forging a viking style axe.

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @andrewg9987
    @andrewg9987 8 лет назад +1

    Beautiful work! Thanks for taking the time to video this.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Andrew G No problem glad you enjoyed the process.

  • @rcwarship
    @rcwarship 9 лет назад +1

    They're real beauties, pieces of art.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Jon

  • @JorgeOrman
    @JorgeOrman 9 лет назад +4

    Thank you Sir . I'm making my first steps in forging axes and it was very very educational for me. Thanks again.

  • @michaelmarrett6423
    @michaelmarrett6423 4 года назад +1

    Nice work! Was hoping to see you do an acid etch on the blade. That would really show off those layers.

  • @scottmccarroll2618
    @scottmccarroll2618 9 лет назад +2

    I'm always impressed with your final product and these axes are really good looking thanks for sharing

  • @stevesyncox9893
    @stevesyncox9893 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff man! Beauty little axe. Campfire handy or carving. Always inspiring good Sir. Thank You!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching steve !

  • @mattissarcastic3403
    @mattissarcastic3403 9 лет назад +1

    That's some beautiful work, mate. Keep 'em coming!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Kcin tnoM Cheers Bud.

  • @dirtygorilla5508
    @dirtygorilla5508 8 лет назад

    The nicest axe head construction I have seen. Makes me wanna give it a go. I think I have some of the same kind of steels around, but I am very green on forging still. Thank you for sharing.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Jeff Deriso Thanks Jeff, Give it a go mate, i just did a video on forge welding steel should help you out in making an axe head. ruclips.net/video/2ylMr6HENlQ/видео.html Cheers.

    • @dirtygorilla5508
      @dirtygorilla5508 8 лет назад

      I watched that one right after the first one and it is very informative. I hope to get one done, and show it off.

  • @NimaKDavani
    @NimaKDavani 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent work, very smart way of making a quality axe, well done mate!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  6 лет назад

      Thanks mate, glad you like.

  • @19Dad84bod
    @19Dad84bod 8 лет назад

    Dude what a great job! I wish I had talent like you and some of these other guys I watch. ... I'll just leave it to the experts and I'll just sit back and enjoy watching you forge a piece of metal into something brilliant

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Fearless Talas Hey thanks for the comment, stick around I have plenty of things in the pipeline..cheers.

  • @nobilismaximus
    @nobilismaximus 9 лет назад +1

    When you started I thought that's not how to do it! Then, I watched it through. I was wrong, you made a great looking axe and put this know nothing in his place. Great video.

  • @ianfoster9333
    @ianfoster9333 9 лет назад

    Love the way you made these axes. I want one now

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Ian Foster thanks Ian.

  • @daki222000
    @daki222000 9 лет назад +2

    That was a mysterious forge weld! it looked way to cold, and yet came out perfect!? Please show that again one time! cheers.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +1

      +Flip de boer My forge area has a clear plastic roof and wall which lets plenty of sunlight in, the sunlight makes the steel colour look cooler than it actually is. cheers.

    • @ShaDOWDoG667
      @ShaDOWDoG667 9 лет назад

      +ppotty1 Which is the same reason that low number Springfield M1903 rifles are considered dangerous to fire.

  • @777fuzzypeach
    @777fuzzypeach 9 лет назад

    I like your anvil and hammer! Really excellent work!

  • @MrBucidart
    @MrBucidart 9 лет назад +1

    First class all the way, she's a beauty .... job well done!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +1

      Joe Bucci thanks Joe.

  • @Andy-Gibb
    @Andy-Gibb 4 года назад

    Awesome work mate from the colonies, Townsville Australia

  • @MartinTraXAA
    @MartinTraXAA 8 лет назад

    While not viking, it is certainly cool. Nice project!

  • @darkyounglink101
    @darkyounglink101 8 лет назад

    Nice work. A tip for axes down the road is using a differential hardening, by quenching just the blade, and holding it for a few seconds before doing a fast quench on the rest of the axe. it hardens the blade to hold an edge, but leaves the body and the eye soft enough to soak up the blow from cutting.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      Thanks for that, The main reason I do a full quench is to check the strength of the welds, if they are going to fail or are not quite right the quench will find faults, so far everything has been good so maybe i can now be confident enough to just quench the edge. Cheers.

