Me, a forged in fire fan: "we're going to be testing your blade's durability in a flatscreen TV chop. Remember, it's not about what your blade does to that TV, it's about what that TV does to your blade." *a whole edge flies off* "Smith your blade has suffered a catastrophic failure and can no longer be tested. I'm going to have to ask you to leave the forge."
Sharpness test: chopped off the woods into two halves... 🪵💥🪓 Strength test: fully destroyed the furnitures and also the toilet 🚽💥🪓💩 Kill test: brutally blew away that lower mid section of the figure.... and your axe sir...it will kill...... 💥 Gentlemen...the judges have taken their decisions.... And the Championship is....the Hacksmith... 💥✨💰
@@eTiMaGo I had that thought when he smashed through the door with a maniacal "Here's Gimli!" face to the guy on the toilet (whom probably didn't have to feign terror too hard)
for some reason i felt that the axe was more of a hammer in the first few attempts and then was sharper in cutting the pumpkins and wood, i really liked ho clean it cut through that, other than that, this build was absolutely amazing! and i love that there was blacksmithing in this! I love the art of blacksmithing!
Historically speaking most battle axes didn't have two heads. In fact, almost none did. It's a common fantasy trope but most two headed battle axes were purely ceremonial, and even then rare.
@@burtismydogsname Note that I'm talking about battle axes specifically. Two headed woodcutting axes did exist, although I wouldn't call them exactly common either. Perhaps I should've specified double bidded battle axes, since it was actually pretty common to have a hammer or a spike on the other side. If you can point me to a source that proves that double bidded axes were used on the battlefields, then please inform me. I'm always willing to correct myself.
@@tatererer9747 It was simply unnecessary. A hardy axe can take quite a beating before being unsuitable for combat, and if it did you could most likely get a new one from a fallen friend or foe. There also aren't many axe techniques that would favor a double bidded axe, so it is more useful to have a different head like a spike or a hammer instead of another blade. Another thing is that they would be less durable compared to a single headed axe with similar mass because it would have to be thinner/have less cutting surface to compensate so the two heads would most likely wear almost as quickly as the one thicker blade. Additionally, if the shaft breaks, you'll be wasting two heads instead of just one. It's also easier to tell which side is sharp if the axe only has one blade =P
You can see it throughout the testing portion of the video that they're struggling with edge alignment when swinging the axe. This is because the handle is uniform. That's honestly the only thing that I would seriously criticize about the axe. Just saying though, it's not battle ready
Also I'd say that Axe's edges were set up for failure from the start. If they wanted it to be realistically functional the axe head should've been one piece, not 3 pieces with separate edges. Cool display piece I guess.
@@Rockykill3r357 It's based off the design of Viking bearded axes, which were made of iron for most of the axe, and steel only at the blade part, since steel was extremely difficult to obtain. It's only in relatively modern times that metallurgy has advanced far enough that we can afford to make the whole axe head out of steel. Even today, we don't use the highest grades of steel everywhere, because it's just too expensive. They just didn't successfully forge-weld the tool steel onto the mild steel, since if they did, the metal would fracture before the two grades of steel came apart.
Interesting info, its cool that they tried a historically accurate forging technique then. Guessing that the durability difference between welded edge to non welded edge is decently sized.
@@Rockykill3r357 You can tell by the way that the tool steel fell off that it just didn't weld. I suspect either there was oxidation on the inside, or there was too much flux between the two surfaces, or they didn't hammer it enough at a high enough temperature.
A note about your ax swinging technique: start the swing with your hands far apart, dominant hand near the ax head, other hand near the base, and during your swing as the ax is reaching the apex of its arc, slide your top hand down the haft towards your other hand. Let the ax do the work.
That would be a valid point if the axe wasn't from a story that has elves, wizards, magic, and balrogs. But by all means let's make sure that the axe used by the imaginary creature is historically accurate to...the history of a make believe world.
Hey! I am a very occasional watcher of this channel, but the blacksmithing component to this particular build was really beautiful to watch. So cool to see humans still invested in this ancient craft.
