WOW, I really appreciate all of the comments, I am currently working on a few more video projects to be hopefully finished soon time permitting. Just a question would anyone like to see more viking style mods? I ask because i have an old messed up Hewing axe that i have been debating dicing up into something wicked. Anyone interested in seing a video of that?
Nick Sellers you sir are very skilled, you should get a job like movie prop maker or medieval blacksmith or something, because you are really good at what you do! :)
Nick Sellers This looks great, thanks for the upload. I'm pretty much always interested in viking weaponry, especially axes and hammers. So I guess yeah, I'm totally interested in seeing a video of that. lol
Love that axe. You made something beautiful from something very plain! And thanks for fast forwarding the boring parts (sanding, shaving, etc...) that many you tubes leave in and bore us to death ! You "Rock "dude! Looking forward to more of your awesome work !
man, that is an heirloom piece with a time-honored quality look to it that can be passed down for generations man!! make a bow and quiver, and i'll let you adopt me!
You've turned something ordinary into EXTRAORDINARY! If you didn't show the whole process from start to finish.. I would have thought you were lying. You SIR is my kind of ARTIST and her.. She's A Thing Of Beauty!!
I think you have done wonderful job on this axe. I am acquainted with a blacksmith who actually forges this type of axe head in a traditional manner and I have to say that for a home hobbiest, you have made something very nice. I really like the fact that this would be something that would actually hold up in it's intended use, because of the basic axe head you started with and the really stout handle you have fabricated. Not that I would hope it would ever be used as a weapon, it is just nice that it could, as opposed to some home hobbiests who put together items like tomahawks made from railroad spikes, which could never be functional. You have a nice array of tools as well, it was great to see someone using a drawknife and spokeshave and that they were actually sharp enough to cut.
So that wedge is how you keep the head on the handle! Now that different coloured bit of wood on hammers becomes apparent. What a transformation. Great to watch it happen.
Somewhere in a graveyard in Norway or Sweden: "Bjorn, BJORN, wake up you sleepy dog. Look it vat za man is doink in za shop. He is yust as good as yer brudder Olaf, and he's not half da fat. Bjorn says, "Yah, he really knows vat he is doink. Ve vill have to stop der some day. In da meantime, Regvold, ve must sleep." Yah, Bjorn" says Regvold, ve must sleep." Really great craftsmanship. Looks very authentic. Great video thanks.
that was some seriously good stuff right there. I'm unsure what I liked better the video or.... yurd de der. lol I Really enjoyed reading your comment. I just recently lost my son and I've been so down and blue I'm not sure when the last time I got a good belly laugh. Thank you.
After watching this i couldnt stop thinking about it. I dug up a cheap hatchet head out of my barn an made one too. Its a little different style but i like rhe way it came out. Im going to post a link to your video in my description as my inspiration
Nick Sellers liked it? Heck I had to make one too, lol. You were the inspiration but I did mine a little different than yours. I haveav a video on my channel if you want to see it
The whole time I am watching, I am thinking..."wow, structurally ruining a perfectly usable axe head." But I have to admit end product is probably quite balanced structurally and nice to look at. I am happy to been able to observe your techniques and the inspiration you have imparted. Thank you. PS I am subscriber no. 6,765 nice to meet you.
Very nicely done! I've done similar to re-purpose old axes but never brought them to this level of perfection. Anf the period correct straight handle-- Perfection. Thanks for the instruction
I initially started this video thinking "what a waste of a good axe head" but I must say that end result was pretty sick. I'd have to say that was some nice work. Great job I'm glad I watched the whole video
Impressive. I’m new to axe restoration, and this is not only impressive, but inspirational. As Vikings was my ancestors, living in the land of the Vikings, I’m drawn to make an effort to do similar work as you’ve shown here. Impressive. Kudos to you Sir.
Fantastic work. I customized a Cold Steel bearded axe. It turn out great. I had a lot of fun with that project, I think something like this will be my next project. Thanks for inspiration.
Simply beautiful! Brother, that is double barrel thumbs up. Thank you, for sharing your time and talent with us and very much looking forward to future projects.
Light enough to wield single handed, strong enough to cleave through armour and skull, handy enough to chop kindling, or dispatch a chicken. With a few hand tools you've produced a fine piece of protection.
Wow. Real nice work. You are a craftsman. The whole thing is nicely proportioned and your attention to detail (like the contrasting wedge and the sculpted handle end) is remarkable.
the railroad pick handles make good clubs too. i used a wood burner to carve in some patterns along the length and stained the wood darker. i'm thinking of buying another handle to make a cane for my grandma.
