In this video I show my second attempt forging a hatchet or small hand axe. Check out my recommended tools/gear: www.amazon.com/shop/torbjorna... If you like my videos you can support me at: / torbjornahman
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@celsosepulveda33637 жыл бұрын
Mister Torbjörn, I watch many independent blacksmiths on youtube, but your videos are by far the best ones I have came across on this site. The amount of patience and detail in your work is astounding, your workshop is really impressive and I love the small, calm and relaxing pauses with natural landscapes you use in your videos. You always make an extra effort and don't use things like saws or sandpapers machines unless it's absolutely necessary, your predilection for manual tasks shows off in the end, you put a lot of soul in your work, you won a loyal fan, greetings from Chile and keep the good work!
@celsosepulveda33637 жыл бұрын
I would like to know how did you learn to blacksmith like that, do you have specific education that favors you? (Like an engineering career)
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you very much!!!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
I'm mostly self taught. I have always loved to make stuff and work with my hands, and when I tried blacksmithing at a young age, that rooted something in me I guess. I have a short about text on my web page if you're interested.
@zirakzigil18 Жыл бұрын
you have good taste Celso
@austinm.rennie91927 жыл бұрын
i really like the sharpening stone. interesting to see someone use just a good quality rock instead of the synthetic ones.
@devinnelson93863 жыл бұрын
not all stones nowadays are synthetic, just cut square.
@Spunkeh_munkeh7 жыл бұрын
This is one of THE most fascinating videos that I have ever seen ! You truly are a craftsman.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@isaclackstrom6 жыл бұрын
Torbjörn Åhman kan du göra en video där du pratar svenska och säger vad saker och ting heter
@MrHamniles7 жыл бұрын
It gives me a sense of how easy we have it these days to see all the work that went into this one beautiful hatchet. Good work, man! Making tools is so satisfying! Thanks for the lovely video.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ham!
@jan_bsk30877 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job! One day i will build my very own axe too! I learned a lot from this video. Thank you for that
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@moet11145 жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity and peaceful nature of ur videos. Keep it up Torbjörn🙂👍
@deckiedeckie7 жыл бұрын
The big companies swindle folks into buying the inferior product they put out....but the truth is, to most people ,the stuff like you make, is not avaiable. or one doesn't know how to find it....Beautiful and practical stuff...reminds me of my childhood in NW Spain where the town smith fixed all the agricultural implements, the plows....shoed the cows and the horses/donkies......another universe altogether.....Thank k you for the video sir!!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rodneydelaney92273 жыл бұрын
Can not get enough of your videos I was never interested in Blacksmithing until watching your channel and still yet to try.
@falloutm1347 жыл бұрын
I think you nailed this one. I love the unfinished look.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eggycat7 жыл бұрын
*axed :)
@poundtownmetalworks65306 жыл бұрын
the unfinished look is such a great feel when done this level. it showcased the hand forged aspect!
@knivesstuff7 жыл бұрын
Love this! great work :) Simple but traditional design.
@davidfraser48307 жыл бұрын
As a fellow artisan its a pleasure to see you work. So much of what we do is so wonderfully quiet and patient and your videos ooze that wonderful world we live in. Thanks for giving us a peek
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stickycasket29146 жыл бұрын
From Russia with love! It's nice to watch. Great work! From subscriber Yuri The Professional.
@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@user-mh3fk1zr8q7 жыл бұрын
好喜歡聽到這種打鐵的聲音,懷念爸爸跟阿公做刀的樣子!我好想哭~
@papperiposten38995 жыл бұрын
鍾馗 i know right
@user-rl8ky6wl6m7 жыл бұрын
Love it, Great job! ! Thanks!
@Shalor937 жыл бұрын
'Why would you want to split your cutting edg- He's gonna do an insert!' Huge respect for going the extra mile.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@masonrains50102 жыл бұрын
He’s putting carbon steel in there so the cutting edge doesn’t roll over and can hold a good edge compared to the softer steel for the main head,which is so it doesn’t crack.
@DannyProton7 жыл бұрын
You know when I was 11 I wanted to be a blacksmith. This video is further proof why I should be one! You do such a good job! Keep doing what you do!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Gather some tools and start!
