Norwegian Axe Workers at Work

Amazing display of traditional log home construction skills - using hand tools only.

Thanks for posting this link.

Greg
 
Thanks for posting, I will watch it later. I did see the norwegian axe, skantebila, that was being discussed in a previous thread. It will be interesting seeing it in use.
 
Yes, and around the 18:15 minutes part you can catch a fleeting glimpse of what looks strikingly like our Hjärtumyxa hanging on the wall.

E.DB.

p.s. What in the hell happened to the posting options? It has become so sober except for those ridiculous smiley figures.
 
I watched it and I am impressed. Even though it is a "display project" meant to show how it could have been done and most of the work was done with modern technology they did manage to fit a decent amount of experimental archeology in, which is nice. And I do believe that was a Hjartumyxa on the wall there, and also that it was shown in use.
 
It was a Hjartumyxa or, this is the pattern the Hjartumyxa comes from. Remember, J. Jonsson the first smith is said to have learned the forging technique from the Norwegians. Pay attention to the special handle on that axe with the swell under the head at the back almost flush with the poll.
 
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Yes, youre right! And this would give some credence to my assumption that it began as a shipwrights axe as the Norwegians are a seafaring people to a large extent.
 
Although i couldn't understand anything said in the video. it was a privilege to watch. Thanks for sharing!
 
The use of some axes even extends to finish carpentry when fitting doors and windows, though I didn't want to watch the finish carpenter nailing in door studs with the poll. But it was most impressive to see how they even trim the lengths with axes. It means a high quality steel and forging to achieve such a good edge and particular low angle bevel shape. No doubt the blades are laminated.

E.DB.
 
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