Blacksmithing - Forging a Mosaic Damascus Viking Axe

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2021
  • In this video i forge a damascus viking axe!
    Enjoy
    /Nils
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    #viking #damascus #axe

КОМЕНТАРІ • 383

  • @jeffwooton502
    @jeffwooton502 2 роки тому +43

    I have been a welder /fabricator for over 40 years and never forged anything but now you have inspired me to pick up the hammer.

    • @nilsogren
      @nilsogren  2 роки тому +6

      Thats so good to hear! Enjoy the craft!

  • @therza1133
    @therza1133 2 роки тому +191

    I guess thats the curse of being an artist. Its not what you had in mind, and that can leave you with certain feelings. However those of us that see the finished product, appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of it. Its sick man, great work 👊🏾

    • @pAThomies
      @pAThomies 2 роки тому +7

      I agree sometimes to truly create good works of steel you should forge it the traditional way without machines and gas powered forges etc
      Edit: I'm no expert anyway but that's still a fine axe but I'd rather test it on something, or someone...
      Til Valhalla

    • @Kathoi
      @Kathoi 2 роки тому +1

      This comment speaks to me, thankyou

    • @chrisbarasa2419
      @chrisbarasa2419 2 роки тому +1

      You're all amazing people!❤️👋🏾

    • @hobbitreet
      @hobbitreet 2 роки тому

      Well stated.

  • @markward6076
    @markward6076 5 місяців тому +5

    Truly a masterpiece. Actually it would pass for an ancient viking war axe you could see inside of a museum. Well done Sir.

  • @IIStaffyII
    @IIStaffyII 3 роки тому +105

    Must be my favorite so far. The dark handle together with the axe stunning, gives it a personality. I think you should name it.

  • @Bloodyhell6669
    @Bloodyhell6669 6 місяців тому +3

    Its a very beautiful traditional patern welded viking axe. I love it! You did a great job 👍

  • @user-gp2px8kr5d
    @user-gp2px8kr5d 8 місяців тому

    I can truely appreciate a Mastercraftman at work.

  • @beatlebomber
    @beatlebomber 3 роки тому +31

    Beautiful work. Sometimes mistakes end up better then if a mistake wasn't made. Good work, awsome forge.

  • @nooneanon6491
    @nooneanon6491 Рік тому +2

    Well done. Truly, well done.

  • @cascadiaaxe
    @cascadiaaxe 3 роки тому +26

    That new forge is a dragon! Keep going man! You are doing such good work.

  • @survivalist9818
    @survivalist9818 2 роки тому +6

    Your craftsmanship is on another level. Beautiful work brother.

  • @archeofutura_4606
    @archeofutura_4606 3 роки тому +1

    I’m glad you used the younger futhark for the engraving, too! It’s a nice detail that many forget about

  • @paulfarley454
    @paulfarley454 7 місяців тому

    Sometimes we move the design, and sometimes the design moves us.
    Beautiful work!

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 2 роки тому +2

    A beautiful axe 😃👌👏👏👏

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas 3 роки тому +16

    Really great looking axe, the pattern is beautiful, you have done a wonderful job on it. Looks like the new forge is living up to expectations as well. Your videos are a joy to watch, keep up the good work, Regards from Down Under.

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper2 2 роки тому

    Wow, that is a breathtaking kings man axe. That is the first axe I have seen built in in that way, both the edge and the folded welding of the body.

  • @mikebattista1523
    @mikebattista1523 3 роки тому +2

    That is one awesome looking axe! Interesting to watch you go through the forging steps and making the haft. Very cool!

  • @stefanandersson2394
    @stefanandersson2394 3 роки тому

    What a fantastic axe! Wow!! Thank you so very much for sharing and also thank you for not playing music in the background when making this video! Just super!!

  • @curtgregory9437
    @curtgregory9437 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful pattern for a "failure." I really like the result of forming the taco on the cutting edge steel. The proud edge looks great, especially with the Damascus patters. Like the time lapse shots showing the heat leaving the steel. Another good video Nils.

