How Many Blades?

Beats, blades and blizzards
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[@megsfordays]

Starting a sentence with “I was up all night with a lovely woman” and ending it with “talking about horoscopes, personal traumas, and brewing kombucha” is the most sapphic thing I’ve ever heard, well done 😂

[@jimtussing]

She knows what she’s doing.

[@stephensmith6599]

Learned a new word ... thank you!

[@FitzroyReyes1491]

Is this Going Up To Bat?

[@Josh_Fredman]

I really appreciate the abundance of silence in this video, and the use of camera shots that linger for a while before cutting to the next thing. Really sets a mood!

[@NicoleCoenen]

I appreciate this feedback, thank you

[@Sam_Serg]

tell me which microphone you use to record audio?@@NicoleCoenen

[@NAII_N]

​ أنا اتابعك من العراق. هل انتي مثلية الجنس @@NicoleCoenen

[@TheBigburcie]

That's the joy of living in remote areas like this. You can listen to your breath and all the little cracks and drips in the forest. I grew up in small town BC but am in Houston TX now, so I miss silence.

[@MrCejw]

I think it encapsulates the tranquility and beauty of that lifestyle wonderfully. ASMR next level and if Nicole's still doing her own filming then wow!

[@turnandburn13]

Bambi changing her mood after getting snacks is so relatable 😂

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

With treats, everything is forgiven.

[@jarhead9307]

The shot you had of the water running under the ice was just, well it took my breath away. Great work.

[@valianttry]

The Xena-like strength it must take to resist making a 5 hour video of just Bambi romping through the snow... you are a stronger woman than I.

[@NicoleCoenen]

I have enough footage of Bambi romping through snow/fields/ forest for a 7 part National Geographic documentary series

[@devinholland2189]

@@NicoleCoenen Sounds like a second channel.

[@GraceMcClain]

I find these videos of yours wonderfully soothing. The silence, the landscape, and the okie dokies. It's so different from my life that it's like going on a mini holiday for however long the video lasts. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@richardttu]

It does not matter how "pretty" something is, if it cannot do the job it is intended to do. That looks like a great knife. very functional. And one you can beat around on as needed without fear. Well done!

[@euansmith3699]

Stab Adviser: 10/10; would not want to get stabbed with it. 👍

[@NicoleCoenen]

Thanks! 🗡 it ain't fancy, but in a survival situation, it can be functional

[@reflectivelife]

Another beautiful and calming video. Thank you! The peaceful waters look great for kayaking. Enjoy the lovely snow!

[@reylasharp6349]

Sometimes, the oven makes a good space heater. ;) Very beautiful video. Thanks for sharing!

[@alanchristensen5735]

That's a mighty impressive axe 🪓 collection. You be sure to stay warm. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@AuriWolf]

Idk who the lucky lady is but damn. I love these videos, it's sorta asmr like just having a look at what a life outside of the city is like, far away from normal civilization

[@josephd.5524]

How many blades? Nicole: YES.

[@Tomz4tek-jb2ci]

How many blades? Nicole: not enough.😎

[@Abbotttdesign]

Nicole, can you make a Japanese style chopper?

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

Hugging the coffee pot while drinking coffee is such a perfect representation of 4am.

[@thaliaperales9610]

That girl you spent all night talking too is one lucky girl. You are so wonderful ❤ hope great things come your way

[@NowUndefined]

That knife worked so well ❤

[@erinrabideau3691]

I love this video ❤ so cozy and beautifully shot

[@danmillercrna]

Great video. Love the snow. We haven't had that kind of snow down here in the Blue Ridge Mountains for years. I have a stack of wood I cut up from a fallen tree. Thanks for the motivation.

[@Amberlisi]

I would love an extra long video of just you being a badass blacksmith, making a knife, a sword, just doing your thing. I think it would be very soothing to have a video like that in the background while I work, or even while I sleep. There was just something so nice about these nighttime blacksmithing shots in particular (1:55) I also like to watch Tested with Adam Savage and he does videos where all he does is just work in his shop in the background and I enjoy having those videos playing as background noise.

[@3rdeye7thdimension]

Short answer; never enough.

