He is an enthusiastic man. I probably could do it too. Never forged anything in my life. You can do it to. It's not rocket science. However the result Will not be as god as his ;)
I'm sure I watched this video when it was first uploaded. Since that time I've built a blacksmith shop for myself with a charcoal forge and hand crank blower. I'm reviewing it today looking for insight to forge my own axe. You are a true craftsman and inspiration Bertram. I hope you are well and continuing to create useful works of art.
I find it amazing that you used no power tools to craft such an beautiful tool. Nowadays all the smiths I know, including me, feel we need the newest grinders, power hammers, and other tools. We sometimes forget that it is not the tools that make the smith😃😃😃Finely crafted Sir. You have great skill.👍👍👍
I'm a beginning blacksmith and hate most powertools mostly because of the price price tag but also because I feel like it takes away the feel of blacksmithing
@@timidb exactly. Power tools are meant for a business level production. So if you are doing something yourself. Such tools would both satisfy you and reminds you that every step you do requires muscles force so that it trains you and it also cheap and anyone can start traditional blacksmithing
I remember when I started out my creativity was at its highest and as I got more power tools and started thinking more about money my creativity and vitality dropped. I'm realizing now why I do this and it isn't for the money. With a good vice, some files and a treadle hammer I can make anything I want
Your video is full of things I like. One of those at the top is you only quenched the cutting edge. The edge is hardened while the head remains soft to absorb shock. Beautifully done.
I've got great respect for work by hand like until 100 years ago and not with mashines that every idiot can use This axe is realy beautiful and it gets even more beautiful by the fact that you build it with your own hand and your own body power🙌🏼
This guy is a real man . these are skills most in modern society have long forgotten. But in my opinion a man should have these skills. Great vids inspiring
what a understated, yet mighty film. you have made, in my opinion, one of the most important things. i loved watching the cold chisel drive thru that steel billet to form the eye, it was the moment of transformation, akin to alchemy, or forming a coal with a bow drill to start fire, or the coallesence of iron in a bloom furnace.
Erixonline - Am thinking the same thing and would love to see more video of the grinder . I have a VERY old peddle grinder , but have never seen anything like this one . ATB
@@QuantumMechanic_88 My father, a master carpenter, had a large grindstone with an up-and-down wooden slat pedal at the side that you stood on, with one foot, to pump up and down . The stone was pretty big; as tall as me when I was little.
Donna C - My old grinder is very much the same and has been in the family for maybe 150 years . You can stand to work the peddle or sit down . The stone is Arkansas novaculite and I made the newer grinding stone 40 years ago . ATB to you Donna .
Well done Bertram!!! everything is done as it was 100 years ago. The quality of work is very good. The ax turned out no worse Hults Bruk!!!! Please make a video about your Axes that you made with your own hands.
When the financial markets have finally crashed for good & most of the world has been blown to smithereens, one can only wish that craftmen like you are still around to start rebuilding things...
I agree. When at work, I have to use an electric grinder, I hate it. You always lose metal to the damn thing. Too much aggression, too much noice, no finesse.
great video ! watched your 6 day camp vid and subscribed I've been blacksmithing since the 80s learned from my dad and a lot of his old blacksmith club friends little tip if you can make it happen find a bigger anvil doesn't need to be massive but the hammer to anvil ratio needs to be right at least 75-1 or you will get fatigue but if thats all you got then thats what you work with! just trying to help... again love your videos and your style very classic
hillbilly bmx: Thanks. This is my first and old blacksmith shop. I now have a indoors shop.... 138 kilo anvil etc.... You can se the shop I am using now in the other blacksmithing videos here on my channel.
completely understandable. i seldom laugh out loud or make other noises to show my emotion but that gorgeous shining edge made me say 'oooohhhhhh' out loud!
It is an absolute power of human brain, not machines power that edge is shiny and super perfect. You fount the roots , I do agree with you: if an edge must be sharp and polish: a nice working brain finds the way to do it without electricity. Cheers
I agree with all the other comments that your work is beautiful, amazing to watch, and you must be a master blacksmith. Unlike many of the other persons who commented, I have no background knowledge about blacksmithing, grinding, or forging. What type of training did you have to go through to become such a skilled tradesman? If I wanted to buy a fine handcrafted axe such as you made, where would I go? Who makes and sells them?
Leaf spring steel... higher carbon content than mild steel. But brittle or soft if you are careless! Great workmanship! It looks like you are quenching the blade of the axe in hot oil? Yes or no? Have you ever used discarded railway track? It is supposed to be like spring steel with a high carbon.
Its such a ugly scrap of metal, that at the same time is so beautifully made. The edge is so damned good! Polished! And the edges are all rough, uneven, theres pits in the metal, the corners are odd, I love all of it. Its beauty comes from the ugly state its in. I wouldn't want it any other way. Plus, something you make yourself, its way better than buying something that someone else made. Kudos. Subbed for the Bushcraft, now Im stuck here for the blacksmith work.
