Reverse Taco Technique With Damascus Steel 

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Blown away by how this simple method (by no means easy) produces such beautiful results. Simply stunning! Also I really like your design style. Truly a master craftsman.

I have never wanted a taco as much as I do now ^^ The moment the Damascus reveals itself at 11:08 is pure magic! As always, amazing job and skills!

Proud to be a swede, you are a good represntative not only for our country but also for the blacksmith community 👌 You mentioned food-inspiration and yes, taco is very tasty. Especially with lot of garlic and hot salsa.

The fact you do not play obnoxious loud music during your builds earned a follow.

give your cameraman a raise! he really does a great job of capturing the process! thank you for sharing Nils - super cool watching you make unique axes that are both functional and gorgeous! you're a true artisan!

I really liked the basic methods you showed in the creation of the taco axe. In most channels they use power hammers, milling machines and similar expensive equipment that not everyone has easy access to. The moment I saw that I clicked the subscribe button with the hopes that I can learn more before I start my journey as a blacksmith. Cheers!

What a pleasure to see you work and explain the making of such a handsome axe! Thank you for sharing the process of how the taco style was done. Really was fascinating. Good luck to all.

Holy cow that axe is a work of art. After this video I think I might just have to build a forge of my own. That is so sweet! Please keep posting awesome video's like this and I'll keep watching. Cheers!

Can I just say that this video rocks, but the thumbnail deserves a reward! Like really!

Erik's Son would be blown away if he had anything as nice as this. Well done sir

I actually prefer how you can see the four separate lengths of steel used to create the damascus steel -- it shows exactly how it was made, which is super cool! Taco :)

Awesome taco axe, sir. Your tutorials are always an inspiration. Hoping to be half the smith you are someday.

I love that through your instruction, it is a benefit to not only us but to yourself as well. It continues to be very fulfilling to watch you hone your craft. Another incredibly informative video on variations of the taco method, Nils. Side note: my cousin and I metal detected his 200+ year old farm and managed to find an old cross peen hammer as well as countless axe heads made on site. I’ll have to get a picture to share with you soon.

I love the way the reverse taco shows off the pattern welded edge.

That pattern is absolutely gorgeous man. I've watched a ton of Damascus forging videos but this one has got to be the best I've seen yet.

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Taco. Beautiful job

That is one beautiful axe! Call it 'pattern welded' or 'Damascus' steel, it is beautiful no matter what it is called! Thanks for showing us something 'new' and continuing to inspire the rest of us! Happy New Year!

That pattern peak of the taco during the normalization cycle was just a chef’s kiss

Now this, is a work of pure human art. No amount of Tacos could pay for the artistry you make. Please, continue to inspire with your creations, forge on like our forefathers and blessed be thy flame~

I didn't even know that there was a taco weld for axes much less a reverse taco weld. Beautiful work!!

i choose to believe that the name of this technique has been "The Reverse Taco Technique" for the last 1000 years

There are always comments that are negative, but this gentleman has great old school talent. Sir I appreciate you and your skills . You make this grandpa very happy to see you leading your generation in talent for an ageless profession. Just post a price and i will save the money to purchase one of your taco axes.😊

I am entry level into Blacksmithing at Iron Rhino Forge in Tempe AZ. What people who are not into this craft don't realize is that what you show in 15 minutes is actually many hours of work.

What a gorgeous taco! Even if it isn't edible it is beyond awesome. It's even cooler that it was hand forged! Another great and gorgeous axe Nils! Thanks again for sharing!

I love how you mostly used hand tools instead of big industrial machines

Beautiful combination of rough texture and smooth wavy damascus pattern. Let the taco be with You!

You have the cleanest shop I’ve seen on RU-vid! I am OCD so I love it!

The pattern you achieved is immaculate and looks amazing, even the form of the axe head compliments the sweeping curves of the damascus pattern, which was so well preseved by the unique reverse taco technique. Amazing display of skill in your craft.

I think this was one of the best tacos I've ever seen.

Love the Axe.. The man that taught me blacksmithing called this a "cleft weld", but nobody I know of calls it that either, most call it a TACO as well.

So... taco... wow... I'm always intrigued by the skill of an artesian... and, it's inspiring to see someone committed to the craft

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to explain the difference in modern and historical terminology when referring to "Damascus". The "Reverse Taco" is an ingenious idea for getting such a bold and un-warped pattern. It would be an honor to wield such a blade!

Hi Nils, I tried your reverse taco method, although I am not entirely pleased with the final shape, the weld and cutting edge look great. Thank you for your expert instruction.

Don’t think I’ve seen anyone try a reverse taco technique before so it was definitely an interesting watch

Beautiful work on that reverse taco using damascus. Gorgeous axe you built there.

That "TACO" was amzing, great job!

So beautiful. I love the contrast in textures. I could taco 'bout it for days.

I really like my taco being made with true craftmanship.

I didnt think the external taco would work as well as it did. that's beautiful!

I really like the pattern on this, it always nice seeing how the etching gives the pattern life.

That is the most Viking taco to give someone. As a Bushcraft enthusiast AND Viking.... mind blowing 🤯

I learned on a coal forge with no power hammer or press - great to see someone hand-setting forge welds! That takes some hammer control - one unleveled blow and you get cold shuts/delams. 👏👏

This is the first time I've ever seen the reverse taco method. Looks super cool.

Hand sanding the taco-Damascus edge looked like hours of fun!

I absolutely loved how you left the forge marks on the mild steel instead of sanding and filing it down smooth. Awesome work!