    • @stevesyncox9893
      @stevesyncox9893 2 года назад

      @@LozHarrop you sir, should be in the Diplomatic corps..... incredible restraint.

  • @makooma
    @makooma 9 лет назад +6

    I am blown away man, good work.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +2

      makooma Cheers mate.

  • @TietLung
    @TietLung 9 лет назад

    Been wanting to forge an Axe and wasn't sure how I'd go about it. Everyone I saw always either split the back or punched a hole through it for the eye. It was kinda intimidating so I have made one yet. I like the method you used and will for sure try making one now. It's a beautiful Axe and you do great work. I will be sure to watch more of your videos.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      TietLung Thank you Tiet, Over time there have been many different ways of making an axe, I like this method because I too did not like the idea of punching a hole through the steel to form the eye I think this gets the axe shape formed faster because I prefer stock removal to create a sanded finish rather than a forged hammered look. Cheers.

  • @Seraphic85
    @Seraphic85 8 лет назад

    You sir, have yourself another subscriber. Awesome work!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Ricardo M Thanks for the sub Ricardo glad you enjoy the vids.

  • @blakedennis588
    @blakedennis588 8 лет назад

    awesome looking axe as well. great work good sir

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Blake Dennis Thanks Blake.

  • @MrKardukas
    @MrKardukas 9 лет назад

    Lovely axe! Share more of your great work

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      MrKardukas Thanks I will.

  • @billynightmare
    @billynightmare 9 лет назад

    Amazing work, your very skilled.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      billynightmare Cheers billy

  • @inkedskindeep9941
    @inkedskindeep9941 9 лет назад

    that turned out really good!! keep the videos coming

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Damen Kemper Cheers Damen.

  • @cjrayscorpian91
    @cjrayscorpian91 9 лет назад

    Such a beautiful looking axe blade if I may say so my friend! Looked like you had fun with this axe blade. I think you did a wonderful job ppotty1! I enjoy watching your videos so please keep up the good work you are awesome!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      cjrayscorpian91 Glad you enjoyed it, I made this one as a last axe as I want to try some engraving on it and maybe some copper inlay work too. Cheers.

    • @cjrayscorpian91
      @cjrayscorpian91 9 лет назад

      That would be cool! I hope you film it.

  • @marty01957
    @marty01957 9 лет назад

    Good Job! Beautiful Work!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Martin Elam Thanks mate.

  • @mountnman100
    @mountnman100 9 лет назад

    Great work! Love all your vids. Keep up the good work.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      mountnman100 cheers mate.

  • @mi5veezee
    @mi5veezee 5 лет назад +1

    Totally awesome...

  • @paulgregory1896
    @paulgregory1896 7 лет назад +1

    This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on RUclips. I stumbled across this by complete accident and was mesmerized. Do you sell these?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  7 лет назад

      Thanks Paul yes i do i make them to order though now.

  • @warrenbuitendag5286
    @warrenbuitendag5286 8 лет назад

    Nice anvil, looks almost new!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Warren Buitendag Yes warren it was a good find it had hardly been used.

  • @thornwarbler
    @thornwarbler 9 лет назад

    terrific work thanks putting it up

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      thornwarbler cheers mate.

  • @mikerogers5666
    @mikerogers5666 9 лет назад

    Hello Mate,
    Damn good video, and even better looking axe! Well done!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Mike Rogers Cheers Mike glad you enjoyed it.

  • @kbbacon
    @kbbacon 9 лет назад +2

    Very nicely done!

  • @ConchoPearl
    @ConchoPearl 9 лет назад

    I would love to get hold of one of those :)

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +1

      DL Spamalot Hey ask father christmas ;-)

  • @13bravoredleg18
    @13bravoredleg18 9 лет назад

    Great work!!!!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Philip Lobrano thanks Philip

  • @SantoMuerte187
    @SantoMuerte187 9 лет назад

    A very nice axe you made there, Can you make a mammom axe? I would love to see a video on that

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Armando Mota Yes I dont see why not It might be an interesting project sometime..Cheers.

  • @daveadams7763
    @daveadams7763 7 лет назад +1

    Really nice job there, its good to see a fellow Brit managing without a £2K to £5K power hammer. Do you but borax on-line?
    Great Video

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  7 лет назад

      Thanks Dave, yes bought a bug tub some years ago off ebay.

