Making a Mexican axe.

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[@forjanatalense]

man ive been watching this channel since the forging a hammer in one heat video, and the content just keeps getting better! You inspired me to start my own channel tim, and now i have my own small comunity here in Brazil. Best of luck my brother, keep doing that amazing work!

[@TimothyDyck]

No way! Good for you! That’s awesome to hear.

[@DanoG_74]

Wow 60K subscribers too! Congrats!!

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Timothy That turned out awesome! I think you should continue to make axes from the old catalog. Thank you for taking time to build, film, edit and post this video.

[@alix-acb]

YES! please recreate more these old Hults Bruks styles, it's awesome content!!

[@snljames]

Your shop has the coolest aesthetic! old rusty equipment, black dark room, dirt floor and warm dull light. very cinematic! and really awesome forging lol

[@minnesotatomcat]

It’s amazing the power that just air can have to push right through a billet on your upsetter! What a great investment those were 👍

[@utilitarian]

What an amazing looking axe! I really wasn't sure as you started the Mexican flag design but boy does it look great - I love the wood grain is still visible!

[@murraymakesstuff]

Yes, do more variants and one-offs!!

[@minnesotatomcat]

I don’t know how you could give up coffee!! There’s no way I can deal with the rest of the world without a pot of coffee in me before I leave my house for the day!! 😂

[@TimothyDyck]

It’s so hard! Arg. 😞

[@richardlacroix9069]

It's gotta be like top of the mountain, train for years within a monestary level stuff. No coffee means I'm in a clock tower somewhere by noon.

[@stevendelvecchio3721]

What a beautiful piece of work and craftsmanship. Love watching you work.

[@boneav83]

Thats not just an axe, thats a work of art, proper craftmanship all round.

[@lastnamefirstname6700]

I love your style, and the way you forge your axes, but I would also be really interested in seeing how you tackle a folded and forge welded design!

[@TimothyDyck]

Forge welded axes are on the list!

[@lastnamefirstname6700]

@@TimothyDyck awesome, can’t wait to see that video!

[@Joe___R]

It would be nice to see you make one of every style from that catalog. I would also love to see you make a copy of Biber Classic German pattern broad axe and their krainer broad axe. They are two of the coolest axes still in production today.

[@fabiogiacomelli3410]

Brazilian axes also have rounded backs. I had never noticed the difference. We only use the back to split wood when you hit it but it doesn't split all the way, so you raise the axe with the "stuck" log and as you go down you flip it and hit the stomp with the back of the axe and use the weight of the log to split itself. Maybe they're designed like that to preserve the splitting stump?

[@TimothyDyck]

Interesting idea! Never thought of that.

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

Love these old axe patterns

[@ubbelo]

it would be great to see you make a "piilukirves" wich is also widely used in Finland as well. its a carving ax for wall logs, broad-bladed short-handled.

[@dathvader82]

I think you should do an axe per country. You pick the style that is from that country. Stain each handle that of the country orgin

[@minnesotatomcat]

8.9 down to 5.3 pounds! That’s crazy, I wasn’t expecting that much. I figured it’d come in around the 6.75-7.25# range when done, very interesting!👍

[@TimothyDyck]

I know right! It’s always surprising how much you loose from the beginning to end.

[@Vikingwerk]

Beautiful axe! Totally want to see more projects from those old catalogs!

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Seeing more old patterns come to life would be great..

[@mrbear8771]

Top notch discovery production 🎥

[@mikeburton7077]

Beautiful job ! Making different patterns would be interesting.

[@Prompiriya_Pimsomboon]

I would like to see you create a weapon like the one in the game. "Wukong Black myth" would be a great decoration for your house.

[@nishidohellhillsruler6731]

My Lobster axe is like that, best birthday gift I have ever given to myself.

[@michaelcherry3468]

Beautiful work

[@colesonchild]

I would love to see you recreate some of those double bits from that catalog!

[@devinhardy1832]

That’s a beautiful axe! The Tricolors on the handle is a great touch

[@coreyshortland2074]

I'm a full blown axe junkie 😅 this is awesome! Top quality, world-class forging. Anyone would be lucky to own it

[@jonathanthomas8426]

You made a lovely job of that axe. Yes it would be good to see you do more of them.

[@DisgruntledGrunt]

You should absolutely do some more designs from that old catalog. Also, make companion knives for the Blackhawk series.

[@shaunmclean5931]

Looking forward to this! 🎉

[@TimothyDyck]

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

[@cae2487]

Watching you shape and hang that handle and all I could think to myself was imagine if Tim had a guy who was big strong and talented and just so happened to go by the name martin to make and hang axe heads would be phenomenal. You made an incredibly beautiful axe with the Mexican pattern keep up the amazing work Tim you have really come a long way. I remember the channel with only 2k subs and have enjoyed it ever since.