[@TVWorks666]

Love the axes

[@Leightr]

Love the intro shots. Western red cedar, western hemlock. I love the tiny soft needles on the hemlock, and their tiny cones. I'm guessing I live withing a few hours south of your spread. I too have a beaver in my backyard, but he does not dress as snappy and never wants to hang out and chat. Ahhh and you have a forge too! (get a shot of your coffee mug warming on a large red-hot chunk of leaf-spring, makes a great pic). edit: Ah, Ok, you're over on Vancouver. So. The next time you cross the border: the Z-recycles scrapyard in Lynden is an excellent place to find materiel for smithing projects, and will even slice you off a section of railroad rail for a small anvil, if needed. The swap meet in Concrete WA on Saturdays in the summer is where I've scored some of my best axe finds, including a Sager Chemical Puget Sound pattern and a lovely full sized hewing broad axe. One of my friends from work ( a loggers daughter) will bring me axes and mauls her family had abused to be re-hung, I still have one where the eye is deliberately off-center to aid in the "twist" to help split the round. Keep collecting, keep splitting, keep the stove going!

[@MemoryAmethyst]

When you lose power in the winter, open all of the cupboard doors to allow the wood stove heat to keep water lines pliable and open the taps just a bit to keep water from freezing.

[@sebastiannguyen8269]

Well i did not know microwaving sock are the way to go, but do you advise us to do that?, anyways noce video.

[@Tfaonc]

"aggressive house music" sounds like an oxymoron to me

[@richhillyer3448]

I miss the Pacific Northwest. I lived in Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula, and the views were majestic, to say the least. You look like you're in a pretty nice neck of the woods too!

[@kingslawn]

A knife has to be sharp and useful.....I think you nailed it.....awesome !

[@cats8621]

Someone who can made that thigs like that. Knife everytthing like you did is rare thing. Not only we need power but also like super energy and sometimes some of them have special spirit. I cant explain my english bad

[@charlesb4267]

Nicole, do you think you would have the tools and skill to create a forged stainless steel knife for your kitchen, I gather its pretty tricky to get the quenching and tempering just right so it won't break but will hold a good edge and would not rust, definitely something you would never want to give away if it turned out well.

[@fadetounforgiven]

9:51 "That escalated quickly"

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

"Whenever I leave the island, I try to amass objects of interest from the outside world to take back to the tribe."

[@NicoleCoenen]

Especially toilet paper. Gotta stock up when you can.

[@marleneboyd7754]

How did you get into blacksmithing? Enjoying your videos!

[@Nerobyrne]

Nothing more exciting than a woman that shows you her blade collection. That's no euphemism i just really like blades. And women.

[@Tvngsten]

Your videos are so chill, i love it. Just one thing, for the forging, i'd say you're moving your arm a little too much to the side. I've found that moving my elbow less to the side and get a little less shoulder involved help get more powerful and precise blows.

[@richard_n]

Nicole you should sell the axes you restore. It would be a great way to add some extra income and I'm sure fans would love to buy them.

[@anonymoose116]

I was just thinking that the other day.

[@Rory-t6m6e]

How many blAdes... They swing and they stay Pointedly disuage glades to paper plates So sing to the praise of days of sharpening And we'll say we all sang The tales of their ways! Many Blades!

[@Rory-t6m6e]

Oh dang forge that founding young lady - forge that founding!

[@aceinspace4340]

if there's smooth jazz, does that mean there's hard jazz?

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

How cold does the coldest get? In New York, we've been getting as low as 4°F on a fairly regular basis.... That 28° below freezing for context.

[@sherrymason8665]

I love you ❤. You are such a character, and cute. I love knives. I have a collection and some have never been used. One of these years, I plan to purchase a sword. Your tool making looks great to me. As long as it works, what does it matter how it looks.

[@HappyLife693]

Wonder two things 1) if it is better to use the burner at night in order to see where the embers are going,? 2) How do the the neighbors feel about the repetitive banging of metal?

[@SC-vj2cn]

Just wondering, do you actually read all the comments? And by the way, love the music choices.

[@donniefreidman5240]

Tough body, cut face. Perfection

[@ngabanski6079]

Can never have enough axes and other edged tools.

[@doxyfruvous1130]

I love her. I wish she would give the world a super-baby. I would be more than happy to help in that endeavor. Such a lovely woman.

[@siebentedimension]

How I imagine Charsi from the Diablo series:

[@nevinbeaver1111]

Forged in Fire here you come!

[@azbidotch]

yes i have also been asking. thanks for showing 🙂

[@colingatward43]

Microwaving socks is great idea kinda upsets me i haven't thought of it

[@zoltanszakmari5481]

Thank you!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

You would probably be real good conversation! You'd like gardening, beekeeping, etc. Your knife works great!

