making a TOMAHAWK

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2020
  • In this video I try my hand at making a tomahawk.
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  • @s10m0t10n
    @s10m0t10n 3 роки тому +33

    Man, that's a sleek and effective looking tomahawk. I think you made a great choice in the blackened handle and the leatherwork just adds to the overall look. Fantastic job and thanks for sharing your skills with us.

  • @atol671
    @atol671 3 роки тому +31

    Beautiful design love the shape of the hammer and edge how square Everthing is amazing work

  • @WorkshopatTheGardens
    @WorkshopatTheGardens 4 роки тому +55

    so boss! your discription says "I try" - you should change to "I did!" ...great vision to completion!

  • @TheBeardedCarpenter
    @TheBeardedCarpenter 4 роки тому +25

    Howdy- I was excited to see the notification that you had uploaded a new video and I certainly wasn’t disappointed! That hawk is a work of art!!! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you and God bless you!

  • @harunomiya
    @harunomiya Рік тому +1

    That's beautiful craftsmanship.

  • @bigrev1601
    @bigrev1601 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful tomahawk! Thanks for sharing your skills.

  • @marvinhindman1790
    @marvinhindman1790 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! You made that look too easy! Well done my friend! That's a beautiful tomahawk!

  • @mojowarrior4578
    @mojowarrior4578 3 роки тому +7

    Gorgeous Hawk. Thanks for the upload 👍

  • @nickbedard1623
    @nickbedard1623 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely cinematic video skills my friend - excited to see your channel grow!

  • @ryanmbisson
    @ryanmbisson 3 роки тому +1

    Dude. This was hands down the cleanest, most enjoyable-visually and audibly-forging video I’ve ever seen. Plus, the end product was great!
    I am in no way a metalworker but I’m fascinated by it all and you’ve got a new subscriber.
    Cheers!

    • @ryanmbisson
      @ryanmbisson 3 роки тому

      Also, I hope to see more content soon.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      ☺️☺️☺️🙏🙏🙏 wow! That was a definite boost! Thank you so much! And thanks for subscribing!
      I’ve got two in post editing right now. Just been so busy with work and helping a buddy build his house. But hopefully I’ll get one out in the next few weeks.

  • @dwrutsgnt4225
    @dwrutsgnt4225 3 роки тому +4

    That’s so cool! I wish I had skills like you, well done

  • @hellsbellspreparedness2722
    @hellsbellspreparedness2722 Рік тому +1

    Dude that was awesome!!! Love the handle plus the design of it looks amazing.👍🏼🥃💯

  • @valentines9181
    @valentines9181 2 роки тому

    Man, that's beautiful, so relaxing to watch...

  • @charlesmendez3231
    @charlesmendez3231 3 роки тому

    Excelente video!!!
    Increíble el diseño de la hacha
    Me gustó mucho 👍👍
    Felicidades!!!

  • @duster.
    @duster. 3 роки тому

    Amazing workmanship sir and a gorgeous result.

  • @peterwallace9764
    @peterwallace9764 2 роки тому +1

    I like your handiwork and the background music. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺

  • @chadwickducharme1194
    @chadwickducharme1194 3 роки тому +1

    beautiful job. looks great.

  • @WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube
    @WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 3 роки тому +1

    Nice. Great to look at. Problem with the steel is micro fractures. Never know whats in it. Kind of like old saw blades etc.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Appreciate it! And yea I know. Thanks for the heads up though.

  • @Warlord2029
    @Warlord2029 3 роки тому +4

    I love hawks and you did a great job!)) I am hoping to do one someday myself:)

  • @jacobshields6942
    @jacobshields6942 2 роки тому +1

    this was a beautiful build, glad i subscribed to your channel

  • @LYNHWK
    @LYNHWK 3 роки тому +5

    The music you chose for this is top shelf.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +2

      😁🙏 awesome thank you!

    • @thomas.thomas
      @thomas.thomas 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheHiddenHomestead i agree, could you post the names of it?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      @@thomas.thomas hhhhmm🤔 I can’t remember them off the top of my head. They were downloaded from the UA-cam creator studio. I’ll be editing another video here soon. So when I do I’ll open this one up and check to see what the names were

    • @thomas.thomas
      @thomas.thomas 3 роки тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead if they are from the UA-cam creator studio i might even find them myself, thanks

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      @@thomas.thomas well let me know. If not I’ll take a look

  • @kroganlove3640
    @kroganlove3640 3 роки тому +1

    that's really a beautiful final product

  • @sbjennings99
    @sbjennings99 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers 🙏

  • @280AI
    @280AI 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work it’s as cool as the other side of your pillow.

