Traditional Axe Making Process by Blacksmiths - Video

In a traditional blacksmith's workshop, an axe head freshly heated in a kiln sits on an iron anvil. The blade's tip is still glowing red-hot from the intense heat. A blacksmith uses long metal tongs to hold the axe head steady. Using a special iron chisel and a hammer, he begins to carve a straight line along the red-hot blade. The precise impact of the hammer on the chisel slowly creates a crease, or groove, in the heat-softened metal. Once the groove is neatly formed along the axe blade, the red-hot iron gradually cools and returns to its dark gray color. This forging and carving process requires extreme precision to ensure the axe's strength, sharpness, and balance for use. #blacksmith