Antique Rusty Cleaver - Restoration

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  • My friend has found this rusty old cleaver on the steel waste. I really liked the unique look of it with the hook instead of a hole to hang it on the wall. As christmas holidays were just around to happen, I knew I had to pick a project that I have all the material ready in my shop, because everybody was in vacation. So i choose to restore this cleaver.
    The disassembling was done very quickly, so was the sandblasting.
    The original handle was held in place with the peened tang. I didn't really like the shape of the handle and I also didn't wanted to peen the handle again. Si I decided to make a more ergonomic nice looking handle. That's why I shortened the tang around 45mm and drilled three 5mm holes in it. That went very well as the tang wasn't hardened. Next I wanted to make it mirror polished. I startet with the belt sander to grind away all the pitting from the rust. Then it was time for hand sanding. I started with 120 grit, after all the scratches were gone from the belt sander I moved on with 240. Then 400, 1000 and 1200 at the end. I then had a fine enough surface to be able to mirror polish it on the cotton buffing wheel. It took quite some time to do that, but the end result came out absolutely amazing.
    Moving on to the handle. I decided to make a three part sandwich. I started by making a spacer out of smoked oak. Cut out the shape of the tang and then glue it on to a piece of pear tree wood. Then I was able to file the spacer to the same tapered thickness of the tang. After gluing the other side of the handle on and drilling the holes for the rivets through I could start to rough shape the handle with a rasp.
    I decided to make three screwable brass rivets. I applied some Loctite on the threads and tighten them together. After that I filed the slotted heads away, flush to the handle. Then it was time to give the handle a final sanding with 120, 240, 400 and 1000 grit and apply linseed oil for the final touch. And after sharpening this job was done completely.
    I really liked to work on this cleaver. Mirror poilishing was a lot of work and also the work on the handle was quite challenging, but I really liked the end result and I think it speaks for itself.
    I hope you like my work and the video.
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  • @SmokyVirus1486
    @SmokyVirus1486 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    This is just content, no intro, no outro, just content. This is why this channel is great

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thanks a lot for being here :-)

    • @phil6506
      @phil6506 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      No stupid music.

    • @kancan96
      @kancan96 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is man

  • @linkinmylog
    @linkinmylog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2565

    Spends hours "roughing" handle with a rasp like a blacksmith from the 1500s then walks over to a mill lathe and perfectly machines false rivets... What a craftsman.

    • @rhinostrange8025
      @rhinostrange8025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      that confuses me greatly. but to each their own i guess

    • @johnh290
      @johnh290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      also uses a sander to sand the blade then doesn't sand the handle to rough shape :(

    • @Doodlesplayzz
      @Doodlesplayzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I found a old tv idk 60s or 70s

    • @nameless1016
      @nameless1016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      always chops a nice heavy tang...no balance.

    • @erolemir5408
      @erolemir5408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rhinostrange8025 88998

  • @ghil3697028
    @ghil3697028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1582

    Great result but I must admit I was a fan of the round handle it came with originally. Might not be ergonomic but it looked more like a medieval weapon that way, kinda badass.

    • @danlol5233
      @danlol5233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      I know, feel like it had a better look

    • @valentxander
      @valentxander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Agreed!

    • @user-ox8yc2tt2w
      @user-ox8yc2tt2w 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Согласна с вами

    • @benjaminguinness7638
      @benjaminguinness7638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      i felt that too but realised how much more practical the handle he made for it was now it wont flip around when you swing the blade

    • @mikem2849
      @mikem2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@benjaminguinness7638 As a regular user of kitchen knives, I've never had much difficulty controlling round-handled knives. I was going to say my problem with it was how he cut off most of the tang, but watching over that part again it seems he only cut off the very tip. The camera angle made it look like he cut off a lot more.

  • @davidpetruic9557
    @davidpetruic9557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    This gentleman's machinery skills are meticulous and incredibly precise it's so relaxing watching him work.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Many thanks for watching :-)

    • @davidpetruic9557
      @davidpetruic9557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mymechanics my pleasure I am a chef and I respect and appreciate tradespeople that take their work to the next level. That's what I always try to attain so seeing it applied elsewhere brings a great big smile to my face!
      P.S. that cleaver is something else I would love to have it my collection! 🙂

    • @tomperkins5657
      @tomperkins5657 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are exactly right and what I have also been thinking!!!

