Remaking axe - decorating a cheap axe to Viking inspired axe

In this tutorial I’ll remake and decorate a cheap axe to a Viking axe. I decorated and modified the axe head and I also decorated the axe handle. I made this axe so I could continue to work on my electro-etching skills. First I removed the axe head and cut it with an angle grinder. Then electro-etched the axe head and the plates on the handle. For etching I used water, vinegar, salt and a power source. I added some brass decoration and leather on the handle too. I rebuild this axe from the cheapest axe I could find, so it was a quite small axe. So maybe the right term is hatchet? Anyway I hope this leads me to make something more better looking in the future. It’s a small axe so I didn’t waste much money anyway.

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00:00 Removing the axe head
00:35 Removing the paint from axe head
00:52 Cutting a new shape
02:05 First try on decorating the axe head with etching
03:00 Second try on etching the axe head
04:22 Decorative plates on axe handle
05:05 Decorating axe handle
06:05 Attaching axe head

Music by Dark Fantasy Studio (humble bundle premium license)
- Chimeria
- Call of the wild
- A story untold
- Adventure

[GarageKnight]

I tried something different this time, but I hope you liked it! Any feedback is welcome. Was the music too loud? Did you miss the narrative from last videos? Pepsi or coke? Too many questions?

[geraldschaefer]

Nicely done! I took a forging class and made a similar Viking Axe of Damascus twisted steel W5 and 1095. I put a 1095 hardened bit in the edge and flame hardened the entire handle, and wrapped it in leather as well for the grip. It's one of my best homemade projects. Now to go wath the entire 8 seasons of Vikings again!!! LOL

[dodegraham]

Absolutely superb. My ancestors would approve

[tombryant]

Dude, I'd be unwilling to use it in the field, yet it so deserves to live and be there. Nice work brother.

[wisdom]

That's so lit! Good work dude, god bless you.

[brianphillips]

I am planning a weapon decoration project and your video was very inspirational. Thanks.

[petermullineux]

Utterly brilliant from a beginner maker of Viking axes. I also make do with what I have. I am gong to watch your video over and over an follow your techniques - hope you don't mind! Again - thanks for inspiration from South Africa.

[rubenick]

I love this channel, and to see you're from Finland as well like me makes it even better! Amazing skills and videos. Hope to someday be able to make something even half as badass as your stuff!

[markfung]

An exquisite piece there mate. You're a master.

[thatScoutdog]

Great mod(plus any video where someone uses a angle grinder in the first minute is quality )

[stankrieger]

very cool, love the music a bit loud but gave me inspiration and time set for my build to come, I did subscribe in the hope to follow you in your next adventures

[Muszkinson]

Does the cutting by grinder in this way over heat the steel? You had to temper it again?

[jemmyluisluzardoromero]

Vos soy un genio. Saludo desde Venezuela.

[davidmcgahan]

First time watching your awesome. I've been making my own axes thanks for the video I get inspired by them.

[skittle]

The only thing I think could be improved is if you adhered the conic wedge to the top plate before putting it in it would have a stronger bond. Other than that it looks amazing, great work man

[elvis]

Nice work. How can you maintain this look without the metal rusting?

[gs]

Excellent work! & a GREAT source of inspiration for me, I'm working on a small axe right now.
Not sure which masking paint would be the best to use, you said "alkyd"?

[mikemi]

What did you use for a resist? I’m new to all of this, and just want to make sure I don’t completely wreck my first attempt…..

[jamescollins]

That's amazing, I'd love it to go wif my collection. How much $$$

[corbinreason]

From start to finish how long did making this take?