Blacksmithing - Making a Hori Hori - Spade,Knife and Saw!?

[@bobross5580]

There is something graceful about your work. There is no fast forward, only rewind! Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thank you!

[@backupviber6285]

​@@torbjornahmanhi, can you advice what is your hammer type ?

[@torbjornahman]

@@backupviber6285 You have to be more specific? Not sure what you refer to.

[@backupviber6285]

@@torbjornahman ahhhh yes, what is your large automatic forging hummer type ?

[@torbjornahman]

@@backupviber6285 It's an old german made Beche hammer. 75kg ram.

[@BernardSandler]

Worked in a community garden that had a few of these. Initially thought they were gimmicky, but really grew to like how generally functional the shape turned out to be. Yours is a thing of beauty. I love your capacity to bring the metal back from that awkward lobe shape imparted by the power hammer to a nice clean end without having to sheer it off. Much skill.

[@BernardSandler]

Oh, if you intend to use this, you will really want a belt sheath.

[@steev927]

Yeah this is a beauty... but to any gardeners out there, a really simple cheap version does the trick as well! Love these tools.

[@BlackBearForge]

Nice practical project, just in time for the snow.

[@happyfarmer6411]

Great garlic planter

[@hrxy1]

don't eat shit

[@stevedando7226]

Use it to make ice holes to go ice fishing 😮

[@SmilefortheJudge]

What’s a snow?

[@ramnereds]

Great for checking snow depth on the windshield! ;-)

[@brucek6563]

My wife has one of those she bought at a store!!! It is no where near the quality of workmanship of yours!!! Awesome work!!!!

[@Dornul]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. I particularly love how close you forge to the finished product, whereas other smiths often just forge a square billet and cut and grind to the final shape. Verry cool to see, and awesome end result too!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks man!

[@-allarr-]

Every single time I watch this man work, I am blown away by the utter mastery of the art. Your work is an inspiration.

[@mclovinirish]

So delighted to see actual forging. When you hammered in the shoulders it was refreshing. To many people now think that grinding a piece of metal then heating and quenching it is forging.

[@plainnpretty]

his work is amazing

[@darenscott1718]

Nobody thinks that is forging, but everyone knows it's a very practical and quick way to make a tool.

[@mclovinirish]

@ I’ve seen many videos of “I forged a ….” And that’s exactly what they did. So I’m afraid there are people that believe it’s forging.

[@plainnpretty]

@@mclovinirish yes I've seen a coulpe of those its not shaping the metal with a hammer its shaping with a grinder which is ok just not forging .

[@moshesabag6004]

With great respect,I like your professional way for taking care to all details,without talking,thank you!

[@emilandersson1413]

Ett underbart arbete som vanligt! Det är denna typ av inspiration som gör att jag äntligen startade upp min ässja efter ett på tok för långt sommar uppehåll. Tack !

[@torbjornahman]

Trevligt, tack!

[@bgreen8853]

Great workmanship no talking no music all the details I need to see consider me subscribed ❤

[@PapaDan]

Thank you ThunderBear. You never disappoint. Greatest Love to You and yours

[@sebastianblass73]

Ok, now I know what im gonna make for my dad! A perfect took for him when he is doing gardening ❤

[@torbjornahman]

Sounds perfect! Good luck.

[@Einherjar_17]

Beautiful work and beautiful finish, when you see it, you know who made it, not only because of the logo on the blade, but also because of the entire finish of the piece, a true handicraft. Thank you very much for sharing your videos, I send you a hug from the south of Argentina.

[@marcbossa7402]

Merci Torbjörn pour cette exécution magistrale d'un grand maître de la forge, du travail du bois, de la réalisation cinématographique qui allie l'intelligence, la beauté du geste par sa maîtrise totale, celle de l'objet, l'utilité réelle de ce dernier et la transmission d'un savoir faire ancestral et traditionnel qui s'appuie sur la recherche de la perfection et de l'harmonie en toutes choses ! Un apaisement pour l'âme et un ravissement pour l'Esprit que j'attends avec impatience au fil des mois et que je ne manquerais pour rien au monde. Exceptionnel à ce jour sur KZbin ! 👍

[@torbjornahman]

Merci!!!