  • @wanderer4life
    @wanderer4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    I wonder if this geezer instantly knows exactly what tool and technique he needs to use just from looking at a problem.
    Because I can't help thinking that even if I had a workshop with all the tools he has, all the liquids and sandpaper, everything, I'd still spend forever staring at a rusty bit in an awkward place to get to, and I wouldn't have a clue what to do.
    His skill lies in not just his techniques, but in being able to assess a problem and solve it in the most efficient way. I guess that's all from experience. I don't think this is something that you could learn how to do with a course in restoration. The man's a genius.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

    • @Zei33
      @Zei33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I actually wonder that myself. It must've taken a lot of time as an apprentice to learn which techniques should be used for each problem.

    • @seanryan6410
      @seanryan6410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He probably does know exactly which technique to use to deal with a problem because of his experience, even I've gotten a feel for how to solve particular issues just by watching his videos

    • @dimitarbalajan3790
      @dimitarbalajan3790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And he did a good job in woodworking without any woodworking skills, knowledge or tools. Hut ab.

    • @janean3773
      @janean3773 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      geezer?

  • @ObsidianParis
    @ObsidianParis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    9:00 I'm totally stunned by this part : turning beautiful, perfect, chamfered screws, to completely erase them afterward with a file ! I now just want to see somebody restore it again in 80 years and discover them while disassembling it. It's no longer a restored cleaver, it's now a piece of luxury. Kudos for surpassing yourself each time and surprising us in every video of yours. Thanks.

    • @victorandresgarciaguardia3747
      @victorandresgarciaguardia3747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not gonna happen. In 80 years this cleaver will still be mirror shiny and cut paper thin meat.

    • @brunocorrea6010
      @brunocorrea6010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it was going to happen, probably they would be just drilled of and the restorer will never known how they were made.

  • @RetroGore91
    @RetroGore91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    It’s crazy how much craftsmanship goes into making something as simple as a rivet

    • @englandwasamistake7094
      @englandwasamistake7094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats not a rivet

    • @Chickennoodlesoup0117
      @Chickennoodlesoup0117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@englandwasamistake7094 it literally is it’s called a false rivet or a Chicago rivet witch means it’s a rivet

    • @englandwasamistake7094
      @englandwasamistake7094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Chickennoodlesoup0117 Thats like saying faux leather is leather and not plastic just because it's called leather. If it has threads its a screw.

    • @69wereareyou73
      @69wereareyou73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know

    • @mdjahidhoseen194
      @mdjahidhoseen194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      top

  • @kova1577
    @kova1577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    It’s nice to know that things like this can go back out there in the world and be recirculated instead of rusting away in some dusty forgotten about location. The circular economy is something I find truly beautiful when done right. I used to wonder why people at the flea market sold rusted axe heads with broken or no handle when I was younger about a couple of years ago and then I realised something that should of been obvious, I guess not from a 13 year old, and found out they can actually be brought back to life and possibly be used for indefinite amount of time as-long as they’re taken care of.

  • @SalC1
    @SalC1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7562

    best tool restoration channel on youtube. period.

  • @exlibrisas
    @exlibrisas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    "Doing rough handle shaping with a rasp".
    Does perfect, full shape of the handle with a rasp.
    He's too humble.

  • @BruceKarrde
    @BruceKarrde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    What's most cool for me in terms of progress if these videos, is making the screws and rivots yourself. I'm casual, I need screw, I go to the store. To see the made by 'hand' is really cool.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for watching, much appreciated

    • @warrenmusselman9173
      @warrenmusselman9173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mymechanics Love your videos. I'm primarily a woodworker and just wanted to comment that it is never necessary to sand wood finer than 320 or 400. This can cause burnishing with most woods, preventing the finish from penetrating the grain. For most purposes 220 is as fine as most fine furniture wood is sanded before the application of a finish. With a plain linseed oil finish, 180-220 grit is plenty fine. Also curious why you would hand rasp the bulk of material off the handle when you have that awesome belt sander.

  • @davidcadena8114
    @davidcadena8114 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I appreciate a craftsman who demonstrates on a consistent level, a total commitment to attention to detail. Well done Sir.👏

  • @shadowdweller8776
    @shadowdweller8776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    This dude puts more effort into the restoration of things than half these places to do make them

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That might even be true lol

    • @mrwaddles5054
      @mrwaddles5054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr

    • @YorkshirePirate
      @YorkshirePirate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Way more.

