Blacksmithing - Forging a Viking Carving Axe

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I was out with this axe today. It is so beautiful. A piece of art!

Im glad you like it!

[@BerserkerGang2019]

It looks like a real axe for a Berserker. I might get one:)

[@DurtRhoades]

Awesome axe Nils, and beautiful gift you gave to Bjorn

[@amyesxrayvision2875]

The craftsmanship is wonderful ❤️

[@roguesheep1747]

Bjorn said to check your channel out and your wok , I must say that the Axe is drop dead gorgeous.

Welcome!

[@roguesheep1747]

@ thanks from Scotland to yourself,hope your having a good Saturday m8 ✌🏻

[@beatlebomber]

Great job on the axe. As an American with Scandinavian ancestry I really appreciate your dedication to traditional style axes.

Thank you!

[@bashkillszombies]

A rolled over 9 shape is not traditional, it's modern. A figure eight ( 8 ) shape with the fold being made central and the best bit of steel money can buy inserted as the bit IS traditional. Only places I find Germanic traditional axes being made still are in England, it seems. I'd love to find somewhere closer to home but they just don't exist, everyone does the modern 9 fold rather than the 8 fold with a bit insert.

@@bashkillszombies define "modern"

[@thorsforge4517]

@@bashkillszombies first I will present mysef

[@thorsforge4517]

@@bashkillszombies I work as a professional bladesmith and are specialized im making historical accurate axes. The only way is to do that is to examine historical finds. I have extensive knoledge of viking era axes and medival axes and other tools. I can tell you one thing the asymetrical fold is the most comon way to make axes from migration era to high medival era. The bowtie or symetrical is a much more modern way to make axes starting around the 1700:s. I have studyed alot of viking and medival axes and 90% are made with asymetrical fold the rest is punched. Don't know where you get the figure 9 and 8 theorys but that Is compleatly wrong there are tons of archiological finds tha sais so.

[@GM-hu2xj]

Thank you for sharing the creation of this beautiful union of wood and steel. The water quench and beautiful (and functional in cold temperature) birch elevate this to more than just a 'tool'. Pure artistry.

[@jameswiblishauser9745]

I like metal and I like craftsmanship, and I definitely enjoyed this video

[@mrsorepaws9146]

"Not a replica, but inspired by..." - makes the axe all the more unique. Beautiful craftsmanship!

Thank you very much!

[@Sensationalstrawberry]

Can’t wait to check out the store man I love your work!!!!!!

Thank you very much!

[@FireCreekForge]

Turned out great. Being able to alter course on a project when necessary, to build a good product even if it wasn't as planned is a mark of a skilled smith I think.

[@justinrucinski7225]

Here from bjorns channel .. subbed and notified. . Gorgeous axe

[@chantalbooysen6231]

Bjorn send me to you, ! Beautiful axe🇿🇦👏

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Same here !

[@macfeoffensivemacflatearth9887]

Same as i

[@TheCanadianlongboard]

Thats some fine craftsmanship!

Thank you!

[@repenter]

You make beautiful work, and the ease with which you move metal (especially your forgewelding angles/folds) baffles me. Keep inspiring us.

Thank you very much!

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

A beautiful piece of work Nils. I'd love to be able to make something like that. The filming was spot on with nice detail without any fluff. Thanks for sharing, Andy

Thank you!

[@pm_cruciblenone4008]

Great work as always! I'd love to see a war hammer next!

[@Sickofsociety1]

Because of this build, I've become a subscriber. I hope to someday make an axe as nice. Absolutely gorgeous! My hand made 2 burner forge is just about finished. Finishing up the door as we speak.

[@deesandman9477]

I enjoyed the video. I am an aspiring blacksmith and am going to try this project.

Thanks, and good luck!

[@thevikingoli8847]

This is what I call be-au-ti-ful, you are ready for battle now Björn

[@ericcartrette6118]

That is a really nice axe! I love the look of that mauser birch. That would look good as a knife handle as well.

