Viking Cross Axe: Forging One Of History's Most Mysterious Axes

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4 ай бұрын

The winner is: @byohazrd13 If I don't hear from him/her in 7 days, I will pick another winner. GIVEAWAY INFO! The giveaway will end February 19th and the winner will be announced in THIS comment. If you re the winner and you don't reach out to me in seven days, I will pick another winner. Subscribe to my channel and leave a comment including the word "Cross" to enter the giveaway. Please check back February 19th to see if you are the winner, you have no idea how many people have won before but have not bothered to check. Important! Be wary of scammers, I have caught a few of them impersonating me, trying to trick people inte to contacting them. Always check back to this comment to see if the winner has been announced. Another thing to look carefully at is the name tag of the person writing. mine is "@nilsogren" , they usually have weird tags promting people to reach out via telegram or so. DONT engage with them. Thank you for watching! /Nils

@superspeederbooster 4 ай бұрын

Chris cross apple sauce

@charleshighley3283 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. Your videos are teaching me a lot. I'm starting my first forge as soon as it thaws out around me so my steel shed can be done. 😊

@BCM1959 4 ай бұрын

👍

@brokentablespodcast 4 ай бұрын

@@superspeederbooster it'll make you jump, jump.

@hybredmoon 4 ай бұрын

If I won and forgot to check I'd be pretty cross about it, not gonna lie.

@fitzmcfitzy4340 3 ай бұрын

So nice to watch someone create a piece of art for half an hour with no loud music or jumpcuts every few minutes, that makes me really cross, great content.

@basdejong1598 3 ай бұрын

The reason why I don't really like Alec Steele. There's a tv show of him forging, but it's one massive migraine to watch. Basically, they cut his sentence in half in paste the cut off part back so that everything jumps around at least once every 5 seconds. And this goes on for the entire show. Why cut a part in half if you're going to stick it back in place if not to induce headaches in anyone trying to watch?

@ellomoto231 3 ай бұрын

If that makes you cross, you should probably go outside for a bit.

@TheRdamterror 2 ай бұрын

i always skip to the end and see what it turnt out to be lol

@PH4RX Ай бұрын

While not traditional jump cuts, there are cuts every few seconds.

@aaronnielson9687 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy how everything in the process of creating this Viking Cross Axe was done by hand. No power hammers or presses just good old fashioned craftsmanship. You created an amazing axe! Well done.

@georgezama 3 ай бұрын

A work of art that shouldn't be in the workshop but in the living room!

@garryfabac217 2 ай бұрын

Cross , beautiful work. It is refreshing to watch a true smith instead of all the grinders on KZfaq . Thank you.

@MrNiccholas 2 ай бұрын

Very, very impressive! This might be the most impressive axe build video I've seen on KZfaq! It was amazing seeing someone do traditional blacksmith Forging instead of cutting, milling and grinding! I don't have anything against those types of builds, I actually really enjoyed watching them, but it's a completely different thing watching this masterpiece be truly forged!

@lucascolbers386 4 ай бұрын

As a viking age re-enactor (living history enthousiast) and blacksmith, this is the best of two worlds for me! I forged some simple carving knifes and seaxes last september on Wilde Furda, an event dedicated to portraying life in the viking age! Given how difficult it was to forge using only a small anvil, charcoal and a pair of bellows as portrayed on the Sigurdstone, I can't imagine how skilled you had to be to make this in the viking age! Expecially when you realize that every single forge weld is a potential weak spot, forging welding the cross into this specific axe must have been a hugely risky way of going about it. In metallurgical research on the tools found in the Mastermyr chest we see they definetly knew how to do this well. I wonder how the vikings themselves viewed those who mastered the art of metalworking...

@paulbutikofer4284 4 ай бұрын

The blacksmith wouldn't have been alone at the forge, a student (apprentice) doing the fetching and carrying/ running the bellows, hoping to learn the magic of the blacksmith.

@mrkiky 4 ай бұрын

don't forget the iron and steel full of crud that splits if you hammer it the wrong way

@paulbutikofer4284 4 ай бұрын

@@mrkiky you hammer the iron to get rid of the crud. What's the wrong way? Iron has too much carbon to be steel.

@mrkiky 4 ай бұрын

@@paulbutikofer4284 The crud can't be removed like that, only with modern methods. And it would've increased your work time by a lot. Also Iron has too little carbon to be steel, not too much. The wrong way would be any way that forces its grain to split.

