My daughter here in Alabama said that your videos are the best made vids on RUclips and I agree. I am looking to build a forge and start doing some blacksmithing, I am 49 years old but not to old to learn something new. Keep doing vids. Sorry to hear of your accident but I am gladd you pressed on. I too was in a bad accident and have memory problems but I don't let it get me down. I raised my daughter by my self in spite of all that happend to me. My prayers go out to you John...
Great song and the timing with the music and Johns strikes, especially when he blamed his artists Mark were so perfect. Glad he recovered. Enjoyed the video so very much.Simply loved the video and the titles descriptions of would his was doing.
this video let me know the beauty of blacksmithing and also a great post rock band. I keep coming back to watch this video and still love the camera work, editing, atmosphere etc... everything
Thank you for keeping this alive. I could never do this myself but I'm glad someone does. I had no idea the insert for the blade would be as small as it is. In a world were things are disposed of after use and we are taught to run away from anything even remotely resembling nostalgia, there will always be a few people who refuse to conform.
hot metal is so calming to watch get moulded into shape... blacksmithing is like therapy too me. the metallic clanking of metal on the anvil, watching the sparks illuminate unseen areas, and the warm glow of heated iron.
Well I have an Autine American felling axe and it is by far the highest quality and craftsmanship I have ever seen. I work hard for my money and was apprehensive at the price point initially. After considerable research and a bit of overtime I made the decision to place an order. I must say I was not disappointed! The handle alone is a perfect melding of form and function. Beautiful grain of an excellent orientation for durability. The delivery was actually earlier than originally promised and the customer service was excellent as well, with an update near completion, along with pictures detailing the grain selection of the handle. They went above and beyond meeting my request and I will not hesitate to order again. To be able to have such talent and skill available in making a very personally crafted tool at such price is of great value to me. I will cherish this fine tool for many years to come and would like to offer my personal thank you to all of the fine people at Autine who made my purchase possible. A Toast to the Best, M. Smith Mississippi U.S.A.
I can't think of a video on RUclips that I have enjoyed more than this one. Thanks for sharing. I expect that I'll be ordering a Forestry Axe from you before much longer. Good luck on your recovery.
Hey, i'm a British kid of 15 year of age, and i've been looking up how to do things without the industrial age and machine just in case everything collapses and we have nothing BUT these old skills. Your video has been EXTREMELY helpfull, and, in fact, more helpfull than most others, as you use as few "extremeties" of mackinery as possible. Of course i understand the use of the automated hammer (i know that may not be what it is called) but i can still see how to do it with any manual hammer.
I'm trying to figure out why 30 people disliked this video??? I'm calling you out,, please explain, not asking for trolling just a real explanation this was real good
Probably because they ordered and payed 50% in advance for an axe that should be ready after 7 month and after 8 months they did not received yet and when you write to autine they don't even answer. customer care FAIL
Unfortunately that exactly what happened to me. I made a Payment over 9 months ago by paypal, the 22th of march for a splitting axe, and they said that they needed 6-7 month. 2 months ago i tried to contact Autine more than once to have an idea about the delivery and they never answered. So, I guess that I have been fucked up by mr Neeman.
that was awesome mate, looks like you have made a few of them in your time, Every tool you were using looked like it was designed to do the job you wanted it to do. Keep them coming
Thank you so much for posting this video and showing your craft. I am so very happy that you have recovered from your injuries and can continue to forge. My son was just watching your video and said he want's to be a smith when he gets older. I was planning on building a small propane forge - and now I will do it for sure. Thanks!
Nice Job Janis!! I have to say that I am one of the few people that I know that has had the chance to hold one of your axes...the American Felling Axe FF001. I shaved the hair off of my arm when I was at Jeff B. house last summer. Thanks for posting the video! Rooster
Incredible. Truly you are an artist. I still can't believe I am going to own one of your axes. Thank you. I hadn't heard about your accident, having only discovered your work recently, but I wish you well and am glad the forestry forum community was there for you. I am going to join there if for no other reason than that.
Hello from a Canadian forge. Excellent punch and drift on the air hammer! Your video was well done and the music not overwhelming. Your descriptions were nice , I would have liked to hear you speaking about the piece more, rather than reading it. Overall a top notch vid!
