "real fantasy" builds with more interesting metals!

[@mikeelston9933]

Guys a true craftsman

[@MrPanos2000]

Makes an amazing axe conducts test on glass, sticks and clay nailed it

[@imabadonegetoverit6465]

+MrPanos2000 Should have tried splitting some wood.....

[@MrPanos2000]

***** thats not a tool axe, its a war axe. wood is splitted by splitting mauls wich are very simple and most times dull

[@imabadonegetoverit6465]

I know was joking lol the really should have tried it on a pig carcass and then had a nice cook out

[@Fishhunter2014]

+MrPanos2000 Well, you're right about the first part, splitting mauls can have an edge on them it's not entirely necessary. Axes on the other hand can be as sharp as you need it to be. Some axes are even used to cape deer!

[@jakebehringer3590]

+MrPanos2000 if you watched,he tested the axe on bones and wood not just clay and glass

[@davidatemail]

Gimli's selling his other ax on Ebay to make room for yours in his collection. That thing's awesome!

[@rm0986]

You should have tested it on a golden ring ^^ In the movie that didn't go too well xD

[@filipmotocan5452]

R!M0 haha:)))))))

[@filipmotocan5452]

In the movie the axe breaksX)))))

[@Ser-Lusacan]

"The ring must be destroyed" "Well what are we waiting for" axe breaks

[@Mournforthelost96]

i don't know about everyone else, but i really like it when he forges the blade from the metal himself, rather than just cutting it out from a slab of steel. i think that forging it yourself make the weapon feel more authentic and more like a true piece of art. great job on the axe, the damascus blade looks so beautiful.

[@blacrow7]

The sword Frostmourne that the Lich King has in World of Warcraft.

[@mikkeljensen4625]

YEES!

[@keeseman]

Aragorn's Anduril seriously hasn't been done yet? That would be so awesome!

[@mythical95]

agreee

[@2victorr]

agreee (2)

[@scythescythe884]

agree (3)

[@alejandropamies3393]

Agree (4)

[@victoryang1843]

Agree (5)

[@karlseider6237]

"That's not an ax, THIS is an ax!!" XD

[@shadowninja8616]

Connor Kenway's Thomahawk from assassins creed

[@Alvastar]

I would love to see him make the Frostmourne sword from world of warcraft, wrath of the litch king. I know you can buy replicas of it but id love to see it made properly :3

[@scottwallace7675]

Grand marshals claymore ;)

[@ryankrensel8084]

Nah dude, twin blades of azzinoth, Illidans blades dude! Those would be awesome!

[@Alvastar]

Ryan Krensel yeah they would be cool too. I only have main hand warglaive atm trying for second

[@GladiatorKing]

Gorehowl FTW

[@schwarzdrache8634]

Alva, what are you doing here!?

[@TheGabrielROFL]

Make the sword of aragorn

[@2victorr]

Anduril is awesome!

[@logofmusic]

Yes, do it!!

[@eneskaraytug514]

Yes make isildur's sword

[@IkeNicol]

***** That is the sword of Aragorn.

[@janhorn4946]

Ike Nicol no it isn't

[@randywoodworth4028]

Please make Prince Nuada's spear, the full size one, from Hellboy 2.

[@davidhaas3111]

please make Aragorn's sword that was reforged from the shards of Narsil

[@w77eed]

That's going to take forever, he'll have to make Narsil, brake it, then re-forge it.

[@Denemil]

Jakzerstoren He obviously used it as inspiration yes. I wouldn't say "stolen" though.

[@DragonHeart549]

Tobiume, Zabimaru, Katen Kyokotsu, or Sogyo No Kotowari from the Bleach series! (Shikai form of course)

[@JaredTG188]

Glamdring! Sword of Mithrandir.

[@elfsong713]

Glamdring! (Gandalf's sword)

[@HuehuehueWolooo]

Damascus steel is the most pleasant thing to watch made. Props to you again sir Blacksmith.

[@nut913]

AND MY AXE!

[@danieruramasdeespinas6822]

Please make Eddard Stark's Ice (Game of Thrones).