There is a singer in Poland call Taco and when I saw the video I was super confused for a second. Plus thanks for the great outro with all the info. Great axe!! Great job!!

Always amazes me at how much skill goes into creating an axe- and this is another level! As a traditional carpenter I know how hard it is to find outstanding tools that deserve the reverence and obsession that we all want to give them. Thanks for inspiring a new generation of tool smiths!

The Damascus looks amazing and is definitely the eye candy of the piece

What a beautiful taco! There is something inherently appealing in laminated steel constructions.

Tacos truly are wonderful. So are axes. Makes sense the mix of the two would be even better

I love the unpolished look! Beautiful piece!

That is one SPECTACULAR axe! I don’t think the pattern could have been more perfect.

reverse taco. that ferric chloride step is always a neat step for damascus stuff. thanks for dropping the tidbits of info/education - it makes the video much easier to understand for those of us that do not do the forge thing.

I love the defined edge you get with this reverse TACO technique very nice and beautiful work.

This is needed for TACO Tuesday! Beautiful pattern on the edge!

Gotta love a good Taco. The axe is great too.

I watch Forged I Fire, do this *Taco* is imposible to almost everyone that goes there, i really love that you without fancy tools were able to create this beatiful axe, love it

I hope the "taco" method catches on. I really like the sharp contrast between the pattern welded steel and the underlying axe head. Very Beautiful,

Taco. Amazing skills man. One day I want to try my hand at blacksmithing. I have the bricks to make a forge of sorts outside. Kids prioritize a lot of my time atm, but as they get older I’m gonna have more time on my hands, and hopefully some nice fire retardant gloves! Keep up the good work, will be watching more of your videos!

What a great video. I have been shying away from trying my hand at patterned-welded steel billets. Your pattern is so irresistible I have found my inspiration! God bless!

taco. the Damascus pattern is beautiful. Really skilled craftmanship.

Great skills Nils Ögren. Keep going ! You do the job using only basic powertools and no hydraulic press ! Respect form Poland !

Now that my father is retired, I've been nudging him to take up blacksmithing more seriously. Just need to finish building his forge and who knows, might find him making a reverse taco axe. Thanks for video on the process

Lovely thanks for the opportunity 😊

That “taco” axe turned out great. I just started to forge and some day I will work up to one like this. 👍

I love the pattern that the taco created on the axe. As a person that currently rents a apartment I would love to learn to forge but need to win the lotto first

Supremely beautiful Damascus reverse taco axe. Your channel inspires me to pick up forging.

What a beauty... first time I see this reverse taco technique. Amazing work, congratulations!

Taco. Beautiful result! And amazing watching you move all of that steel by hand. I love watching blacksmithing channels and I’ve grown accustomed to seeing presses and power hammers. Bravo sir.

If there's one thing I like more than tacos, it's Damascus steel. Would love to have this reverse taco axe!!!

Beautiful ax. I’m fascinated by watching the reverse taco method. Excellent work.

Never heard of this reverse taco technique. Phenomenal work and the “Normalizing” shot at 11:07 was 🤌

I've never seen the taco technique. Thanks for sharing your process, I really enjoyed it.

I love the crisp line the TACO technique leaves in the design!

Wow, that is an heirloom. Beautiful craftsmanship.

I like to think they called in the "Taco Technique" back in medieval times too. Excellent work, brother.

This is the first time ive seen somethign like this, thats one big part i love about blacksmithing is the different ways people create things! The taco technique, ill have to remeber this one and try it myself some day.🌮🌮🌮

I think what I like most about the reverse taco axe is the really crisp line between the edge steel and the steel of the body of the axe.

I am loving the reverse taco technique! But it was pure beauty once the pattern was revealed! Excellent craftsmanship sir!

This is one of the most beautiful axes I have ever seen I love the taco technique this way it shows off the Damascus steel more

Taco! Im trying to get into blacksmithing and this was the first video of yours ive seen. Absolutely beautiful work my Friend!

Wow, the best workmanship I have seen. Job well done!

This method really shows off the better steel, a beautiful work of art!

Amazing work and i really like that you don't rely on power hammers and it really shows your skill , keep it up

The reverse taco twisted Damascus is really pretty. Nicely done.

You made a beautiful axe. I’d never heard of reverse taco welding the edge material.

That has got to be one of the crispest taco forge formations I've seen so far. Splendid work.

really cool, wasn't expecting to like the inverted taco so much.

Damn, swords used to be all the rage for me growing up as a kid, but I find myself increasingly attracted to axes as I grow older! This Taco axe has such incredible patterning! I love your work, keep it up!

Fantastic taco! Never seen this technique bedore, where the edge steel is on top....amazing! And it's even more impressive that you made it by hand👏

Les dents avant la soudure sont vraiment une excellente idée. Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo Superbe travail.

Absolutely beautiful. I love that it was hand forged. Taco for the win!

Love a good taco! Also it’s refreshing to see someone do everything with just a hammer and mostly hand tools. The axe turned out really beautiful.

The forbidden taco I want so badly! Nice work! 9 layers is a perfect amount.

Taco! As someone starting up in blacksmithing it’s great to see techniques done without a power hammer. It really makes projects feel more attainable.

I have never wanted a reverse taco so bad in my life .... that is absolutely gorgeous! fantastic work!

Tacos and forging my two favorite things to do. Your work is beautiful.

I have not seen that method before. Beautifully done and looks like it will handle very sweetly.