    • @sharonolsen6579
      @sharonolsen6579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely true !! I am sure that a good percentage of these items are better than when new by the time he finishes ..

    • @goku7401
      @goku7401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrwaddles5054 ใบ

  • @Vin_is_not_cent
    @Vin_is_not_cent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1503

    Me at 2 am: please I want to go to sleep
    TH-cam: what to watch a guy repair a rusty knife?
    Me: YES I DO

    • @insertusernamehere.9489
      @insertusernamehere.9489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LOL 😂 me too

    • @vam2640
      @vam2640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it just hit 2 am when i clicked on the comment section and saw your comment

    • @b4ph0m3t
      @b4ph0m3t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@vam2640 im watching this at almost 5am i need to sleep lmao

    • @vam2640
      @vam2640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@b4ph0m3t its been seven hours of me playing genshin impact straight, im playing as im writing this comment

    • @nothing-hr7xe
      @nothing-hr7xe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vam2640 genshin is bad man

  • @job6393
    @job6393 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that the brief glances we get of your studio are because you polish it so so well it reflects it

  • @charlesdarwin6142
    @charlesdarwin6142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is my favourite restoration video of all time. i come back every now and then and watch it again

    • @gaygronlore13
      @gaygronlore13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You might like Slavic Tely as well. (Maybe you know him already) he makes gorgeous knives. 😊

  • @jobo408
    @jobo408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    sandblasting is hands down, visually the most satisfying thing ever

    • @movax20h
      @movax20h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should check out the pulsed laser rust removal. It is even more satisfying. Perfect for removing rust, or paint, while preserving really well the surface detail. Sandblasting is also good, but can erode metal more if you are not careful, but also sandblasting is better if you plan to later paint the surface. I could watch pulsed laser removal tho whole day, it is cool.

    • @glittalogik
      @glittalogik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      For veterans of this channel, the most satisfying part is the shiny new power switch on the sandblaster 🤣

    • @k.-h.k.1315
      @k.-h.k.1315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@glittalogik
      Ahh....you see its too...

  • @RedDeadRestoration
    @RedDeadRestoration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4697

    The result of that handle (done by hand) shows your craftsmanship. Absolutely brilliant as usual. Hats off 👏🏻

    • @AhmedAmineAzzaz
      @AhmedAmineAzzaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Dude you are the "my mechanics" twin brother when it comes to watches restoration. Are there any new videos coming out soon?

    • @leonharddamrath5273
      @leonharddamrath5273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      >

    • @RealSupaHotFireVEVO
      @RealSupaHotFireVEVO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mina Ashido I thought that too in the beginning but the final result was great.

    • @milk_chemistry
      @milk_chemistry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      could have been done better like using the tang and not cut it off

    • @milk_chemistry
      @milk_chemistry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nicolausteslaus no he didn't have you ever restored something before

  • @gabrielhermel6932
    @gabrielhermel6932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    The hook was not meant for hanging, but is a "gut hook". It should be sharpened so as to be slipped under skin and fascia and dragged backwards to slit it open. It's a common feature on modern hunting knives. Amazing work in any case.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Thanks for the info

    • @Akdave2020
      @Akdave2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Wrong that hook is for grabbing slabs of meat and pulling it over to your work station no gut hook would be attacked to a meat cleaver the gutting is done way before the meat ever makes it to the stage where this tool is needed which is mostly just chopping larger portions of meat into cuts

    • @schhhh
      @schhhh ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Akdave2020 maybe simple hooks have multiple uses :/

    • @bejaminhofmann4144
      @bejaminhofmann4144 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @David as i gather you‘re also wrong. This kind of tool was used to make tinder from brushwood. The hook was used to pull the brushwood from a heap gathered in the forest. It‘s a practise known as „Wellen schlagen“ in Southern Germany.
      Source: My Parents having this kind of tool hung on their patio wall.

    • @bejaminhofmann4144
      @bejaminhofmann4144 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is also why the blade isn‘t developed to resemble a knife and the handle is unergonomic like @my mechanics put it. It was more used for beating than cutting.

  • @anthonyveath2789
    @anthonyveath2789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    This is by far the best restoration I have seen on here in a very long time. Well done! You are a credit to your craft.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

    • @Downsouthroots
      @Downsouthroots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could you have salvaged the old handle?

