Blacksmithing - Forging a nutcracker

I forge a nutcracker form 15mm square stock. A perfect project for the holidays! Merry Christmas and thank you for the continuous love and support!
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[@jebowlin3879]

Merry Christmas, and um, what are you drinking might I ask?

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas! That is glögg! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gl%C3%B6gi

[@geheimspionchase8658]

Sounds tasty

[@OrionsAnvil]

The first thing I was looking for in the comments lol!

[@jojorengers5368]

Going to try to make that!

[@schoolForAnts]

Looks better than the spiced cider we drink in the States. I'm more of an eggnog guy tho. Especially with a splash of bourbon or two.

[@twilek8621]

Simple, elegant, robust. Scandinavian design at its best :)

[@enderwiggin2856]

Well done sir. I believe you are one of my favorite KZbin blacksmiths ever. No loud talking just making quality items in a way that we can understand. I salute you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@westeersmash7788]

Everytime I watch one of these episodes, I become more inspired to peruse the craft of blacksmithing. Plus This guy is family and life goals. Everything is so peaceful and simple. It is like he can pull my dream life right out of my mind and create it.

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, thank you so much! Merry Christmas!

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

every project looks like you have done it 100 times. you make it look so easy

[@Britishhick]

I could just listen to those forge noises for hours. It's always exciting to see a new video!

[@johnrossiter3185]

You are the best and most meticulous blacksmith and craftsman on the internet. Love your videos.

[@aliendorian9057]

Minimalist and pretty. Merry christmas

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@klugyboy1500]

This is the most wholesome video I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@pielord33321]

You always make it look so simple to get such clean forgings.

[@sazonfuegoyalairelibre]

T∆ i think you are one of the best traditional blacksmith technic in the world. Congratulations! And merry christmas!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@RovingPunster]

Great closeups ... very instructive to see the exact effects of each blow and placement/angle, and how it progresses the overall shaping. 👍❤ I've got an entire drawer full of old nutcrackers I inherited from my parents and grandparents. I've broken several over the years too, courtesy of handles that were a bit short and metal that was too brittle for forceful lateral squeezing.

[@RovingPunster]

SUGGESTION: Those grooves on the inner side of the curve (8:50) would probably benefit from being very slightly pointier, for better gripping of shells, esp smooth ones. Perhaps a slender bladed cold chisel held at an angle in the groove and tapped would slightly raise the leading edges, almost like cutting teeth in a rasp. Anyway, they look great. Hat's off to you, T.A. 😀

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, with the "clam shell" form it seems to work fine, but your suggestion sounds good!

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas BTW!

[@RovingPunster]

@@torbjornahman Holiday good wishes back atcha, with top spin no less. 😀

[@DJMankiewicz]

Hej! I am in Sweden with my wife for our honeymoon and it's wonderful to see the decoration of your home and these great traditions, shared by so many around the country. Big fan of your blacksmithing and Sweden!

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, that's cool. Hope you see some snow! Down in southern Sweden it's depressingly dark and gloomy this time of the year. Especially without the snow. Merry Christmas!

[@GeneSimonalle]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Gene!

[@mrsunyofficial]

very cool inventions

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@CaptainTwitchy]

Merry Christmas to the Thunder Bear family! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@alanharney5278]

Nice work. There's something very satisfying about shaping an object by hand with files and rasps.

[@torbjornahman]

It is!

[@Goraks]

Подача видео на высоте. Всегда поражаюсь, насколько правильные формы у инструмента у Вас получаются.

[@LamiiBunny]

Your videos are like ASMR for me. I love putting them on to relax and just listen to your smithing. The rumble of the forge, the clang of hammers, the raking of the rasp. It's so relaxing. Thank you for making this content.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, Merry Christmas!

[@Cannibeasty]

A beauty, a bonnie, and a treat especial.

[@tommfuller]

I very much appreciate that your nut crackers handles don’t meet at the back when closed ! So many do, perfectly designed to pinch the side of your hand!

[@torbjornahman]

I know! Merry Christmas!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Liked the design of nut cracker. Merry Christmas to you and little kids there.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@jimsmith9044]

By far the very best, creative, tasteful craft-based videos on KZbin. There is alot to admire and even more to be inspired by.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you so much! Merry Christmas!

If you’re selling, I’m buying. That is a piece of art!

[@howardklein9834]

Glad you're back! Miss your videos, they are very relaxing.

[@chrisamo5406]

wow.fantastic work again.merry Christmas from austria

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@EC2]

this was a pleasure to watch - you are the man.

[@Butterflyknifes1]

Very excellent craftsmanship great job and Merry Christmas

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@nickjonson9651]

Your work and intelligence is amazing

[@jong5156]

Very nice.