James: _[Testing the axe? Maybe.]_ Also James: _[Maximum destruction, rage meter 100%, slasher mode activated]_ Finally James: _[Instantly calm]_ "Eh, I think it works pretty good." You're giving me mood whiplash here, though its not like I don't do that to myself already XD
14:55 “back from the forges of Mordor” All LOTR fans: Even allowing the joke that it comes from Mordor the reference of fixing a broken blade would have made way more sense if it was Rivendell you know Anduril built from the shards of Narsil… anw… good video
That would be a valid point if the axe wasn't from a story that has elves, wizards, magic, and balrogs. But by all means let's make sure that the axe used by the imaginary creature is historically accurate to...the history of a make believe world.
11:13 Ah yes, the cap for weapon weaponation and decoration. Glad you're sticking to historical accuracy. The dwarves back in my my great-great-great-great grandfathers days used the exact same method.
That edge looked pretty messed up at the end😂. As a Forged In Fire fan i really missed the heat treat/oil quench for those edges. Was it cut out or not done? Else you are kept with pretty mild steel right? Btw not an expert in any shape or form🤷🏻♂️
This was a great video, but I would just like to say that 2 blades doesn’t make a battle axe. Actually most battle axes didn’t have 2 blades. The difference between a wood axe and a battle axe is actually the thickness. A wood axe is very thick for repeatedly splitting very hard material. A battle axe is surprisingly thin for mobility and for cutting through, you know, human easier.
Oh man that was nuts, especially the testing part at the end. Nice to see some blacksmithing here. Don't suppose you guys might do that a bit more in any other future projects that might involve blacksmithing, like if you did someones sword?
Imagine if there was a collaboration with Alec Steel to make the axehead.. Damascus steel, One piece (That way the blades don’t fly off and kill anything in sight) Otherwise, Great build
I printed a morgul blade like a week ago painted it melted it together and showed it to my father who just told me to print gimlis axe next Strange coincidence
Normally I really love this channel and all the work that you do. But I feel like the level of craftsmanship on this build just isn't there with this one. I love Two Smiths and all that they do! I just feel like this one could have been done a little better.
I agree. This one felt a little phoned in. The blacksmithing quality was pretty low if the forge weld could even hold on such a simple project. But hey content is content, they can't all be mini-Tesla trucks and power-loaders. That power-loader project must have taken up a large portion of their human and financial resources.
~Born underground, suckled from the teet of stone, skin made of iron, steel in our bones! To dig and dig makes us free, come on brothers sing with me! I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole, diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole!~
14:55 Mordor? Wrong place, the forges of Khazad-dûm is where you would get a great axe forged!, also 15:57 poor Bob Why there out of all places, my man must be hurting!
Ah, the gold old ”just having a calm lunchbreak with my colleagues when our boss suddenly appears and smashes the table with a damn battleaxe and a cape”. Just an average day in Canada I guess.
As a matter of fact, the simple fact the edge of the axe flew off during testing means that the forge weld failed. In addition, welding it back on would have destroyed the temper, assuming it was ever hardened and tempered to begin with.
Fun fact, Gimli's axe and other fantasy "battle axes" are actually designed after double bitted wood cutting axes rather than than historical battle axes. Real battle axes are only single bited and tend to have a blade not much larger than a hatchets which isn't as visually impressive so most movies and writers like to go with the more massive ones used for tools and even over exaggerate THOSE designs. Its the same reason why swords are used so often in movies despite them usually being a backup weapon used by the rich while pole arms and ranged weapons were far more common place.
Me, a forged in fire fan:
"we're going to be testing your blade's durability in a flatscreen TV chop. Remember, it's not about what your blade does to that TV, it's about what that TV does to your blade."
*a whole edge flies off*
"Smith your blade has suffered a catastrophic failure and can no longer be tested. I'm going to have to ask you to leave the forge."
But will it kill?
@@snikerz5886 But also, will it keal?
Sharpness test: chopped off the woods into two halves... 🪵💥🪓
Strength test: fully destroyed the furnitures and also the toilet 🚽💥🪓💩
Kill test: brutally blew away that lower mid section of the figure....
and your axe sir...it will kill...... 💥
Gentlemen...the judges have taken their decisions....
