Forging a Bearded Axe: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this video we're looking into two new elements in forging axes.
Forging dubbel lugs and making the beard of the axe.

Thank you for watching!
/Nils

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As a beginner blacksmith at a living history site in Indiana, US. I can easily say I appreciate these videos, they are extremely inspiring and educational to especially newcomers to the craft. I especially enjoy watching tool making (having done so much research into it recently), so making these axes without power tools is phenomenal to see.

[DBRGB]

As a retired welder/electrician who used to fabricate parts for heavy equipment, watching you make this neared axe gave me a hunger I had thought was gone. There’s a pleasurable satisfaction from getting an idea, making a plan to achieve that goal and using one’s hands to create that idea into a functional tool. It cannot be explained to anyone who has never had the experience, but to those of us who have, it’s a true love. Thank you so very much for reigniting the fire in me!!!

[davefrysinger]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Very nice for camping.

[charlesbrack]

In today's era of power everything it's really refreshing to watch somebody build such a beautiful implement without using power tools. I myself am a woodworker and I am slowly learning to build more and more things with hand tools only. Thanks for this great video!

[klauspresser]

Hello my Friend, as an Toolmaker let me say Congratulaions WELL Done ...Hurray 😊😊😊 All the best greetings from Germany. Klaus

[rieperman]

It is simply amazing that even a small detail during the making process can have such a profound impact on the end product.

[kwmoore]

I've got a small collection of axes & hatchets but I've never seen a bearded that looks as good as the ones you make.

The winner is @danielhenry3720.
Unforutnatly he never replied, So the new winner is @Macikja

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[Emperor-Justinius]

Love that axe, you got the grip curve correct!

[jeremyboyd]

Your truly a gifted blacksmith. I appreciate the effort it takes to make one without modern machines. Bravo!

[darrenwerner]

That my friend is one of the best tutorials I've seen and ive watched many on utube. Thank you.

[est_Trekker]

Beautiful work once again, Nils, both in craftsmanship and videography. Thanks for sharing!

[AI]

I absolutely love that shape. I’ve never seen a commercial one in that shape. Nice work.

[andrewrobinson]

Finally a real blacksmith made by Hand . I am so sick of these people that say made by hand yet a power hammer it doing the main hitting, now subscribed. Thankyou it looks awesome. Andy Australia

[jonathanvincent]

One of the first axe making videos I've seen that is actually no power tools used, really cool to see

[turtrenold]

my father would be very proud to own this axe

[mikesolley]

Nice one Niles, I love the hand made texture and non mass produced look.She is a JEM!

[SaintGalganoArmory]

MAN! This was an amazingly educational video, as this is one of my FAVORITE AXES! This is going to be my next project after I finish the current axe that I am making! Thank you for these Step-by-step how to do by hand guides! They have really helped me a lot, and now I really love forging axes! Keep these coming mate!

[capochache]

youtube just recomended me your channel and i couldn't be more happy about it. Amazaing job with that axe and keep doing it like that!!

[nikminassian]

I love this. Not using power tools makes it so much more inspiring to attempt!