Making a Hatchet with ALEC STEELE - Forging with a Sledge Hammer!

[@natewesselink]

Love the colabs with Alec, he's the reason I found your channel. I would love to have a little hatchet like that for camping.

[@TAOutdoors]

he's a great guy!

[@chevybill1833]

What a talented young man Alec is! Nicely done.

[@TAOutdoors]

Indeed he is!

[@carterdanielson2566]

Your collabs are with Alec are always so fun. Keep up the great filming too!

[@croz71]

Alec is such a talented young man. So great to see the younger generation doing hard manual work and keeping the blacksmith trade alive. Alec has such a positive attitude and love for his work. I wish him all the success for everything he does.

[@ekulretlas]

Thumbs up for Alec cleaning his workshop

[@andyzot]

I think your collabs' with Mr Steele are fantastic, your obvious enthusiasm and Alex’s knowledge & skills shine through.

[@kjonesy4142]

That hatchet is totally awesome!! 2 of my favorite channels, 1 of the best collabs!! Alec is an excellent, passionate blacksmith & he shines in his element of teaching an sharing his knowledge. Great to see you two working together again, fantastic!! ⛺🔥⚒

[@leehunter1967]

Brilliant!! Such a class act from start to finish as always. Head and shoulders beyond any "bamb son" nonsense... Thank you for the top notch quality one has come to expect from you.

[@Tsiri09]

That's fantastic- the "old skills" haven't gone away.

[@ecophreak1]

Being a striker looks like so much fun - can't wait to see this hatchet 'in action'

[@alexanderdavis3589]

Ive been watching Alec for awhile now. Its nice to see him be more instructional and informative in a video like this.

[@jasonsemp]

TA Video!! I really enjoy your collaborations with Alec. I hope you two do more of these in the future.

[@TAOutdoors]

Yup more planned!

[@Robbie_S]

I never thought Blacksmithing and Forging Art is so cool. And with talented Mr. Alec Steele, it's more fun to watch. Nice collab Mike, impressive.

[@eduardom800]

A bushcraft knive and now a hatchet.... I loved the result product.

[@chamilton9182]

WOW!!! Great hatchet. Well done. Alec is a true artist and craftsman. So glad he's not afraid to make mistakes on his channel and share them for us to learn by. He's the real deal!! Great vid guys!!

[@garyt4394]

I'm here via Alec's channel. It's really interesting to see the same content presented by two different creators, with the two different styles and cinematography. Good job gentleman, thank you.

[@brickupgrades]

Mike you’ve done it again...... Yet another GREAT Collaboration with The Great Alex Steel. This is the Stuff we Love...... Your Killing IT Cheers Mark🇦🇺

[@TAOutdoors]

Mark Mansell thanks Mark

[@danderson6827]

Incredible... I'm duly impressed gentlemen! What gets me, are the ten (as of this writing) who gave this video a "thumbs down". How on God's earth could you NOT just deeply appreciate the craftsmanship and time which went into creating this stunning masterpiece?

[@basslinern7523]

This hatchet is soooo beautiful ! Alec is a magician of steel in addition of a sympathetic charming guy. You also have done your part of it. You must be proud to posess such a wonderful objet created with bare hands (almost) from rough metal and wood. Congratulations guys, you must have had a very nice time forging together.

[@abefrohman1759]

Alec makes amazing things. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@justinkling2920]

I love when y'all too collab together I hope y'all do more of these and more bushcraft as well to keep them going love yalls video's

[@simezra]

you two are one of the best collaboration combination iv`e seen on youtube, there is a lot of potential here

[@gerardriordan712]

Wow...a beautiful handle shape on that awesome hatchet...Alec has a very distinct clear voice... also very skilful and knowledgeable...Mike you were very good with the sledge hammer...I did not recognise you at first...thank you for two amazing tutors and a great lesson...

[@sethmagallones7507]

I never get tired of watching your videos and collabs ! I'd like to see you guys collab with a bushcraft or camping overnighter with the tools you've made. Keep it up!!

[@mccabe8964]

The burned look to hatched looks so cool definitely subscribing to Alecs channel

[@TAOutdoors]

you won't regret it

[@jacobdrescher1756]

You two are actually my favourite youtubers, i really loved this collab👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JakeyP92]

Another awesome smithing video from the both of you! Loving that dark finish on the handle!.. Thanks Mike & Alec!

[@jasonlopez75]

This video is pretty awesome. I love Alec's channel and I watch him a lot. Seeing him in your video brings a whole different perspective and depth to his character. Thanks Mike, for all the bushcrafting badassery and thank you for this collaboration with Alec Steele!

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks buddy!

[@rcchar]

OMG Mike and Alec that was so cool to see you go from a round stock of steel to a Hatchet. Mike a look forward to see you using it.

[@TAOutdoors]

It was good fun!

[@rcchar]

How long do it take to make the Hatchet?