[@fireplusbirdfilms6517]

I owe my wife one of these as soon as I finish two knives I have in process. This is an awesome tutorial.

[@torbjornahman]

Right on! Thanks!

[@highsensibel]

Danke für Ihren Beitrag. Es war schön Ihnen beim erschaffen des tollen Werkzeugs zu zuschauen.

[@johnsisk5914]

Very well done sir. Your talents are inspiring and your craftsmanship is impeccable. Your video and editing talents are also not to be overlooked. All around, very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@plainnpretty]

well said i agree

[@theflyingfool]

Ah! It's made my day watching this lovely project Torbjörn! A thing of beauty, crafted beautifully :D

[@TECsta76]

With age I concluded Irony was possibly one of the most crucial factors of life. This kind of metalwork has a ton of irony to it! Firstly it is without doubt the best medium to be creative with, the strength and longevity on its own being superior! However the amount of resources it would take to setup and forge these items really does have an ironic impact! Which( you are relatively free of.. lol

[@coleenh1028]

Absolutely love this video! My husband sent me this video because he knows how much I love my hori hori knife and watching fabrication videos. Your handle is GORGEOUS. Well done :)

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thank you!!

[@gregwaters944]

Beautiful piece, love the selection of wood for the handle.

[@Sp1der44]

The soldier and boy scout in me really appreciates the elegance of this beautifully crafted tool. That handle is really giving it a next level of craftsmanship. Great stuff. 🙂🫡

[@Antonio-bi7eh]

Como siempre, un trabajo excelente y muy útil. La verdad es que no conocía esa herramienta de jardinería. Enhorabuena!!!😊😊😊

[@scrqqge]

Duuuude! Now you made me crave for a knife i did not even know existed! Nicely done!

[@markjenney8808]

Your skill in moving from inches to centimeters is awesome... Just kidding, all of this presentation is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@woody442]

You are an equally great filmmaker as you're a craftsman. The way you present your work is a perfect mix of art, entertainment, documentation and instructions. The process always super clean, the result super sexy.

[@torbjornahman]

Sweet, thank you!

[@mato9282]

Perfect timing! I just used one of these for the first time yesterday. Going to have to buy one now, it was really handy!

[@FedorKorsakov]

I use a hori hori for gardening (nothing as fancy - the plainest version made by Nisaku). It's remarkable how versatile of a tool this is (keeping my planters in good shape is a breeze now), and yes, as others mentioned, a good sheath is a must.

[@zachariahmiddleton5256]

That first couple minutes of applying Danish oil is the most beautiful finish in the world

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

Leave it to Torbjorn to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary beautiful. Another literal masterpiece. ❤️

[@DrunkenDemon]

It was really cool to hear the change in the metal happening while going from red got to "cool" :)

[@BruceBoschek]

As always, art and metalworking combined for a stunning outcome. It is always a joy to watch your work and the results. Thanks so much for another wonderful video and greetings from Germany.

[@torbjornahman]

Again, thank you!!

[@benbos6625]

@@torbjornahmanand that extends to The Netherlands, too second that. After a hard day work its therapeutic to see a job done in one go! Thank you very much Torbjornahman. (at 8:10, burning fingers? nice you left it in the video, only the confident do that)

[@ericperkins3078]

Thank God you're back. I was missing your skills and craftsmanship. Hope all including your family is well in Sweden!!

[@DogDog173]

good job. love how you evenly spaced the teeth of the saw and they're all the same size, too!

[@williamcunha9136]

Another Awesome Job Mr. T! I Cannot Thank You Enough for taking the time to share your skills.

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thank you!

[@dazaspc]

Very nice job as usual. Also great to see you recycling some old metal. I used old springs for most of my projects. Worth making friends with the local scrap metal yard. They put aside Wrought Iron for me when it comes in in workable sizes. The difference under the hammer is quite astounding. It works really easily and I have done a few replica old style stuff like hinges, door knocks and a fancy hanger rail.

[@torbjornahman]

Nice! That's good!