@Kuba-nf5vx4 жыл бұрын
Perfection itself... I wish I had one ;-) Handmade tools are tools with spirit. Good luck, greetings from the Czech Republic.
@torbjornahman4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RonRay7 жыл бұрын
Only one thing I see wrong with this axe... It's not here with me!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks
@stephensullivan2017 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman g
@superviggobros76067 жыл бұрын
haha funny not funny
@superviggobros76067 жыл бұрын
it is no wrong with this axe
@Slappos7 жыл бұрын
super viggo bros but fnaf sister location game plays are?
@mattmelton81366 жыл бұрын
You can't buy that kind of beauty. That is far better than grandfors. You really have talent.
@oneleggyboi5 жыл бұрын
your craftsmanship is impeccable. i literally can watch you work for hours.
@oneleggyboi5 жыл бұрын
who am i kidding. i do watch your work for hours lol.
@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. Thanks!
@ZHFabrications7 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@goof21187 жыл бұрын
I wish I had half of the equipment and skill this guy has.
@spoookey71327 жыл бұрын
Samuel Pippin a good blacksmith only buys powertools and misc and make the rest them selves
@spoookey71327 жыл бұрын
Samuel Pippin or at least they are able to :x, my blacksmith teacher started with a hairdrier a hacksaw a forginghammer, he bought some other later, but he forged knifeblades and sold them to earn every tool he needed
@bibbabibba19757 жыл бұрын
Im sorta in the same boat right now, I have a steel bucket and a hairdryer, right now im trying to make tongs so I can put small objects in and out of the forge.
@NKG4166 жыл бұрын
Eric Kelly we are on the same boat,i'm still struggling with tongs so i bought that locking pliers haha
@arkadijskulackovskis8396 жыл бұрын
I'm Bored im in the same situation right now to,im using a steel bucket of cement with a hole in midle and im grinding with a belt sander thats ment to sand floors and thet thing doesnt eaven make sparks.
@RovingPunster4 жыл бұрын
25:13 Wow, an old fashioned natural whetstone. Old school rox ! 😍 Finished axe is a beaut ... seems right up there with Hoffman axes in appearance.
@ThaSmitty17 жыл бұрын
Great video to watch. no talking, no music, just work. well done!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@hermannstraub37437 жыл бұрын
Wonderful piece! Very well done, congratulations. And good video as well.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Danke!
@thehomesteadcraftsman89757 жыл бұрын
You've got some nice videos, watched this one as well as making the drift. Really enjoyed seeing the project as well as your work space, especially your anvil, quite nice. Thank you.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@reeseclyde59072 жыл бұрын
You probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account? I somehow lost my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@reignben22842 жыл бұрын
@Reese Clyde instablaster :)
@reeseclyde59072 жыл бұрын
@Reign Ben I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@reeseclyde59072 жыл бұрын
@Reign Ben it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my account!
@coreyshier75267 жыл бұрын
Very Nice !! Love the natural finish on it.
@Castle60647 жыл бұрын
a thing of beauty, congradulations
@Moonfleet417 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos, Greetings from England. Del.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Flightfirewithfire7 жыл бұрын
stunning sir, I envy your skill
@bengluyas41045 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing
@pjhalchemy7 жыл бұрын
Poetry in motion, Celestial symmetry, Mind of a Mentat, with the heart and soul of an artisan. Salute to you Torbjorn! So Inspiring! Gratefully ~PJ
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks again PJ
@Iceman-go1gs7 жыл бұрын
that's a big ass anvil
@TehMaticus7 жыл бұрын
Oh man, the ring of that anvil. That's a good anvil... So many blacksmiths I've seen on youtube are using old dead or cheap anvils. An anvil like this is worth its weight in gold to a craftsman.
@alanpartridge21407 жыл бұрын
Swedish steel
@alanpartridge21407 жыл бұрын
None of that Chinese crap
@forgelaurent94187 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to show us the making process step by step, the final result looks truly amazing! You inspired me to forge my own, more primitive, hatchet. Nice touchmark stamp as well!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@saxon2157 жыл бұрын
these videos represent the benchmark in educational videos. I learn something new every time I watch and I always catch myself thinking why has he done that and then in the next scene it becomes apparent. not only the content but the way that every shot is set up with real thought and care to catch the work and techniques being used. thank you for the effort you put in it really makes for great viewing.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, once again! There are always things I wish I would have made differently, but all in all it came together quite ok.