[@jimRaynor6]

yeah i would dig that

[@sachitwagle4485]

Danieru Ramas de Espinas THEY MADE IT'

[@tomweston3303]

I do miss this guy. Reforged is cool, but it's not quite the same as this guy. Absolute legend.

[@rickschoenbein4178]

I would like to see the woods elf Kings sword.

[@Bysthedragon]

How bout Aragorn's Sword, Anduril the Flame of the West!

[@twotailedavenger]

Old saw blades and record molds? RECYCLING MADE BADASS

[@bubby14]

Without a doubt the most effective and practical movie weapon I've seen made. It seems a medium amount of effort gives devastating results.

[@alpgiraygomlekli8391]

thorin's dwarf sword (not orcrist)

[@nicholasfotou2980]

you need to do the deadric sword from skyrim

[@CrashNBurnRacing]

Shadowmourne from World of Warcraft.

[@tony_the_tiger4414]

yell yes or Gourehowl

[@campbellsoup171]

What about Thunder Fury Blessed Blade of the Windseeker?

[@wallhackergotdammit]

Frostmourne*

[@declenn]

What about The Ashbringer?

[@blackhand95]

campbellsoup171 Did someone say [Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker]?

[@tide8601]

you look like a dwarf, you act like a dwarf and you FORGE like a dwarf. You are the most badass person ever xD

[@midgetkids]

Make legolosis's 2 swords from lord of the rings

[@vincentbar484]

I thought those were knives/daggers, unless I'm thinking of something else

[@HoochieMagoosh]

Vincent Bar White Knives of Legolas

[@dude12345863]

The One Who Does Things they are daggers elves don't usually use swords but daggers and bow

[@eneskaraytug514]

I am just thinking the same make Legolas's daggers

[@edwardness7497]

all the elves at Helm's deep had swords, in the opening scene of the first movie Elrond had a sword, Gandalf's and Thorin's swords were elven... just saying lol

[@nedstevens601]

I would love to see him make Ice from Game of Thrones

[@KillerShadow2144]

he did

[@nedstevens601]

KillerShadow2144 I think he made longclaw and jamie lanisters sword

[@KillerShadow2144]

oh sry mybad.

[@alessandrozuffi5068]

Best weapon of the series

[@ShaneHerrick]

A great looking axe.I have stuck with throwing basic forestry axes, felling axes etc. but I would love to throw this axe... great vid

[@owenl3796]

I want to see dain ironfoots hammer!

[@danieruramasdeespinas6822]

Yes, me too!

[@maximeb190]

Stop cutting through glass and ceramic...you should've simply cut through a log or something, so really show it's efficiency.

[@toussaintgervais8285]

They hit bones, wood and pig flesh -__-

[@SlightlyNotorious]

I absolutely agree. I really wish they'd stop cutting through brittle materials. They need to cut things which show the sharpness of the blade. I can pick up a stick and break a glass vase in the same way they do so it's not a very impressive demo.

[@ManneSegerlund]

***** Yes but you can still see how it preform that way

[@marsl3778]

Maxime Boivin We

[@EliteKhajiit]

That still only counts as one!

[@killthemall55]

there is just something feels so satisfying to watch this melted steel getting pounded into a shape such awesomeness

[@metalfreekz13]

Frostmourne

[@Price82020]

The blade of woe from skyrim

[@Loughlzies]

Kirito's Frost Dragon Sword ! :D

[@Sideswipe66]

As someone who can barely manage even a simple bit of diy, I'm totally in awe of this kinda skill. If I could get a custom weapon made, one of Gimli's would be my choice. Hmmm...do you guys take custom commissions?

[@rickardtill]

do deadric sword from skyrim

[@SatanArgelblaAvenger]

***** ALL weapons have been done by other people on the internet. This guy just makes the best version ;)

[@azadkurdestan9788]

Deutschland über alles mein Freund

[@azadkurdestan9788]

Deutschland über alles mein Freund

[@michaelvaland]

witchking of angmar flail plz

[@hester300]

Lich Kings epic sword ! FROSTMOURNE !!!