[@Talon5Karrde]

@3:57 - I watch someone flip that over and put the knife tip on the log and hammer the wood down into the blade... Seemed more balanced.

[@BFedie518]

"[It's] not straight." With you, that's not surprising 🏳️‍🌈 This was a lovely calm video. From the title and thumbnail, I was expecting a detailed rundown of every axe/cutting implement you own. This was nice though.

[@darylcunningham7098]

Pine sparking water reminds me making water kefir, how does it taste when successfully made? Remember to keep doing your WHM power breaths to stay resistant to the cold. Thanks for your videos 🙏, keep inspiring!

[@jimhyslop]

OMG!! TREATS! All is forgiven!😅

[@q7winq7]

At 12:35 I see the handle with okie dokie carved into it. Also when I checked spelling, the spell check listed other words too: nookie, bookie, rookie, cookie. Coincidence? IDK. Cheers.

[@James_Lindgaard]

@ 2:00 I was thinking about how Max Planck did his original experiment in black body radiation wrong. He had a steel bar heated in a blast furnace like how you heat your blades. That led him to realizing his constant 𝘩 = 6.62607015×10−34 joule-hertz−1 (or Joule-seconds). Isn't it interesting how forging a sword inspires others?

[@daveduncan8004]

Looks like he did a good job on that knife. Maybe you should be in that show forged in fire where you could win $10,000 good video I enjoyed it try to behave yourself if it all possible and good luck.

[@Myxril]

Don't hammer your knife. Bite it into the wood like normal, then flip it over and set your knife on the stump with the blade protruding over the side. Hammer the wood down onto the blade so your knife can keep its HP.

[@fciron]

I was thinking that a froe should be the next forge project. There are specialty froes made with the handles in line with the blades, so maybe we should just call that tool a froe and move on. 😆 Maybe a froe club would be a good project.

[@carlewood5014]

Hi I love you blanket on the end of your sofa hanging over the back. Where did you get it from. Please

[@bernadettevanslette2871]

Absolutely love all your videos and the thirst trap ones other people like Hailey and Kendra watch and comment on.

[@BaldyMcBaldface]

The answer is "Not enough!"

[@mirage9410]

Have a nice day Sandy!

[@karinnelson8505]

Hey, where is your ear protection during grinding protect those young ears? 😊❤

[@daveduncan8004]

I’m still praying for you. Amen.

[@dannydanny9875]

Whistle while you work!

[@MrZajebali]

Around zero C feels pretty wet thus actually cold, yikes.

[@Jllcountry5118]

Sending some warmth to ya 🔥 It’s cold everywhere right now stay warm. ⚔️🪓💪👋

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Cheap trick if boil water until evaporation, the temperature will increase

[@oliviaball7690]

What was she making in the bottle with the needles??

[@azbidotch]

4am is my one-hour sleep gap. but it seems like you're up already?

[@robertpalumbo9089]

Let's go back and her original you tube videos

[@MossyStone48]

"...perhaps they will rise again.." why am i crying?? T_T

[@l2bboc930]

Glad you are okay from the dump of winter snow. The "Welcome to lesbian dating: crack made me LOL.

[@Odin029]

If a Canadian thinks its cold, my Southern butt would just die instantly from exposure.

[@islandofstars11]

If a Canadian thought it was HOT I’d cry cos I’m Aussie

[@matthewgross6958]

Nicole… another peaceful video. Your puppy is truly “woman’s best friend” like my almost 13-year old Lab has been to me. Love your channel!

[@NicoleCoenen]

I'm glad you can relate to having an awesome fur-friend, they are truly the best!

[@bryancohn9406]

Nicole, your filmmaking is quite exceptional. Another well done episode!

[@rebelalice2231]

I love how chill and wholesome your videos are

[@DanBeech-ht7sw]

I've woken up in the middle of the night worrying about a problem. I go to your videos for calm and peace. I find both.

[@jesscostanza9460]

totally feel you on needing music (or otherwise background sound) to focus on a project - currently listening to this while also bladesmithing! 🔪

[@stephensmith6599]

Nice.

[@Nerobyrne]

I can hear it now, the soft clinking of the hammer against metal. For some reason there's a waterfall as well 😂

[@jacobfoster9185]

I love that pup's facial expressions 😂

[@NicoleCoenen]

She is sooooo expressive with her eyes!

[@andrewpoloni4197]

Your cinematography is really awesome; you live in a beautiful place. Your videos are so well done, I really enjoy them!