The best part of It is that he does not use mchines or special tools to forge metal
He is a master
He is an enthusiastic man. I probably could do it too. Never forged anything in my life. You can do it to. It's not rocket science. However the result Will not be as god as his ;)
I'm sure I watched this video when it was first uploaded. Since that time I've built a blacksmith shop for myself with a charcoal forge and hand crank blower. I'm reviewing it today looking for insight to forge my own axe. You are a true craftsman and inspiration Bertram. I hope you are well and continuing to create useful works of art.
Subbed for the bush crafting, stayed for the blacksmithing.
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I find it amazing that you used no power tools to craft such an beautiful tool. Nowadays all the smiths I know, including me, feel we need the newest grinders, power hammers, and other tools. We sometimes forget that it is not the tools that make the smith😃😃😃Finely crafted Sir. You have great skill.👍👍👍
I'm a beginning blacksmith and hate most powertools mostly because of the price price tag but also because I feel like it takes away the feel of blacksmithing
@@timidb exactly. Power tools are meant for a business level production. So if you are doing something yourself. Such tools would both satisfy you and reminds you that every step you do requires muscles force so that it trains you and it also cheap and anyone can start traditional blacksmithing
I remember when I started out my creativity was at its highest and as I got more power tools and started thinking more about money my creativity and vitality dropped. I'm realizing now why I do this and it isn't for the money. With a good vice, some files and a treadle hammer I can make anything I want
@@integratedalchemistbeautiful
I must have watched this video 20 or 30 times already since it was posted on UA-cam. I would really like to see more of your axe-making videos
the things you make are beautiful in their simplicity, in design as well as making, it’s very inspiring.)
Your video is full of things I like. One of those at the top is you only quenched the cutting edge. The edge is hardened while the head remains soft to absorb shock. Beautifully done.
It is amazing, that you don't use electricity, neither for ventillation, nor the grinder. Great attitude!
I've got great respect for work by hand like until 100 years ago and not with mashines that every idiot can use
This axe is realy beautiful and it gets even more beautiful by the fact that you build it with your own hand and your own body power🙌🏼
Just wanted to say that you have some of the best videos on UA-cam man! I have learned a lot in discovering your channel this year. Thank you!
This guy is a real man . these are skills most in modern society have long forgotten. But in my opinion a man should have these skills. Great vids inspiring
This is so calming looking at your videos
what a understated, yet mighty film. you have made, in my opinion, one of the most important things. i loved watching the cold chisel drive thru that steel billet to form the eye, it was the moment of transformation, akin to alchemy, or forming a coal with a bow drill to start fire, or the coallesence of iron in a bloom furnace.
Beautifully said.
the bicycle grinder is the best
Erixonline - Am thinking the same thing and would love to see more video of the grinder . I have a VERY old peddle grinder , but have never seen anything like this one . ATB
@@QuantumMechanic_88
My father, a master carpenter, had a large grindstone with an up-and-down wooden slat pedal at the side that you stood on, with one foot, to pump up and down . The stone was pretty big; as tall as me when I was little.
Donna C - My old grinder is very much the same and has been in the family for maybe 150 years . You can stand to work the peddle or sit down . The stone is Arkansas novaculite and I made the newer grinding stone 40 years ago . ATB to you Donna .
@@QuantumMechanic_88
The stone was my grandfather's, a German who immigrated to Minnesota.
ATB to you also, MT
I worked as a machinist apprentice many years ago . My teacher and mentor was an old German guy . He was Brilliant . RIP Mr. Otte - Iowa .
Well done Bertram!!! everything is done as it was 100 years ago. The quality of work is very good. The ax turned out no worse Hults Bruk!!!! Please make a video about your Axes that you made with your own hands.
5:55 that wooden wheel is the coolest thing I’ve seen all week
Just wanted to compliment your editing skills... nice job on the video Sir!
Thanks Rune for reply May God bless you and keep you you are a good person
When the financial markets have finally crashed for good & most of the world has been blown to smithereens, one can only wish that craftmen like you are still around to start rebuilding things...
Another awesome video Rune! Can't stop watching your videos...they are the best! Cheers from Northern Michigan U.S.
Would loooooove an in depth episode of how to sharpen axe and knife!
Your work is outstanding and so is your video style. Keep it up, so refreshing to watch
Man, you are master in everything. Proud of you. You living my dream man. Wish me one day i could be someone like you. 🔥💪🏻🙏🏻🙇🏻♂️
Amazing watching you go Bush for days and forging. Wow !! A man !!! 💗💕💗
good job, atmospheric, hypnotizes
dude I love the hand made quench vessels, for some reason that made my day. Great video
You are the coolest person I’ve never met.
Thank you for being you.✌🏼
A beautiful elegant tool made by a consummate craftsman. 👏👏
God that axe head looks amazing, master skills
Beautiful axe! I really like your grinder aswell. The results were really good and in my opinion it´s always good to use less powertools.
I agree. When at work, I have to use an electric grinder, I hate it. You always lose metal to the damn thing. Too much aggression, too much noice, no finesse.
this is just the manliest thing I've ever seen
Now I want to be a blacksmith!!! Watching your video feels like I'm in the world of Skyrim/Game of Thrones.
Really really beautiful made!!! Thank you for sharing!
