Red-Hot Axe Forging | Shaping the Perfect Handle Eye ???????? - Video

Watch a skilled blacksmith carefully open and shape the axe eye, the opening where the wooden handle will eventually be fitted. The axe head is heated until red-hot, then a heavy metal drift/mandrel is driven through the opening to create the correct size and shape.

This traditional blacksmithing process requires precise hammering, proper heat, and years of experience. ????⚒️
From heating the metal to shaping the axe eye, this video shows an important step in axe making and traditional metal forging.
If you enjoy blacksmithing, axe making, metal forging, tool making, traditional craftsmanship, and satisfying workshop processes, make sure to watch until the end!
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