  • @n00bman100
    @n00bman100 8 лет назад

    Looks nice, the only complaint I have is the square-like shape of the eye as i like the eye of my axes to be shaped like a waterdrop or oval. :)

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад +1

      +Adam Lundmark Thanks Adam, difficult to achieve that shape when just bending steel like this, but it was an actual method used by smiths back in the day along with others that form the teardrop shape to the eye. These axe heads are a bit crude but very functional and strong I was just looking for a more simple and easy method to forge together an axe, I might get around to doing it the hard way one day by beating out the eye through a solid piece of steel, i will need to make a few tools first though. Cheers.

    • @n00bman100
      @n00bman100 8 лет назад +1

      ***** You are for sure a much better blacksmith than me, I've only been doing blacksmithing for about 6 months and the only axe I've made was from a old hammer so the eye only needed to be made a bit wider. And most of the things make is also a bit "crude" as I'm only a novice blacksmith and I don't even polish most of my things as I like the a bit more rough, black finish you get after forging it. :)

  • @MrRayqwik
    @MrRayqwik 9 лет назад

    When you were layering the metal and about to forge weld them I thought they were going to be shit. I was way wrong they looked great.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      MrRayqwik Cheers, I since put this in a weak solution to etch for 24 hours and it came out really nice showing all the different steels.

  • @johnowens132
    @johnowens132 7 лет назад +1

    Great work thanks

  • @FUGYOO
    @FUGYOO 7 лет назад

    Good job. Hard core

  • @robviolin1
    @robviolin1 9 лет назад

    Good job.

  • @rjp985
    @rjp985 9 лет назад

    ppotty1,why not give a circular saw blade that cuts metal a try.They cut really well not to mention saves on grinder wheels.I have one on my chopsaw that goes through steel like a hot knife through warm butter.Love your videos also.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +richardpinell Ive recently bought a plasma cutter richard going to give that a try when i get time. Cheers.

    • @rjp985
      @rjp985 9 лет назад

      +ppotty1 That's a piece of equipment that'll make your pockets a bit lighter.Good deal,I just wanted to pass on some information you might not have realized was out there regarding the latest metal cutting blades.I pick up my saw first now instead of the gas torch lately.Where it really shines is on the chopsaw,no grinding and perfect cuts.It sure speeds the welding process and time.PeaceOut

  • @jordanmahara7513
    @jordanmahara7513 9 лет назад +3

    Was hoping to see the forge welding, do you start your weld at the edge or the socket?

  • @MrKirby2367
    @MrKirby2367 9 лет назад

    Good work

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Bloodaxetheirritable cheers

  • @OrionsAnvil
    @OrionsAnvil 9 лет назад

    Great video!@1:10 what was that about a size 10 "vise" ;) Thought it was funny, I've done that too. Seriously though great looking axes, nice setup you have too. Thanks for posting.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      OrionsAnvil hi orions, yea bang on mate size 10 soft grip vise ;-) Id like a bigger set up with more gear but at the moment space wont allow, thanks for the comment. Cheers.

  • @joarflesja1516
    @joarflesja1516 8 лет назад

    very nice, looks like a good size for many uses. my i ask way did you put the saw blad in? Some say that the leafspring cant be forgeweld but i cant see you got proplems whit it.
    thanks for shearing this good video.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +Joar Flesjå Hi Joar, and thanks. I put the sawblade in to make the axe thicker at the top, have had no real problems welding leaf spring so far.

  • @wevikings1790
    @wevikings1790 9 лет назад

    nice job man a good made axe

  • @TheDrunkenGuineaPig
    @TheDrunkenGuineaPig 9 лет назад

    Where's the link? Great video, thanks mate :)

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      TheDrunkenGuineaPig Thanks the link is here if you missed it bud....
      ruclips.net/video/tejMPGdaUoY/видео.html

  • @RickRabjohn
    @RickRabjohn 9 лет назад

    terrific video and thanks

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Rick Rabjohn Cheers Rick

  • @varun009
    @varun009 9 лет назад +3

    I thought 5160 was hard to forge weld. Could that leaf have been 1090?

    • @thejackofalldans786
      @thejackofalldans786 9 лет назад

      +varun009 it's mostly hard to weld to itself, if there is another steel then it can weld to that steel

    • @varun009
      @varun009 9 лет назад

      Dan Luevano Ah, I see.