[@shootermcmillan]

Nicely done! How satisfying it is when we create something with your own hands. Alec certainly lent his tools and expertise, but you should feel a great deal satisfaction and accomplishment. One day long from now your own son may show the video of when granddad made his own axe and knife...and when it comes time for your grandson to receive those tools it won't simply be a thing that they are getting. I have a knife that my grand father made, and one that my father made and they are special among all the items I possess . I plan to make a knife for the express purpose of handing the collection to my son to keep and hopefully pass on to his own son one day.

[@johnruss811]

love these collabs they are so good

[@phillipcroyle]

An absolute gorgeous work of old world art.

[@HazeOutdoors]

Great camera and editing work, excellent content. A joy to watch young man x

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Hazey mate!

[@ancluin173]

I love the colabs you do with Alec. The next one you do you should have him help you make a makers mark for you, and stamp the tool with both marks.

[@barstad-9591]

It’s sooo very nice to again hear the sounds of the hammering, which he (unfortunately) now excludes from most of his videos. I hope that your small hatchet provides you with much use and productivity.

[@eliosaile1689]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs in one video. My week is made! Fantastic work man. Love it!

[@firstmusic00]

Great job fellas. Nice to see Old Glory and The Union Jack together on the wall....as they should be

[@hellohellohello6847]

Great to see a young man keeping these skills alive!! Good works gents!!

[@lonnpeterson6525]

I hope you get Alec outdoors again sometime soon. That was a great video and so is this one, very entertaining.

[@davescorpion]

I watched Alec's video, the two parter, and I also watched yours Mike, an awesome collab, can't wait for more.......

[@noone3734]

I'm glad to finally find someone forging an axe that has a decent wedge geometry. Always thin axes.

[@HenrikLaurell]

Amazingly cool to see it grow from raw material to a finished tool! Really like also the final job with the handle. Will have to subscribe to his channel as well now! Thanks Mike. /Henrik

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers Henrik

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Two of my favorite creators in one video....? Yeah we all win the internet today! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@caseyselanders]

this might be the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[@fearlessfreeman4373]

Totally awesome hatchet, really loved the shape of the thing. You'll have that for life now, don't lose it, hopfuly become a heirloom.

[@chrisb508]

That hatchet is bad ass. I really enjoyed watching you guys make it.

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

It's not just Alec's knowledge of smithing, head placement, initial stock weight gauging,heat treat or normalising but damn his tong skills are sick!! Tong guys..not tongue...

[@TAOutdoors]

I think that's something that people really don't notice. I went to use the tongs and just dropped the metal on the floor straight away. Using tongs is an art form!

[@JETWTF]

Using a tongue is also an art form lol.

[@wyatte007teb]

there is nothing like making something with your bare hands that you beable to use for years to come. Way to go TA

[@tasogarerubica]

T&A ADVENTURES That's what I love about humanity and their necessities for tools. We got here to the modern day cause we were so adept in making and using tools. After the rise in mass production we lost some of our masteries of using our hands, making and using said tools. But recently there has been a resurgence of interest in the crafts that our fore fathers and mothers have been so keen on prefecting, and this fact makes me unbelievably happy.

[@scotthicks8338]

I have a hatchet the same size as your original. The smaller one you forged is great, it's the perfect size for making kindling from wood. Nice work.

[@lorihooper4037]

Absolutely amazing! And he's so young to have perfected his craft!

[@LM-gq1om]

AWESOME! Love your intensity to build a survival tool for yourself and Alec, WOW, what knowledge and a great teacher.

[@TAOutdoors]

He really is great!

[@LM-gq1om]

As are you!

[@miryamgn91]

That was real joy to watch, you both are great. The "final product" looks AMAZING 👍🏻

[@bonniebarbee5401]

Alex is AWESOME ! Well done 👍, very talented young man !

[@lauraweiss7875]

Wow! So much knowledge involved in creating this beautiful tool. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomhodgkinson8629]

2 of the best people on KZbin. Looking forward to you putting the hatchet too good use!

[@eddylonergan142]

well done both. He is a very good craftsman.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Alec is a very knowledgeable craftsman! Awesome video Mike and a beautiful hatchet has come of it. Thank you for sharing! :))

[@loneraven823]

Nice work pal and I like the colour of that axe I see you've gone for the old stone age look well done👍

[@johndifrancisco3642]

I know. I was thinking the same. It looks rough and tough and kind of like a Tomahawk.

[@ratjaw75]

Wow! Hats off to both of you. Gotta check out Alec's channel now. Love the flags in the workshop too. Even has the Volunteer State flag!

[@Plaguedoctor31420]

I love these kinds of collabs.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Great video, this process is so cool to watch. You know what? It looks incredibly satisfying and yes, fun. I learned a lot with this video, Steele is an artist and a great teacher. Bravo.

[@leevi2138]

look at that belt buckle. just a big flat piece of metal. i like it

[@jctaylor1967]

Alec's belt? Look closer, it's not flat, is damascus steel and has the pattern of the british flag

[@cheesecrumbs380]

Leevi21 you should watch him made both brittish and american flag damascus belt buckle, search it on Alec Steele channel.