    • @sunnyjim1355
      @sunnyjim1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Downsouthroots It was obviously rotten inside, and therefore weak - wouldn't have lasted long with regular use, no matter how nice you make the outside look.

  • @TheColinChapman
    @TheColinChapman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    ...compared to all other restoration channels and videos on TH-cam, this guy has succeeded in making it an art.
    he simply is in another league.

  • @jordanneal576
    @jordanneal576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    The rivet making part was mesmerizing...

  • @TacoCrisma
    @TacoCrisma ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After watching other restoration channels I always come back here - you are just absolute levels above everyone else on youtube. I find myself critiquing other channels using your methods as the gold standard.

  • @shovghi
    @shovghi ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your videos are mostly like relaxing and meditation rather than a restoration project. Keep going 👍

  • @user-bn3jk8cl3m
    @user-bn3jk8cl3m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    new button on sandblasting, everything is perfect now

    • @Vacik653
      @Vacik653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +++++++++++++++

    • @000jjjoni000
      @000jjjoni000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that was the reason I immediatly checked the comments

    • @hamnchee
      @hamnchee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I kinda miss the old censored one.

  • @MozzaBallBill
    @MozzaBallBill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My fav part when he said " "
    Makes my day every time !!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      lmao hahhaha

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I didn't like this old handle
      I make a new one
      ;-)

    • @Farlig69
      @Farlig69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly!!!

  • @ericdelmar2618
    @ericdelmar2618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Chicago rivets scene at 8:38 is beautifully shot. I always enjoy your work, but late to the party on this project!

  • @reyrogers2806
    @reyrogers2806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Most gifted craftsman on the Internet. Truly out of this world skills.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

  • @stupidfuckingworm
    @stupidfuckingworm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    ive never seen a knife with that little hook curve on top, it’s so unique and pretty!!!

    • @lucystarlight8887
      @lucystarlight8887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I thought that too. I bet it's so you can hang it up on a hook or rack from the ceiling. Most cleavers have a hole in the blade for the same purpose.
      P.S. I love your pfp

    • @journeywaitz5826
      @journeywaitz5826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      i would use the hook to get it stuck in someone. i have a twisted mind lol

    • @andrewzhu5394
      @andrewzhu5394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@journeywaitz5826 bruh

    • @homemadechaosYT
      @homemadechaosYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@journeywaitz5826 not quirky

    • @crowblossom06
      @crowblossom06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@journeywaitz5826 what a different unique scary girl/boy 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😨😰😰😨😰😰😰😰😰😱😰😱😰
      Anyways, yep, not quirky

  • @Grommie122
    @Grommie122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    When he slotted the heads of the rivets, I thought there was no way he was getting them flush, then I realized what he was going to do, and he did it. Amazing work

    • @VincentAnthonyConti
      @VincentAnthonyConti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Brilliant attention to detail. Perfectly slotted heads with correctly weighted screw driver just to get them adequately tight, then filing the whole thing flush and erasing the evidence.

    • @nonyabidness6492
      @nonyabidness6492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was the dumbest crap I've seen in a long time. There was no point in making the screws if he was going to file them down . It clearly wasn't intentional

  • @humaniodxeno889
    @humaniodxeno889 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its amazing on how much a simple handle design can completely change the look of the overall blade. Before it looked like a medieval vikings cleaver, and now it looks like a modern high end clever.

  • @kristofkris7685
    @kristofkris7685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have never seen a handle be made in that way but after seeing the result I absolutely love it.
    The sanding and polishing part was extremely precise and well made as well, can't say anything other than that I love EVERYTHING about the way you worked on it!
    Also the rivets are masterfully made and the handle choice is beautiful!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear that, thank you very much

    • @DeadJDona
      @DeadJDona ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mymechanics ruined original

  • @kingyoman1
    @kingyoman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This is not about just a restoration, this is art.

  • @not_a_paramedic
    @not_a_paramedic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    There's no logical reason I should still be this impressed with your work...but here we are and still impressed 👏 🤯

  • @S.Drakon
    @S.Drakon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If there ever is an Avengers level threat, I would ask this man to create my weapon.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot for watching :-)

  • @mattmoraworld
    @mattmoraworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very satisfying to watch. Very bummed out that you changed the handle though. That's one more piece of history lost to time. Wouldn't really call that a restoration.

  • @Ferracene
    @Ferracene 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1044

    "I'm going to make my own rivets" casually stated because that's normal.

