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It’s a good day when Hacksmith post a video

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[@sketchingfish]

Nice lightsaber emojis!

[@Crusemissle]

Cool

[@Literally_hatsune_miku_39]

Where can I get those lightsaber emojis!?

[@PabloEdvardo]

I really dig the environment you created for your team. It seems like the type of situation where people will remember working with you for years to come.

[@MrE_]

You know... if they don't get chopped in half by an axe or laser at work that is

[@neoshenlong]

@@MrE_ If that happens I'm pretty sure those who survive will remember it even more

[@eldibs]

I'm glad James is doing better, it's nice to see him gleefully enjoying new projects.

[@Piplup35852]

Based on the testing, I'm convinced this project was just an excuse for James to eat more fruit cut in new and exciting ways

[@IamNotU]

James gonna be the next Fruit Ninja

[@russwilliams4777]

Pineapple, coconut, watermelon... sounds like a pretty tasty fruit salad! Hold the concrete, though 🤣

[@piraterubberduck6056]

A new interpretation of going on an extreme diet.

[@dogloversrule8476]

@@russwilliams4777come on, that’s the best part

[@varuug]

@@russwilliams4777 Nyet komrad! Konkrit make stronk stomak.

[@gavindinsmoor8196]

James: "I've been seeing a therapist." Also James: *aggressively uses a giant two-bladed switch axe*

[@BarryWarner-m9x]

thats my kinda therapy

[@terrancemuzic5157]

I'm depressed they don't sell switch axes

[@terrafirma5327]

Despite breaking an expensive bit, I am glad he didn't look scared that he was going to be punished somehow. That is a good workplace vibe right there.

[@inventorbrothers7053]

My thoughts exactly 😊

[@revertnormal8529]

@@Isnogood12 they made the battle axe for a reason

[@zooning-6843]

Ya, a real good on screen work environment

[@newshit7199]

bro he looked scared shitless

[@Kittingsl]

its something that can happen to anyone and im sure they know it too. sure you can minimize the risk by being extra careful, but things like this just tend to happen. we're still human after all. the only important thing is that it doesnt happen regularly and that it was an honest mistake that they learned from, the fright of having broken an expensive bit is punishment enough in these cases

[@sherlokderp9730]

I’m honestly shocked that the axe held up so well. I was expecting it to do what most other retractable things do and just bend like crazy because it has no structural integrity, but oh boy. You need to do a colab with shadiversity, he could probably find a test to break it.

[@OldSkullSoldier]

Shad would probably state based on the weight, that it's useless for a human as a weapon. It's way to heavy. But cool gadget it is!

[@raktul3697]

@@OldSkullSoldier and the handle too looks uncomfortable for usage

[@davidlane1248]

Why? So he can make a 10 minute unfunny sketch at the beginning of the video while he spends another 20 minutes to find 100 different ways to say the same thing to the audience?

[@IamMLGamer]

The amount of serious james was for the sponsor hit me hard, i have depression myself and it just shows how much james cares about us

[@IamMLGamer]

OH MY GOD THEY HEARTED MY COMMENT, IM SO HAPPY!

[@benjaminborbe2136]

Good job

[@davidjennings2179]

Definitely - whether through better help or someone else I can't recommend counselling enough. I know it can be hard but look after yourself, you're worth it.

[@xenophagia]

Better help is a scam.

[@Demonslate]

Yeah true but that transition after the YEET was super jarring ihad to laugh which I didn't want! Aha.. I liked the serious note, just too out of nowhere!

[@stevenmidrano6145]

I am loving this new format. Everyone looks to be genuinely enjoying themselves and the love is palpable. Keep it up, guys.

[@kolanks1]

The second iteration against the concrete kinda blew me away, even being hardened I would've thought some damage would've been sustained considering the first one just disintegrated, but it went though like nothing, kinda scary lol

[@Casual_Giraffe74]

I've seen many people leaving comments and having a channel's icon behind their name. How do you do that???