[@oddiev]

i miss this guy so much!!! such quality in the grinds

[@9thARRU]

Where did the etching go on the brass plate?

[@michaelfink6630]

I would love to see Myrtenaster from RWBY.

[@susantherestorer]

Really cool! How about Peter Pevensie's sword or shield, or Lucy's dagger, or Susan's bow and arrows? (Narnia)

[@minecraftmaster161]

Are any of these for sale?

[@amok00]

no, they cant be sold unless he is given permission by the developer of the movie

[@Aaron-vw6xu]

Make a kylo ren lightsaber

[@f0p12]

sword of gryffindor please!!!!

[@troymcgee4741]

This show has got me started on my own forge. Learning from all you has helped me in this adventure.. Also would it be to much to ask if you all would make the Conon sword from the movie.

[@HoudinifyThisMotha]

how much is that axe worth? :O

[@johnoden3656]

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

[@Spartucus101]

Well, he used a shovel handle. SO that knocked about 1,000 bucks off the price. So theres that.

[@M3RCENARIES]

tryndamere demon blade sword

[@jeroenreimink4977]

That would be great. It looks fantastic

[@Randommyhome]

sword of Aragorn

[@Randommyhome]

Yes

[@Ragefeast95]

No1likesasmartass lol

[@naplzt4k]

No1likesasmartass ha a mere man can't reforge the sword that was broken :p

[@georgekirish290]

sarons mace

[@JagTheRipper]

Legolas Bow. I know it's not made out of metal, but if you could make that, that would be so awesome.

[@laurdy]

do volendrung from skyrim

[@ancientlordofthesith2683]

Make The Morgul Blade Welded By The Witch King In LOTR FSOTR

[@randywoodworth5990]

Elrond's sword would be nice to make in Damascus.

[@Arrica101]

They should never have switched to the other guys who now do these videos, you are so much better

[@coultoncline9142]

Ragnar Lothbroks war axe!!!!!!!!!!! Please!

[@jaredmoe8385]

Thranduil's sword from The Hobbit!!!!!!

[@das_minuskind6187]

pls do the Sword of Griffindor from Harry Potter

[@joehumpston7937]

Matthis Simon they eventually do that

[@jacoblehrkamp7486]

*Sniff* I just... I Need a moment. I've Just never seen such Fantastic Work on Replica Weapons made with real materials which in my Opinion are the only kind of cosplay weapons. Thank you Friend : )

[@valynazvalkynaz5375]

I AM A DWARF AND I'M DIGGING A HOLE DIGGY DIGGY HOLE DIGGY DIGGY HOLE! I AM A DWARF AND IM DIGGING A HOLE DIGGY DIGGY HOLE DIGGING A HOLE!

[@ParameterGrenze]

Watching your vids that was exactly my thought, you are like some freaking awesome dwarfen master smiths. I thought about commenting on that but than you might have been insulted. After this vid I know: nope ... you are in on the nerdom :D

[@samikuosmanen729]

And I say this is the best axe, that I have ever seen!

[@garfield8684]

John Smith say sorry than

[@huseyincelikturk1557]

Legolas' bow and daggers

[@LNIGO]

Ancient blacksmiths would be proud of you guys

[@neil19thompson98]

spawns agony battle axe

[@ThePirateburke86]

Still not seeing how people say he's not a blacksmith.

[@pumpjackmcgee4267]

+Beardsley McBeard On a lot of other builds, he'll plasma cut the rough shape out of plate steel. Purists don't like that, and seem to miss out on the whole "I make weapons for shows and movies" bit.

[@ThePirateburke86]

PumpJack McGee You seemed to miss the part where he said "I've been a BLACKSMITH armorer for 30 years"

[@pumpjackmcgee4267]

***** I'm not one of the people who doesn't believe him to be a blacksmith. All I did was answer the previous guys question.

[@pumpjackmcgee4267]

Damon Hargrave As a carpenter myself, I know this perfectly well. Just because I can understand an opposing view doesn't mean I agree with it.