@saxon2157 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman there's always number 3, perfection is impossible to achieve which is why it's a good challenge
@piercer48827 жыл бұрын
awesome job!
@jmsmith17677 жыл бұрын
That ax is pretty magical
@poundtownmetalworks65306 жыл бұрын
i love how refined his finish is just with hand tools and skill
@mountaingoat41244 жыл бұрын
Very Impressive work, I enjoyed the video during our crazy times. I never thought of laminated axe before, very clever skills. I bought many hand-forged blades from Sweden, Finland and Norway based blacksmiths and I have to say it must be in your DNA, well done from Australia.
@loul72397 жыл бұрын
That bottle of boiled linseed oil is the only dirty, unkempt or otherwise "messy" thing I have ever seen in your otherwise beautifully well kept shop. Thanks for having an imperfection! Amazing work, you make it look easy
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Oh you haven't seen it all :) I could spend days cleaning and organizing.... Thanks!!
@michaelgierusz57547 жыл бұрын
Your layout of your workbench and your equipment makes me so jealous haha
@Vivungisport7 жыл бұрын
Same here .. i want this stuff too :))
@mistervelvetshoes7 жыл бұрын
finally the one I've been waiting for!!!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks.
@paradisefalls377 жыл бұрын
Your axe looks amazing. Great craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.
@m731s257 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work - thanks for posting the video.
@Juju_Miner7 жыл бұрын
This is true art! not that junk you see in art galleries.
@jackcarter66297 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about? Have you been in an art gallery before? Seen the sculptures? What about 7'x9' paintings? Go look at them then compare this axe to them. o_O
@Juju_Miner7 жыл бұрын
I have seen been to art galleries before some are amazing some not so much and you damn well know which ones i was talking about so stop trying to start something out of nothing.
@sockhead5797 жыл бұрын
um if anyone here started something out of nothing its you
@Fratananical7 жыл бұрын
It is very good but it is craft not art, because it is primarily concerned with technique as opposed to ideas.
@natanielbarbosa88207 жыл бұрын
juju miner
@papaown7 жыл бұрын
Queue techno music 1:41
@hoburga82 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, great watching a craftsman plying his skills. Well done.
@killerkane19577 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Torbjorn! Typical for you! Love your work and video presentation. Thank you for taking the time to share with us! Su Amigo Siempre.
@monicaturner59843 жыл бұрын
This is one of THE most fascinating videos that I have ever seen ! You truly are a craftsman.
@dixonqwerty7 жыл бұрын
Ååååå, den här karamellen skall jag suga på en stund! Perfekt video när jag går och lägger mig ikväll. Kan knappt vänta!! Det är så grymma videos du gör Torbjörn så man blir mållös. :)
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Nu får jag nästan ångest. Hoppas du inte blir besviken. Tack!
@dixonqwerty7 жыл бұрын
Jag blir aldrig besviken. Det här var din bästa video hittills. Det var kul att se lite av omgivningarna också. Fantastiskt vackert, och en fin yxa du fick gjort med. Lösningen med "korvbrännarn" såg lite säkrare ut i den här videon. ;)
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Tack. Jo, ugnen står lite bättre såhär... får fundera över en mer permanent lösning....
@gary33536 жыл бұрын
No dancing no singing no X factor nonsense true real mans craftsmanship men were respected for having these skills at one time quality craftsmanship 👍
@TheWoodsmanMilling5 жыл бұрын
Some people still have respect for a man/woman that can do this.
@adrianlouviere76504 жыл бұрын
beautiful work. I loved your process. Thanks for sharing.
@einzigkeit72167 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and craftsmanship.
@TheSmartodd7 жыл бұрын
Well worth watching - something to be proud of !!
@user-cz5oy6os3z5 жыл бұрын
Вот такой топорик в хозяйство,весьма приятно иметь.
@nathantonning7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work, as always!
@davidhoover88777 жыл бұрын
I learned something new today, thank you! I had no clue how an axe was made. ( the right way) Super bad ass shop and tools..