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[@jacobyhess6709]

It means they are A member

[@akamesama]

Concrete is surprisingly brittle when not reinforced. Participated in a martial arts retreat where (among other things) learned how to break pavers with our hands (wearing gloves). It's not trivial, but it is not outrageous like brunt clay bricks are. We broke several cinder blocks being used as tables when trying brick breaking. The axe shape is actually fairly decent for the purpose (other than ruining the blade), as it concentrates the impulse in a small area. It's mostly a matter of the supports not bending before the concrete yields.

[@johnsherby9130]

4:10 probably not an easy thing to film James but I’m so glad you’re doing well. Seeing a video from you about not making videos anymore was the single scariest shit I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Your channel has been such a large inspiration in my life that I can’t really put it into words, I love seeing you back here! Thank you for countless hours of entertainment. -John

[@shakedmar9804]

Return of The Hacksmith!

[@Ga_Nicotine_Me]

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[@FarmingJD-MF]

5th like

[@adam14270]

176th like

[@Heightren]

Return of the Axesmith?

[@foxsamurai3591]

I hope

[@priesthoodiii]

This video has the feel of the best HS videos! Lots of laughing, destruction, fun and unique engineering. Your Killing it guys. so glad your doing better James! Going through this journey publicly probably help a lot of people… Proud of you

[@raiden_nrnf8921]

i liked the end of that video. Showing how close you all are, and that you're a family and not just people working together

[@AdhvaithSane]

Or..are they?

[@wille3573]

I mean….KZbin videos are their job so

[@realcupojoe]

Corporation says "We're a family here." 😬😱 Hacksmith says "We're a family here." 😊🫡

[@AndrewRGross]

The whole video I was like, what "lunatic thinks a police officer needs a tactical hatchet?" And then the end is like a Marvel movie reveal where SexyCyborg shows up like "It was me. I'm the lunatic!" Excellent. I need to go see if she made a video about that.

[@Grandpa1422]

I'm so glad you are getting better. Thank you for speaking to someone who can help you. I also struggle with mental health and your videos help me.

[@tinab.7740]

Project aside, I really apreciate you talking about mental health and being open about what you experienced. I think that this can be a starting point for people in your situation, that dont know where to start. Thanks James. For everyone reading this and struggeling with similar things, just know that you are not alone and there is help out there for you, find the right moment for you to get that help and become the best you can be. Love to everyone

[@aaronrossguernsey]

His video helped me too😊

[@mattozzie836]

It's great to see James laughing and smiling. Keep getting better buddy. And lots of love to the rest of the crew for all the hard work.

[@Grozz38]

Looks like it’s something straight out of Monster Hunter, this is definitely one of my favorite projects you guys have done. If I could buy one of the giant ones I definitely would

[@murphygay7606]

Hacksmith monster hunter series?!

[@Mubvekhar]

I’d watch Hacksmith do Monster Hunter weapons. I want to see a charge blade irl!

[@lunastarshine5119]

the name is straight up already a mh weopon called exactly a switch axe, it starts as an axe and can mrph into a sword

[@zeag7187]

@@lunastarshine5119 and also has vials, just like the charge blade, the only difference is that the vials on the sa charge automatically whenever they finish

[@WoobatPlays]

I love the fact that this channel has become just some friends screwing around and having fun with very destructive "tools" and its great to watch.

[@justplaintommy63]

I've been following you guys for a while, and I am always impressed with how you do things as much as the things you do. But as someone who battles with depression, I was reinvigorated when you came back after some much needed time off. Being a male in todays world is really hard, talking about depression is even harder. Seeing you back like this, well it's going to help so many people, so I just wanted to say thanks. And continued good health dude!

[@futuredragoon2097]

The first GENUINE advert for Better Help that ive personally seen (he didnt even enter "youtuber into mode"

[@xanimationsyt7423]

James i hope your mental health gets better and I'm wishing you luck, awesome build!

[@sargo3546]

Nice to know you’re getting better James and I can’t wait to see the more compact lightsaber

[@landenplaze9764]

How did you get those emojis?

[@4KTB]

@@landenplaze9764 you can’t lol

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​​@@landenplaze9764Become a channel member by paying them $5/month

[@St0rmGuy]

​@@4KTBYou can actually, just get the membership!