[@johnjude2685]

T A is a Supper Man of Blacksmith skills and I love this axe build also Thanks

[@johnjude2685]

Love your axe builds and your beautiful craftsmanship Sir Thanks for the teaching

[@Paskanakki-Jack]

Very cool! You make this look so easy

Thanks, it was not easy!

[@geraldthompson6904]

Awesome Skill & Craftmanship , 'Poetry-in-Motion , Fantastic

[@Leec_1972]

Wow an amazing bespoke carving axe! Wow!

[@Lmr6973]

As always super nice axe and the handle is a thing of beauty for sure.

[@kickboxingforlife277]

As a spoon carver i love This video -kalli

awesome to know! thank you!

[@bradleycairns908]

Awesome axe build Nils. Well done sir! ⚒️👍👍

[@luisconstruye3240]

man that is a beautiful axe, love it, keep going, i´m still learning and i really enjoy watch your videos :D, greentings from venezuela

[@MacXimus2009]

it's a beauty I love that style hatchet.

[@raajeweler6569]

Awesome craftsmanship..... Outstanding.... PEACE PEACE POWER 🔋

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Beautiful axe! And handle

[@jeremyjjbrown]

I just want to say I enjoy you videos and your beautiful work.

Thank you!

[@castlejeta9019]

I love the raw look to the blade. You're a true master of metal work.

[@castlejeta9019]

Oh and greetings from OHIO

[@Obsidian369]

Hey Nils, South Philly her, I don't know much about making axes but the geometry of that Viking carving axe when you rested it on the brick was awesome. The point was straight up and the other points rested on the brick... Just awesome man. Wish I wasn't so late to the party

A wizard is never late.

[@mislimisli9975]

Hello bro,I m from Malaysia... beautiful axe..gd job👍👍

Hello! thanks for watching!

[@mislimisli9975]

Welcome

[@GumptionGirl-D99]

First piece?! Awesome job. Thanks for posting. God Bless.

First try on that specific axe* thank you!

[@DylsKyron]

Love your videos keep up the good work

Thank you

[@andreasbentenrieder4979]

Super Viking Axe 👍👍 and fantastic Job 👍👍

Thank you

[@outbackladas]

Top job on the axe, really enjoyed your video, keep up the good work. Regards from Australia.

Thank you!

[@MiaogisTeas]

You "screwed up" the fitting? It seems like you couldn't have made a more beautiful screw up if you tried. That birch wood is stunning! Looks like chocolate coffee to me haha!

[@keithmcmahan5649]

Thank you and God bless

[@tobiasebastiantempella9792]

Your axes are awesome

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Nice axe, great handle that grain is beautiful

[@gothamantiquities2595]

I would love to get something similar to that to represent with in NY! For kindling of course not the street! Hopefully we are able to get these beauties on the market? Best regards and stay safe!

[@snake2261]

Excellent video Nils, keep them coming!

[@Divyanshu0236]

Great work !!! 👍👍

[@fionnaitsradag5152]

That's a beautiful axe. 😮

[@cincoy3679]

That is great. Wow.

[@suminagum6605]

Great video as always 👍

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Looks great Nils!

[@iancrump4369]

Awesome video love your work it inspires me 😁🔥⚒️👌

[@juliancullen4527]

It'd be awesome to see you forge a francisca throwing axe

[@thomasmackie922]

Beautiful

[@hughlink7341]

Outstanding work beautiful

[@hillbilly4christ638]

stunning!

[@MustafaKulle]

Great job. 👏👏

[@troybranaman316]

Amazing !!! Can these be purchased? Thanks for your time! Take care and stay safe !!

[@karazhanful]

Grym video Nisse! Mycket lugnande att se yxan ta form!

Tack du!

[@draven3838]

I like that axe, it's a perfect size, I'd buy one

[@atelier_nilsson]

Nice!

Tack!

[@survivalist9818]

Beautiful work on this saw this on Bjorn video.

Thank you!

[@henrikstedt8407]

Otroligt fin yxa.

Tack ska du ha!

[@johngregerson5984]

Are there advantages to doing the asymmetrical wrap instead of the symmetrical?