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@benm59137 жыл бұрын
That is one serious swage block.
@stargatefred7 жыл бұрын
Ben M o
@ferencdrobina8997 жыл бұрын
aBen M
@DarthMeheelos4 жыл бұрын
С таким топором не страшно в лес ходить!)))
@pullemfar7 жыл бұрын
Man I love that rough surface look!!!!!!! Great job Sir
@HaLo2FrEeEk7 жыл бұрын
This is probably one of my new favorite videos from you. I love watching the whole process, especially the part about attaching the handle. I can't stand watching a video about making an axe and at the end it's just the axe head. Very well done, and the finished product looks, and seemed to perform, beautifully!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@timbirch49997 жыл бұрын
Love your power hammer! Want!
@ericbolstad35557 жыл бұрын
A power hammer would bee sweeeeet!!
@olechuga27 жыл бұрын
Great video, Sir.
@raymondchu87817 жыл бұрын
a good weapon, an even better tool. an axe worthy of the name. Good job man.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@anthonymiller48366 жыл бұрын
Way cool! Thanks for sharing your videos!
@LittleMikeStarCraft7 жыл бұрын
Watched a guy do all of this manually and it took him like an hour to do what you did in a less than a minute. Haha.
@alkane25616 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of editing and time lapsing
@haroldbalzac63366 жыл бұрын
Ali Loominaty Khan no shit
@gettinwithit92757 жыл бұрын
After all of that work I would be afraid to use it!
@pauldrowns72706 жыл бұрын
After all that work, it is to be used! I have, and use several handmade tools that date back to the mid-1800s, and they work just fine. Better than new! Replace handles as needed...
@poundtownmetalworks65306 жыл бұрын
kinda feel the same way lol
@ninjayacdan5 жыл бұрын
After all that work it's a shame not to use it...
@CreativeDailyWorks3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Cambodia!! welldone.
@shenron47 жыл бұрын
Thats a nice pattern on the head of the hatchet. Oh and good job doing that door
@lorraineadormonicus5 жыл бұрын
I think my screen is broken because I tried to punch my hand through the screen and get the axe and uuhhhh..you know...
@kanejaywolf944 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Madnessofmusic7 жыл бұрын
What's with the respirator? Love the axe by the way!
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I like to protect my lungs from all the dust floating around in the shop. That's all.
@kilorethiw7 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman what is the liquid you put on it?
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Dennis W At the end? Linseed oil
@kilorethiw7 жыл бұрын
When you were putting the blade into the head
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Dennis W Ah, no liquid, powder. It's flux to keep the weld clean.
@Ttamlin7 жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful hatchet. Well done, and very interesting to watch, as always.
@bgaspard14117 жыл бұрын
Excellent job! Thanks for your time and for the great lesson
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@remo36897 жыл бұрын
Build em up up, break em down
@ogpk37 жыл бұрын
i want to start blacksmithing but my mum won't let me :(
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
How old are you? Sure you need to be careful but I believe driving a car is way more dangerous.
@ogpk37 жыл бұрын
Torbjörn Åhman thank you for the reply i am currently 12 but in a week i will turn 13 :D i am still trying to convince her.
@alecjohnson50437 жыл бұрын
Honestly that sounds young to start something like this. These guys make it seem "kinda" easy and safe but it is very dangerous and difficult to do. Maybe start working with metals like aluminum and mess around with it. its a soft metal and has low melting temperature so it doesnt really require a blast furnace
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Alec Johnson It's not "very dangerous" at all and we don't use blast furnaces... If you think trough what you do and use whatever PPE you think is necessary, there shouldn't be a problem. I would recommend to try and get in touch with some local blacksmith who can teach the basics though.
@alecjohnson50437 жыл бұрын
12 year old playing with extremely hot metal sounds dangerous to me. When it's someone who knows what they're doing no not dangerous at all really. But someone who doesn't really know what their doing or have proper safety equipment, sounds like a bad idea.
@joezaloga7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Job I've never thought of using glue to hold a wooden wedge in place.
@dingFAching5 жыл бұрын
You are an artist.