  • @chadhill5193
    @chadhill5193 3 роки тому

    Really nice man! Thank you for the video!

  • @user-os6jq7oj2s
    @user-os6jq7oj2s 3 роки тому +2

    Great job! Realy!

  • @wethepeople6422
    @wethepeople6422 3 роки тому +1

    Epic. Looking forward to more videos good sir. Godspeed.

  • @leojoshua21
    @leojoshua21 3 роки тому +1

    That is one of the cleanest tomahawks I’ve seen! Well done sir. Well done. I’d buy one from you!

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you very much!! Well if I could get the time I’m thinking about making a few and putting them on our online store

    • @ismailkus3386
      @ismailkus3386 3 роки тому +1

      I hope you find free time for make a new Tomahawks and ı wish to buy one of them.Have good time.Thanks for information..God be with you.

  • @johnayala2337
    @johnayala2337 Рік тому

    That is so beautiful. Watching a Masters at work has always amazed me, admiration 👍.

  • @ericmack001
    @ericmack001 Рік тому

    Awesome job. Your hawk is beautiful!

  • @erwinarthaber6544
    @erwinarthaber6544 3 роки тому +1

    This was a good job, very nice, congratulations from Austria

  • @arpitsoni4190
    @arpitsoni4190 3 роки тому

    Great work brother... Love the way you make

  • @duaneburd9350
    @duaneburd9350 Рік тому

    Really nice I wish I could buy it

  • @heberferro9102
    @heberferro9102 Рік тому

    Exquisito trabajo!!!

  • @misaelcelis8876
    @misaelcelis8876 3 роки тому +1

    Hermoso trabajo....de Argentina soy....quiero una!!!!

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Muchas gracias! I’m making a few different ones now and will be selling them on our website soon

  • @slucy223
    @slucy223 3 роки тому +2

    To quote Doug Marcaida, "It will kill" amazing looking hawk btw and good choice of music, very relaxed kind of "last of us" feel to it.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Awesome thank you!!

    • @jonahjones8140
      @jonahjones8140 3 роки тому +1

      Trivia: Marcaida's catch-phrase is actually ..."it will k.e.a.l", with keal being an acronym for "Keep Everyone ALive". He trains to be deadly NOT to hurt people, but rather to protect those who can't defend themselves. He will use his skills to help keep others alive!

    • @lichenthug
      @lichenthug 3 роки тому

      @@jonahjones8140 oh, that’s why he says it like that. Cool, I never knew 🙏🏻

  • @alinapostu6509
    @alinapostu6509 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice!!!! What is the name of that dust that I press over the iron when you made the blade ??? Thank you in advance !!!

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! The white dust? It’s borax. It is used as a flux for forge welding.

  • @patrciaprospero41
    @patrciaprospero41 2 роки тому +2

    Nada mejor que un Artesano prolijo

  • @God1goodall1
    @God1goodall1 11 місяців тому

    Good to know

  • @KetKet127
    @KetKet127 Рік тому

    Excellent craftsmanship! Love the simplicity of your video while showing fine detail. I'm just getting into blacksmithing myself and I'm curious to know something I see often in axe making - the edge made of a different steel you are pretty much adding this as a forge weld because of the unknown/low carbon characteristics of the body correct? If the whole body was made of the edge you essentially wouldn't have any need to forge weld anything (albeit it would be far more expensive)?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  Рік тому +1

      Yes exactly. It’s cheaper and easier to forge mild steel but you need a hardened steel to hold the edge.

    • @KetKet127
      @KetKet127 Рік тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead thank you for taking the time to reply! Much appreciated.

  • @lionkelly8633
    @lionkelly8633 3 роки тому +2

    Now that’s a proper fighting axe.

  • @brushylake4606
    @brushylake4606 2 роки тому

    Wow. You are a true artist.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  2 роки тому

      Well thank you very much!

    • @brushylake4606
      @brushylake4606 2 роки тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead To take something rusty, forgotten, and (in most people's eyes) useless and turn it into something that is both beautiful and functional is something special. I'm jealous.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  2 роки тому

      @@brushylake4606 I appreciate the very kind words.