[@filipzlatkovic1965]

Now your work is a thing of beauty. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@mehdihajali3472]

Merry Christmas from France 🎄

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@Pierredeyristx]

You are a magician. Inspiring, beautiful work. Thank you.

[@MrVailtown]

Nice very nice

[@11h5p4]

Thanks for the video, excellent as always. Not only are you a perfectionist , but also an artist the grace you move with your tools is beautiful. May God continue to bless you and yours,, Be Safe

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@OlneyaTesota]

Watch a lot of Smiths and Torbjorn is the best!!!! Jc

[@derekwhite9338]

You sir, are an absolute master!

[@gregkieser1157]

Merry Xmas Torbjorn. Your channel has brought much joy during the year. Best wishes to you and your family......Greg (Australia).

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, Merry Christmas!

[@fstopPhotography]

I never get bored watching the work you produce. Great idea. I'm making door knockers.

[@torbjornahman]

Perfect! Merry Christmas!

[@fstopPhotography]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@stevec.4387]

WOW! SUCH A GREAT VIDEO!! WELL DONE!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@l.l.blacksmithing4059]

great work Mr. Ahman always a pleasure to watch you work

[@to_a_nico]

Merry Christmas!

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@TgWags69]

Excellent job. One of the hardest parts that most people won't notice is making that rivet and creating the heads on both sides without swelling it up and swaging the joint together and making it too tight to move. Well done!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, Merry Christmas!

[@thunderstruck1078]

Another work of art. Merry Christmas to your beautiful family.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@Rubbernecker]

I'm mesmerized by the beauty of your tools. Priceless!!

[@nightsaber2272]

This linseed oil jug looks eternal :D

[@ericgarrett7875]

Very Nice... love to watch you making things and enjoying your life and those beautiful children!

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@petepeterson4540]

merry christmas to your family and my fellow youtubers

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@jackfountain6634]

Very therapeutic to watch, as usual!

[@MrPnew1]

Merry Christmas Master Craftsman

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@dazaspc]

Making tools is the best part of blacksmithing. Have a great Christmas, it looks like it will be a mild one for you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you, Merry Christmas!

[@shimshoncook8951]

I was almost hoping for another "christmas bread" episode. But this is pretty awesome. Enjoy the Holidays Torbjorn, and keep up the videos!

[@torbjornahman]

:) :) Merry Christmas!

[@abdullahibrahim5189]

The true art of metals, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@keksis3378]

thats cool

[@douglasfathers4848]

Thank you Sir for taking the time to make the videos that we enjoy so much,and from my family to yours have a merry christmas .

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Douglas! Merry Christmas!

[@DaleDix]

Vary nice. Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@zettle2345]

TA's Home, where tradition keeps on living. Merry Christmas to all, from me and mine, to you and yours.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@AndreasHontzia]

Frohe Weihnachten!

[@torbjornahman]

Frohe Weihnachten Andreas!

[@matthewgrish6972]

The most wholesome channel I’ve ever seen on KZbin. I’ve been watching for 2 years and I love every single video!

[@torbjornahman]

Matthew, thank you so much! Merry Christmas!

[@frankhurlburt204]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family, from the Philippines

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@marcopolo1119]

Thank you for all. Merry Christmas. I send you a big hug.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas

[@romihofi8848]

Merry christmas!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@OldHuntingGuy]

The way you are able to fine tune the curves is amazing.

[@torqueson]

What was the drink? Coffee with hazel nuts and raisins? Loved the project, and your involving the kiddos, well done, Sir. Thank you.

[@DolleaterDelux]

The drink is called glögg and there are many different recipes if you want to make your own. Try it out! 😊

[@OggeViking]

It's glögg (a variation of mulled wine), a very common wintertime drink in the nordic region. In Sweden at least, it's often served with raisins and almonds. If you don't want to snack directly from the bowls, simply dump them into the drinking cup itself.

[@theswede3740]

mulled wine with alcohol or without,

[@mckutzy]

I havent eaten filberts at Christmas time since I was a kid.... awesome build...

[@NicolaP269]

God jul Torbjörn l till dig och din underbara familj :-)

[@torbjornahman]

Tack, God Jul!

[@BCM1959]

Precision. Quality. Skill. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas Brian!

[@عبداللهالغالب-ج4ص]

Very nice finishing 👍🏼

[@grandadz_forge]

Amazing finish. Very clean forging!

[@bossecarlberg]

God jul och Gått Nytt år Vilken fin nötknäppare

[@torbjornahman]

Tack. God Jul Bosse

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

All is again right with the world. Merry Christmas, Torbjörn, to you and your loved ones.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas

[@midjetville]

Ok, you gotta share the recipe for what you were making at the end there. I'm assuming it's a desert? Looks absolutely delicious! The nutcracker looks nice too :)

[@jaokjaok7469]

@midjetvill I guess it's glögg (mulled wine). en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulled_wine

[@filipmoberg]

Glögg is what it's called!