[@grimsoul0]

I watch you making this on Alec's channel also and I like your version of it better without all the music. I like the sound of the tools being used and listening to the two of you talk about what was going on. 👍👍

[@jairoacosta8940]

nothing but an art piece

[@dustinallen6033]

Shout out from Tennessee. Seeing the Tennessee state flag @ 10:46 in Alec's workshop in the UK took me by surprise. Nice!

[@lizglewisward]

Brilliant! It must be so satisfying to make the tools that you will rely on...a hatchet to go with your fire steel and knife. :-) I love your calabs with Alec!

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Definitely a delight to watch another collab between two KZbinrs and gents that I enjoy watching. I recently saw the striker, bushcraft knife and when you had him out of the workshop and into your realm as well. It is always great to learn new skills and be able to create your own tools like this awesome little camp hatchet, I like the head shape and the burnt wood handle, as well as the perfect and super sharp knife that you can baton and feather stick some wood. Cheers. :)

[@cianmaccoisteala1268]

This was a great video! As much as I love watching you out in the wild exploring, its nice to see new content like this on the challenge that is also as entertaining to watch as it is interesting.

[@craignash4736]

Hey Mike Awesome video , can’t wait till your Dad sees it . Thank you. Craig

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I have watched both your version and Alec's version of this project. Your camera work and editing on this are truly fine. I am looking forward to seeing such a small item in use at Badger's Rest.

[@alicek6586]

the collabs you have done with Alec is so entertaining to watch! Keep it up!

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Alice

[@magellanonait3501]

Without words. Only wonder Art in Silence. For Ever Thank you. "Grazie" Subscribed to Alec's Channel.

[@danielkelley3989]

Awesome.. two of my favorite KZbinrs. Beautiful hatchet. Love that blackened finish

[@scarface822]

Love the burnt handle hatchet ;) well done :D great collaboration video ;)

[@Skills2survive]

That is AWESOME !! What a skilled craftsman !!

[@smokeybarr]

Another great collaboration guys.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Great hammer work Mike! I would have missed so many times it would be laughable. Love the look too. Look's like one tough Tomahawk :)

[@shaun891]

Beautiful tool Alec and you made. Impressive!.

[@claramullen]

Very nice hatchet love that handle can't wait to watch this in action.

[@juanpablocavalieri966]

The axe looks amazing! I´m feeling the hype for watching it in the bushcraft camp :)

[@ericpjlanglois]

Two of the best. Nice job guys.

[@davep4557]

I've always been a fan of the more compact style hatchets. I have a small single throw axe for the bigger stuff. And I found your channel with the bushcraft knife collaboration. Keep up the good work.

[@craigperry3442]

Another great video Mike. Amazing work and fun to watch your new hatchet take shape. Alec and you made it look easy and the fun it really should be. Think I’ll set here, have another cup of coffee and watch it again. Keep up the good work and always have a great time doing what you do. Craig from USA

[@dannykapz]

A job well done fellas. The next colab should be Alec Steele and TaFishing!!!

[@adamwilliams8039]

Alec seems a fun guy!

[@LESNUE]

This is really good axe! Hope you'll enjoy it in forest!!

[@5280Adventures]

Amazing hatchet and beautiful production. Thank you for sharing

[@frekisden]

Awesome. A hatchet worthy of vahalla

[@vidiotzak]

You and Alec are awesome!

[@feellnfroggy]

Awesome work, Im sure someone mentioned it, but when hanging the handle, let the head free hang while smacking the bottom of the handle, It allows for a more even friction fit, without forcing the head on. it also guarantees less chance of splitting the eye. (not that it happens alot). (Just another of a bunch of methods, but its very effective). I absolutely love the extra angle down at the fawns foot, I made a tomahawk handle (twice) with the same style curved handle and it was so much nicer to use.

[@CollectableandNew]

I've been watching Alec for a time now cool guy very good channel

[@markroper9269]

Great video. Watched it on Alec`s channel and watched this one to the end. Same content from a different perspective is just as entertaining...if not more! I bet that becomes your favorite hatchet☺ Great job guys!

[@jasonyoung1999]

Fantastic craftsmanship. Really like the way it turned out. I would love to get my hands on one.

[@bigboyfishing8244]

Alec Steel aka the nutty professor... Good work lads 👍

[@amandiolimadesousa1633]

Awesome job guys! A pleasure to watch as usual.Regards, Manny from Pretoria, South Africa.

[@stanbrown915]

So much fun! GREAT JOB!!

[@jayjeep6178]

Really like the collaboration videos , I found Alex’s channel through yours and really enjoy it . I like when you two make something and you use it in the field.

[@jerryf609]

I enjoyed watching you guys craft that hatchet. Quite a good video.

[@cactusbobaz]

Very, very nice. looks like a carving axe. Really nice job guys. !!!!!!

[@mm700]

Having worked In millwright and heavy equipment, that stuff is hot and loud to work around. Nice work with the forging on the axe, I wouldn't mind owning one of those. Keep up the good work