    • @Dabigboii
      @Dabigboii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      He does « make new ones » for pretty much everything. Your car lost a tire ? He make new one. Humanity has almost be eradicated by zombies ? He make new one

    • @irishwristwatch2487
      @irishwristwatch2487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Dabigboii my mechanics was reaponsible for the Men of Iron in 40k, canon confirmed

    • @vangyng
      @vangyng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol

    • @Lazerturret81875
      @Lazerturret81875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well for this guy it IS normal

    • @kgb012
      @kgb012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vangyng lok

  • @PerfectTangent
    @PerfectTangent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Can we just appreciate his patron Pong Lenis?

  • @Oceanrex
    @Oceanrex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been very sick for about a week and your content has been calming through the worst days. Thank you.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

  • @mpepp9
    @mpepp9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The rivet-making process was incredible

  • @dylantnice14
    @dylantnice14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I'll never be fully convinced that when he sandblasts something he isn't just painting it gray.

  • @katiebellmichelle
    @katiebellmichelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This man is the master... can’t tell me otherwise lol

  • @necroswayy
    @necroswayy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can just tell this is legit due to the sheer amount of work that was done to restore it. Good stuff

  • @bmoxley16
    @bmoxley16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think this is the first and only restoration channel that hasn't made me want to bang my head against the wall by making terrible decisions during the restoration that destroy the item things like keeping the tempering in mind just make me so happy in these videos

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

  • @AverageLlama_Guy
    @AverageLlama_Guy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    I’m watching these at 1 am cus I got nothing better to do with my life tbh

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Thanks for watching :-)

    • @averagejellybean7985
      @averagejellybean7985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      me too but it’s 2 am for me lol

    • @raccoonman808
      @raccoonman808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me three but it’s 3 am😂

    • @itshydro27
      @itshydro27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@raccoonman808 me four but its 5 am

    • @dumon6727
      @dumon6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same buts its 12 am

  • @restorationandmodification4933
    @restorationandmodification4933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Even the smallest details are taken care of, perfect job done , as always...👏👏

  • @user-xn4iu2cj4u
    @user-xn4iu2cj4u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Какое удовольствие смотреть , как обновлённый тесачок смачно разрезает помидорку.

    • @Dakota__69
      @Dakota__69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tomatos will learn to fear the knife

  • @kyuutatsu
    @kyuutatsu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously though, I cannot say it enough: I love this channel.
    I love that there is no loud intro or outro, no commentary, just pure content and genius.
    I fall asleep to these videos because they remind me of my grandpa’s workshop.

  • @hhhhhhhhhhhhh4927
    @hhhhhhhhhhhhh4927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    First video where he's left a sharp edge 🤷‍♂️

  • @dmitrym7486
    @dmitrym7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    I imagine someone will be really mad when he discovers that those rivets are actually chicago screws, trying to restore this cleaver 100 years from now

    • @marcoskunrath5914
      @marcoskunrath5914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah... won't need restoration for at least 200 years. Until then we will have CAT scans at home like we have printers now.

    • @zoltanurmosi1143
      @zoltanurmosi1143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcoskunrath5914 by that time.....we'll be back

    • @pirig-gal
      @pirig-gal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I imagine this someone desperately trying to find Chicago screws replacement "because this is how it originally looked like" and "i make a new one"

    • @eugeneantonov1
      @eugeneantonov1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      да ничего, высверлЮт )))

  • @kirstinBioethics555
    @kirstinBioethics555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Outstanding! Watching you mill the rivets; inspiring craftsmanship.

  • @MrHomeduck
    @MrHomeduck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very well done!! It's so beautiful. Love the handle!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much!

  • @ugenefindley1335
    @ugenefindley1335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really appreciate the added subtitles on what you were thinking in each step.

  • @MotionPlug_
    @MotionPlug_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    This feels like the scene in toy story 2 when the guy fixes woody

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Glad you like it :-)

    • @gabbonoo
      @gabbonoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If this was the same, woody wouldnt be worthy of exhibition. the crappy handle was part of the antique quality. this is pretty much a new cleaver with an old quirk. Not complaining. Those techniques and the design, precision, etc. so cool

    • @jadeywhosshady3058
      @jadeywhosshady3058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@mymechanics tell me what level is your smithing stat 🤔

    • @randomduck2418
      @randomduck2418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jadeywhosshady3058 ok nerd

  • @user-uo8xv2qr4p
    @user-uo8xv2qr4p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Отличная реставрация. Лучшая которую я видела. Смотрим и любуемся. 👍👍👍

  • @karljones9357
    @karljones9357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A job well done. I love how you haven given the clever a new lease of life.