@Gr3nadgr3gory 3 ай бұрын

@@mrkiky hammering out the crud worked for the japaneese and they had notoriously shit ore.

@keithweeks2076 3 ай бұрын

Nils, it's so rare to run a "cross" your level of talent, would be an honor to own a piece of your work

@Mischievous_Moth 3 ай бұрын

The sheer skill you showed in forging the cross blew me away.

@fonquernie25 3 ай бұрын

what a master piece ! well done ! Cross :) Im a beginner, i tried to make my first axe and used your asymetric technic unfortunatly my forge welding didn't stick, i have much to learn. thank you for your truly inspiring work !

@dillonwillette 4 ай бұрын

I've always wondered how these types of cross axes were made. It's such a cool design. I would gladly trade my firstborn son for the chance to own an axe like this.

@RogerS1978 3 ай бұрын

Have to say I didn't know what they were but they are beautiful items for some reason.

@LostAfterMe 3 ай бұрын

I too would trade his first born son for this beautiful cross axe head!! So don’t count me out!

@spacemanx9595 Ай бұрын

😂 your poor firstborn son.

@danielhoefner5150 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to teach! No doubt it slows you down, but so appreciated by those of us who are trying to learn. The cross axe is a special piece of art!

@daveslater9141 22 күн бұрын

Watching you with your amazing craft abilities had me glued to the screen from start to end, I actually watched again straight after, you sir are amazing, you have a great ability and are very interesting and watchable, you just gained a fan.

@zoichikanoe6242 Ай бұрын

What a precision there with the hammer, also quite the welds with the forge. Beautiful work.

@Joe___R 4 ай бұрын

It turned out rather nice. It seems like it would be a fully functional fighting axe. Not strong enough to withstand heavy use on trees but more than good enough to kill your enemies. Since humans have always liked to look good and have the coolest tools, there is no reason to believe that the originals were only for ceremonial use.

@keybrdmanu 4 ай бұрын

i really appreciate doing this the old way. no power tools, no temperature controlled ovens, just pure skill and love for the craft. Awesome Cross axe !

@jankroehl 3 ай бұрын

This is the most beautifull craxt i've ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing this Cross Axt video. I enjoyed your craftmanship over the top! During our times and due to the actual problems, all europeans have to face at the moment, the strong meaning of something beautifull like this, representing the history of europe and its people and more important: of the ancient, the pure and the real europeans, can't be overestimated. Its a masterpeace and for usage, the 12 layers at the blade is what it has to have and they are enough to win....! Regards, by Odin! Jan

@MrJaffaJack 3 ай бұрын

It was such a joy to watch this Cross axe be made! Amazing craftsmanship

@schmiedemesser_Jasmine 3 ай бұрын

The Cross in the axe is amazing! You did a really exceptional job at recreating this piece of art! I have always wondered how they might have done this. I've watched most of your other videos as well and follow you along for quite a while! I also forge - just as a hobby of mine - and I just learn so much from you and others who are fine craftsmen and show how you achieve your stunning results! Anyway, I am really happy that you are back and forging away again! It is good to have you back! And the more of 2000 comments show that other people feel the same! All the best and lots of success! Jasmine

@lesleegrinnell8531 3 ай бұрын

This Cross ax is beautiful!!! What talent you have!!! I wish I knew how to do this!! Love these videos you make my guy!!! How do you come up with such great ideas and make it happen!! Keep the videos coming!!!

@anargilwest6261 3 ай бұрын

This is the first time i came a"cross" your channel, always glad to see great talent, you have earned a sub!

@aalinearoverseer7928 3 ай бұрын

This is a really beautiful "Cross" axe, well done! Cross axes seem to fit a really niche part of history, and I think your work on this cross axe has definitely showed your skill in forging!

@davidwilladssen191 4 ай бұрын

I was scrolling for a bearded timber axe, but ended up watching you forte this beautiful cross-axe. You put in so much love in all your works! Thanks for sharing with us!

@flash52958 3 ай бұрын

Loved watching you make the cross axe especially with the original techniques showing your proper skill instead of letting power hammers do all the forging and grinders doing all the grinding (except the end ofcourse) Cheers from a cross the ocean in Australia!