@joseppik85147 жыл бұрын
COME GET YER ARMOR
@kavwolf827 жыл бұрын
Potato Human overwatch
@standemlgboieeey63666 жыл бұрын
Kill Me Now HARD WORK PAYS OFF
@thenextlevel22256 жыл бұрын
I knew i was not the only one
@trentjames33557 жыл бұрын
I never understood why u need to split the axe and heat weld the piece in between
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
The body is made from mild steel which cant be hardened and wont hold an edge. You need proper steel for the edge. You could make the whole axe from steel, but it's harder to work and a bit more expensive to "waste" steel where it's not needed.
@WilEFowler37 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was wondering about that, too.
@damionlowther787 жыл бұрын
I sure hope you know how inspirational your work is to us amateurs. Your videos have been a great help in my learning of new skills and techniques. Thank you for taking the time to share.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's great to hear!
@jojomama47877 жыл бұрын
looking forward to the day I get a power hammer,the neighbourhood kids who used to help as strikers now flee when they smell the forge starting...such a useful tool,oh,and congratulations on your 60,000,I think that heart you forged touch us all
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Keep your eyes open! Some day you will find one.... Thanks!
@bouncyybear18607 жыл бұрын
ardvark pays off
@TASMAN-17 жыл бұрын
This is not art, it's a trade that represents a bygone era, a valuable trade & life skill. I see true craftsmanship here, not "art". It's skills like this you want when the oil industry fades away.
@Vivungisport7 жыл бұрын
Tasman . Yes!! This is true knowledge !
@felixhaimson89217 жыл бұрын
Tasman it's not so much a piece of art as there is an art to making it. There is a functional beauty to it that may seem artful to some
@arkadijskulackovskis8396 жыл бұрын
Tasman in my opinion it is art,so id dont care waht other think, it is art.
@alkane25616 жыл бұрын
Arkādijs Kulačkovskis cthe difference between a skill and art is that with skill you can do something, but art is when you do it beautifully. This is the prime example of something being a work of art and a skill at the same time
@timjames-hammond66437 жыл бұрын
great craftsmanship. nicely done.
@bretthannan51273 жыл бұрын
Nice job,very well done,great to watch
@diecast_59137 жыл бұрын
that auto hammer is bad.
@hiddokramer7 жыл бұрын
Mike Dale how?, its quality
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Mike's comment is a bit ironic...
@diecast_59137 жыл бұрын
Hiddo kramer 😁😁 bad as in BADASS! I love it...
@uncut_cowboy7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing Torbjorn, I live in urban California, USA and without videos like these, I doubt I would ever be able to have such an experience.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks!
@muamero.85287 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work indeed!
@mistersmith39867 жыл бұрын
Of all the axe videos on KZfaq, this one is my favorite. Thank you.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pauldrowns72706 жыл бұрын
The attempt seems to be successful...the profile is as very good. That is a gorgeous bit!
@ManuLeMayan4 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful craft.
@markwilson39417 жыл бұрын
I like watching this guy work! Nice to see stuff done right with pride in his workmanship also. Very nice. Thankyou sir
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark!
@carrichard7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, ''The mark, of a true Tradesman'' !!
@AlexanderLennox7 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing, truly an outstanding piece of work, the man is a true artist.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@alaskanalain7 жыл бұрын
I mindlessly watched the whole video. It is strangely soothing and relaxing, informative too. Thank you
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@OlneyaTesota4 жыл бұрын
If I dreamed of being a Blacksmith I would want to be just like Torbjorn!.
@Nebulax1234 жыл бұрын
Very nice work! I never use metal cross wedges when hafting a tool. They split the wood as it did in this case and allow water and moisture to enter. When properly fit and yours was there is no need for them the wooden wedge will never move if kept oiled.
@torbjornahman4 жыл бұрын
I think you're right!
@davesmith56564 жыл бұрын
I'd put two 3mm pins through the head and the handle, a couple of inches apart north-south, hammer them flat and grind a bit for finish if you want. A bit of added work for anyone to restore 100 years from now, but the only way the head leaves the handle is rot and rust. Puzzles me why people don't do that.
@efraimarenas4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Great stuff.
@StiloNautica7 жыл бұрын
thank you Sir, i enjoyed watching!
@curoimacdaire36307 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!
@dustinschaefer17 жыл бұрын
great job! and i love how you put the measurements on the anvil