And the Championship is....the Hacksmith... 💥✨💰
@@dailymadness5159 "Hacksmith... It will keal"
Yup I'm also a Forged in fire fan 🔥
That felt like the longest destruction test they've done in a while. James went absolutely berserk.
Anyone else worried he *might* have some anger management issues? :D
@@eTiMaGo I had that thought when he smashed through the door with a maniacal "Here's Gimli!" face to the guy on the toilet (whom probably didn't have to feign terror too hard)
Probably helped that that axe is not a million miles away from being actually usable
Imagine walking out of your office and seeing your CEO running around like a maniac swinging Gimli's battle axe.
I think that in hacksmith industries that may be more normal than you think
exactly why I want to work there😂
Just a normal day at hacksmith industries
Now thats a CEO id like to work under
nope *closes door and blinds*
I could amputate stuff REAL quick with this! I might need a medical grade version.
well then...
Would you recommend giving anesthesia before the operation?
I think you're looking for a guillotine.
@@larnregis pain is just weakness leaving the body.
@@zaucethesaucebauce527 Hoo-Waah!
I teleported bread.
"A battleaxe is two axes in one"
Gimli: " it still only counts as one!"
awesome I love this
Sir, you've won the Best UA-cam Comment award. Congratulations!
yes you da man
sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
Not bad, man. Not bad at all.
for some reason i felt that the axe was more of a hammer in the first few attempts and then was sharper in cutting the pumpkins and wood, i really liked ho clean it cut through that, other than that, this build was absolutely amazing! and i love that there was blacksmithing in this! I love the art of blacksmithing!
Gimli is criminally underrated, awesome job guys!!!!
Deadass, "THAT STILL ONLY COUNTS AS ONE"
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The end of the video was *exactly* what I needed in my life
Historically speaking most battle axes didn't have two heads. In fact, almost none did. It's a common fantasy trope but most two headed battle axes were purely ceremonial, and even then rare.
Almost none is wrong, symmetrical ones are supper rare but other double headed battle axes aren’t as “fantasy” or a trope
@@burtismydogsname wouldn't you have more with one blade and one pin/spike/whatever?
Do you know why? Was it less efficient?
@@burtismydogsname Note that I'm talking about battle axes specifically. Two headed woodcutting axes did exist, although I wouldn't call them exactly common either. Perhaps I should've specified double bidded battle axes, since it was actually pretty common to have a hammer or a spike on the other side.
If you can point me to a source that proves that double bidded axes were used on the battlefields, then please inform me. I'm always willing to correct myself.
@@tatererer9747 It was simply unnecessary. A hardy axe can take quite a beating before being unsuitable for combat, and if it did you could most likely get a new one from a fallen friend or foe. There also aren't many axe techniques that would favor a double bidded axe, so it is more useful to have a different head like a spike or a hammer instead of another blade.
Another thing is that they would be less durable compared to a single headed axe with similar mass because it would have to be thinner/have less cutting surface to compensate so the two heads would most likely wear almost as quickly as the one thicker blade.
Additionally, if the shaft breaks, you'll be wasting two heads instead of just one. It's also easier to tell which side is sharp if the axe only has one blade =P
17:53 I love how Bogdan’s just casually watching the powerloader while drinking water
I think James is the only man in Canada that can say he smashed a toilet with a battle axe
YUP
Not even kidding, my dad had the replica of Gimli's axe and I 100% used it to smash a toilet in an abandoned house.
So you’re that kind of a person….
@@janmusekamp3839 A Canadian toilet (and sink) smashing kind of person? Yes. Apparently so is my dad lol
@@janmusekamp3839 have you seen the mohawk? Absolutely lol.