Amazing grinding wheel. Why make it complicated! And that's one sharp axe. Well done
Откуда это видео у меня в рекомендациях? Я доволен, подписался)
Awesome job on an awesome project sir. I only wish that I had the shop, tools and skills to make such a project. 👍👍👍👍
Just 2 days before I watched your videos, I'm addicted
C'est un travail magnifique ! Big up from France ;)
This must be the very axe head that you use in your solo bush videos. Incredible. Again.. Bravo Sir! Wonderful work. You deserve the very best.
Kreedogger
Thanks. I did sell this axe... but yes I am using a similar one in my bushcraft videos that I made in the same workshop.
Parabéns amigo Seus vídeos são muitos bons melhor ainda quando você faz suas próprias ferramentas
Parabéns continue assim
Beautiful axe.
congratulations you are the first comment
Beautiful.
Outstanding workmanship 👍🏻
Beautiful, fantastic job ! 👍🏼
Amazing blacksmith ❤️❤️❤️👍
great video ! watched your 6 day camp vid and subscribed I've been blacksmithing since the 80s learned from my dad and a lot of his old blacksmith club friends little tip if you can make it happen find a bigger anvil doesn't need to be massive but the hammer to anvil ratio needs to be right at least 75-1 or you will get fatigue but if thats all you got then thats what you work with! just trying to help... again love your videos and your style very classic
hillbilly bmx: Thanks.
This is my first and old blacksmith shop.
I now have a indoors shop.... 138 kilo anvil etc.... You can se the shop I am using now in the other blacksmithing videos here on my channel.
Wonderful work. Thanks.
He is indeed a great ,hardworking man.
I'm going to start here and watch them all
Your tools are the best!
Is it wrong I shuddered when I had seen how beautiful that edge was?
I agree, that edge was a sight to behold!
#unexpectedorgasm
completely understandable. i seldom laugh out loud or make other noises to show my emotion but that gorgeous shining edge made me say 'oooohhhhhh' out loud!
It is an absolute power of human brain, not machines power that edge is shiny and super perfect. You fount the roots , I do agree with you: if an edge must be sharp and polish: a nice working brain finds the way to do it without electricity. Cheers
The legend was born.
Beautiful work!
Excellent axe head! Need to take my skills to the next level. Mostly all I do is fitting and installing horse shoes.
I am writing a book and I'll use Bertram as the name of the Master Smith, with your blessing.
You don't need my blessing for writing about a fictive person. Bertram is a common name, at least in my part of the world :)
so this is your first video , i am checking all your videos now they are all informative
That is an awesome skill I wish I knew! Nice job
Great film!
Really beautiful !
Мастеру респект++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I am in awe
What an edge!
Its like watching a scene from the medieval times
It is a scene going back to middle times lol
If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I want you on my team.. 😂
Но точилка у тебя бомба, и ноги тренеруешь и топор с ножами точишь, полезное с приятным)))
Круто! Молодец!
And a legend was born
Это талант 😀👍👍👍
I like the video, but I want to see you cut something with it, or demonstrate it in the field. I subscribed!
I agree with all the other comments that your work is beautiful, amazing to watch, and you must be a master blacksmith. Unlike many of the other persons who commented, I have no background knowledge about blacksmithing, grinding, or forging. What type of training did you have to go through to become such a skilled tradesman? If I wanted to buy a fine handcrafted axe such as you made, where would I go? Who makes and sells them?
10/10 excellent. Thank you!
That is a good looking axe
Awesome Job!
Congratulations for 1million subscribers.
I need one! Haha. Seriously. I need one! Awesome!
Nice! Now I have the need to fire up my furnace.
That’s beautiful
nice work master... it looks very nice
Any guides on how to build the forge and grinder?
great job
nice work
Awesome axe head
Beau~ti ~ful
Great👍🏻
Thats soo bad ass i have always wanted 2 learn
😊 from FRANCE
impressionnant ! (to/de France)
I noticed a small split where the handle would go, idk if where its at would be very structurally sound so
Leaf spring steel... higher carbon content than mild steel. But brittle or soft if you are careless! Great workmanship! It looks like you are quenching the blade of the axe in hot oil? Yes or no?
Have you ever used discarded railway track? It is supposed to be like spring steel with a high carbon.
Thanks. Yes use hot oil. No never forged railway track.
Super fed video. Jeg er vild med det rolige tempo og det flotte håndværk. Tak for det. Vh Jens. /danskvand productions
Very nice!
PARABÉNS. PELO SEU TRABALHO 👍👍👍👍👍 BJOS DO BRASIL ,,
I like it a lot. I keep chasing scripts from Thailand.
Its such a ugly scrap of metal, that at the same time is so beautifully made. The edge is so damned good! Polished! And the edges are all rough, uneven, theres pits in the metal, the corners are odd, I love all of it. Its beauty comes from the ugly state its in. I wouldn't want it any other way. Plus, something you make yourself, its way better than buying something that someone else made. Kudos. Subbed for the Bushcraft, now Im stuck here for the blacksmith work.
Stunning
Ever see something and get that feeling you have done it before? I swear i was a blacksmith in a previous life.
veloginder )))cool
Это древесный уголь?
Yes.
Good video