@jfiz7797 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship on the cross axe. Truly impressive work

@stevenbrown1749 4 ай бұрын

You have developed some serious skills…a man who understands the concept of “what you think about you will become” I have a sincere hope that someday our paths will cross…what a beautiful work of art, hopefully it’s endures as long as some of the original Viking cross axes…respect!!!

@microprophet8822 4 ай бұрын

You are just an amazing blacksmith! Nice and intricate work on this Cross-Axe!!!

@ssatter130 3 ай бұрын

I love this cross axe, the amount of skill you are showing is astounding. I want to learn to forge more and more each video like this that I see. Keep it up!

@kencross25 3 ай бұрын

Nils, it is genuinely nice seeing a craftsman, like yourself, using traditional hand forging techniques when designing and reproducing this "Viking Cross Axe" period piece. Too many Blacksmith forgers rely too heavily on modern hydraulic presses for the quicker finished product. Which to me, doesn't accurately represent a traditional style reproduction of any period items.

@nathangriswell2534 4 ай бұрын

Marvelous piece of work Nils! As a lifelong student of Viking era weapons and culture, I've always been fascinated by this cross design, representing such a fascinated moment in history where cultures and beliefs clashed and melded, not unlike with the pierced cross tomahawks traded along the early American frontier. Always excited to see what you explore and produce next!

@jeffrepass959 3 ай бұрын

Nice job, I love watching guys like you making pieces from scratch, molding and shaping a chunk of steel into a work of art. It's a dying art. The "cross" is a cool touch, means something to me as it represents the "ONE" who sacrificed it all to save a wretch like me. Thanks and keep up the content, I loved the bearded ax you made as well.

@jonesl.4895 3 ай бұрын

It's amazing how skilled you are a - cross all those different techniques. And everything was done with hand tools which makes it even better

@InquisitorJesus 3 ай бұрын

I just stumbled across your channel and had to watch till the end to see how you managed to get the Cross shape in there. Now to look up the history of such axes.

@charleshebert9958 4 ай бұрын

You are a guy who makes cool axes! It's such a specific dedication. Watching you master this classic art form fascinates me. From the "beginner's guide to axe-making" to the taco technique to this cross-axe, your skill development is inspiring!

@bkmesser6211 4 ай бұрын

I love the cross section of this axe! As always, a very interesting video to watch! I especially appreciate the fact that you were almost only using hand tools and as minimal power tools as possible. This really gives a good insight into how blackmiths would have worked back then.

@christopherhuber7428 3 ай бұрын

Cross! That is so amazing how you can turn just some regular steel into something so awesome. Actually my 1st time watching and I quite enjoyed watching you work. Kind of ASMR like. I will continue to watch and watch some of your previous work.

@jordanherwig2408 3 ай бұрын

I just came a”cross” your channel and am a huge fan! The cinematics were amazing and you are incredibly talented

@themountain3230 4 ай бұрын

You certainly are the master of forge welding. It seems like alot people avoid it for fear of failure. You make it look so easy and unique. It is odd to have a cross on a weapon.

@robhoule8724 3 ай бұрын

I like the complexity including the "CROSS" but most of all I thoroughly appreciate you not using any power tools very impressive I am an aspiring blacksmith and to see someone accomplish something beautiful and not use power tools was very inspiring!!! Well done sir!!!

@paulc.cowanjr.9499 3 ай бұрын

I hope to never cross the path of an angry Viking wielding an axe as sharp and historic as the cross axe you have created. Great video , Very unusual axe, amazing workmanship.

@lovejcdc 3 ай бұрын

I've never heard of a cross axe before but I have to say that is the most awesome looking axe I've seen. Just by looking at it I would have never guessed how it was accomplished. But after watching it, it makes sense. Truly an amazing build. God bless

@CoopersVapingView 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing axe. Loved seeing the process of making the different parts at forging them together to make such a beautiful Viking cross axe. Pretty enough to be a wall hanger, but tough enough to use. Great combination.

@nor0845 3 ай бұрын

I was going to say “Cross me off the list.” But having seen the beauty of the finished Axe I have changed my mind. Great work. Thank you for posting.