The fact that there is no footage of the Lotr is impressive
Maybe with James’s new blacksmithing skills he could forge some rings. He could make nineteen rings with one super powerful ring
Or 10 powerful rings one for each finger
@@Eli-el4ls 11, one to rule them all, I wonder where would he put it xd
@@pitrek121g
I was referring to the 10 rings of the Mandarin from Marvel lol
On next hacksmith video they do flashes super hero costume ring lol
PoTaToEs
Hacksmith when I'm watching alone: 8:54
Hacksmith when my mom walks in: 15:58
You can see it throughout the testing portion of the video that they're struggling with edge alignment when swinging the axe. This is because the handle is uniform. That's honestly the only thing that I would seriously criticize about the axe. Just saying though, it's not battle ready
Plus you need to slide down your forward hand for more momentum.
Also I'd say that Axe's edges were set up for failure from the start. If they wanted it to be realistically functional the axe head should've been one piece, not 3 pieces with separate edges. Cool display piece I guess.
@@Rockykill3r357 It's based off the design of Viking bearded axes, which were made of iron for most of the axe, and steel only at the blade part, since steel was extremely difficult to obtain. It's only in relatively modern times that metallurgy has advanced far enough that we can afford to make the whole axe head out of steel. Even today, we don't use the highest grades of steel everywhere, because it's just too expensive. They just didn't successfully forge-weld the tool steel onto the mild steel, since if they did, the metal would fracture before the two grades of steel came apart.
Interesting info, its cool that they tried a historically accurate forging technique then. Guessing that the durability difference between welded edge to non welded edge is decently sized.
@@Rockykill3r357 You can tell by the way that the tool steel fell off that it just didn't weld. I suspect either there was oxidation on the inside, or there was too much flux between the two surfaces, or they didn't hammer it enough at a high enough temperature.
What people think engineers do: build structures and stuff
What engineers really do: 15:55
This has to be by far my favourite hacksmith episode. Seeing the artistry of actual blacksmithing.
A note about your ax swinging technique: start the swing with your hands far apart, dominant hand near the ax head, other hand near the base, and during your swing as the ax is reaching the apex of its arc, slide your top hand down the haft towards your other hand. Let the ax do the work.
I need a 10 hour edit of hacksmith violently chopping furniture, cant get enough of this
12:28 "Gimli's Bearded Axe" is quite a specimen XD
Majority of historical battle axes aren’t double edged they’re single edged double edged axes are more common in wood cutting axes
Thank you for reminding me of that
That would be a valid point if the axe wasn't from a story that has elves, wizards, magic, and balrogs. But by all means let's make sure that the axe used by the imaginary creature is historically accurate to...the history of a make believe world.
Hey! I am a very occasional watcher of this channel, but the blacksmithing component to this particular build was really beautiful to watch. So cool to see humans still invested in this ancient craft.
You should collaborate with Alec Steel a professional blacksmith youtuber
when the apocalypse comes, Hacksmith's studio will be the most valuable place to be
James: _[Testing the axe? Maybe.]_
Also James: _[Maximum destruction, rage meter 100%, slasher mode activated]_
Finally James: _[Instantly calm]_ "Eh, I think it works pretty good."
You're giving me mood whiplash here, though its not like I don't do that to myself already XD
I hope you feel better James we love you and your personality ❤
James has had way too much experience smashing the shit out of stuff, he's actually really good at it haha
he has his 10000 hours
James chopping wood with flannel around his waist is the most Canadian thing I've seen on this channel.
Wow. I’m a huge LOTR’s fan. I love Lord Of The Rings
Same
@@Isnogood12 how does liking lord of the rings make you fat?
The dwarf barbarian in the party: *isn't invited to dinner* *17:10*
The rest of the party - the halfling bard: This is why we didn't invite you.
I pray that everyone that is reading this becomes successful in life❤️❤️❤️
PK is my inspiration!! My mom said that if i got 3k subscribers!! She definitely buy me a mic!! Begging you GUY alot literally begging
@@Mustbepapz I got you I know what it's like trying to grow
@@AndyplaysToday ❤
14:55 “back from the forges of Mordor”
All LOTR fans: Even allowing the joke that it comes from Mordor the reference of fixing a broken blade would have made way more sense if it was Rivendell you know Anduril built from the shards of Narsil… anw… good video
Don't forget the dwarf smiths, in the third age they were the best smith (except maybe for anduril indeed)
oh dear, someone didn't do their research on battleaxes. where is shad when we need him
yes, call in the Shad
This is a fantasy battle axe though, no need to bring real life history into it...