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    Awesome handle🥰

    • @coucle
      @coucle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The best i've seen ever, i would even say!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thanks Tysy 😉👍

    • @RavenMacy
      @RavenMacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aww my other favourite 💕

    • @uzmabailey240
      @uzmabailey240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TsysTube, your work is really excellent too! Post more perfect restoration videos, I've already seen everything you have posted. haha.

    • @lovehatecomments
      @lovehatecomments 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now we are waiting on something from you Tysy. It's been a month!

  • @realkushman
    @realkushman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Me: No don’t change the handle!
    Me 10 min later: damn! That’s a much nicer handle

    • @AdelsonDePaulo
      @AdelsonDePaulo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was thinking the same.

    • @wadewatts1441
      @wadewatts1441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      The new handle looks amazing. But I would have liked to see him restore the other one. Or build new but same style.

    • @csn583
      @csn583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The original looks designed to snap into Lego hands.

    • @Spike0000
      @Spike0000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ~ "Slam!..der..der..der/der..der..der....Used to love "Onyx" back in the 90's....

    • @bogotogo2786
      @bogotogo2786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      made his own screws and then filed them down to little nubs. Wow. Much nicer handle.

  • @arvinmarok
    @arvinmarok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s 1 am and this is what I choose to watch. I stand by my decision.

  • @unclesmedley
    @unclesmedley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tool and ornament.
    Gotta love the hook…!

  • @21owlgirl72
    @21owlgirl72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Literally anything with a rough edge: exist
    My Mechanics: §MØŐŤH

  • @wigger88
    @wigger88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    My girlfriend: This relationship isn't working.
    Me: I make a new one.

  • @tstrong7910
    @tstrong7910 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful work of art you've created! I'd love to see more of your work using Dark Woods like the smoked oak you used in this piece. Bravo!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

  • @MelBrooksOfficial.
    @MelBrooksOfficial. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That lathe shot is absolutely amazing

  • @stoptorturingme
    @stoptorturingme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    If only i could restore my will to study as easily as this

  • @arthurgwg
    @arthurgwg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    When you started cutting the tang I was like "NOOOOOO!" But looking at the final result i cant argue that the ergonomic handle you did is much better.

    • @ArniVidar
      @ArniVidar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fer sure. As a functioning kitchen tool, this thing is infinitely better today than it ever was in it's lifetime.

    • @ArniVidar
      @ArniVidar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Feather Blade I'm sure it does, and not for the better as far as original purpose is concerned, but I believe that it is instead now a perfectly fine kitchen tool. It's not like it's gonna be used for 50 hours a week anymore :)

    • @thatstockimageguy1067
      @thatstockimageguy1067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wait this was used in a kitchen?

  • @dwightsiu1039
    @dwightsiu1039 ปีที่แล้ว

    Master Craftsman, meticulous, beautiful, genius...very satisfying to watch you work and make something most people would assume to be worthless into a work of art!

  • @andrewnewman7840
    @andrewnewman7840 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love that he actually makes it look like a new tool, and doesn't leave the pitting because it makes it look "Vintage"

  • @defective6811
    @defective6811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The man with a grudge against sharp edges takes on a cutting blade restoration. Uh oh.

    • @JAEUFM
      @JAEUFM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree Defective, it is like the immovable object meeting the irresistible force.

    • @johnbradley1139
      @johnbradley1139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only the edges that aren't supposed to be sharp.

  • @VeradonaRestoration
    @VeradonaRestoration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    It turned out very well. The perfect choice of wood. Thanks Radek

  • @TheStormry6Beast
    @TheStormry6Beast ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100 years later: someone new finds this knife rusty again and makes it nice again

  • @Philtoid
    @Philtoid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that you don't spoil the reveal in the thumbnail

  • @99.6survivalrate8
    @99.6survivalrate8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Perfect timing! I was just watching old episodes.

    • @michelle5254
      @michelle5254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too! How funny

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you guys so much for the support :-)

  • @SianaGearz
    @SianaGearz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Pitting and rust. This man has declared a WAR on pitting and rust. And he is winning it!