The good thing I found out when you reduce the weight of the axe head, its no good for chopping trees anymore but much handier for small work. I put a 3 ft. handle on a small hatchet head and even that makes it a better tool.
Great job Nick. Its super that you are inspiring others and showing that you do not need an entire shop with every tool. Seeing your other hobbies I know these 'balance' fools don't bother you. A weapon is not a wood cutter and they prob couldn't hit the same spot twice anyway. At 50 now, I have many tools but recall the days of figuring out how to make it with what I had. Why? because I wanted to. If people don't understand that, they won't. Keep on!
lawrence kilby you totally get my concept...im trying to do things with as little tools as possible. it could have been done better and faster, but that takes all of the fun and pride out of it. Thanks for watching!
May not be traditional or the most practical but killer looking piece and awesome job man! That was clearly a lot of hard work and the end result looks phenomenal!
thanks for uploading this. Even tho I will probably never do it- it was definitely an enjoyable view to watch your work and the end product was amazing.
Very cool end result Nick. I really like how you converted it into a hand axe even though it had that large eye in the ax head itself. Good thinking and great work man. Just a really sweet ax in the end, one of a kind.... cool. Thanks for the video.
That is really nice it was a little rough in the beginning but it really did turn out nice I love the head but the handle really did bring it all tougher
WOW, I really appreciate all of the comments, I am currently working on a few more video projects to be hopefully finished soon time permitting. Just a question would anyone like to see more viking style mods? I ask because i have an old messed up Hewing axe that i have been debating dicing up into something wicked. Anyone interested in seing a video of that?
That would be awesome.
Nick Sellers you sir are very skilled, you should get a job like movie prop maker or medieval blacksmith or something, because you are really good at what you do! :)
Nick Sellers This looks great, thanks for the upload. I'm pretty much always interested in viking weaponry, especially axes and hammers. So I guess yeah, I'm totally interested in seeing a video of that. lol
Nick Sellers Yes please
Nick Sellers Yes!
GREAT job on this. It's nice to see someone take an old piece of what looks like junk and make something new, good, and useful.
Fantastic. Wonderful to see someone putting in good old fashioned hard work with proper tools to achieve something beautiful. Top work!
Nice Work!!! and I Love that Finish on the Handle!!!
Love that axe. You made something beautiful from something very plain! And thanks for fast forwarding the boring parts (sanding, shaving, etc...) that many you tubes leave in and bore us to death ! You "Rock "dude! Looking forward to more of your awesome work !
yes more viking mods. love your work and am getting inspired to start my own projects.
man, that is an heirloom piece with a time-honored quality look to it that can be passed down for generations man!! make a bow and quiver, and i'll let you adopt me!
Brilliant..doing something I've always wanted to, but physically can't. My hands are riddled with arthritis, awesome piece of work, very talented man.
I see myself coming back to this video from time to time just to rewatch it in it's entirety, something so relaxing about this video.
Thank you Sir! I really need to get back to making more videos
Glad to see that you're not the only one who used a pick Handle 👍👍👍👍
Fantastic , it actually looks like a Viking axe I would see in a movie .
my friend - you are a master - you turned a hunk of steel into a warriors weapon - with a few simple tools and a steady hand - good job
You've turned something ordinary into EXTRAORDINARY!
If you didn't show the whole process from start to finish.. I would have thought you were lying.
You SIR is my kind of ARTIST and her.. She's A Thing Of Beauty!!
I like the idea of knocking chunks off with the hammer! That must have saved a lot of cutting / grinding time. Finished axe looks cool.
Impressive! Engineer and Artist combined... Great job!
I think you have done wonderful job on this axe. I am acquainted with a blacksmith who actually forges this type of axe head in a traditional manner and I have to say that for a home hobbiest, you have made something very nice. I really like the fact that this would be something that would actually hold up in it's intended use, because of the basic axe head you started with and the really stout handle you have fabricated. Not that I would hope it would ever be used as a weapon, it is just nice that it could, as opposed to some home hobbiests who put together items like tomahawks made from railroad spikes, which could never be functional. You have a nice array of tools as well, it was great to see someone using a drawknife and spokeshave and that they were actually sharp enough to cut.
Great vidio, well done on the AXE. I enjoyed every minute. thank you
So that wedge is how you keep the head on the handle! Now that different coloured bit of wood on hammers becomes apparent.