@@darkljs true, tho battleaxe is a term yoinked from history
@@SamlSchulze1104 just making a point ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That would be a valid point if the axe wasn't from a story that has elves, wizards, magic, and balrogs. But by all means let's make sure that the axe used by the imaginary creature is historically accurate to...the history of a make believe world.
"They'll make an axe! That'll be pretty easy with their tools." -- proceeds to forge it. This was fun!
11:13 Ah yes, the cap for weapon weaponation and decoration. Glad you're sticking to historical accuracy. The dwarves back in my my great-great-great-great grandfathers days used the exact same method.
What
Build Sauron's Mace, Helmet, Armor & Sword! 😎👍
I’m so here for more lotr/hobbit/middle earth builds!!
18:00
question for people:
What would you do if an *angry James with an axe* runs towards you?
James be like: I destroy everything and have fun, now everyone else clean up while I rest
Now I can feel you
We went from chopping pumpkins to medieval torture and execution methods REAL QUICK
Gimli my favorite character of Lord of the Rings !!! Thank you guys 😊 !!!
"He was twitching BECAUSE HE'S GOT MY AXE EMBEDDED IN HIS NERVOUS SYSTEM!"
This is amazing. I love Lord Of The Rings so its so cool to see it in the Hacksmith :) Nice Job
didnt expected the smashing to be THAT calming to my soul
Finally the Hacksmith knows how to smith. If only he did this with the Mandalorian armor.
Hacksmith has officially become “How to Basic”
That edge looked pretty messed up at the end😂. As a Forged In Fire fan i really missed the heat treat/oil quench for those edges. Was it cut out or not done? Else you are kept with pretty mild steel right? Btw not an expert in any shape or form🤷🏻♂️
the part where he’s smashing solid objects like the “apple” or hitting concrete almost made me chuck my phone
You are not alone.
You should do more Lord of the Rings stuff.
Maybe the Mace of the Witch-King or the Mace of Sauron.
Or one of the many swords and staffs.
17:45 me when my little toe is suffering from extreme pain for that chair
The Hacksmith + Lord of the Rings? New favorite combo ♥️
James being rage monster of hacksmith industry
This was a great video, but I would just like to say that 2 blades doesn’t make a battle axe. Actually most battle axes didn’t have 2 blades. The difference between a wood axe and a battle axe is actually the thickness. A wood axe is very thick for repeatedly splitting very hard material. A battle axe is surprisingly thin for mobility and for cutting through, you know, human easier.
Legolas: you have my bow
Gimli: And my AXE
Oh man that was nuts, especially the testing part at the end. Nice to see some blacksmithing here. Don't suppose you guys might do that a bit more in any other future projects that might involve blacksmithing, like if you did someones sword?
Well, it is nice to see the Hacksmith maintained his appetite for wanton destruction.
James would be the best boss ever.
After watching him go on his rampage. "Yep. Still would be the best boss I ever had."
Are we talking boss boss, or video game boss?
Cuz both are accurate
17:10 When you try to spawn an NPC in Skyrim but write the code wrong and get a bandit instead.
Imagine if there was a collaboration with Alec Steel to make the axehead.. Damascus steel, One piece (That way the blades don’t fly off and kill anything in sight)
Otherwise, Great build
These guys should open a rage room. Imagine being able to rampage as you please with the hacksmith's creations.
LOTR: Battle for middel Earth was and is still the Best lotr game ever. Sad that it is gone.
Admittedly, my first thought when he hit that door was "Not built very well, it is?"
LOTRO?
Both games can be still played.
15:57 insane medieval torture in death!
I printed a morgul blade like a week ago painted it melted it together and showed it to my father who just told me to print gimlis axe next
Strange coincidence
“You have my sword” 🗡️
“You have my bow 🏹
“And my axe” 🪓
God i love that line😂
Looks amazing. I highly recommend making Aragon new sword. The that broke in the beginning. Shoot I forgot the name.