  • @Or5mr
    @Or5mr 2 роки тому

    Amazing, and the edge looks super cool, the "reinforced" blade gives it a more agresive look

  • @wryzo
    @wryzo Рік тому

    My ancestors would have loved this on the battlefield, great work

  • @DarkCellsCustodes
    @DarkCellsCustodes 2 роки тому +2

    That is so awesome!!!
    I am greatly looking forward to the day I am finally able to create weapons like this myself!
    Hopefully soon!
    Great work!

  • @isaactedford1893
    @isaactedford1893 3 роки тому +12

    This one is my favorite so far, you do such great work its inspiring.

    • @nilsogren
      @nilsogren  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @shanemoffitt6205
    @shanemoffitt6205 3 місяці тому

    This is one of my favorite axes. Amazing!

  • @codyrose1511
    @codyrose1511 2 роки тому +1

    That is one of the most Beautiful axes I've seen! A definitely would have been a absolute brute, for a viking warrior!

  • @otavioteixeiradecastrojuni3947

    Magnificent Viking War Axe ! 👏

  • @alexshorthouse
    @alexshorthouse 3 роки тому

    Looks awesome, I like the way you inserted the axe head into the blade steel instead of the other way around. Your work is art my friend.

  • @radusodehnal8623
    @radusodehnal8623 4 місяці тому +1

    Úžasná Umělecká práce, klobouk dolů. 👋👍❤️🌹🇨🇿

  • @Demonic_Reacts
    @Demonic_Reacts 2 роки тому

    That looks absolutely epic!! Such a beautiful axe!

  • @techpsy
    @techpsy 3 роки тому

    Beautiful build! Love the profile and the artwork.

  • @levarris14
    @levarris14 6 місяців тому

    astounding ! me, as a woodworker, craftsman and a metal engineer too, i am fascinated to see your skills in blacksmithing !! I love it !

  • @digitalranger4259
    @digitalranger4259 7 місяців тому

    That is one beautiful axe. Love the reverse fold on the edge. And don't sell yourself short, the axe handle is beautiful, great color.

  • @JerrySwatsell
    @JerrySwatsell 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I love watching you make the axes.

  • @hannestomazzoli4217
    @hannestomazzoli4217 Рік тому

    Beautiful peace of art

  • @trumpie6969
    @trumpie6969 2 роки тому

    Holy cow this axe is absolutely epic

  • @luisconstruye3240
    @luisconstruye3240 3 роки тому

    Amazing as always, it is a beautiful axe, and it's not a failure if it work

  • @ericlamont4130
    @ericlamont4130 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing work. Just gorgeous. If you hadn’t said it didn’t turn out quite as planned no one would’ve known.

  • @andrewbruhl6775
    @andrewbruhl6775 Рік тому

    That is the most beautiful axe I’ve ever seen!

  • @chrisw3559
    @chrisw3559 2 роки тому

    A beautiful piece sir, well done!

  • @hannemannironworks1651
    @hannemannironworks1651 3 роки тому

    That is a work of art Nils!

  • @weston8478
    @weston8478 3 роки тому

    Nils has turned into viking hulk hogan. Thank you for that amazing display of axe Nils

  • @phbrinsden
    @phbrinsden 7 місяців тому

    Magnificent work.

  • @markbrown3252
    @markbrown3252 7 місяців тому

    You did a good job. I like it.

  • @mushfiqurrahman2515
    @mushfiqurrahman2515 2 роки тому

    This is quite the experience, the axe is really beautiful. Gj.

  • @moonshinerphd9523
    @moonshinerphd9523 3 роки тому +1

    Great work Nils, I enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up brother!

  • @patrickmatteocioca2668
    @patrickmatteocioca2668 5 місяців тому

    I love vikings and the details you put in this axe are awsome 👍👍🪓

  • @stephenjohnson6841
    @stephenjohnson6841 11 місяців тому

    For a failure that axe turned out amazing. Oftentimes we learn the most from failures or setbacks! Earned my sub. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Obsidian369
    @Obsidian369 4 місяці тому

    That looks better than what Marvel does with weapons! It looks like it comes from myth thousands of years ago. You're the best, even your mistakes come out like legend. Woohoo!

  • @keiler0155
    @keiler0155 3 роки тому

    I do have to say, I do really enjoy your content. Keep up the great work, greetings from Germany.

