YouTube chopper challenge! forging a double bit axe from chainsaw chain Damascus

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Brother you cracked me up when you made fun about talking to yourself while forging. 😂😂😂

[@asf130thecompany7]

Now that's a tomahawk ^^ Finally somebody knows it :D

[@BUZZKILL59able]

I’d have been talking to myself too but I’d have been saying “don’t screw it up,don’t screw it up,don’t screw it up!” 😁

[@outlawsamurai47]

I just want to say one thing this man not only made an ax that any redneck worth his salt would want to have and our own but look at all that dwarvish bling he has on it not trying to talk straight out of the bowels of moria gimbli approved

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I was surprised you hot cut the hole instead of punching it, but then again we don't all have arms like you, John. 🤣 Thanks for participating! Congrats on the sponsorship, that's awesome!

[@OldHickoryForge]

Yeah I would have had to make a special slot punch for such a wide hole and I figured by the time I was done with that I could have just cut it haha. Thanks for including me man!

[@robinschlyter309]

I really like that you talk about the mistakes you make. It makes for a more informative video that teaches what to avoid. The axe turned out real nice!

[@PhilBaumhardt]

Freakin sick bro. I love how you can just go out to a creek in the woods for your cutting tests.

[@mannsdan]

"I'm a millennial and my feelings are more important than reality" - that made me lol! This is the best chopper video I've seen thus far! I've got a couple more to watch but I love the axe and I think my vote goes your way John!

[@AnotherUnsociableOne]

I’m glad that I’m not the only person who talks to myself when “in the zone”

[@HeavyForge]

Definitely one fine axe! Always remember never use a chainsaw Forge the chain into an axe! Be a man!!!😂💪🏻

[@redlionforge9173]

It always cracks me up how modest you are about your work. You make awesome stuff dude.

[@merkyworks]

"My feelings are more important than reality" 😂

[@peltiereric6497]

That drift you made is awesome and would be a great addition to your Etsy store, you can’t buy that kind of drift anywhere as Holland Anvil makes H13 Drifts for Single Bit Hatchets and Axes but not not Double Bit so I would think you could probably sell them

[@Dcypell]

I love the way you talk to yourself while forging. Please don't even try to stop. Be yourself and don't be self conscious about your process. Nothing but respect, love your videos!

[@kzarnold3678]

The chainsaw canister damascus to make a axe head had me laughing. The irony 🤣

[@user-fl8yv7rz6f]

You made a tree feller out of part of a tree feller, but if you had used motorcycle chain it would have been a chopper from part of a chopper.

[@RedBeardOps]

Dude that pattern is awesome! I need to make an axe one day. Cheers sir

[@romantressler4480]

Im glad to see i'm not the only person who does the poor mans anneal. Great video brother. For your 1st double bit axe, you did great. Also, yes, your feelings are more important than anything else. So let's hope the judges put that into consideration. Great work man.

[@leppicknives9830]

Contracts on your first sponsor, cool and usable axe too. Good work.,👍👍

[@brinschneider9998]

I love you channel man. One of the first channels I started watching when delving into smithing! and still one of my favorites

[@darknet8664]

I love you talk to yourself while forging ;)

[@billwalker5883]

Congratulations on your first sponsor. You deserve it for all your hard work.

[@KimP0612]

Looks like a Batman symbol.

[@robbiepayne1857]

Love the axe also like that your straight forward when you forge and speak your mind.

[@davidweeks1997]

Nice. I think Lincoln would approve!

[@blackhammerartisan]

you should make and sell axes.

[@B-leafer]

Sweet! Nice deep cuts on that tree. Beautiful.

[@concernedcitizen2868]

I love it. even with the spider web looking cracks i think it gave it more charctor

[@joshualarimore3670]

Nice axe, wish I had my 3D glasses while watching the test chopping!

[@jamesriddle4299]

John that is a great job!!! I also love how modest you are.

[@Algorhythmz]

Great stuff, John. I could never tire of watching you at your craft, I feel like I'm right there at the shop sharing a cold one and learning all about smithing. Thank you for taking us along on this ride with you, it's truly fantastic stuff.

[@the_fafologist]

Flaws and all that turned out amazing.

[@BubuH-cq6km]

6:55🤣 😂 I talk to myself all the time too, but it's bad when you are arguing and losing

[@stephenjohnson6841]

What a great looking axe! I really like how you break everything down. Thanks again John!

[@KimP0612]

Congratulations on your first sponsor!

[@christophersherratt7299]

Just come across your video thought it was SO FUNNY WHEN YOU HAD THE AXE UNDER THE PRESS COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING AT THE FACES YOU WAS MAKING YOU LOOKED LIKE JUST CAME OUT OF A MENTAL INSTITUTION SO FUNNY. BUT YOU DID A VERY GOOD JOB ON THE AXE EVEN IF YOU THOUGHT IT WAS NOT GOOD ENOUGH IT'S A BEAST 😮😊

[@prato-24]

Congrats on your Sponsor!!! Great looking axe and don’t worry about mumbling when you forge…we didn’t notice til you mentioned it 🤪 Good luck in the competition!!!