It was called Narsil (red-and-white flame), then it broke, then when Aragorn had it reforged it was called Anduril, which means Flame of the West.
1. Would you try making a real omniwrenchin the future?
2. Would you dare make your own infinity gauntlet in the possible future?
"Here's Gimli!"
Had me rolling over the floor
smashes glass: no protection
Smashes redbull: Face shields up.
3/16th of an inch....
the length these imperials are willing to go to just to not have to use the clearly superior metric system
i'm not a blacksmith but i saw enough forged in fire that it was already clear to me that the sharp side of the ax wouldn't really hold up
Normally I really love this channel and all the work that you do. But I feel like the level of craftsmanship on this build just isn't there with this one. I love Two Smiths and all that they do! I just feel like this one could have been done a little better.
I agree. This one felt a little phoned in. The blacksmithing quality was pretty low if the forge weld could even hold on such a simple project. But hey content is content, they can't all be mini-Tesla trucks and power-loaders. That power-loader project must have taken up a large portion of their human and financial resources.
Imagine just eating your lunch and james walks in full Gimli mode.
This shit is my science channel
What about Bill Nye 😅
@@BanditX2004he's dead
@@bowl7559 he's dead 😲
As a huge fan of the books, and a bit of a blacksmith myself, I absolutely loved this episode.
One of the first
The first
The first
Super challenge, you guys should do a mini series of Wallace and Gromit inventions
~Born underground, suckled from the teet of stone, skin made of iron, steel in our bones! To dig and dig makes us free, come on brothers sing with me! I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole, diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole!~
Best idea I ever had, make Link's Mastersword and/or the Blight's weapons
Lesson learned in this video. Those two smith's would fail miserably at forged in fire if their tools fall apart like that
What If "We Forged Kratos' Leviathan Axe from God of War" was the next project.
That would be interesting to see though.
17:09 when you find the group that killed you in a game
"Back from the forge's of mordor"
Gimli's axe would've most likely have been forged in the blue mountains
Up next: Landscaping Hacksmith Industries into Mordor.
Up Up next: Making the One Ring.
17:50 “I think it’s dead”
yeah, I’d say you definitely killed the mood at that dinner table. 😂
Good to know other people are keeping the craft of blacksmithing alive!
14:55
Mordor? Wrong place, the forges of Khazad-dûm is where you would get a great axe forged!, also 15:57 poor Bob Why there out of all places, my man must be hurting!
The two blacksmiths who helped after watching James's rampage at the end of the video:
"What have I done"
15:59
EVERY MAN WATCHING
"AAARGHHH THE PAIN"
This is now my favorite hacksmith build.
I am really glad this new game is getting really popular and you guys are making their axe.
Ah, the gold old ”just having a calm lunchbreak with my colleagues when our boss suddenly appears and smashes the table with a damn battleaxe and a cape”. Just an average day in Canada I guess.
17:18 OH NO! OUR TABLE! IT'S BROKEN!
A 12 pound axe that can shatter glass, a watermelon and thin wood! Unique craftsmanship!!
As a matter of fact, the simple fact the edge of the axe flew off during testing means that the forge weld failed. In addition, welding it back on would have destroyed the temper, assuming it was ever hardened and tempered to begin with.
The coolest part of this video is when he smashes the dining table and people run around
bro went feral 😂 my mans had to get it out of him system while he could 🤣
🤣
Next: Legolas' Bow
Fun fact, Gimli's axe and other fantasy "battle axes" are actually designed after double bitted wood cutting axes rather than than historical battle axes. Real battle axes are only single bited and tend to have a blade not much larger than a hatchets which isn't as visually impressive so most movies and writers like to go with the more massive ones used for tools and even over exaggerate THOSE designs. Its the same reason why swords are used so often in movies despite them usually being a backup weapon used by the rich while pole arms and ranged weapons were far more common place.
James: running to smash the table
Employees: we quit
"You can have my bow"
"And my axe!"