  • @memphis6228
    @memphis6228 2 роки тому

    dude this is amazing man this is pure skill u definetly deserve more subs bro

  • @lilabadihamidi6262
    @lilabadihamidi6262 2 роки тому

    Good work i like the teknik u used when forging the eye

  • @christopherrizzo
    @christopherrizzo Рік тому

    Excellent craftsmanship!

  • @jackieeastom8758
    @jackieeastom8758 7 місяців тому

    Absolutely Beautiful!

  • @andrewoperacz7427
    @andrewoperacz7427 3 роки тому +8

    What an epic looking axe. I absolutely love the lines on the head. Amd the carving on the handle.

  • @patrickdean9797
    @patrickdean9797 2 роки тому

    it still came out as a nice axe nice work

  • @matteugenecastromayor1556
    @matteugenecastromayor1556 2 роки тому

    the best looking axe i ever seen to be honest

  • @jeremycoleman318
    @jeremycoleman318 8 місяців тому

    Amazing work!

  • @jonbelisario7008
    @jonbelisario7008 Рік тому

    Amazing work. Beautiful!

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat 2 роки тому +1

    Haha love the Dunder Mifflin sticker on the press! Beautiful ax brother

  • @diamondlarry5089
    @diamondlarry5089 3 роки тому

    Amazing work as always! You make it look so easy. Any suggestions on steel type and style for making my first axe?

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 2 роки тому

    I'd LOVE to own this masterpiece!! This axe is BEAUTIFUL!! Keep up the GREAT work good sir! You have a new subscriber! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍

  • @heinrichzerbe
    @heinrichzerbe 3 роки тому

    Beautiful. Well done sir.

  • @btmalo6817
    @btmalo6817 2 роки тому

    Great work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @HeavyForge
    @HeavyForge 3 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah!! Nice work man!!🔥⚒💪🏻

  • @robdog7516
    @robdog7516 2 роки тому

    Wow, amazing piece of work

  • @wilsonng911
    @wilsonng911 7 місяців тому

    I love to buy one of this. Beautiful axe. 👍👍

  • @Mshannon75
    @Mshannon75 3 роки тому

    Not a failure Nils. It is beautifully crafted and certainly something to showcase your talents. I think I prefer how you welded the edge. Seems to me that would make a much more durable edge where the bulk of the blade sits behind the edge.

  • @pixelplayer694
    @pixelplayer694 2 роки тому +1

    Man that's one BEASTLY axe. Looks awesome. 👍

  • @andreasbentenrieder4979
    @andreasbentenrieder4979 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic Axe and a super Job 👍👍

  • @trumpie6969
    @trumpie6969 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful 😍 I love this axe

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton 3 роки тому +7

    0:40 Have you ever tried that with a flour sifter? It would definitely stop clumping and make for an even application. I've never seen anyone use it, but it seems like it would work.

  • @emiliomayosr.8253
    @emiliomayosr.8253 Рік тому

    Beautiful work

  • @ad-ft8zy
    @ad-ft8zy 3 роки тому +11

    Lets take a second to see how that vise didn't move one mm
    As always a master work

  • @f.r.6835
    @f.r.6835 2 роки тому

    This is sooo awesome! You Are Amazing!😊

  • @tonynelligan1930
    @tonynelligan1930 8 місяців тому

    not a master but watched a lot of videos and this is the first time i ever saw the hardened edge put the outside like that, i always thought it was put in as a core then welded into it but it's still good looking work.

  • @anthonycaster9319
    @anthonycaster9319 2 роки тому +1

    looks awesome loved how the patterns turned out in the steel. I have a question about the forging. Could explain a little bit more eye forging process you used in this video. It's the first time I have seen it done this way. I would like to know a little bit more about this forging technique.

  • @rickmerino6479
    @rickmerino6479 2 роки тому

    It came out perfect its obsolutly beautifu

  • @dragontattooee
    @dragontattooee 3 роки тому

    Stunning axe

  • @seaknightvirchow8131
    @seaknightvirchow8131 11 місяців тому

    It is an amazing and beautiful axe.I would love to own something like it.