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@@St0rmGuy What Membership?

[@nolanramsay6727]

What an awesome idea! Y’all always expand imaginations beyond what I thought was possible.

[@GENEXERHEXO]

I see what you did there …

[@JUNK_ZONE]

Nothing better than seeing a bunch of people doing work they love and enjoy referencing 'Office Space'. The message of that movie was clearly received.

[@cintron3d]

Naomi Wu's version looks like it is easier to close. Love to see this collaboration between two great makers!

[@pkbenzene]

The beating up the fax machine homage to Office Space? 'chef's kiss' Perfection. Well done Hacksmith team!

[@RiverRockRecords]

Thanks for existing. honestly your imagination.. and silliness has saved mine and probably other peoples lives. Therapy hurts me more mentally.. but finding inspiration in builds like this helps me tremendously. Thank you.

[@AdhvaithSane]

I laughed way harder than I would like to admit at this comment lol 😂

[@kevincarlos973]

I get a lot of motivation from engineering channels too, they have helped me a lot through the years to boost my motivation and keep alive my sense of wonder and curiosity. But I have to say that therapy has been extremely important too. The pandemic, isolation and loss of a few loved ones left me burnt out and depressed. If you have a good therapist, therapy is worth it. But you have to time it: when you get to the bottom of things, it stirs up a lot of feelings and it can be hard to go through that. Many people give up therapy at that point. But if you have a good connection with your therapist, you can work with them to build up strength and improve your habits and then you will find the moment to tackle those issues with their guide. It will still be a struggle, but you will get to the other side better than before, and finally free from things that have dragged do down for years. In 16 months, I have been able to retake control of my life and accomplish more than I did in the previous two years. I still have a long way to go, and there are still ups and downs, but I'm in a much, much better place than I was before I started therapy, and it enabled me to go through some terrible things that happened last year without suffering a bad relapse. Don't give up! The key is finding a good fit, someone with experience, but also with modern training, someone you can build rapport with. In my case, a young neuropsychologist was the one who made a difference.

[@nom6758]

Its great you included the axe creator at the last moment of the video and the fact she sells them at the last seconds...

[@Roarchop]

This has got to be one of the most fun hacksmith videos, even with a relatively simple project!

[@-_Jupiter]

This has “cutting edge” technology

[@jocax188723]

My first thought, having played MonHun since Tri: Is it a Switch Axe, though? It has no Sword Mode and holds no vials...

[@anonymousmaelstrom9530]

I get what you mean I thought it was monster hunter weapon they were making but the 'switch' I this case is sadly like a switch blade not switch into another weapon, I do want them to make it though

[@TilmanBaumann]

That HP printer was the only one so far that didn't disappoint me. Still appreciate the Office Space reference.

[@Flaminggamer123]

Sick, looks like its right out of a video game

[@n8than26]

Yes, monster hunter.. It's pretty cool

[@LeGuardImperialis]

Or decaying winter, if you brave the horror that is roblox

[@thegreglin332]

Next step is Switchaxe or Charge Blade

[@pileofstuff]

Coincidental, Naomi Wu also looks like she's straight out of a video game.

[@lopezm0122]

Bloodborne vibes

[@eturnalwisdom]

I want one! I think the handle could easily be modified with 2 smaller handles at leverage points to make it scarily practical.

[@feelinghealing3890]

I feel like cross braces and force transfer could evolve this design a ton. Like, snapping in additional braces when it expands, that transfer force from hits along the whole thing instead of 2 pieces per blade. Maybe some experimental designs could be fun too, like an axe that unfolds into a 270° circle from the top, springs vs hydraulics vs muscle expansion, that kinda stuff.

[@dragonmasterlangeweg7625]

So basically have a really cool set of collapsible switchaxes that unfold in different ways, and end up looking like different types of axes and also some new types of axes. This is something that I feel would be really cool and I want to try making this like that, but also I need to get better at cad to design things like that.