  • @s0thrnc0mfrt26
    @s0thrnc0mfrt26 8 лет назад

    nice build.. that sure is a pretty anvil!.. one suggestion.. get a heavier hammer..

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +David Gardner Hi David, got a 4 lb'er now mate much easier for the heavy work, Cheers.

  • @shortbuspimp
    @shortbuspimp 8 лет назад +1

    Could this be made with a flat slight/short hammer back?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      Yes it could be would need the hammer section forging on before its wrapped.

  • @larrypalacios4533
    @larrypalacios4533 9 лет назад

    Beautiful work, did you use borax? Didn't see it, I'm going to try that soon. Beautiful work. 👍💪👏🎯

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Larry Palacios Thanks and Yes Larry i did use borax in the early welding stages sticking it all together. Cheers.

  • @dylanlewis9349
    @dylanlewis9349 9 лет назад

    If you leave the axe in vinegar over night, the patern will show up a bit better

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Dylan Lewis Hi Dylan I will try that out cheers.

    • @dylanlewis9349
      @dylanlewis9349 9 лет назад

      ***** actually, after seeing the Damascus knife, just stick the heads in the jar of ferric

  • @ThePizzaGoblin
    @ThePizzaGoblin 9 лет назад

    Question, Instead of tac welding the bits together, could you tie them together with some heavy gauge wire?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +DesertFoxCXVII Yes you could do it that way I know that method is still used, leave big enough spaces in the wire to hammer between so you dont forge weld the wire into the steel maybe not so important on something like this but with damascus pattern welding the wire would show up in the finished piece if it was welded in.

    • @ThePizzaGoblin
      @ThePizzaGoblin 9 лет назад

      ***** Sweet! thanks for the tip. Although I can Imagine if you arrange the wire in an artistic fashion, they can add to the existing pattern of the damascus billet. Especially if using nice wire.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +DesertFoxCXVII yea true mate.

  • @patreganauthor
    @patreganauthor 7 лет назад

    Nice one mate...

  • @evandaloamaral6434
    @evandaloamaral6434 4 года назад

    You Very good

  • @c0nnys1
    @c0nnys1 9 лет назад

    Nice job you done their ! Where did you get your anvil from ?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      c0nnys1 Hi and thanks, I bought the anvil from a guy who sells on ebay lives in Rossendale he usually has a few for sale along with leg vices and ex army files and tools.

  • @jameslamb4573
    @jameslamb4573 9 лет назад

    Once again, I wish I had your patience. Nice work!
    Have you considered etching an axe head to emphasise the pattern?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +1

      James Lamb Hi James i did try a little etching but the spring steel was not really effected, so i plan on some engraving....cheers.

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 8 лет назад

    what type of steel did you use for the outside wrap of this hatchet head??

  • @joshuagador5578
    @joshuagador5578 9 лет назад

    What is the liquid you dip the axe in after heating it up ? Is it just water ?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +1

      +joshua gador it is vegetable oil.

  • @Satelish
    @Satelish 9 лет назад

    good work!!
    you did not use borax?Okay to not use?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Marcos Satel Hi Marcos, yes I did use borax when i was welding the steels together maybe just didnt show when i applied it. Cheers.

  • @trevorlawrence4553
    @trevorlawrence4553 9 лет назад

    awesome work mate, do you sell your axes

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +trevor lawrence Thanks Trevor, yes I sold all the ones ive made and a couple I have not made yet.

  • @dionatanost
    @dionatanost 9 лет назад

    what is the brand of your anvil ?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Dionatan Miguel Its a Brooks made in england.

  • @MrPrimax0
    @MrPrimax0 9 лет назад

    Thats one very good looking axe !
    How much time did you temper it and on what tempetature ? :)

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Boncho Mangala Thanks, I tempered at 200c for one hour then I put the blow torch on the thicker section until the colour ran slightly above straw, I had the cutting edge stood in an inch of water while I did this so as to not overheat it. The cutting edge turned out good not chippy but holds good sharpness. Cheers.

