I skimmed through 38 axe sharpen videos on TH-cam and in my opinion this is the best one and the method I now use. So easy fast and razor sharp effective. Thanks a million.
Jimmy Joseph that’s great really pleased that you liked the video and it has helped get your axe razor sharp. Thanks for the comment, all the best cheers, Ben
I’ve never sharpened an axe before and I used this very technique after watching this video. And afterwards it passed the paper test. I was very pleased. The video has a fantastic format with an idiot proof technique to sharpening. Cheers Ben thanks you for the knowledge. 👍👍👍
FINALLY, clear instructions on what angle to go for!!! This is the only bushcrafting axe sharpening video that is an actual bushcrafting axe sharpening video on all of internet!
After watching dozens of how to videos on sharpening your video is probably the best one I've seen. Succinct with compelling arguments and can be done anywhere.
Pretty much what everyone else said. Thanks for the video. My only observation would be that you have an unfair head start since I doubt you own a single dull edge- except the ones still in the making!
I have been putting an edge on knifes,axes,for over 50 years and have used every way you can think of and still like to use this way when I have the time. Good video...
I just got a Gransfor small forest axe and a puck. Sharpening it intimidated me a lot because it came with a hairshaving edge and its almost as if I didn't want to use it just to maintain the edge. These types of videos are great as it just gave me the confidence to buy some waterstones and attack the edge when it will reach an "in need of sharpening" stage. Thank you for this, very helpful and easy to understand, that marker trick will help in all my sharpening needs ahead :)
Hi Kani Fuker LOL ! 😀 Tell me about Yank videos! Boring buggers love the sound of their own voices. This is a brilliant video by Ben. Straight to the point and easily understood.
Thank you Ben. You have a gift for explaining things clearly. I am working on bringing back a very dull axe. Starting with my coarsest whetstone and using your technique, which seems to work very well. I have a lot of work ahead before I will make it to the 1000 waterstone. Then I need to rehaft, too!
I would have rehafted it first: while sharp tools are safer in use, full told are safer if you are rehafting them. I'm assuming it's a job long since completed and simply info for someone else wandering around here.
Great vid! Never thought of sharpening with large flat stone, but once shown it's obvious. Also, THANK YOU for explaining importance of edge geometry!! Most new to sharpening miss that important element and only focus on the sharp edge
Great video, i have the same axe and same stone which i use for my knives, going to have to try it on the axe blade when it gets dull, i liked the marker tip too, sure will help put the right bevel and grind on!
I just restored my Norlund hatchet and was at the sharpening stage. Typical to how I sharpen my kitchen knives, I using my King stones in a stationary position to hone my axe - with decent results. Your short concise instructional video was instrumental in my being able to get a hair witling sharp axe with a correct convex profile.
I love the thorough explanation of the advantages of the bench stone over the puck sharpener. From watching Wranglerstar, I always thought he was last word until now... The proof was in the paper-test! WOW!!
Hey, easy now. he's do e his paper tests too which proven his method. I like watching Wranglerstar for their simpler life and his Manly Manners are usually good.
I went to your TH-cam to see how professionals do it. All I found was gaming videos. I think I will stick with Cody. He does it for real, not in fantasy. Have a great day.
Actually I need to be discovered for accomplishing some firsts in that game. In 1440p. I'm not a daily-ish vlogger like W or most gamers. Check them out if you have the interest, and if you have something to say, leave a comment and I'll respond like you did? Don't worry, I think people have more than one interest. Anyway. Point is, watch W to find out how to not do things. You could watch his victim response videos where he attacks 'everyone who is against him', like actual metal workers... but it's really ugly for him. Wouldn't recommend it.
Thanks for showing the technique! I used a wooden block and different types of sand paper though, since it started to ate away the only grinding stone that I own. Had to correct a grind that was way to steep, so basically I had to start from the scatch, which was with an 800 grid wet stone and different metal files, a fruitless attempt. 40, 80, 120, 400, 800, 2000 grid sand paper worked for me (dry). The poor man's choice, which also works great on Mora knives, but with a different technique. Cheers!
I kind of cheat sharpening my Cold Steel Trail Boss. I use the Worksharp belt sharpener. It put a convex grind on the bit, and the polishing belt is 6000 grit. After that, it to the strop I made using green stropping compound. I have it where it sliced through paper just like that.
I skimmed through 38 axe sharpen videos on TH-cam and in my opinion this is the best one and the method I now use. So easy fast and razor sharp effective. Thanks a million.