[@JoeSmith-wd8ks]

That turned out awesome Tim , you’re a real craftsman. Thanks for sharing your work . Here in New Zealand we have a Canadian Kelly axe they are quite sought after . I guess they were made in large numbers to be exported to the southern hemisphere .

[@jetshadowcrow]

More would be awesome, this one came out great.

[@jacobkoen8994]

Crazy beautiful axe! Great job!!

[@toblexson5020]

I didn't think the colours on the handle would look as good as they do! I'd love to see more styles of axes, especially more unique designs specific to certain countries or cultures.

[@StrayWolfForge]

Definitely would be cool to see more old designs forged.

[@mdlipps]

Do more of those old Hults Bruks patterns. I love those old patterns and enjoy watching you forge them. You're a highly skilled craftsman and you make it look effortless.

[@toddrodgers5108]

That is a nice ax. I'd be proud to care it . Blessings

[@chrisoliver1327]

That was sweet! You should do more of the different styles.

[@gregconaway8198]

Out standing

[@rossgraveley]

Yeah I leave the forge scale on it I agree with you and great video as always

[@blondebeard6335]

Looks fire Tim, love your work!

[@rx323bug]

I think this is my favourite axe yet… that flag at the base of the handle made it perfect 👌

[@craigbryant31]

Terrific video. Wonderful axe . Love your work always .

[@mikkelbjerkmann6856]

Hey, keep the series going, I really liked this one. Maby try out some of the Swedish or Norwegian patterns next! If you visit the HB web site there is section of old catalogues to look trough. The oldest catalogue is from 1884. Shuld be able to just search on catalogue once your on the HB site and theys should pop up.

[@superfastwhatuppp6]

I genuinely enjoy, like whole heartedly, every video posted here. Your production value has gone up SOOO much is the past like year or so. keep the forge lit Tim, keep that baby RIPPING hot.

[@sheep1ewe]

YES of course!

[@MrEverest09]

Another Beauty!

[@danbritton4766]

yes please take us on a tour of the history of axes

[@BogdanCh]

Very nice video as always. Although there are some very challanging axes in that catalogue, I would like to see the Tasmanian pattern being made. Keep up the good work!

[@davidmech2956]

Brilliant work as always!

[@richardiancarpenter534]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnnyho900]

That was your best intro ever and Martin wasn’t even in it!!

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Absolutely I think that it's awesome to recreate the old-school stuff

[@Nick-Lab]

I bought my Hudson Bay axe before the boxes were a thing and i am kinda bummed out about it. They look so cool and really add to the whole presentation.

[@almitchell7239]

More of the old Hulks and maybe Granfors

[@jakobskaaning7730]

I’m pretty sure this patter originally is a wrap around design with the edge steel forgewelded inbetween the sides

[@jesuseduardosalazararmenta160]

The mexican pattern is similar to the axes in spain more likely to the ones in vasque region

[@nathanhawkins4108]

Yes absolutely 💯

[@paulogg600]

Could you please go over why an axe is shaped the way it is when you make a different type? Would like to know the purpose behind each design. Thanks!

[@jensbarsoe5471]

Fantastic!

[@Gefionius]

Beautiful!

[@brettsayers7768]

Nice axe, looks great.

[@RYSSCANDVS]

_YOU SHOULD MAKE A MACHETE, NEXT._

[@AlBarathur]

To me, having a square back is obviously a more useful shape, because you can use it as a hammer in a pinch. So why would they have a round back? I think it was just to make it easier to produce. You don't need to deal with drifts at all. You have a machine to make it easier which implies you wanted to make that stage more efficient. They solved that same problem in another way without a press to open the drift.

[@JeraldDelventhal]

But of coarse you should do more of those old designs.

[@johnnyho900]

Have you been happy with your lights? They look great on the video!

[@minnesotatomcat]

What year was that promotional catalog from? Love seeing any old literature like that 👍

[@jaybachani1819]

That is a nice hammer. I am just starting out in blacksmithing and could really use that hammer. I just found your page

[@otterconnor942]

It would be cool to weld a high carbon blade between a, lower carbon, one piece wrap around it. Not sure if that makes sense. Metaphorically speaking, it's like a soft hot dog bun and a hard hotdog, with a gap in the bottom for the handle.

[@virtusleather]

So sick Timmer!! More brother 🇨🇦✊🏻

[@heathbanks5755]

Anything you wanna make, we wanna see my man

[@minnesotatomcat]

So I take it Mexicans don’t use their axes as wedge bangers? I use the back of my axe as much as I do the bit!