    • @MrPrimax0
      @MrPrimax0 9 лет назад

      ***** Thanks for the fast and well explained answer friend . Greeting from a bulgarian knifemaker and good luck forging . :)

  • @wulfarrow2849
    @wulfarrow2849 8 лет назад

    is this harder to do without borax?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      yes its more difficult some guys use diesel or wd40 but if the welding faces get alot of oxygen the steel will start to scale and then you wont get clean welds.

  • @-Honeybee
    @-Honeybee 9 лет назад

    what kind of anvil is that? It looks quite clean and new

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Sitric Brave Its an English Brooks bought second hand but it was in great condition.

  • @jimmywalker8013
    @jimmywalker8013 8 лет назад

    how much to buy a ax

  • @123174scratch
    @123174scratch 8 лет назад

    do you have a site where you sell your stuff?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +cuthborth Hi Sorry not as yet, i will have, just want to build up some stock first rather than have people waiting for things to be made. I will keep my channel here updated when the site goes up. Cheers.

    • @123174scratch
      @123174scratch 8 лет назад

      thanks

  • @antonioeustaquiolara
    @antonioeustaquiolara 8 лет назад

    Nice You can sold it?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      +antonio lara Thanks... Yes sold all of them so far.

    • @antonioeustaquiolara
      @antonioeustaquiolara 8 лет назад

      +ppotty1 goog, please how can i find it to sold out from youtube?

  • @Keith_the_knife_freak
    @Keith_the_knife_freak 9 лет назад

    Nice !!

  • @flamingzombie1
    @flamingzombie1 9 лет назад

    Where did you get your anvil from? I'm from the UK and was wondering. Cheers

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +tim Rayner Hi Tim, I got it from a guy over in Rosendale Robin Sharpels he's a collector and usually has a few for sale, this one was near mint condition, one of his videos here... ruclips.net/video/6a3LObBlZQM/видео.html

    • @flamingzombie1
      @flamingzombie1 9 лет назад

      +ppotty1 Thanks for the reply, I'll have a look soon!

  • @GunsWatchesCO
    @GunsWatchesCO 9 лет назад

    What make is your anvil?

  • @MarkHinchey1
    @MarkHinchey1 8 лет назад

    is that a wood floor in your shop? have you had any issues with fire or smoldering? I have a wood floor in my shop and wonder if I'm being really dumb by forging in there.

    • @he-mansuncle7661
      @he-mansuncle7661 8 лет назад +1

      That's what fire extinguishers are made for! :)

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад +1

      No all concrete Mark, but my forge is in the wood store if that makes you feel any better. lol I got a hosepipe nearby in case. ;-)

  • @YabeValo
    @YabeValo 9 лет назад

    how much does your hammer weigh?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      +Jay Wai Ming The ball pane in the vid is 3 lbs.

  • @DYLANTRIES
    @DYLANTRIES 9 лет назад

    Looks a bit too long but not every axe should be the same so it is perfect and good choices of steel!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад

      Dylan Hardin Thanks Dylan.

  • @bearforge2346
    @bearforge2346 8 лет назад

    i see you have a harbor freight anvil. how is it working for you?

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад +1

      Its a Brooks Anvil, made in England for many years.

    • @cjm9860
      @cjm9860 8 лет назад

      ppotty1 harbor freight has an anvil that looks alot like that. i had it its terrible.

    • @tofanedward9049
      @tofanedward9049 6 лет назад

      Ieah it's cheap but if you are on budget and want a good anvil you could buy a HF one and go to a smith/metal fab shop and forge a plate from rr track cut the hardie hole and weld that plate on your anvil. It might cost about 50$ but js the best anvil on that price!

  • @billyicon13
    @billyicon13 7 лет назад

    I have that same vise, (the foot vice)

  • @tsfcancerman
    @tsfcancerman 8 лет назад

    you should make the tongs yourself since you got the equipment 4 it.

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  8 лет назад

      Hi Yes ive since made a couple of sets for different jobs.

  • @crackawooody
    @crackawooody 9 лет назад

    good sruff

  • @MrJozhik
    @MrJozhik 9 лет назад

    You spoiled metal. Very bad work!

    • @LozHarrop
      @LozHarrop  9 лет назад +1

      +MrJozhik How did I spoil it?

    • @damionlowther1474
      @damionlowther1474 9 лет назад +1

      +ppotty1 I didn't see anything that would have spoiled it. Likely someone doesn't know as much about heat treatment as they think they do.