Want to Forge an Axe?

This Is the Book I Wish I Had.

  • David Nordlund

    Wow. This is the “How-to” book of the year! A fantastic book with excellent explanations and clear illustrations. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • Torbjörn Åhman

    This is the book for anyone interested in axe making, without a doubt. It will inspire and guide you through the most difficult part of axe making - getting started! A perfect companion I wish everyone had at hand starting their journey in any craft.

  • Bill Behnke

    This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for igniting my ambitions to forge an axe in a traditional style and manner. Thank you again.

  • James D.

    This book provides all of the essentials required for a competent beginner blacksmith to start their own journey of forging axes. The text, (which is never too wordy), is perfectly complemented with excellent drawings and photographs and serves well to keep the reader engaged and ensure that all the points are clearly understood.

🔎 Does This Sound Like You?

✅ You want to forge your first axe—but don’t know where to start
✅ You’ve tried, but your axe didn’t turn out like you hoped
✅ You’re overwhelmed by all the techniques, tools, and opinions
✅ You wish someone could just show you how to do it—step by step

You’re not alone—and this book is for you.

🔍 What’s Inside

🛠️ Tools & Setup
What tools you actually need—and how to get started with them.

🔥 Core Techniques
Step-by-step instructions for punching and drifting an eye, folding an axe body, and forge welding—explained in simple terms.

🌮 Laminated Edges
Learn how to forge-weld high-carbon edge steel using methods like the “taco” technique.

🧊 Finishing Work
Grinding, sharpening, heat treating, normalizing, tempering—plus how to hang your axe and make a leather sheath.

🪓 3 Complete Axe Projects
Follow detailed builds for:
• Hudson Bay Axe
• Laminated Scandinavian Forest Axe
• Asymmetrical Bearded Axe

🧰 Bonus Projects
Explore side projects like carving adzes, socketed axes, and how to repair damaged axes.

📈 Selling & Sharing Your Work
Real-world tips on building your blacksmithing presence through social media, markets, and more.

🎥 Video Demonstrations
60+ minutes of exclusive footage—watch key steps via QR codes printed in the book.

🔥 Signed Copy

Limited stock, signed by Nils

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I'm Nils Ögren, a full-time blacksmith and YouTuber from Sweden.
This book is the result of years at the forge, condensed into one volume to help others get started.

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