[@Mix-_-bruh]

9:34 This is how they make the summer flavor of Red Bull.😂❤😂

[@andrewduggan4836]

Glad to see you doing well, and the axe like all Hacksmith projects is top notch.

[@sandoUK_HK_CAN]

8:26 i think thats the best way to draw out the blade before a swing

[@maximilianosterholt6385]

Really glad seeing you doing better James and to see you back in the videos

[@Marleykye_official]

I would like to see the hack smith crew make a chest blast like soldier boy from the boys

[@ssjronin3972]

That looked so fun, glad James is back and I'm proud of the community he has surrounding him.

[@j-is-meas-you-see3210]

I am glad you are talking to someone!! It makes a big difference!!

[@techworld4617]

OMG, you guys are killing it.

[@Jabersson]

3:50 I'm sorry, but what the hell is that tone shift? That was a complete 180

[@Adelin_15]

Fr tho, no offense to him tho, im glad hes doing better

[@BossInVegas]

the office space reference at 9:00 is ❤‍🔥

[@garrikfranks9198]

Project suggestion: The Crescent Rose scythe from the Rooster Teeth show, RWBY. Glad you're doing better James!

[@dennizback1469]

i LOVE that they just dont make it functional but they make it durable so you could acually use it 👍

[@viiking01]

That battle axe is just about the coolest bit of real world battle tech i've seen in a long while. Especially the first reveal in the intro.

[@FrankieWitt5]

We need more expandable weapons,I loved this video❤

[@Ringerofthewest69]

Im glad James is doing better I remember when James released the video where he said he has depression it absolutely destroyed me because I had no idea from the he was battling depression from the videos.

[@Scott_34]

Really putting the HACK into Hacksmith!

[@jacobbarton4489]

I just got an awesome idea. You know how green arrow and speedy have the quiver that changes the tips of the arrows? I would like to see a real one. And If you do make sure to make the punching glove arrow! Also great video ❤️

[@MoneySlayer14]

Every day, we're getting closer and closer to becoming real life Bloodborne and RWBY. Trick Weapons and Mecha-Shift are a go!

[@bluejayzion1550]

James I’m glad you’re feeling better I hope you will be even better next video

[@ItsRudrakshV]

The only channel in which I don't skip any Video and watch full video without skipping any part till end love Hacksmith Industry ❤❤

[@RhylanMaurer-c9k]

Hacksmith should make Percy Jackson's pen sword from the first movie

[@sketchingfish]

Now imagine having this in your pocket and it expanding

[@thedyingmeme6]

Mini switchaxe lmao "For when you need to do a little chopping"

[@IamNotU]

Gonna need 90's JNCO jeans for that...

[@micahwry1791]

I love how it’s back to good old fashioned smashing things this is what made me fall in love with hack smith in the first place

[@Z1Pex]

So this is how my inventory can fit 50 axes...

[@Type3Kiryu]

The reason this video got this many views is because people were gravitated to seeing the inside of an unopened redbull can.

[@vinylmodsmanitoba]

Adding a reload slide to pull the blades in or saftey switch on top so you can push it back in would make that axe way cooler

[@yanishoundeffo7684]

Could you design it so you can control the number of blades out? It’d be really cool

[@WH00ZAH]

I'm so glad seeing James is doing great! great job team for the axe and James for holding on and creating a comfortable atmosphere at Hacksmith! stay healthy ang God bless you all!

[@TheCasualGM]

I feel like the natural progression from this video is to attempt to make the Switch Axe from Monster Hunter, so I guess you’d just need to find a way to implement a blade mode into the axe 🤔

[@thesysop4998]

8:25 Dude that backwards pump is so sick

[@tbounds4812]

that ain't an axe edit: 0:05 my bad it is an axe

[@alphazeroseven]

The fact that this is a simple project for Hacksmith Industries says a LOT about the future of sci-fi turned reality, come 2040 we’ll have fully cordless, fully physical lightsabers.