[@przemysawrozycki3107]

I love your way of doing stuff, its like encouraging me to do stuff. Most of the time you are showing stuff and saying well make it and its not gonna be perfect but "im just a human", hella strong human :D

[@kuriakos]

Another great blacksmithing John on KZbin. Subscribed!

[@r4dwolf]

That's awesome! Love that you used chainsaw chains for a wood chopping axe 😂 Thanks for showing all the things that didn't go according to plan, very helpful.

[@ozarkscarguy540]

I love this axe. Especially since I run a sawmill and chainsaw every day. I've only forged a hammer but someday I'd love to forge a double bit axe.

[@White_devil1980]

Great to see a double headed axe as there are not sold anymore 😢 great work 😊👍

[@jeffreycarter1223]

You got my vote, it’s actually a chopper and not a call of duty video game sword knife. Love the esthetic of a real world tool. Awesome work as always.

[@billwoehl3051]

Congratulations Bruce 👍

[@rodgerklindt3165]

Great project, mean swing.

[@RainyDayForge]

11:00 Thank you! I've only made a few axe heads and I didn't know why those Vs where happening. I feel like I gained a bit of understanding. Your axe turned out great and congrats on getting a new sponsor! Fun video.

[@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648]

I think it came out really cool.

[@johanpenner2138]

Cool power hammer design.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Forge On. God Bless.

[@metalmanproductions9267]

The ax is a beast like you, great job

[@PJTForging]

This is absolutely beautiful. Love this build! 😍

[@DBCraftWorld]

I was wondering what is a purpose of double axe- it's cool you explained it:). This pattern and overall style is great! Great job John!

[@Lmr6973]

Really nice. It'll cut a coming and a going!

[@redwolfknives3174]

Very cool build! Especially with you being so close to The Cradle of Forestry! Beautiful ax!

[@LeandroGoretta]

It looks super and well built. Congratulations on your work. Greetings!

[@broadriverforge]

Great Job, nice and clean!

[@davidelliott8324]

Excellent axe! A light axe with good geometry can do some serious work. And congrats on your relevant and down to earth sponsor!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Very nice axe. 👍👍

[@billwoehl3051]

I have a huge coil spring out of a railroad engine suspension I would like to make hammers, axe's, tools, etc. out of. My biggest worry is the handle line up. Your's ended up spot on, very well done 👍❤️

[@jeremyr6533]

That’s awesome !!! Excellent job !!!

[@alanwelch6594]

Nice need a tool, make a tool vid along with the forge an axe vid. Good looking axe. Nice job.

[@Rejoice1631]

Very nicely done, good sir.!.!.!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thats a beautiful axe. I should have gotten a drift for mine but i wasnt sure what i was doing so injust winged it

[@rickhall1381]

It came out very nice I enjoy your videos, keep plugging.

[@doxnoogle5782]

Cool axe my guy, ive actually seen that redwood video before, the old history is neato.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Cool challenge nice job and congrats on the sponsor

[@howardmanuel]

You are amazing. Thank you for letting me watch you work. Some day I will try to make an ax from the wornout chains I saved from 30 years of heating with wood. 😊 The wornout bars should be good too.

[@gregchapman2634]

Awesome pattern!

[@gatorcreekcustomknives321]

Great job John!!!

[@christopherholmes7324]

Lovely work! Keep it up! 👍

[@maddus82]

Awesome work. Looks great 👍

[@butthedd0233]

Very impressive. Eye like it.

[@NjalLaing]

Very nice tools 👍

[@j.m.k.3406]

Nice balance bro Hope ya win, as I have an ole double I use to but her white tails with

[@Vikingwerk]

That is a dang cool axe!

[@SomeCallMeCasey]

Great job! Hopefully I can win one of these one day!

[@kellychevallier4639]

You are EPIC. Just found your channel. I would love to learn how to forge.

[@T_B]

That's awesome bro!!! 💪

[@jamesperkins9833]

Very cool project.

[@Toyhunter19000]

Nice work mate looks great

[@markhess3030]

You're a great teacher! Very enjoyable.

[@marcsenteney3160]

Very nice work sir!

[@riaansmit1917]

Awesome build and it looks sturdy. Would love to try a build like this in the future.

[@danielcarroll836]

Bueatiful throwing axe short handle nice

[@dirkerasmus6808]

I like this, good work!

[@maninchair6648]

Great job man , so cool.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Nothin to it really….just a giant brute of a man beating a hole through solid metal 🤣

[@leatherface711]

that’s a beautiful axe

[@TooTall553]

Way to step outside the box John outstanding video love the idea of the axe as your entry 👊👏✌️

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

6:54 absolutely the face of a mad genius

[@bernardblack6997]

freakin awesome build dude!

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@adamwahrheit1246]

Good job John! Awesome video!

[@ericmoore2236]

Very nice 👍

[@valentinigarageworks]

Great work John! Been watching your channel for some time now. That is one damn fine looking axe!

[@williamcoker4967]

Beautiful axe 🪓

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Love it man!

[@spencerpetrofsky2162]

That double bit turned out very sweet! Loved the video! Subscribed

[@ajdigioia7925]

Awesome axe! Well done, especially for your first double head axe.

[@MASI_forging]

This looks so cool. Such a great design 🙂🙂