[@craw0967]

This might be my favorite project of yours yet. Love it.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thanks!

[@weicheisen9999]

Wow, so much work for a simple gardening tool. But it's like allways a stunning tool ! Thanks for sharing !

[@BobCaseyAerial]

A Blacksmith with a green thumb lol. Watching you forge this and then use it was Priceless..

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!

[@tonyn3123]

Nice garden tool and execution to the fabrication. I had never heard of Hori Hori either, but it sure looks efficient. Thanks.

[@bronzalba1159]

You made a new and useful tool, beautiful as always good luck

[@TheNewJankyWorkshop]

Absolutely stunning my friend, well done! Love the look of it, it's practical, and gave you a few minutes to rake some leaves.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@mikehayes5919]

Great work as always. The handle is a real work of art. I love that birch wood. Nice work on the saw edge I never knew how you would make a saw edge. Glad I didn't see any bandages while you were working on it. That looked pretty sharp.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! It's not a "proper" saw edge, I would call it an interrupted knife edge...

[@MarkRyanAB]

Probably my favorite piece you've made.

[@richr7604]

Great job on a beautiful and functional tool. I enjoyed watching hing your skills both metalsmithing and woodworking. Thank you for sharing.

[@JOHN-that-is-me]

Hands down the best shovel ever. That is so cool.

[@mounir101]

Pretty amazing tool. I like it and like all other things you have made on this channel. Best content and thanks so much for everything.

[@GarthHansenG]

my daughter gave me one for my birthday, i love it. i sent her your video, i bet she'll enjoy it!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@johnrossiter3185]

Torbjörn, your work is pure artistry.

[@electricAB]

Thanks for making my day! Always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.

[@smaggies]

I love your work every time, Artwork and to view the process amazing. The Wooden Handle, absolutely beautiful, along with finish and polish. LOTS of LOVE to Torborn Blacksmithing. :)

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@esalehtismaki]

Oh, I didn't know about that tool. Nice!

[@colinrountree4325]

Great to watch a real master at work! Fascinating!👍👍

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

Thunder Bear NEVER fails to impress!!

[@torbjornahman]

*Blush* Thanks!

[@andersjjensen]

Gardening was not the first thought I had when I saw this tool. My first instinct was "Every infantryman needs one of these!".

[@MasterOfNone2023]

I would have found it incredibly useful

[@waveman0]

this is a tool I very much like, practical and looks like it would be quite versatile.

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That’s a survival shovel! Oh yeah! Beautiful work! ❤

[@SirPraiseSun]

the precision on making that handle so even, it's really art.

[@outbackladas]

Can’t say I’ve ever seen a garden tool like that before, but then I’m not much of a gardener. Beautiful job all round, especially the handle, that curly burch looks great 👍. It’s a pity about your countries restrictions on importing timber, I’d like to send you over a piece of Tasmanian fiddleback oak, it would look great on that tool. Regards from Down Under.

[@torbjornahman]

I'll look into that once more... maybe a small "sample" is ok?! :) Hope you're enjoying the warmer weather coming your way... here it's pretty dull right now....

[@outbackladas]

@@torbjornahmanWell…..the warmer weather has already arrived, all the air conditioning is on, and up goes the power bill😩😢, a bit of cool Swedish weather would be nice just now.

[@Chisszaru]

Nice one, Torbjörn. Funnily enough, i do tend to binge watch your videos every third month or so

[@fredivalle-js4gv]

This es really a deluxe tool...simply fantastic the creator bless you be well and good health

[@b9brutality]

That is one of my favorite things I've ever seen forged!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool, thanks!

[@sherriking7917]

Beautiful workmanship !! Well done !

[@SrKaGueKa]

your channel are amazing, I'm following for Years.

[@larrykelly2838]

Sharp looking gardening tool, very useful tool to have.

[@Samutse]

Es ist immer ein Genuss einem guten Handwerker zuzusehen. Hervorragende Arbeit.

[@maggusragnar9368]

tak torbjörn! your videos are a treat!

[@shaneharrison4775]

Excellent love the craftsmanship and devotion you show in your craft well done

[@adreabrooks11]

Gorgeous work - and very satisfying to watch!

