Forge Welding Axes: An Introduction to Laminated Edge Steel

In this video we're looking into two new elements in forging axes.
Drawing out lugs on an axe and forge welding the edge.

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[CaptCorpMURICA]

As a beginner blacksmith in a small garage shop, this gives me a lot of hope on eventually being able to hand forge an axe. It’s always been my goal to become an axe maker.

[Raptorau]

This was one of the best tutorials I've seen in a long time for axe making. No fancy tools or techniques, but everything that was used was explained in detail. Thank you from Australia!

[joevalencic]

It’s good for my soul to see young men like you keeping the traditions of black smithing alive. It’s truly one of the fine arts.

[eliasruuskanen]

I love these types of videos where you explain the process while doing the work. What a great looking axe it came to be!

[Fire_And_Iron]

Due a life threatening illness I’ve been unable to forge now for the past 21 months. But during this time I’ve watched your videos and have enjoyed each and every one of them greatly. This one may be my favorite of all of them… your attention to detail and to the quality of your work is obvious. You create functional tools that are also works of art in my eyes.
As skilled as you are, you’re also humble and generous with your knowledge, sharing freely with others what many charge thousands of dollars for. You’re the kind of human being who I’ve always respected and appreciated. I’ve tried to pattern my own life in the very same way in the many decades I’ve walked this earth.
With my most recent bone scan results I may never be able to stand at my anvil and forge again but I can always watch your videos and feel like I’m right there in the shop with you.
Keep doing what you love to do… and I’ll keep watching.

[HeyItsFreeman]

As an aspiring blacksmith, this was a great tutorial and seeing you work is truly enlightening. Definitely look forward to seeing more of your stuff to hopefully use in my own practice!

[tonysexton]

I love how everything was done by hand. Beautiful work!

[fisharmor]

You broke this down in a way that makes it seem really manageable for the home smith. I appreciate how your smithy is a small room and yet you get a lot of things done there!

[rhodridavies]

Gotta say, that's a lovely axe. And as far as tutorial videos go, this is very informative. Wish I had the space to learn!

[MkmU-music]

the best thing about it all is that you enjoy it - and I enjoy watching your videos - until I can go back to blacksmithing myself ;)

[chriscrane]

I really appreciate you going through the process and doing it in a more traditional way. It’s definitely a big change from the normal videos I watch with all the modern techniques and machinery. Keep up the awesome work!

[osirisatot]

Great video, I love the blacksmithing videos where the smiths talk about every step; really helps me learn. Also amazed at your precise hammer work.

[AdkRebel]

It's real nice to see someone keeping the art alive. Excellent work, you make it look so easy! And Congratulations on your new daughter!

[kenny]

Enjoyable to watch from start to finish. Fantastic instruction. Nothing better than watching a master of his craft work. And with hand tools too! Subbed!

[est_Trekker]

Beautiful work as always! I appreciate your craft, willingness to share your knowledge, and the kind heart with which you do so. Also, congrats on the birth of your new baby!

[joshuajohnson]

Fantastic work. Blacksmithing is one of my secret passions if only I had the shop to make axes in. Thank you for letting me live vicariously through your videos!

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[justindyster]

What a work of Art! Beautifully made and with no power tools to boot! Very nice work!

[tommisiitonen]

Beautiful craftsmanship, refreshing to see things forged without industrial machines

[matthewdam]

Amazing work! And thank you for reminding us how important the basics are