@edthebearintheair 3 ай бұрын

This is the first video KZfaq offered me with someone forging anything let alone something with a Cross in it. I have to say the CROSS Axe is an artistic wonder. What are the dimensions of the CROSS Axe? What does the CROSS Axe weigh? I will be watching your other videos. After reviewing your channel I see that the CROSS Axe is just the tip of the iceberg in the amazing work you do. Keep it up.

@jxnxs_nxt 3 ай бұрын

I Love this piece so much! The history, the kind of forging with the Cross inside,... Insane!

@renstewart9725 4 ай бұрын

Love watching all of your work, and craftsmanship. The historical background of this cross axe is particularly interesting.

@mirak675 3 ай бұрын

det är härligt att se en svensk smid, dessutom en som gör allt för hand! älskar slutresultatet viste inta att en viking cross yxa passade så bra ihop. och videon gav mig motivation att fortsätta med mina egna prospekt.

@pauldavis1137 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful Cross Axe. A very nice copy of an original design. Thank you for showing us the build.

@bobkeller8383 3 ай бұрын

That is the best cross axe I've ever seen. Excellent skills my brother. Love it! Nice work sir.

@tobiaslindblom2187 4 ай бұрын

This cross comment will axe my chances of winning.

@GarryAndrews_ 3 ай бұрын

And my axe

@kingbootygaming3508 3 ай бұрын

I don't like this comment it makes me cross 🤣🤣

@CEOofgoblins 3 ай бұрын

This never even crossed my mind to say

@Nature_Reclaimed 3 ай бұрын

You may be splitting hairs w/ this one... 😂

@jhnndrs8832 2 ай бұрын

✝️

@kei_on_tv8157 3 ай бұрын

Pillaging for Jesus

@Termini_Man 3 ай бұрын

That is a pretty cool axe. i thank you for not smoothing down the whole head, it looks really cool without it being smoothed down. The integration of a complex shape, in this case a "cross", is really cool

@armandtdeklerk8943 3 ай бұрын

As the original makers of this axe once crossed the sea, may this one cross it once again. Amazing craftmanship

@zokker92 3 ай бұрын

As a historian I always wanted such a magnificent Viking Cross Axe :)

@christianmonkelbaan3537 3 ай бұрын

Wonderfully made, very interesting application of forge welding! Haven't tried forge welding yet, but you got me motivated to start experimwnting with some cool coal fire pokers! This video was played automatically by KZfaq, so when you said you were going to split the rectangular part of the axe head blank in half, I was really puzzled, until you shored the picture. I guess it didn't... cross ...my mind to check the thumbnail on my phone ;)

@demand867 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video. I really enjoyed seeing the techniques you used to create the cross axe.

@mattpel3243 3 ай бұрын

I love your work and the fact that your not using power tool is also impressive good jobs on this ‘’cross’’ viking axes cant wait to see more of your video !!!

@k.daniel4909 3 ай бұрын

That's the first cross axe I've seen made. Looks beautiful 👏🏻

@justing7880 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting method in form8ng the Cross. I would've never thought about a pinch and draw on that small of a piece. Also, I'm a big fan of the lower layer count Damascus. It doesn't feel as "busy" as a high count and it looks bolder as well as making it easier to appreciate the seems of different steels.

@aarondyson7286 3 ай бұрын

Amazing work. Love the Cross axe. I will be researching more about the history of it for sure.

@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835 3 ай бұрын

Glad you expanded your knowledge by making the Viking Cross Axe

@jasonesnard4663 3 ай бұрын

Wow forge welding a cross was cool to see! When i saw it finnished i had to watch and see how he did the "CROSS" inside! craftsmanship is amazing! Such a beautiful peace! And Razor sharp too! Amazing!

@stefanwws 3 ай бұрын

Awsome work with the forge and the camera thanks for the video! The Cross Axe is awesome hope to get my hands on it.

@dustinpeters8295 3 ай бұрын

Amazing work Nils, beautiful Cross axe

@dad_uchiha1707 4 күн бұрын

Nils! Your ability to get all this from nothing is absolutely mind blowing! Awesome job bro

@richardswimming9389 3 ай бұрын

Well done not too shabby for you first attempt you're definitely have weathered the unique process of forging metal thumbs up bro

@HawkEyedSaint7 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen an axe with a cross in it. Very unique and quite impressive build! Keep up the videos!