[@IamFormaggio]

Beautiful work. You can leave the brass pins long and heat them before trimming/sanding flush. It burns the wood slightly and leaves a slim dark ring. Just an extra detail to try out.

[@darenscott1718]

Sounds like a good way compromise the epoxy. But it would look cool.

[@jamestennant1640]

Only Torbjorn would have a forged steel epoxy mixing stick. Respect man, well played.

[@torbjornahman]

:) It was actually plastic...

[@NadikaNadja]

As always, beautiful workmanship

[@heidisparklebottom]

I love the lil slices of life you throw in, your property is so pretty

[@marcusaurelius9736]

The birch wood for the grip is stunning. That wood was a generous gift from Nils.

[@shanemcneese5086]

Wow, that is an incredible build. I wish I had one.

[@kuma9069]

Smith Torbjlörn, that is lovely & practical tool.! Congrats from Barcelona 🌿🙏🧜‍♂️ & thank you.!

[@offpherj7884]

Very nice spade! However, I think the handle stole this show... Thanks for posting...

[@Vikingwerk]

Turned out beautiful!

[@missidominici]

The chuckle when he realizes he lined up the glue on the handle with the holes lol. 15:47

[@torbjornahman]

😎

[@jefftucker5473]

Love the serrations. Fantastic looking piece.

[@richardthomas1160]

Awesome job as always, Thanks Torbjorn

[@bunnyniyori6324]

Very nice, I have never seen this tool before.

[@kkupsky6321]

I had a joke. I’m not gonna. Great work mate. No idea what this thing is but I have a wwii folding spade that reminds me of that. Of course the edges are sharpened. Wrist loop. Dirt doesn’t know what hit it.

[@kjuyfif]

Beautiful & functional work of art!!!

[@МихаилСульдин-х8у]

Всегда с удовольствием смотрю ваши видео. Многому учусь, многое знаю. Вы Мастер с большой буквы!!! Удачи Вам и всех благ.

[@squishy_madness]

looks beautiful! I NEED ONE!!!

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful tool and you did an amazing job making it I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@cesargrassetti2689]

Som alltid, utmärkt arbete, grattis, vi följer alltid dina videor från Argentina, hälsningar

[@jamesspinks716]

I love it, never over the top just enough to get the job done😅

[@kwatee]

Precise and exceptional as usual.

[@rairudolph4194]

I watch you here in Brazil, I don't miss a single video of yours.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@christokaloudis2050]

You do great work brother nicely done

[@stevenlisk2468]

A great useful tool love the timber too

[@wade206]

Beautiful work sir.

[@TheIvalen]

I appreciate the 'sped up' footage, for example the auto-hammer (if that's the right term). Because the hammering appears to have little effect it's cool to see it sped up to understand what is going on.

[@UndercoverEmployee]

Nice tool. The handle looks great!

[@russtuff]

I always enjoy your projects

[@darenscott1718]

This is a beautiful tooI! I use a hori every day at work, I've been using the same commercially available one for about 5 years now. The measurements on the blade are no longer accurate because the tip has been worn down significantly. Looking at it you would know I'm right handed. The serrated edge is so dull it can barely cut small roots. And that's a good thing because I like my fingers where they are. I hope you don't find out like I did that having a sharp hori is a bad idea. Keep up the good work!

[@torbjornahman]

😎 Great! I'll try to be careful... Thanks

[@1956kingkong]

Välkommen tillbaks , kul att se riktigt hantverk!😍👍

[@torbjornahman]

Tack!

[@gregsullivan8956]

@@1956kingkong translate please

[@rieperman47]

​@@gregsullivan8956"Welcome back, nice to see some real craftsmanship!😍👍" Often times there is translate option under each comment but maybe you have to turn it on in the settings?

[@gregsullivan8956]

@rieperman47 Thank you. Most posts on my phone have the translate available. However, not on this particular comment. Again, thanks for taking the time to translate.

[@ふがし-t5w]

日本人です。 あなたの作品は全て美しくて素晴らしい✨

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!