  • @emanuelmendez1238
    @emanuelmendez1238 3 роки тому

    Amazing! Great video!

  • @markstrickland2326
    @markstrickland2326 3 роки тому +2

    My favorite type of tool/weapon is a tomahawk and the one you made is absolutely beautiful like I want one type of beautiful lol

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much!! I do make and sell them but only when i have time to get into the workshop. I’m helping a buddy build his house though so workshop time is an extremely rare commodity this year.

  • @zawape
    @zawape Рік тому

    What a beautiful tomahawk!

  • @FireCrack83
    @FireCrack83 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous work! may i ask how the head is fixed onto the shaft. or is it just the pressure?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  Рік тому +2

      As far as I know tomahawks were traditionally friction fitted. That’s what I did to this one. The leather wrap helps hold it up as well.

    • @FireCrack83
      @FireCrack83 Рік тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead thanks for you fast answer! Take care

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  Рік тому

      @@FireCrack83 you’re certainly welcome!!

  • @ankitagrawal2451
    @ankitagrawal2451 Рік тому

    Usually thumbnails are deceptive, but I knew this one won't be. Immediately became a fan the moment I saw San Mai technique. Could not figure out if you etched it or not, but that leather wrap is beautiful. More power to you Sir

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  Рік тому

      Thank you very much!! I did etch it. The video that I took of the process was corrupted for some reason and I wasn’t able to use it in the full video. But it was the same process that I used on the antler handle knife video if you’ve seen that one. It was a copper etch so it gave the metal a copper patina.

  • @stephenhayden2712
    @stephenhayden2712 11 місяців тому +1

    Great skills !!!

    • @stephenhayden2712
      @stephenhayden2712 11 місяців тому

      I watched the video again that is an awesome job on the tomahawk !!!!

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed.

  • @randygwheeler
    @randygwheeler 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work..

  • @sebastianfrank4295
    @sebastianfrank4295 3 роки тому +1

    That thing looks soooo sick

  • @a.p.a.woodmetal3412
    @a.p.a.woodmetal3412 2 роки тому +2

    Very cool project 👍👍👍🤘 my friend

  • @kyzmakyzmenko1578
    @kyzmakyzmenko1578 4 роки тому +2

    Хорошая работа

  • @joshuawardle6516
    @joshuawardle6516 3 роки тому +2

    You’ve honed your craft, it’s beautiful to see, much love

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Well I wouldn’t go that far. But thank you very very much!!! 🙏🙏

  • @perelevante3529
    @perelevante3529 6 місяців тому

    Que bonita y funcional🤩✨🤩✨🤩 un saludo desde España🇪🇸

  • @Mav8887.
    @Mav8887. 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible

  • @itsjustreid7028
    @itsjustreid7028 3 роки тому +1

    I’d love to buy one of these

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      I’d love to sell you one! And I would if I had one available. I just do this on the side when I have time though. As of now I have a “waitlist” but whenever I do get in to do them I’m going to try and set up a production to knock them all out. I’m hoping in the next month or so. Want me to reach out to you when I do?

    • @itsjustreid7028
      @itsjustreid7028 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheHiddenHomestead well if you do give me a yell

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      @@itsjustreid7028 I will!

  • @xodnevych
    @xodnevych 3 роки тому +1

    great work

  • @thomasbn5873
    @thomasbn5873 3 роки тому

    Sir, this is absolutely beautiful.

  • @flamingdragon4815
    @flamingdragon4815 3 роки тому +1

    nice build m8, how did you cut the blade to insert the harder steel into it? also nice music

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much. I cheated a little. Instead of hot cutting a slit I used the angle grinder to cut one.

  • @nickhammer6408
    @nickhammer6408 Рік тому

    Wow serious talent , beautiful Hawk.

  • @brottarnacke
    @brottarnacke 3 роки тому

    It's very beautiful.

  • @gabrielmorales9908
    @gabrielmorales9908 3 роки тому +2

    How is the tomahawk head attached to the wood so that it doesn’t fly off if you use it?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      tomahawks are normally just friction fitted which is the same way I did this one.The SD card was full when I started the leather wrapping unfortunately. It’s what keeps the head held up towards the end if the wood happens to shrink.