@skwashua 29 күн бұрын

Sometimes I think blacksmithing would be a fun hobby. Then a video like this comes along and I realize it’s an incredible amount of work. Well done. 👌

@zagrososhkosh6105 3 ай бұрын

I was wondering how and why you were doing a cross axe, it's pretty interesting how you did it. I was watching on how you sandwiched them together. I thought it wouldn't work until I seen you put it all together. I loved seeing the process, didn't know it had so much. Looked pretty good. Cross

@kaveirinhaz 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful techniques and very tecnical. Maybe one day I´ll be able to forge one of these Cross Axes! Thank you for teaching how!

@java4519 3 ай бұрын

I loved watching a piece of mystery as the ceremonial axe being recreated to create interest in the skill and craftmanship of the past.

@michaelgroh4654 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love how this cross axe came out, I'm still a newbie to forging and this is nothing short of inspiring to see come to life. I hope to be able to do something like this one day

@xenith0351 3 ай бұрын

The workmanship Here in making this cross axe is so great to watch well done on learning a new process. And the end result shows Ur skill

@dj_koen1265 20 күн бұрын

very relaxing to watch you make axes

@kennethcoffey3379 3 ай бұрын

Was a joy to watch you make the cross axe.

@rocksteady551 3 ай бұрын

I crossed off subscribing to you but only because I’ve come across such talent for your craft. This video made me want to begin working with metal, and we’ve got a small warehouse in Frazier park. Need to chop lots firewood too. This would help me cross both things off that list🤣

@PitchforkParty69 3 ай бұрын

Awesome work! I've never seen a Cross axe before but that is one of the coolest axes I've ever seen

@punkmaster1864 3 ай бұрын

your work is always incredible. watching your process on the cross axe was really fun and educational!

@kendallc8807 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Loved the axe. Love seeing talented people plying their trade. Cross for entry into drawing.

@DinoDarinoMischtdentorf 3 ай бұрын

I just came a-Cross this youtube channel. It's a pity that I haven't heard/seen anything from you yet, but I will definitely follow you for more and of course would love to win this lovely made Cross Axe. Even if you think this could have been done better if you would start over, I definitely think this is an eye catcher on one of my next medieval market visits this year and would get me into many conversations here. 🤩

@josephbates8117 3 ай бұрын

Your videos have inspired me to start forging! I've found a local smith and I'm doing a work exchange for forge time! I hope someday I can try forging a cross axe too.

@tiffany-pa2345 3 ай бұрын

Viking CROSS Axe The axe is one of the oldest tools developed by humans; since the Neolithic age, it has been a symbol of battle and work. All ancient traditions associated the axe with lightning, water, and fertility, and attributed to it the power of making or stopping rain. It is a symbol of spiritual penetration and fertilization, as it opens the ground. The twin-bladed axe is often associated with the Hindu thunderbolt, so it is a symbol of celestial illumination. Related to the ox because of its shape, and can be a general talisman of strength. EDIT: Thanks for the beautiful work

@pepenai 3 ай бұрын

This axe is awesome and the Cross is the best detail. Well done!

@teojoh95 3 ай бұрын

Really impressive mate! You have some serious talent. I’m glad I came (a)cross this!

@samshute3859 3 ай бұрын

Super awesome to see the process this way. Cross looking sweet!

@iandouglas4378 3 ай бұрын

I love the way this cross was made. You have beautiful skill

@williambehnke3381 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive craftsmanship! The cross axe is amazing!

@FrederickGear 3 ай бұрын

Cross, Very cool to see something different and the techniques used to forge weld it together. Makes want to set up a forge and start leaning the art.

@theweldingpanzer4841 3 ай бұрын

I've always seen the cross sword and it's always been really interesting to me. I've taken a lot of inspiration from the viking era in writing ideas for my book.

@orangeworx 3 ай бұрын

The cross axe came out great. Very interesting techniques, taco slicing was a new thing to me. Worked out great for the Damascus edge and slotting the cross in. Was wondering how you were going to go about that. 👏👏👏

@Micro-Motive 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Nils for a very nuanced and skillful forging Cross Axe detail work! It would have been interesting to see whether or not your cross-axe was ceremonial or a working axe. My family name is Ristrom/Risstrom, and hails originally from Sweden, known from documents of when Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden had to deal with the invading Cossacks! We still have extended family living around Råneå and Kalix in the Norrbotten region of Northern Sweden.