[@imadergon5314]

My favorite part was when he said "it's smithin' time" and then started smithing all over the place

[@pikastudios2850]

I’d like the 3D model please, I wanna 3d print it for myself

[@cronosxxx1010matrixx]

jesus christ i miss this type of content, now it's all "i made an ai" and "i cured cancer" 🙄

[@SwankiestPants]

The main flaw I see with this axe is the unwieldiness of the handle, big chonky rectangle shape would not be fun to hold onto

[@polishalastor142]

Its must hurt. 0:13

[@harveyottotech]

Guys, that is so cool! Amazing job on engineering something that just took that punishment.

[@shujunong9756]

9:20 is that a Jojo reference ?

[@Sebdet9]

More like family guy actually

[@sillicon8227]

Lmfao

[@sillicon8227]

Part 5, right?

[@adambreier6341]

Would you be willing to share the STL or OBJ file for the smaller Switch-Axe? It looks like a really cool project to print!

[@Patrice-pj9hr]

Forged in fire be like 3:20

[@chahal6356]

This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen I hope it goes on sale

[@alfreddominickAD4]

I want to buy it

[@Hxkari]

​@@watermelon5521 nope

[@alfreddominickAD4]

@@Hxkari ?

[@alfreddominickAD4]

You don’t want to buy it

[@gavrond-kw2mr]

Make a hammer that uses 12 gauge shells

[@ItsMagni]

3:40 one pieceeeeee

[@razorwolf2758]

Dawg your more likely to find your father then the one piece

[@ItsMagni]

@@razorwolf2758 thats funny bc i dont have one

[@sillicon8227]

The one piece is reallllll!

[@raddaks2039]

The fire-starting bit was great, even better than most of your usual testing montages. It looked super fun, too!

[@Nemesis_carnage]

James is becoming a real life super hero he has an origin story and a goal, this man will be a hero someday

[@PrintingCentral]

i would love to have a small 3d printed fold out axe, it would be so cool

[@cnlnews8967]

8:46, well I trust that brand of hardhat now.

[@Scorchlette]

We are one Hacksmith innovation away from having a functional Monster Hunter Switch Axe or Charge Blade istg.

[@blank-kk9gc]

0:03 thats- THATS AMAZING!

[@andrewadams4000]

James I'm glad you are doing better we need more people like you

[@wicklash9065]

I think a flip out handle would greatly help. D shaped ones on one edge or something

[@arlberg2006]

Can't get enough 👍 Shout out to James, pretty sure we crossed paths Friday afternoon by Weber/Guelph Sweet whip. Got my Norco 😂

[@DylanMatthewTurner]

You should do a collab with Shadoversity. This project would be right up his alley

[@ratorvenom]

You should now make a one bladed design with a thinner handle for practical uses!

[@b.d.hampton]

I was following along with the ax and it was all groovy, but the thumbs up was for the office space reference.

[@HumbleTrooper]

They need to patent this it’s actually really useful

[@lonewarrior6633]

I know you won’t see this soon, but I hope one day you will. You are an absolute inspiration James. As an ex UK Armed Forces Soldier, I love your content. The fact you literally turn science fact, into science fiction is incredible. Keep up the self healing process my guy, we’ve all been there, at some point or another. You ultimate fella!!!

[@Ikxi]

8:45 perfect demonstration of why to use new helmets after they got impacted they'll break on 2nd/3rd impact

[@Meerkitty]

I loved seeing the team have fun with the obstacle course, especially watching them toast marshmallows. I'm not sure why, but it made me happy.

[@DougW130]

Good to see James doing better, having fun, and healing. Will happily continue to watch every video you guys make, whether it's 50, 20, or 10 a year. All are enjoyable.

[@yanhanglow4464]

Hey Hacksmith I have a challenge for you can you make a normal size katana that can set it self on fire when you in shift it.

[@marcusinfestus1333]

As a mechanic, I am seriously impressed with that contraptions ability to "Axe"; I honestly expected it to start coming loose and/or deform. Well done!

[@cnilssonak555]

I have spent YEARS designing a collapsible trident- tried every combination of telescoping mechanism and folding prongs I could find or conceive- and you just perfected the design without even knowing it! So I guess my question is: Any way I can get access to the CAD files?