Yes. You get more freedom in pre forming the blade. With the symmetrical fold you want both sides to be the same. But with the asymmetrical you can do what ever you want with one of the sides

[@DERWALDRUFT]

The question maybe sounds self explaining but is the unsymetrical welding easyer because of the smaller area that has to be weldet for the eye? Made two axes using the sym weld - that was tough.

There are pros and cons to both. The asymetrical fold gives you the oppurtunity to do more complicated things on the one side without having to recreate it on the other side

Which one is harder? To me they are equal. The asymetrical need alot of precisipn in thr actual weld

[@DERWALDRUFT]

@ what is better - maybe that is a matter of personal preferences. The unsy weld maybe avoids Cold shuts and delaminations a little bit more. Otherwise, keep it up!

Well as I said it depends what kind of axe you are making. If you were to make a forest hatchet, I would recommend the symetrical fold. But if you were to make one like this Id go with the asymetrical fold, since tou get more liberty in shaping one side of the axe before the weld

[@panzerfaust1322]

How do I buy an axe?

[@beardedxj]

What is the purpose of using the pointed side if the hammer as opposed to the blunt side when moving the metal? Thanks in advance for any info. Im new to forging.

It helps drawing out the material faster. It also helps if its a tight spot you need to forge where the face of the hammer cant reach /nils

[@beardedxj]

@ thanks for the info. I'll have to try the technique out.

Good job ! Nice axe 😍

Thank you!

[@survivalzoneswitzerland6697]

Greetings from Switzerland (although i'm British) Fantastic work Nils, how do we contact you to purchase an axe from you?

[@glockshooter32]

Pricing on a Dane axe l type?

[@benjiriko3645]

Did you forge weld without flux?

Most likely not!

[@solberg7049]

Hei Nils, for en utrolig flott øks! Hvor lenge har du holdt på med smedarbeid, og hvordan kom du igang? Hilsen fra Bergen, Norge

[@Mijoha7]

When will your website be working? I would like to order some axes.

November i aim to get the website launched

[@grandpadaveswoodworking8932]

Beautiful job on the ax! Where can I get one? Being from Scandinavian (Oslo, Norway) heritage, this really appeals to me.

Im setting up a webstore!

[@grandpadaveswoodworking8932]

@ Be sure to let us all know when it's up!

[@markgoggin2014]

Looks like you did some forging before the video

[@petter5721]

Mycket intressant 👍🏻

[@tobiasebastiantempella9792]

Try forging a Viking spearhead!

[@WHITEHEADTJ71]

hope you ship to the U.S. because I'd love to own one of these beauties!!

I do but the usps has been really bad latly. Can take up to 2 months for stuff to get to the right place

[@WHITEHEADTJ71]

@ that's for sure. I've been waiting for a book that shipped on the 2nd. ups seems much better.

[@soisitimpossible]

Ha yeah, who doesn't like axe forging videos. I'm trying to sort out coal forging though. I think coal forging may be going the way of the wind.

[@anthonycaster9319]

This is truly a masterpiece. Quick question. What type of steel did you forge weld in for the blade of the axe?

C45

[@passenger-rider]

Riktigt vacker🔥🔥🔥

[@andyharpist2938]

"måse" bjørk? What is the correct word please Nils? Andy in England

Masur björk

[@whilomforge3402]

I hope you don’t take offense to this, but when I first saw you holding the axe I thought “did this guy make an axe for a young Varg Vikernes?” 😂😂. You make some beautiful axes, my friend!

I would never make an axe for him. Thank you though.

[@ThisRightSideUp]

Nils, I am asked for a password to enter your site. ???

Yes its under construction, ill launch it in november

[@ThisRightSideUp]

@ Looking forward to it!! thx

[@NorthernContrarian]

Hmm your website ask for a password. I think something is wrong. Nice axe.

Nope, its not released yet. I think i mention that in the video👍

[@macfeoffensivemacflatearth9887]

I want one friend

[@LanceBrown-fq4md]

How can i order a carving axe ? Heres my email [e-mail] tried to acess your web page but it requires a password.

[@dominicconnor3437]

Beautiful