watch?v=CMN9IIA1gmk&t=868sIn this video we forge a 17th century bardiche pole axe. This axe is forged from wrought iron with a forge welded high carbon edge. This Pole Arms were made popular by the Streltsy shooter brigade when they paired it with a match lock long gun. These pole arms were used from the 14th through the 17th century although some examples date back much further than that. In this video we do our best to recreate a bardiche that is as close to a historical example as possible. We use as close as possible materials and methods that would have been used by blacksmiths hundreds of years ago. Ilya and Matt both combine to bring one of the most heavily produced war axes in all of history. Please consider supporting us by sharing this video to help spread the word! Thanks to our shop sponsors:Red Label Abrasives - https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/ Brodebeck Ironworks Grinders - https://www.brodbeckironworks.com/Harris Torches - https://www.harrisproductsgroup.com/Evenheat Kilns - https://www.evenheat-kiln.com/Lincoln Electric - https://www.lincolnelectric.com/Videos Shot, Produced and edited by - Matt StagmerCo-producer - Ilya AlekseyevBrand Manager - Chris CashCastle Footage Provided By - Bellerophon Studios Re-enactor - Rob Slater --------------------------------------------------------------------Helpful purchase links for creators and craftsmenhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/matt_at_armsA Great Starter Anvil - https://amzn.to/2PE1MYF Camera Starter Pack for Content Creators - https://amzn.to/2QgdUjSGreat Forge for Beginner or pro - https://amzn.to/2Rhh1FySnazzy Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2VkDfvmChris' Favorite Face shield - https://amzn.to/2Po9EvGRigid Double Horn Anvil - https://amzn.to/2IRmCRlPowerline Video Editing Software - https://amzn.to/2THr0pa--------------------------------------------------------------------Music by - Epidemic Sound Help support the channel and us as artists by becoming a patreon.Ilya's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SlavicsmithMatt's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/MattStagmerFollow us on Instagram to track progress on these and other projects.#Bardiche #forging #blacksmithMatt's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mattstagmerIlya's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slavicsmithChris' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mt_phillip_metal_works