Nice video! I guess that if you made a full length video of the total process with no skipping, we would still love to watch it. Would be great as a background video in these december days:)
You are a true craftsman and a artist I find your works of art a true masterpiece my thoughts and wishes of a fast recovery from your accident ! God bless
I've watched the video and read the comments and I believe that every one is allowed to have an opinion, and mine is that is is a beautiful axe and I'd be proud to own and use it whenever the opportunity arose. Beautiful job and well done that man.
Wow, you are an artist mate, I just watched those 13 minutes in awe. I have added it to favourites and hope soon that I can purchase a piece of art crafted by you. Sorry to hear about your accident and I wish you all the best in your continuing recovery. Stay safe.
John, I hope you have recovered fully and have returned to your passion of making incredible tools, your truly inspiring! I have to admit I am a little jealous, I would really like to learn your craft and bring back the renaissance quality in my life also. Keep up the great work, I would like to buy some of your Kitchen and Axe products in the near future. God Bless, Jeff
A mighty fine work, clearlyl presented and, sadly, a rare chance to see a blacksmith performing. The hand, the eye, the brain, the heart, and knowhow, are so precious and (almost) forgotten. Please think it over when you buy a cheap tool at Walmart! Hand forged tools last a life-long to be transmited to the next generation as a treasure...
For the first time in my "internet life" I feel that I have to create a RUclips account to thanks and congratulate someone. Sir, your work is one of the most beautiful and exciting thing I've ever seen. I always felt that I would have loved to be a Blacksmith in an other life but damn, thanks to you my motivation to learn this art has increased so much ! I would love to see you work with my own eyes one day. Congratulations from France. :) ( and sorry for my bad english ;) )
You are a true Master Craftsman, an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up and subd and when I can afford it I will buy from you not GB. For all you haters, every work of art is different and has it's own flaws. If you want stamped out production copies go elsewhere and whine about it. This guy is the real deal making them one at a time. I'd be proud to own and use one in my camp.
dude amazing video. im trying to learn this stuff. where can you buy that automatic hammer. bro do more vids. and all you ppl that hated this should be put in the forge im sorry but this was great. teach us how to sharpening blades including swords. thanks for the video give everything you know on blacksmithing please. once again great video
I love this. I want to become a blacksmith and especially want to learn how to make all sorts of axe's and hammers. I'm glad you're doing well sir- and I dont lie when I say this, this video touched me. I know the music did a lot of it, but around 1:33 when the flakes start falling off, and something about that and the whole fire heart of that axe head being forged- as poeticly mushy as it may sound, really made me well up. I love the pinging and the creation of this, it's so breathtaking. I want to do this. It's on my bucket list.
I am truly amazed at the care and passion you and your team have put into such simple and incredible tools. I am glad to hear you recovered from the accident quickly. You have amazing friends and you are such a wonderful human being! Keep up the great work! I am ordering my father an axe and a small knife for Christmas hopefully. I am hoping that your ordering program will be up and running by then. I am a chef in America and I would love to buy one of your chef knives as well. You ROCK!
That was the coolest video I have seen in a long time. I could watch you do that for hours. Great job you have such great skills. Thanks for the video I have just started getting into blacksmithing and don't know much about it.
are you born as a blacksmith? you need to make more videos about techniques, reviews, and other things! and help blacksmithing hobbyist around the world! Keep working, you are AWESOME!
hey john, step by step that's the method i was taught by an ageing swiss smith. there is far less jar in the tool use when the body of the tool is mild steel. similar when fire welding peen and face of high carbon steel on mild steel hammer and quenching in one go, the body of the hammer is soft while the peen and face are hard, not jarring your wrists over time. i've been smithing and farming for 25 years and have been to the surgeon to put me back together many times.
Malacis, Jāni! Paldies Tev, ka visai pasaulei aploiecini, ka latviešu vīrieši ir unikāli ar spēku rokās, prasmē, meistarībā un prātā! Ir pamats lepoties, jo LatvijaVAR. Lai Tev izdodas visi labie darbiņi! P.S. Latviski veidoti video ar subtitriem angliski būtu vēl kolosālāki ;)
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My daughter here in Alabama said that your videos are the best made vids on RUclips and I agree. I am looking to build a forge and start doing some blacksmithing, I am 49 years old but not to old to learn something new. Keep doing vids. Sorry to hear of your accident but I am gladd you pressed on. I too was in a bad accident and have memory problems but I don't let it get me down. I raised my daughter by my self in spite of all that happend to me. My prayers go out to you John...
As a former metal worker myself, I bow to your skill and expertise.
Many blessings.