[@DoctorMcHerp]

+Beardsley McBeard What a lot of his critics don't understand is that Tony is a very in-demand smith. He's one of the biggest names in making weapons, armor, and other props for movies, and has had that status for decades. If he didn't have to make so many things for all of his clients, then maybe he'd have more time to appease the purists, but as it stands, he doesn't have the time to pour into forge welding billets from scratch, etc.

[@billymarshall6295]

King theoden sword

[@etpeloquin]

I think it is completely awesome that you forged this axe out of Damascus! I just think it makes it seem so much more authentic as to how a Middle Earth dwarvish "smithy" might have forged this weapon. Plus the Damascus looks awesome!

[@9891Daniels]

make the warglaives of azzinoth from world of warcraft!

[@Sk.2500]

Iron man full suit? :D anyone?

[@blizzardstormer5076]

Can you now do dwalin's axe he took from the erebore armory in battle of the five armies?

[@lucasoever1891]

Make anduril from lord of the rings

[@weismeister121]

no...Narsil...King Isildur's sword

[@lucasoever1891]

its the same sword but reforged

[@lucasoever1891]

it is the same sword but reforged

[@NimW]

who else was worried about his health when he mentioned all those chemicals and wasn;t wearing any mask? :O

[@chaosmorris5865]

NimW he's in a well ventilated shop, he's completely fine.

[@lilcray6950]

That's completely true

[@Ragefeast95]

This is my favourite episode by far

[@GreatGrandSoap]

He explains stuff so well and I don't understand any of it. I love it!

[@DeanMetalAngel666]

He just made one of my favourite Axes even better LOL.

[@beakerstew]

I think this is the only one Ive seen that has hand tooled leather. Being a leather worker myself, I think it adds a great aspect.

[@realityfighting]

"Fender's Bowie knife" the villain from the 1980s post apocalyptic film "Cyborg" starring Jean Claude Van Dame.

[@TheWireMan94]

What grit level/ polish level would be suggested for bringing out the damascus design? and how long should i bathe the blade in ferric chloride for? (making a damascus bowie knife and its currently at 120 grit)

[@matthewa.sanchez6539]

I wish i could be blacksmiths like u guys, I've always wanted to make blades and axes from games and movies and make blades from my imagination

[@WVgoodguy22]

The Long Handled sword or half spear used by Elron's Elven army in the 1st LoTRs that would be AMAZING!

[@tedfisher1913]

A true masterpiece! Amazing craftsmanship and detailing!

[@ExpanderDJ]

Now that's what I call ART!

[@listerinemint6386]

Can somebody explain what are they doing in 4:17 - 4:18? Are they gluing that metal piece onto the axe? Welding it? Please somebody explain!

[@gabriellebenard5254]

one of my favorite build out of all man at arms

[@DJFrosted]

Man.. just exquisite.. the quality is so damn good

[@micahzook2626]

You guys make me think that I missed my calling in life! I love watching your videos! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Kaihass.]

this is one of my favourite! I have so much respect for you and your work! I'm only youngish but I would one day love to learn the craft of blacksmithing! so good!

[@goldenphoenix1069]

I still would love to not only see the Double Dragons swords but also be able to hold and if not own them one day.

[@coreyshier7526]

Hey, I just saw the movie Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. I suggest you do the "Sands of Time" dagger. Use crucible steel folded over 300-400 times, shaped and engrave all the detail then etch and polish the blade. That would be Cool!!

[@ericbreaux6124]

Vyse's cutlasses, Selvaria's lance, Alicias lance, Ragnell, Monado, Virtual On Marz Radical Zapper. Kingdom Hearts: Road to Dawn, Ends of the Earth, Axel's chakrams, Oblivion, Oathkeeper. Phantasy Star: Steel Hearts, DB's Saber, S rank sword, Dark Flow. Skyrim: axe of Whiterun, Dawnbreaker, Elven Greatsword, Glass Battleaxe, Daedric Battleaxe.

[@Markimaks]

Jarvan's spear from League of Legends!

[@MrBaker452]

This is by far my favorite build.