Want to Forge an Axe?

This Is the Book I Wish I Had.

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

    David Nordlund

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

    Torbjörn Åhman

  • 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.

    Bill Behnke

🔎 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
The essential blacksmithing tools you need—and how to use them.

🔥 Core Techniques
Punching, drifting, folding, and forge welding made simple.

🌮 Laminated Edges
Learn the “taco” technique and other ways to forge-weld a high-carbon edge.

🧊 Finishing Work
Grinding, heat treating, sharpening, and fitting handles and sheaths.

🪓 3 Complete Axe Projects
Step-by-step builds:
• Hudson Bay Axe
• Laminated Scandinavian Forest Axe
• Asymmetrical Bearded Axe

🧰 Bonus Projects
Try your hand at adzes, socketed axes, and axe repairs.

📈 Selling & Sharing Your Work
Real-world advice on promotion, and building your blacksmithing presence online.

🎥 Video Demonstrations
60+ minutes of footage—watch key steps via QR codes 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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