What a transformation. Great to watch it happen.
bad a$$ shine! I learned a couple new techniques. Thank you for sharing your skills with all of us!
Great video,what a nice result and great transformation of an old nondescript axe-head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow... An exellent and great job. It's the most beatiful axe that I never see.
Superb! Really like what you did with an old axe head.
Somewhere in a graveyard in Norway or Sweden: "Bjorn, BJORN, wake up you sleepy dog. Look it vat za man is doink in za shop. He is yust as good as yer brudder Olaf, and he's not half da fat. Bjorn says, "Yah, he really knows vat he is doink. Ve vill have to stop der some day. In da meantime, Regvold, ve must sleep." Yah, Bjorn" says Regvold, ve must sleep." Really great craftsmanship. Looks very authentic. Great video thanks.
that was some seriously good stuff right there. I'm unsure what I liked better the video or.... yurd de der. lol I Really enjoyed reading your comment. I just recently lost my son and I've been so down and blue I'm not sure when the last time I got a good belly laugh. Thank you.
After watching this i couldnt stop thinking about it. I dug up a cheap hatchet head out of my barn an made one too. Its a little different style but i like rhe way it came out. Im going to post a link to your video in my description as my inspiration
John Tewelow Thank You, i appreciate that! Im glad you liked the video.
Nick Sellers liked it? Heck I had to make one too, lol. You were the inspiration but I did mine a little different than yours. I haveav a video on my channel if you want to see it
+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow
made my day :)
John Tewelow по
Wow! I am making one right now. I started it this afternoon and watched your movie tonight. I just hope I can get mine to look as amazing as yours!
Thanks, I wish you good luck with your Mod! I hope i was able to give you some pointers with the video.
The whole time I am watching, I am thinking..."wow, structurally ruining a perfectly usable axe head." But I have to admit end product is probably quite balanced structurally and nice to look at. I am happy to been able to observe your techniques and the inspiration you have imparted. Thank you. PS I am subscriber no. 6,765 nice to meet you.
Very nicely done! I've done similar to re-purpose old axes but never brought them to this level of perfection. Anf the period correct straight handle-- Perfection. Thanks for the instruction
Dude! You should've let us marvel at the result for more than a few seconds in the end, and from different angles!
you are amazing i hope when i buy a villa somewhere i could do all these small projects that i wish to do in my garage :P
I initially started this video thinking "what a waste of a good axe head" but I must say that end result was pretty sick. I'd have to say that was some nice work. Great job I'm glad I watched the whole video
your tools are very simple and easy to use I like it
There's just something about a man putting effort and skill into crafting a very cool axe from scrap. Very relaxing too. :)
Too beautiful for being used. Wonderful work!
Holy crap!! That's a friggin BEAUTIFUL tomahawk!! Good job to you, sir!! Excellent job! Gorgeous!!
Wow. Came out great.. Like some other people said, didn't think it was gonna come out like this but it's a beaut!
You got skills !!! The vikings wish they had a axe that good.
Awesome looking axe there. I was doubtful at first about a tool axe head but you changed it up good.
that hands have magic in them... great work!
I'd buy a smaller hatchet version in an instant! FANTASTIC work!
Impressive. I’m new to axe restoration, and this is not only impressive, but inspirational. As Vikings was my ancestors, living in the land of the Vikings, I’m drawn to make an effort to do similar work as you’ve shown here. Impressive. Kudos to you Sir.
So nicely done. With just a few simple tools to hand. Vakker øks!
Nice to see a craftsman at work . Fascinating thank you sir .
NIce work! Especially like the way the handle turned out.
Fantastic work. I customized a Cold Steel bearded axe. It turn out great. I had a lot of fun with that project, I think something like this will be my next project. Thanks for inspiration.
Man what an amazing piece. You know how to handle tools with your hands and create with your mind. Great job. Thanks for sharing
I am truly stunned by your skill and imagination.
What a fantastic custom build with old pieces to produce a one of a kind hand made piece:) great work!!
That is one badass project. Nicely done!
Simply beautiful! Brother, that is double barrel thumbs up. Thank you, for sharing your time and talent with us and very much looking forward to future projects.
That axe is amazingly beautiful very nice finish with the handel my compliments
Thank you!
Friggin awesome! Nice job and great how to video!
WOW! That's a great looking Axe.