Its great to see a true craftsman at work still doing this in this day of age.
Forging is an art that everyone of us should be taught! Absolutely beautiful.
Great song and the timing with the music and Johns strikes, especially when he blamed his artists Mark were so perfect. Glad he recovered. Enjoyed the video so very much.Simply loved the video and the titles descriptions of would his was doing.
this video let me know the beauty of blacksmithing and also a great post rock band.
I keep coming back to watch this video and still love the camera work, editing, atmosphere etc... everything
Absolutely Incredible work. I have learned so much from this video. Thank you John Neeman.
Thank you for keeping this alive. I could never do this myself but I'm glad someone does. I had no idea the insert for the blade would be as small as it is. In a world were things are disposed of after use and we are taught to run away from anything even remotely resembling nostalgia, there will always be a few people who refuse to conform.
As an aspiring smith myself you are an inspiration, and an amazing smith. I wish you luck and good health.
Yes! I watched this like 5 times over. I love this stuff. Keep it up
awesome crafter you are! thanks for sharing how a proper axe is forged.
The is no sense of satisfaction that is greater than making something the old fashioned way.
Cowboycomando54 "old fashion" oh really? He used power tools i dont see how this is old fashioned think again bratha
I saw this video a year ago and a year later I still think its one of the manliest and amazing video's I have ever seen.
I'm very glad that people like you are still around us..Top class mate,top class...Good luck ;)
hot metal is so calming to watch get moulded into shape... blacksmithing is like therapy too me. the metallic clanking of metal on the anvil, watching the sparks illuminate unseen areas, and the warm glow of heated iron.
I am sorry to hear of your accident John, your work is a testament to your resilience.
Well I have an Autine American felling axe and it is by far the highest quality and craftsmanship I have ever seen. I work hard for my money and was apprehensive at the price point initially. After considerable research and a bit of overtime I made the decision to place an order.
I must say I was not disappointed! The handle alone is a perfect melding of form and function. Beautiful grain of an excellent orientation for durability. The delivery was actually earlier than originally promised and the customer service was excellent as well, with an update near completion, along with pictures detailing the grain selection of the handle. They went above and beyond meeting my request and I will not hesitate to order again. To be able to have such talent and skill available in making a very personally crafted tool at such price is of great value to me. I will cherish this fine tool for many years to come and would like to offer my personal thank you to all of the fine people at Autine who made my purchase possible.
A Toast to the Best,
M. Smith
Mississippi
U.S.A.
Thank you for keeping this craft alive. That was a beautiful and useful tool you produced.
I can't think of a video on RUclips that I have enjoyed more than this one. Thanks for sharing. I expect that I'll be ordering a Forestry Axe from you before much longer. Good luck on your recovery.
Hey, i'm a British kid of 15 year of age, and i've been looking up how to do things without the industrial age and machine just in case everything collapses and we have nothing BUT these old skills. Your video has been EXTREMELY helpfull, and, in fact, more helpfull than most others, as you use as few "extremeties" of mackinery as possible. Of course i understand the use of the automated hammer (i know that may not be what it is called) but i can still see how to do it with any manual hammer.
I'm trying to figure out why 30 people disliked this video??? I'm calling you out,, please explain, not asking for trolling just a real explanation this was real good
Probably because they ordered and payed 50% in advance for an axe that should be ready after 7 month and after 8 months they did not received yet and when you write to autine they don't even answer. customer care FAIL
afronemo
that does not even make sense, dont believe that at all
Unfortunately that exactly what happened to me. I made a Payment over 9 months ago by paypal, the 22th of march for a splitting axe, and they said that they needed 6-7 month. 2 months ago i tried to contact Autine more than once to have an idea about the delivery and they never answered. So, I guess that I have been fucked up by mr Neeman.
So, tonymengela, I perfectly know what I'm talking about.
afronemo
Im sure you do
Amazing! Salut from Latvia! Good luck to You Janis and thanks to Forestry Forum.
With Best Wishes,
Sergey from Liepāja.
Best axe forging tutorial by far.
that was awesome mate, looks like you have made a few of them in your time, Every tool you were using looked like it was designed to do the job you wanted it to do. Keep them coming
Thanks a lot for this video, it taught a great deal of forging to me. Gotta love your awesome workshop too. Greetings and congrats from chile
Why in the world would you dislike something like that???? This is awesome, thank you and Good luck.