[@monkeking8604]

I used to think of you as another Alec wannabe but now I enjoy your contents much more than Alec, it's always a good day when you upload

[@Hydrazine1000]

I don't want to pick one over the other, nor do I wish to compare and weigh the two. Yes, both are KZbin content creators and both are blacksmiths, but they each have their own style. And that's perfectly fine! Personally, I do look forward to when there is time to re-visit the aerospace damascus. Hint, hint. The more experimental side of the channel has been on the back burner, which is fine by me, as long as there is a chance of seeing its return.

[@monkeking8604]

@@Hydrazine1000 that's really the "right" way to answer, but I have my preference, and prefer tim much more than alec now, when I watch tim his video always have conclusion but alec just milking it to point it's just ridiculous, a simple build would span 5-6 videos, sometimes more, and with their "fancy" cuts without substance in it, it's been a long time since I enjoying alec video but I always enjoy tim's right now

[@timjk32]

you should make a 2ish pound hammer pole axe??!!

[@wolfparty4234]

19:00 Tim right where you were rubbing your thumb, engrave “The Mexican” or “The 1900” “ Mexican” Or something like this.. but it should definitely have it in the other side of your name…💪🏼❤👍🏼

[@jonc4050]

Looks like any ol axe. Just with a painted handle

[@brodygarvin]

Hey Timothy I just thought of a good idea, I don’t think it has been done before and yeah you are the goddess of making axes, I thought of what if you made a axe out of tungsten???!!!

[@rossgraveley]

Yeah I do more from that Old School catalog

[@REAPER85151]

nice work tim thats a healty axe :) 2.5 kg 👍

[@LuisMartinez-no6sw]

beautiful axe

[@titouanmartin545]

Muy buen trabajo pero estas hachas se les pone un cavo recto que entra desde arriba sin cuña y normalmente se hace todo con un machete

[@leroyjenkins3580]

Should have shined the entire surface and layered a lace pattern. Lol

[@Tyius420]

maybe you could stamp the extra bit you didn't on the axe on the the leather sheath Mexican 01

[@seanstrehle6312]

I gave up coffee once I went death in my left eye 😢

[@MASI_forging]

Amazing work 👍👍😍😍

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

Is the curved back a function of the method for construction as opposed to a function of operation. I think it looks like the axe would have been constructed from folding and forge welding the face together maybe even with higher quality steel for the blade end to save money and resources. Just a thought

[@keithallen8434]

Left field question for ya. Wouldn't it be easier to forge the axe head way close to or dead on? So that there is way less grinding seeing as how that was the way it was originally done. Because the way I see it they didn't have power grinders, yeah?

[@JustPaladinNow]

Usually I am somewhat disappointed when some one chops off some of the blade because they didn’t want to forge it more into shape … you know using grinding for way too much but holy shit you had sooo much left and I don’t blame you at all I seen what you started with and you were shaping fine it just didn’t have enough loss in forging and I love the press drift idea that’s pretty clever really … by the way first video I am watching but I will be watching everything else tomorrow to be sure

[@attainableapex]

missed opportunity to have the red at the top and at the head, kinda looking like blood

[@IanZainea1990]

20:30 in the picture or seemed like they did a much longer edge grind.

[@johneriksen5504]

Not many large axe heads are sharp enough to cut leather that easily.

[@shadowthegreat4304]

Can you try forging vanadium, I’m really curius

[@rufusblair7623]

Nice Axel

[@tm2357]

What a beautiful axe! Side question... I'm reviewing all my subscriptions and I'm wondering if you are finding benefit in yours? I've not heard a mention to it and if you're not finding them useful or necessary anymore, I'll move it to the cancel list. Great seeing your business grow. Thanks!!

[@TimothyDyck]

I absolutely appreciate your support as a member! Thank you!

[@user-uh8vw4yu6g]

Hello Tim just wondering where you buy the coke for the forge?

[@Raataataatat]

I wonder about laser engraving the eagle from the Mexican flag on the handle?

[@geraldstamour1312]

Dope AF results, @TimothyDyck!

[@nevillesavage2012]

If it is truly a Mexican Axe You have to test it by leaning on it with one arm for 90% of a work shift. Will it hold up?

[@OldLoav]

What's the name of the brand that makes those wool work shits you wear?

[@deathsromath]

I’m not sure how realistic an 8-9 pound axe is that’s much much heavier than the pattern was ever intended correct?

[@deathsromath]

Oh true it lost 3 pounds from forging / grinding that is considerable waste