  • @MegaRj70
    @MegaRj70 2 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @berndkressin1516
    @berndkressin1516 11 місяців тому

    You are an genius Blacksmith!👍🪓🔥♨️💥🔨
    So a Craftmanship is absolutly awesome!🤘🤠

  • @_creighton
    @_creighton 7 місяців тому

    Stunning piece. It's always intriguing to see something I conceive come to fruition. Particularly intriguing is how seldom the result reflects the original conception. As I experience it, as artists we are engaging in a dance of aggregates... merging our will, with the nature of the materials and the interplay of our desires and our skills with the conditions in our studio.
    While I'm often frustrated by the results that don't match, I'm also often suprised in a pleasant way that could not be anticipated.
    In this piece I particularly appreciate the reverse weld with the clean clear line of the edge steel on the outside.

  • @zackkullis5555
    @zackkullis5555 2 роки тому

    That is stunning!!

  • @asvarien
    @asvarien 2 роки тому

    I'd love to own such a beautiful and functional axe.

  • @specialhands7581
    @specialhands7581 2 роки тому

    Amazing. Good work bro

  • @mrsorepaws9146
    @mrsorepaws9146 3 роки тому +14

    I would most definitely NOT call that one a failure!
    Also, I really like the burnt look on the shaft
    --- Edit: managed somehow exclude the intended NOT, 'cos that work is just...beautiful!

  • @STEVEN-STEELE
    @STEVEN-STEELE 2 місяці тому

    Im very sure all of us that laid eyes on this beautiful axe will agree. That is one Awesome oops. The line at the weld is so good. I know you must compress the time for video. I'm curious as to the actual time it took. I'm practicing my hammer strikes the various angles that let the anvil do as much work as the hammer. My forge is coal fired. I just finished a larger one that has a blower rather than a billows. I so wanted to start actual Blade Smithing and move away from the stock removal method. I built a coal fired forge and started out with a bellows. Turning out several knives and daggers. A few Tomahawks and finally a Viking axe.That a fellow that came over with a friend of mine decided he wanted it more than I and bought it😊I am now watching all your videos and look forward to them all.

  • @markdenning2558
    @markdenning2558 3 роки тому

    Maaaate! - excellent work.

  • @AFellowBrother
    @AFellowBrother Рік тому

    A Flat out masterpiece !!! truly AMAZING!!! i sent you a mail....greetings from The Netherlands

  • @vladimirkovacevic1656
    @vladimirkovacevic1656 2 роки тому

    beautiful axe

  • @jakewest2775
    @jakewest2775 2 роки тому +2

    Im new to forging and this stuff is absolutely intriguing and just aww. What would be some tips and the easiest way to getting into something simple. My background is construction, military, electrical. I know absolutely zero about this stuff. This is really awesome. Good for you bro. 👍

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Місяць тому

    This is still a fine Viking axe with lots of interest in the patterns.

  • @Dolz12
    @Dolz12 2 роки тому

    U got a subscriber for the good work. Greetings from Brazil, my mother's father was swedish! ☺️👊

  • @Fire_And_Iron
    @Fire_And_Iron 3 роки тому +1

    A beautiful axe..

  • @s.beaumier8765
    @s.beaumier8765 2 роки тому +2

    Don't think of it as a failure... Think of it always as you learning and refining your technique. Besides, that axe is incredible. You took a failure and turned it into a success.

  • @one_eyed_guilly7016
    @one_eyed_guilly7016 2 роки тому +1

    looks awesome

  • @leonardogasperi308
    @leonardogasperi308 2 роки тому

    Muy bonita acha, interesante trabajo con la forja.

  • @Valandar2
    @Valandar2 Рік тому

    Props for the "Dunder Mifflin" sticker, by the way. :D

  • @jeffbobson364
    @jeffbobson364 2 роки тому +1

    My guy so good he don’t even wear gloves

  • @drknstodstny4141
    @drknstodstny4141 5 місяців тому

    Hopefully Dunder Mifflin / Saber's hydraulic presses are better than their printers. Couldn't stop watching. Beautiful piece of steel you lovingly crafted!

  • @LateNlght
    @LateNlght 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful axe