  • @mba8764
    @mba8764 3 роки тому +1

    Hi
    Which grade of stainless steel do you suggest for making knife and sword and Tomahawk?
    Please answer my question
    Thanks
    🙏

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      I don’t deal with stainless so I don’t know.

    • @mba8764
      @mba8764 3 роки тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead
      Hi
      Thanks man
      Good luck
      Good bye
      👍🙏👋

  • @mikegiammarise7861
    @mikegiammarise7861 Місяць тому

    Wow great looking hatchet

  • @andyfleege8504
    @andyfleege8504 3 роки тому

    I don't want a "hawk" but, what i do want is...the skill that only experience brings to do that kinda work.
    Good job man.
    Thanks.

  • @peteremerson4150
    @peteremerson4150 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice!

  • @travispadilla3972
    @travispadilla3972 3 роки тому +1

    Very beautiful well done

  • @DNH17
    @DNH17 2 місяці тому

    I would pay to learn, also tricks on how to keep it stable and not get how easily of the edge. Love the darkened wood too. But I love the work there is to build up the pieces, it must be incredibly hard to do and dangerous. Wow. hard to find the place to do this. Tons of tools needed, not just experience.

  • @TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives
    @TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives 3 роки тому

    Great work brother!

  • @darkking387
    @darkking387 3 роки тому

    It's amazing

  • @jeffaschbacher3334
    @jeffaschbacher3334 3 роки тому

    Well done !

  • @randallsummers6551
    @randallsummers6551 3 роки тому

    Very nice job.

  • @manta1969manta
    @manta1969manta 3 роки тому

    Lovely!

  • @SpencerOilChangeLOL
    @SpencerOilChangeLOL 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful.

  • @nselleck0309
    @nselleck0309 2 місяці тому

    Fun fact guys. This guy is awsome ! Thank you for this video sir

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  2 місяці тому

      😂🤣 well thank you very much! I’m glad you liked the video!

  • @VADOS7744
    @VADOS7744 3 роки тому +2

    Настоящий мастер👍👍👍

  • @kimsutton2268
    @kimsutton2268 11 днів тому

    What color do you temper at

  • @TheRealAnthym
    @TheRealAnthym 3 роки тому +1

    I wish you sold these. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      I’d love to sell you one! And I would if I had one available. I just do this on the side when I have time though. As of now I have a “waitlist” but whenever I do get in to do them I’m going to try and set up a production to knock them all out. I’m hoping in the next month or so. Want me to reach out to you when I do?

    • @TheRealAnthym
      @TheRealAnthym 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheHiddenHomestead absolutely

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      @@TheRealAnthym will do

    • @TheRealAnthym
      @TheRealAnthym 3 роки тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead Oooooh, this is exciting!

  • @nickhammer6408
    @nickhammer6408 Рік тому

    I would take you on my team anytime ! Experience,skill and the level of CARING..... Wicked nice Tomahawk as nice as I have ever seen. Liked how you forge welded that more hardenable edge. 👍

  • @JustBeAdude
    @JustBeAdude 3 роки тому

    That is a sexy hawk, well made. Cheers brother.

  • @delcole8321
    @delcole8321 2 роки тому +1

    Job well done how much with shipping

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  2 роки тому

      This is just a hobby of mine. So I’m only able to do it when I have the chance. That being said I have a list of quite a few to fulfill but I could put you on there if your interested. This particular one is $350 plus shipping. I can’t calculate shipping without knowing where you’re at. You could reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like. Links to both are in the description.

  • @colbyj1210
    @colbyj1210 Рік тому

    In general, what’s the point of adding a bit if one were to make the whole axe out of high carbon?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  Рік тому

      If the whole thing was high carbon there wouldn’t be a point to I guess. But there’s no reason to make the whole thing out of high carbon. In my opinion anyway. It’s a waste of good high carbon and it’s easier to forge mild still. As far as I know traditionally axes, hatches, tomahawks, etc have been made from mild still/iron with a higher carbon bit forge welded into it. Higher carbon was more expensive and harder to come by so it wouldn’t be wasted.

  • @Bryan-ge7ix
    @Bryan-ge7ix 3 місяці тому

    So how do I get one of those?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 місяці тому

      I have a website where I sale everything that I make.
      hiddenhomesteadstore.com
      I’ve had some medical issues with my neck and back and I’ve not been able to get out and do much of anything so I don’t have any in stock. Take a look at the store though. If you’re interested you can follow the links on there to reach out on social media or email and I can get you set up for something.