  • @chainsaw201
    @chainsaw201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible engineering and craftsmanship!

  • @loner72
    @loner72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Cleaver looked beautiful after your restoration. That is really fantastic work.

  • @theransomgamer
    @theransomgamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    1:24 SandBlasting is so satisfying. It's like painting.

    • @Peaches4167
      @Peaches4167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So. Deeply. Satisfying.

    • @kamikiku
      @kamikiku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that and the bluing - watching him paint it on, then a few seconds later darken is so satisfying

    • @ArniVidar
      @ArniVidar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone said sandblasting is like "painting in reverse". Always liked that analogy :D

  • @AldanFerrox
    @AldanFerrox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This time, he actually puts sharp edges on it instead of removing them :D

    • @dougi1967
      @dougi1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rofl, good observation!

    • @MoultrieGeek
      @MoultrieGeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The one man war on sharp edges is over. Good catch mate!

  • @janem291
    @janem291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So relaxing to watch -that’s craftsmanship at its best

  • @dmitryidmitryi591
    @dmitryidmitryi591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Это не античный тесак а классический азербайджанский (турецкий) нож гиймякеш для рубки фарша для люля -кебаб, они такими парными работают прямо на улице на колодах. Считается что завиток на конце служит для центрирования ножа, ну и также для подвески, а в целом дань аутентичности. Мастер реставратор как всегда на высоте! Палец вверх!👍

    • @user-lw9pt8sj5m
      @user-lw9pt8sj5m 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Я так понимаю вы ответили к моему коментарию. Аутентичность и античность не одно и тоже. Аутентичность-это достоверность передачи, подлинность образца, о чем я и сожалею. А в остальном все на высоте и тоже поставил палец вверх👍

    • @senatuspopulusqueromanus2082
      @senatuspopulusqueromanus2082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-lw9pt8sj5m у вас обоих беды с башкой? название было автоматически переведено на русский и сраный гугел перевел "antique" как античный, что неправильно. и про аутентичность речи вообще не шло

    • @dmitryidmitryi591
      @dmitryidmitryi591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-lw9pt8sj5m
      Нет, кстати не на ваш. Тут в ленте минимум дважды в комментариях автору посетовали что он испортил античный вид. Причем комментарии были изначально на русском языке. Так что всё нормально.

    • @dmitryidmitryi591
      @dmitryidmitryi591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-lw9pt8sj5m
      Да и ксати, разных баранов которые прямо указывают на проблемы с головой мы замечать не будем, Как говориться - "" не тронь ..авно - вонять не будет!"

  • @colaptesauratus
    @colaptesauratus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    some guy in 100 years restoring this knife: "hey, these aren't real rivets..."

    • @ggGrey
      @ggGrey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Other guy says: "Must've been made in Chicago"

    • @brunocorrea6010
      @brunocorrea6010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Probably they would be just drilled off, the next guy will not even notice

    • @borysnijinski331
      @borysnijinski331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Other guy would “make a new one”.

    • @jadefalcon001
      @jadefalcon001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@borysnijinski331 "make a new one" is my favorite phrase on this channel.

    • @AdelsonDePaulo
      @AdelsonDePaulo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jadefalcon001 true.

  • @andre_601
    @andre_601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "G & Cie" would sure have tears of joy in their eyes when they would see this

    • @jimthesoundman8641
      @jimthesoundman8641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm surprised no one has tried to figure out what company that is. I wonder if they are still in business.

    • @itaquito6308
      @itaquito6308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andre? Are you the guy from Spigot? Nice to see you here.

    • @Llohr
      @Llohr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimthesoundman8641 Could be just about anything. It's French for "G & Company".

    • @SourGummiWyrm69
      @SourGummiWyrm69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Llohr Like how we use Co.?

    • @oDrashiao
      @oDrashiao 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SourGummiWyrm69 Yes, exactly

  • @guibox3
    @guibox3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    There is something very satisfying watching all these restoration videos. How he made the rivets was especially hypnotizing!

    • @BinarySecond
      @BinarySecond 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You ever seen hot rivets used on ships and steam engines?

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @seankearns6574
    @seankearns6574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to watch someone who knows his work 👏 wow brilliant. 🇮🇪

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching :-)

  • @jennybarone4220
    @jennybarone4220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    every step I keep thinking 'stop no what are you doing its perfect' but then he just keeps making it better.