[@aaronhenderson8502]

😊 Love from Yellowstone 🦬 Your a pleasant surprise from the mundane. Your videos bring me peace and humor. May I humbly request log shelters video. How to make emergency shelters and such?. ❤ Rememer your awesome

[@jacobfoster9185]

For a couple years after my last deployment I lived with a couple lesbians and a couple...drag queens? Female impersonators ? 2 gay bottoms who performed as women. I was told that lesbian dating always involves a u haul? I miss those days. The kindness extended to me a straight older man ( 33 they were all in their 20s I think. Hard to gage. The "mother " may have been my age or older. I still cherish the memories of those beautiful people getting ready for a night out and the 15 or so ( probably less. There was a rotation along the fridge and a core of 6-10) I was broken in mind and spirit from the horror of what man is capable of and the tremendous Guilt of survival not just among my Devil Dog brethren. But my wife passed from cancer months before I got home so I was completely unprepared to care for my miracle of a Daughter. 8 at the time. These "women" would all gather around the largest bathroom and prepare. The absolute wonder and joy my daughter had watching and participating when opinions were needed and she got to dress up with them and they taught her how to do makeup and were there for her a couple years later when she had her first menstruation. I was as far from their world as anyone could be. I worked with Freedom ( African American gay bottom and performer.) I was looking for a place off base and after some customers were...impolite She asked me to move in with their Fam😂 she had such flare. Huge house on the hill. They brought me back to life...and I found that a lot of women go to gay bars and that for many the lesbian aspect was fluid. Freedom said it was 50% the girls of the couple weren't really gay. That opinion was a VERY EXPLOSIVE and polarizing one. I never bothered to form an opinion. What I remember is joy and sometimes heartbreak. Kindness and a zest for life I'd never witnessed outside of a village in Africa. I love the channel and wish you every success. I am grateful for the reminder. To all; I hope that you and those you care for are happy, healthy, and safe this new year. Semper Fidelis

[@Steve-b1j]

Be happy keep smiling work hard play hard

[@carolinelichtenberger]

That cold snap was something else eh?

[@NicoleCoenen]

you betcha bud, eh

[@williamhershey9713]

Sometimes I watch your videos just to see the love you have for Bambi!

[@Ampevedyc91]

consider making a froe and wooden mallet?

[@fciron]

We could just call that knife a froe. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Galvaxatron]

Pro-tip from my Search and Rescue survival days: In most situations we tend to lose the most body heat through our armpits and our necks. And I noticed a distinct lack of scarves while you've been freezing your butt off. So I advise you to try improving your scarf game!

[@jimmd68]

Funny, I was just thinking earlier today that we needed a "Nicole's Axe Collection" video. Thanks!

[@324bear]

All the blades!

[@Harrydewulf]

So cute from beginning to end. The glimpses of your life are so finely judged. I think this sort of videologue should be recognised as an art-form like poetry.

[@tuesdaybrant4480]

LOL at Carolina bouncing around in the background. I quite enjoy your videos such as this with the beautiful nature scenes. That shot of the long greengrass flowing in the water beneath the ice was ace!!!

[@QwertiusMaximus]

"That's not a knife. That's a knife!"

[@igoretski]

Crocodile Dundee 2!

[@Trepanation21]

@@igoretski TIMELESS.

[@Tomz4tek-jb2ci]

It's always nice to start the day with one of your "moments mixtape", peaceful, charming, truly inspiring, thanks for sharing ! 🙂

[@OstSterling]

This video was awesome, you are so great at getting really cool shots. Have a safe winter!

[@ajones5911]

Such beautiful scenery and you're adorable 🏳️‍🌈

[@oldpossum57]

Awesome that you have your own forge, anvil and belt sanders, or access to them. That is a big camp knife, a user. Not like a dock canoe, but one that actually can deal with rocks.

[@georgemartin1498]

Beautiful as always Nicole! Thank you. I just came back from a winter hike in Colorado’s Rocking Mountains so the ambiance connects😊. Regarding “the blades”: when I eventually “pass” my family will be puzzled (if they aren’t already)at why I should have needed so many different boots, crampons, ice axes, packs, …😊😊

[@Nerobyrne]

Swords ...

[@jimw966]

It’s great just to hang out with you and Bambi enjoying nature.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Beautiful and peaceful.

[@mbyard356]

Can we get a full introduction to each of your wood splitting tools? That looks like a nice collection.

[@scotty3114]

Ah! Young one, your videos make me nostalgic for my own youth. Happy journeys.