  • @RichardMWR
    @RichardMWR 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @maxlinck9037
    @maxlinck9037 3 роки тому

    The Workshop is also too hidden on UA-cam.
    Very cool video. I am looking forward to watching many more.
    edit: what's that powder you put on the piece when you forge welded the blade-material to the base-material

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Well hopefully I become more visible on here some day. And thank you!😁👍 it’s borax. It’s used as a flux for forge welding.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +2

      Well hopefully I become more visible on here some day. And thank you!😁👍 it’s borax. It’s used as a flux for forge welding.

    • @maxlinck9037
      @maxlinck9037 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheHiddenHomestead thank you

  • @slimebucket208
    @slimebucket208 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job. Wish the video was longer

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I’m not a fan of long videos myself so I tend to not make them. Do you have a question about the process that the video didn’t show?

  • @mikelane4465
    @mikelane4465 3 роки тому +4

    I’d like to purchase one of your tomahawks

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! ...but (disclaimer) I make things to order and only when I have the time do so. This is something I do on the side for fun not a full time gig. Yet anyway. So with what i have in commission already it would be a good while before I can get to it.

  • @patw999
    @patw999 3 роки тому

    Very sweet

  • @ThyialIndustries
    @ThyialIndustries 3 роки тому

    Ohhh and you just earned a new sub 👍

  • @waymon540
    @waymon540 11 місяців тому

    Well Done. 💯💯🙋🏾‍♂🙋🏾‍♂💯💯

  • @michaelnolan5266
    @michaelnolan5266 2 роки тому +1

    Since I’m not a blacksmith… How do I get one or two of your tomahawks?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  2 роки тому

      I could put you on my list. I have a bunch that I’m trying to finish up and if you’re interested I could add one if I get the time. Reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram. We can discuss more there.

  • @insertname9475
    @insertname9475 3 роки тому +1

    If I were to buy one of these, what would the price be?

  • @isvaraov
    @isvaraov Рік тому

    Perfection

  • @Spinalcell
    @Spinalcell 3 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @michaelcornette3622
    @michaelcornette3622 3 роки тому +1

    How much would one of these run

  • @Badula_n_his_brother
    @Badula_n_his_brother 3 роки тому +2

    Этот мужик просто гений!
    Сперва закалил топор, а затем начал обрабатывать напильником :)

    • @jenncon2012
      @jenncon2012 3 роки тому +1

      он все правильно делал.. вконце доводят

  • @HoldMyBeerWoman
    @HoldMyBeerWoman 3 роки тому +1

    Would of like to have seen the assembly of it bro

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Yeah you’re right. Normally tomahawks are just friction fitted so when editing the video there wasn’t much to that shot so I took it out. When shooting the leather wrap though the SD card was full and I didn’t realize it. So I didn’t get any video other then picking the leather up to start the wrap.

  • @DennisDoOffical
    @DennisDoOffical 3 роки тому

    That us bad ass dude!

  • @leaaronsanchez
    @leaaronsanchez Рік тому

    Nice Algonquin design.

  • @ethanstang9941
    @ethanstang9941 3 роки тому

    How did you make the tool for making the eye in the tomahawk?

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      I used a tapered sledge hammer. Heated it up and tapered it a little more then grinded it a bit to get the final shape. Then I heated the other end up to soften the steel so I wasn’t hitting hardened steel on hardened steel.

    • @ethanstang9941
      @ethanstang9941 3 роки тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead that is a good idea. Is there an idea on how to make a simpler version.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Ethan Stang a simpler version? All drifts are pretty much based on the same concept and basic design. Choose the shape that you want the eye to be then shape the drift to fit. Mild steel works easier.

    • @ethanstang9941
      @ethanstang9941 3 роки тому

      @@TheHiddenHomestead i didn't know that mild steel works better. I'm trying to make one for a tomahawk as well.

    • @TheHiddenHomestead
      @TheHiddenHomestead  3 роки тому

      Ethan Stang oh yeah. Mild steel is softer so if you can get a piece big enough then use it. It will be much easier to forge. It might not last as long as a harder steel but should still last a while. I already had that sledge laying in the scrap bin so I used it.