Light enough to wield single handed, strong enough to cleave through armour and skull, handy enough to chop kindling, or dispatch a chicken. With a few hand tools you've produced a fine piece of protection.
Wow. Real nice work. You are a craftsman. The whole thing is nicely proportioned and your attention to detail (like the contrasting wedge and the sculpted handle end) is remarkable.
very inspiring and fantastically beautiful work, thanks for sharing :)
Gorgeous axe, lots of great hand work. Well done!!
WOW very cool and nice Axe , Great Viking Style i love it :D i want to see more videos - Viking Axe Made - 5*
Nick the video and your work is excellent and inspiring. Might have to try to make one of these myself.
That is absolutely beautiful! Great job!
I really loved watching you craft this axe!
Outstanding work! liked and subscribed, I will be looking at more of your videos for sure
Man that turned out great .. love the axe head shape
sir you are very talented and creative . Keep it up
the railroad pick handles make good clubs too. i used a wood burner to carve in some patterns along the length and stained the wood darker. i'm thinking of buying another handle to make a cane for my grandma.
Totally Awesome!! You did a great job!
I've watched your video for like 5 times very nice professional work , keep it up ! Hope i see more videos like this
Great craftsmanship! Thx for the video.
Really beautiful axe. I love the handle.
it is a work of art.
author-artist undoubtedly.
The good thing I found out when you reduce the weight of the axe head, its no good for chopping trees anymore but much handier for small work. I put a 3 ft. handle on a small hatchet head and even that makes it a better tool.
been watching "viking" axe videos.. yours is by far the best one, your rustic handle and looks actually feel right.
Excellent work. I look forward to seeing more of your artistry.
gotta say you did a fine job Sir. That is an excellent war blade. keep up the good work !!!
It's great to watch some old fashioned woodcrafting , keep up the great vids
Great job Nick. Its super that you are inspiring others and showing that you do not need an entire shop with every tool. Seeing your other hobbies I know these 'balance' fools don't bother you. A weapon is not a wood cutter and they prob couldn't hit the same spot twice anyway. At 50 now, I have many tools but recall the days of figuring out how to make it with what I had. Why? because I wanted to. If people don't understand that, they won't. Keep on!
lawrence kilby you totally get my concept...im trying to do things with as little tools as possible. it could have been done better and faster, but that takes all of the fun and pride out of it. Thanks for watching!
Wery nicely done my brother!!! in steel... I Will do the same tomorrow,greetings from Steel fist forge..
Brilliant concept beautifully executed! An artist at work.
You are an art maker for sure, Great show !
You know that grinders are good for wood too! You coul have save a lot of time triming it. I still like what you did with that old axe head. Good Job!
that is a beautiful axe, such an Honorable craft
You are the man, Nick. Enjoyed this video very, very much. Thank you. Best to you. -- Michael
May not be traditional or the most practical but killer looking piece and awesome job man! That was clearly a lot of hard work and the end result looks phenomenal!
This is a work of art. i appreciate your worksmanship.
Hi Nick
That's was brilliant, thank you
thanks for uploading this. Even tho I will probably never do it- it was definitely an enjoyable view to watch your work and the end product was amazing.
How can people not like this ? Its a work of art mate , very skillfully done .
Thank you Sir!
i was gonna say the same thing, he turned something old and made it into a piece of art!
Awesome video. Beautiful axe. Great job on it :)
wow man that's a real work of art. Great job, way to take a piece of steel and turn it into an amazingly crafted tool.
First I thought, this video is way to long.. I'm not gonna watch it all.. But then I got stuck and watched all of it! :D Amazing job!!
That's a sweet piece!!! Lots of time and attention to detail!
WoW !
The exact kind of vidéo I LoVe : Handy work, patience and fine art.
Other videos with Viking Axe making would be greatly appreciated.
This guy is a true craftsman, turned out great
impressive work. that came out beautiful
That's one good lookin axe you made. You're very skilled!
This piece is gorgeous. I actually ordered a custom axe that was made to look like this
That's amazing, great video thanks for not adding music! Looking forward to more videos!!!
That was really great .It started really rough and turned awesome
Very cool end result Nick. I really like how you converted it into a hand axe even though it had that large eye in the ax head itself. Good thinking and great work man. Just a really sweet ax in the end, one of a kind.... cool. Thanks for the video.
That is really nice it was a little rough in the beginning but it really did turn out nice I love the head but the handle really did bring it all tougher
Thats some really nice work.
Thank You! I appreciate it.