Thank you so much for posting this video and showing your craft. I am so very happy that you have recovered from your injuries and can continue to forge.
My son was just watching your video and said he want's to be a smith when he gets older. I was planning on building a small propane forge - and now I will do it for sure.
Thanks!
pleasing to watch a master at work.
God bless you, man. you make wonderful axes and i hope you make a full recovery from your accident!
It takes at least 5 hours to get the axe to the stage you can see in the end of the video!
Then there's the handle and shetah making....takes a while
So making an ax head is not all that time consuming... is it better to spread the work over a couple of days?
Nice Job Janis!! I have to say that I am one of the few people that I know that has had the chance to hold one of your axes...the American Felling Axe FF001. I shaved the hair off of my arm when I was at Jeff B. house last summer. Thanks for posting the video!
Rooster
Incredible. Truly you are an artist. I still can't believe I am going to own one of your axes. Thank you.
I hadn't heard about your accident, having only discovered your work recently, but I wish you well and am glad the forestry forum community was there for you. I am going to join there if for no other reason than that.
Sorry to hear about your accident. I am glad you recovered quickly and well.
Hello from a Canadian forge. Excellent punch and drift on the air hammer! Your video was well done and the music not overwhelming. Your descriptions were nice , I would have liked to hear you speaking about the piece more, rather than reading it. Overall a top notch vid!
wow... i now feel like i need to learn
wow i didn't expect john to be so young, experience usually comes with age but he is already so talented. Imagine Johns work in another 10 years time.
You make it all look so easy. This is a person who is truly chasing down the title of "Master".
This video is the best informational, and possibly best overall, video I have ever seen!
You just automatically just sorta have to love this guy!
I really liked the video, it was really well made and high quality. Good axe aswell!
Love both these videos, keep waiting for the third! :)
Incredible. Beautiful. An artform and you sir an amazing artisan.
Nice video! I guess that if you made a full length video of the total process with no skipping, we would still love to watch it. Would be great as a background video in these december days:)
I Like that you Forge weld in a high carbon Steel Edge, not something most others do and is a very nice touch.
He visto este video muchas veces y es uno de mis favoritos saludos Jhon desde Chile .
It was an absolute pleasure to watch you work at The Bushcraft Show... Thank you!
You are a true craftsman and a artist I find your works of art a true masterpiece my thoughts and wishes of a fast recovery from your accident ! God bless
Unbelievable quality and superb design. Simply without competition, everything is made to perfection
I've watched the video and read the comments and I believe that every one is allowed to have an opinion, and mine is that is is a beautiful axe and I'd be proud to own and use it whenever the opportunity arose.
Beautiful job and well done that man.
Really nice video man, the images are great !
The music is incredible, you made me discover a great band !
Wow, you are an artist mate, I just watched those 13 minutes in awe. I have added it to favourites and hope soon that I can purchase a piece of art crafted by you.
Sorry to hear about your accident and I wish you all the best in your continuing recovery. Stay safe.
I don´t know which steel he´s using but the tiny few sparks speak for themselves. Great high quality job
John, I hope you have recovered fully and have returned to your passion of making incredible tools, your truly inspiring! I have to admit I am a little jealous, I would really like to learn your craft and bring back the renaissance quality in my life also.
Keep up the great work, I would like to buy some of your Kitchen and Axe products in the near future.
God Bless,
Jeff
A mighty fine work, clearlyl presented and, sadly, a rare chance to see a blacksmith performing. The hand, the eye, the brain, the heart, and knowhow, are so precious and (almost) forgotten. Please think it over when you buy a cheap tool at Walmart! Hand forged tools last a life-long to be transmited to the next generation as a treasure...
I really love this video, since I saw it I realize how many love tools!
Beautiful video!! True crafsman doing amazing work!!!
Pateicoties Jānim arī skauti ir tikuši pie vienreizēja un neatsverama instrumenta, kuru izmantot nometņu dzīvē. Paldies tev!
I've watched this about 30 time and I still get amazed
For the first time in my "internet life" I feel that I have to create a RUclips account to thanks and congratulate someone. Sir, your work is one of the most beautiful and exciting thing I've ever seen.
I always felt that I would have loved to be a Blacksmith in an other life but damn, thanks to you my motivation to learn this art has increased so much !
I would love to see you work with my own eyes one day.