[@erik....]

@@jaokjaok7469 Mulled wine is not exactly the same as glögg, some spices are different I think.

[@qshed]

glögg or mulled wine it looks delicious and will be sharing this with the family this year. Merry Christmas to you your family and all the susbscribers

[@myownspiritlevel]

Your sense of humor comes through your videos even though you don’t say a word. Merry Christmas!

[@torbjornahman]

:) Cool. Merry Christmas!

[@valmirmendonca6942]

Muito legal o vídeo!! 👍👍👍

[@placidrenegade]

Superb craftsmanship

[@мастьджокер]

Мастерская вещь на сотни сотни лет ! 👍👌

[@janmorse6948]

Simple, elegant, and functional. The Swedish Master strikes again! Merry Christmas to you and yours, from myself and my, mostly Swedish, Bride.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Jan! Merry Christmas!

[@kawian]

Du är mästare Torbjörn🙌 god jul

[@torbjornahman]

Tack, god jul!

[@cyroalvespenna2171]

Track gos jul

[@kennethdodds2323]

Clean, simple, functional--and elegant. Merry Christmas to your family.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Kenneth, Merry Christmas!

[@petter5721]

Vackert👍🏻 God Jul!

[@torbjornahman]

God Jul!

[@vigone143]

132 / 2048 Your Christmas episodes are my favourites, they have a real warm atmosphere. Merry Christmas to you and your family from Masuria in Poland.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Adrian! Merry Christmas!

[@абдулбостанов-х5и]

Master.no.1👍👍👍

[@SoaringExperience]

I really like the result in the end. Very nice!!!!

[@evgart5297]

Thank you for your work.! Merry Christmas! New Year! And do not let the blacksmith's hands hurt!

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@TheRunereaper]

Another great post Torbjorn. I'm not sure everybody will appreciate just how much skill is needed in avoiding disaster during the execution of creating that little gem. You have some nice old Christmas baubles too. Lovely to see them in their aged cardboard boxes. Thanks for a great year's posts and a Merry Christmas to you and yours. Paul

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Paul! Merry Christmas!

[@clydebalcom8252]

Here's hoping your linseed oil jug never goes empty and your project list never be full.

[@avenuex3731]

Thank you for leaving in dropping the part. It’s good to affirm you are human. ;-) Merry Christmas from SoCal.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@80spodcastchannel]

I'd guess using the Anvil and one of your many hammers got a bit old after awhile for cracking nuts.. Nicely Done Skol !!!

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@bradleyfitkin4141]

Merry Christmas! Every time I watch your videos I'm amazed at the workmanship. Keep up the excellent work!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Bradley, Merry Christmas!

[@bradleyfitkin4141]

@@torbjornahman You're welcome.

[@timothyreaper8932]

Did you forge that gingerbread house?

[@torbjornahman]

Not so much forging but yes we baked and assembled it! Cheated with downloading the drawings this year though...

[@reina4969]

@@torbjornahman Might make a good video next year. That is if your family doesn't mind the camera over their shoulder. I love watching you and your family.

[@hendrikvanderstraeten7262]

Thanks, and Merry Christmas and a happy new year for the hole family.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@franmartinez9220]

You should sell things like this, I would buy them

[@flexiblebirdchannel]

Fran Martinez You can't afford. While the video is only 10 minutes, it took more than 1 hour of work, and considering a scandinavian work hour costs 100 US$, the steel and coal and lineseed oil only a few bucks and also considering that items sold at a store do cost 4 times of their production cost, we are talking about 400 US$ worth. Of course I wonder why he used 15x15 instead if 5x15 and only twisting the end and curve and giving it outer shape by the grinder. Maybe the result wouldn't be strong enough. So true craftmanship does cost way more than we are used to pay for industrial mass products from china.

[@janwijbrand]

These videos bring a smile to my face every time! Thank you for that!

[@torbjornahman]

Great!! Merry Christmas!

[@nurikokulu4121]

Fantastik igen igen igen ☺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😅

[@donstallard8303]

so simple and down to earth

[@romihofi8848]

Super pozdrawiam serdecznie 🇵🇱👍🌲

[@mickellis8747]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, thanks for entertaining us throughout the year.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Mick! Merry Christmas!

[@КотКот-ф2я]

А у меня с магазина , развалилась в первый день, а эту по наследству можно передавать.👍

[@romario1808]

Сто пудово!

[@markusjohansson159]

Du bordet göra en nötknäckare som är stor och tung så barnen funderar både en och två gånger innan de tar den till sitt rum.

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha

[@alfiversen7023]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for a year of wonderful entertainment, all the best wishes for the year to come.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Alf, Merry Christmas!