  • @_mnejing
    @_mnejing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    "This requires sandblasting"
    You're damn right it does.

    • @aarushpraveen6754
      @aarushpraveen6754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wat da heck is sand b l a s t I n g

    • @suntzu3905
      @suntzu3905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Sand go *woooosh*

    • @My_Naginta
      @My_Naginta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I get little excited when he does that
      So satisfying

    • @hadiarabian2303
      @hadiarabian2303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poppyseed.3421 سلام

    • @user-hg1iq7se9d
      @user-hg1iq7se9d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poppyseed.3421 6

  • @Jibbie_
    @Jibbie_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's truly amazing craftsmanship

  • @serenityprincess6546
    @serenityprincess6546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Is anybody else always trying to detect when he’s gonna say “I make a new one” before he says it and you be really happy when you get it right?
    Or am I just weird?

    • @Ella4132
      @Ella4132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      no not just you, I do it too hahaha

    • @LeglessWonder
      @LeglessWonder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea. I try to predict which part will need to be made. Lol

  • @ReluctantStallion
    @ReluctantStallion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    This Just In:
    "One of the continents just broke in half!!"
    my mechanics:
    "I make a new one"

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer9651 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The spacer wood is a nice contrast with the handle. I’m glad you restored the engraving.

  • @theeddorian
    @theeddorian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Usually your work is really excellent. This time I would call the result a redesign. I liked the old style, peened pommel. You redesign changes the balance and to some degree, the force that could be brought to bear in blow from the cleaver. The older hilt was very reminiscent of sword hilt. Your conversion made it more a "messer" than it was before.

  • @MrStevenToast
    @MrStevenToast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Cherry tomato....damaged
    I make a new one

  • @scotlandghost
    @scotlandghost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The sheer audio of this video is so soothing that I required a second viewing with my eyes open to see what was being done. It's so fascinating!! 🤗

  • @EEGmaghrabi
    @EEGmaghrabi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So well done! Your skill for perfection is amazing.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much :-)

  • @techguy3373
    @techguy3373 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy has mad skills and every machine tool known to mankind.

  • @97denis97
    @97denis97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you so much for the sweet sound of engineering and no stale royalty free music!!!!!!

  • @GrimReapuh
    @GrimReapuh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    My favorite thing about his videos is the fact that the tools were most likely owned by now deceased people, when they died the tool or weapon was left all alone to rust and lose hope of being used again, and along comes Mr. My Mechanics to give it a beautiful makeover and make it happy again.

    • @alexandraluster284
      @alexandraluster284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The spirits of my blacksmiths, chefs, and warriors smile down on this man.

    • @tian0911
      @tian0911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jadi saya tidak tahu apa yang penting dalam kehidupan sehari-hari yang terlalu besar dan panjang umur dan jenis kelamin anak Bu maaf baru mengirim Bu maaf lahir Dan

    • @wanderer4life
      @wanderer4life 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha that's a morbid thing to have as your favourite thing 😂. I know what you mean though. It's possible that some of these tools were actually in their owner's hands at the moment they died. In fact, some of them may have been used as the murder weapons..... blimey, I'll never look at a restoration the same again. But, for all his skills I bet he can't do the same with the original owners. Bring them back to life just from a few bones and a couple of teeth.

    • @wanderer4life
      @wanderer4life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidschmidt4227 I can't read intonation and emphasis from a text David, but I really hope you're joking.

    • @joeg3741
      @joeg3741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I prefer the old handle. Not ergonomic. But looks more authentic

  • @anitaswart.
    @anitaswart. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Craftsmanship of sheer beauty for this 70 year lady, reminds me of sitting on my father's bench and that is where I got my love for it
    Thank you

    • @Vickie-Bligh
      @Vickie-Bligh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, this 66 y/o lady loves watching him work. And yeah brings back memories of my dad too. 💖

  • @fe3613
    @fe3613 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely gorgeous job

  • @AnthonySommer
    @AnthonySommer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1317

    I love this channel. ❤️

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Thank you very much :-)

    • @ionutbadulescu3673
      @ionutbadulescu3673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wish he posted more. That’s my only complaint

    • @Charlies_Factory
      @Charlies_Factory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It really is incredible

    • @andreashansen5313
      @andreashansen5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@ionutbadulescu3673 I'll take quality over quantity any day.

    • @hahagagagaga4710
      @hahagagagaga4710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You an i brother