Congratulations from France. :) ( and sorry for my bad english ;) )
You are a true Master Craftsman, an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up and subd and when I can afford it I will buy from you not GB. For all you haters, every work of art is different and has it's own flaws. If you want stamped out production copies go elsewhere and whine about it. This guy is the real deal making them one at a time. I'd be proud to own and use one in my camp.
This was a really great video. Thanks for sharing.
dude amazing video. im trying to learn this stuff. where can you buy that automatic hammer. bro do more vids. and all you ppl that hated this should be put in the forge im sorry but this was great. teach us how to sharpening
blades including swords. thanks for the video give everything you know on blacksmithing please. once again great video
Awesome,just wished we could have seen the finished product. Hope you are well.
I love this. I want to become a blacksmith and especially want to learn how to make all sorts of axe's and hammers. I'm glad you're doing well sir- and I dont lie when I say this, this video touched me. I know the music did a lot of it, but around 1:33 when the flakes start falling off, and something about that and the whole fire heart of that axe head being forged- as poeticly mushy as it may sound, really made me well up. I love the pinging and the creation of this, it's so breathtaking. I want to do this. It's on my bucket list.
I am truly amazed at the care and passion you and your team have put into such simple and incredible tools. I am glad to hear you recovered from the accident quickly. You have amazing friends and you are such a wonderful human being! Keep up the great work! I am ordering my father an axe and a small knife for Christmas hopefully. I am hoping that your ordering program will be up and running by then. I am a chef in America and I would love to buy one of your chef knives as well. You ROCK!
Malacis, Jāni! Tiešām prieks redzēt kā šī apbrīnojamā profesija tiek turpināta arī mūsējo vidū.
Beautiful work, liked!
Thanks for posting. Never saw that done before. Very interesting
fantastic video, and incredible bladesmith ! i love...
fascinating process,,, thank you for opening my eyes
much respect to a true artist.
i love watching axes being made it is such an amazing craft
this is really inspirational, and very educational thank you for showing how it can be done. this is my dream, to forge steel
That was the coolest video I have seen in a long time. I could watch you do that for hours. Great job you have such great skills. Thanks for the video I have just started getting into blacksmithing and don't know much about it.
This is a great video for information about smithting sharp tools. Thanks for the video and information its really illuminating.
This is art! Definitely on the wishlist!
Any word on what the accident was and how recovery went. This video and john neemans other videos are great inspiration.
are you born as a blacksmith? you need to make more videos about techniques, reviews, and other things! and help blacksmithing hobbyist around the world! Keep working, you are AWESOME!
hey john, step by step that's the method i was taught by an ageing swiss smith. there is far less jar in the tool use when the body of the tool is mild steel. similar when fire welding peen and face of high carbon steel on mild steel hammer and quenching in one go, the body of the hammer is soft while the peen and face are hard, not jarring your wrists over time. i've been smithing and farming for 25 years and have been to the surgeon to put me back together many times.
great vid beautiful presentation and now im going to buy everything necessary for a forge lol
Awesome!! Good luck to your recovery. I look forward to more vids exactly like this one. Beautifully done!
Vienkārši, patiesi - apbrīnojami !!! The best of the best !!! Es esmu lepns, ka mums ir tādi kā Tu !
you are a true craftsman in a dying profession, keep up the videos I enjoy watching
This is amazing. You are an artist.
Piece of art :) thanks for sharing!
Excellent Video!! Thanks for uploading, a pleasure to watch!
You sir are an awesome mechanic Thank you Mr. Neeman.
miss this channels activity, come back guys
Thanks, guys! Hope this'll help somene to also try a hand in forging!
John
thanks (from new zealand) for sharing
its great axe process
Just ordered the axe from you. Looking forward to the quality.Thanks and best wishes for your continued success.
Thank brother i get lot of knowledge from your video
This is so incredible.
Nie ma to jak ręczna robota! Thanks!
That Axe was beautiful!
Just Fantastic(Great respect)....From belgium.
Great information. Hope you have recovered from your accident.
Malacis, Jāni! Paldies Tev, ka visai pasaulei aploiecini, ka latviešu vīrieši ir unikāli ar spēku rokās, prasmē, meistarībā un prātā! Ir pamats lepoties, jo LatvijaVAR.
Lai Tev izdodas visi labie darbiņi!
P.S. Latviski veidoti video ar subtitriem angliski būtu vēl kolosālāki ;)
lots of work to do this axes. good video. like it very much. have a nice day.
thank you John ...you are a true craftsman .....and I like your style ... :)
Truly and artist. Thank you for sharing !