Jimmy Joseph that’s great really pleased that you liked the video and it has helped get your axe razor sharp. Thanks for the comment, all the best cheers, Ben
I’ve never sharpened an axe before and I used this very technique after watching this video. And afterwards it passed the paper test. I was very pleased. The video has a fantastic format with an idiot proof technique to sharpening. Cheers Ben thanks you for the knowledge. 👍👍👍
Well that’s fantastic news so pleased it worked for you.
Many thanks for the comment.
All the best
cheers Ben
FINALLY, clear instructions on what angle to go for!!!
This is the only bushcrafting axe sharpening video that is an actual bushcrafting axe sharpening video on all of internet!
After watching dozens of how to videos on sharpening your video is probably the best one I've seen. Succinct with compelling arguments and can be done anywhere.
I learn so much from your videos. Very straight forward and to the point. Thank you for them.
Superb video, thank you. The marker pen idea is simply brilliant
Great lesson Ben, thank you for sharing it.
Great and simple info on how to sharpen an axe safely.
Pretty much what everyone else said. Thanks for the video.
My only observation would be that you have an unfair head start since I doubt you own a single dull edge- except the ones still in the making!
Best axe sharpening tutorial, I have seen! Thanks Ben!
Thanks Much appreciated.
best video on youtube about axe sharpening. thank you so much!!
Straightforward and easy to understand 👍
Superbly clear advice on a simple technique. Thanks.
The best, most logical and hassle-free method I've ever seen. Good show mate!
you started me on the tormek paste and stropping and sharpening well in general. thank you
Excellent instruction very clear and practical.
Ben, awesome video, thanks for your time!
Best axe sharpening video I have watched! Thank you.
Great teaching, thank you Ben.
Just a great video; plain, simple, straight to the point. Well done sir.
Short, simple to the point. Excellent video. Can't wait to get a good edge on my new camp hatchet.
Ben - thanks very much for the lesson. Never knew you could sharpen an axe in that manner.Learn something new everyday.Thanks again!
I have been putting an edge on knifes,axes,for over 50 years and have used every way you can think of and still like to use this way when I have the time. Good video...
Nice job! Right to the point, and it's nice to see a axe that looks like it actually gets used.
Top video Ben, as always the information is clear, the demonstrations are also clear and easy to understand and follow.
That is by far the best axe instructional vid I have seen, thanks very much.
Thanks Ben, yet another great video
Best wishes - Steve
Now this is a great sharpening tutorial. Thank you 🪓
love your videos and love your hand made tools!, one day I will have an Orford blade in my collection! thanks for the video, very helpful.
top vid ben,simple to follow the felt-tip pen technique is brillant thanks
Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
Great stuff Ben. Thank you.
Very informative and well presented. Thank you!
Great film again Ben 👍
Thanks for the advice Ben,
Incredibly helpful info. Thank you!
Wonderful video, and an excellent technique and you've taught it well.
Great video, very helpful! Making my first homemade axe and needed to know how to sharpen it. Thanks!
Great Video, short and to the point.
thanks for this great video Ben.Its been very useful,
Been looking for a good axe sharpening vid!! Awesome job
I just got a Gransfor small forest axe and a puck. Sharpening it intimidated me a lot because it came with a hairshaving edge and its almost as if I didn't want to use it just to maintain the edge. These types of videos are great as it just gave me the confidence to buy some waterstones and attack the edge when it will reach an "in need of sharpening" stage. Thank you for this, very helpful and easy to understand, that marker trick will help in all my sharpening needs ahead :)
Ben, has to be one of the best on TH-cam, to teach 👌🏻
Very helpful, as usual. Thank you.
Outstanding tips!
Very impressed!
Thanks; I just got my first GB Small Forest Ax and it's good to know how to maintain that excellent edge.
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Glad You finally getting some more publicity... You earned It!
Wow this is the best instructional video ever!! :)
Excellent video as always. Nice tip with the colouring in the bevel. I'm working on making my own strop now.
Best sharpening video out there.
Hi Kani Fuker
LOL ! 😀 Tell me about Yank videos! Boring buggers love the sound of their own voices.
This is a brilliant video by Ben. Straight to the point and easily understood.
Excellent tutorial.
Thank you Ben. You have a gift for explaining things clearly. I am working on bringing back a very dull axe. Starting with my coarsest whetstone and using your technique, which seems to work very well. I have a lot of work ahead before I will make it to the 1000 waterstone. Then I need to rehaft, too!
I would have rehafted it first: while sharp tools are safer in use, full told are safer if you are rehafting them. I'm assuming it's a job long since completed and simply info for someone else wandering around here.
Great vid! Never thought of sharpening with large flat stone, but once shown it's obvious. Also, THANK YOU for explaining importance of edge geometry!! Most new to sharpening miss that important element and only focus on the sharp edge
Wow nice work!
Great video, i have the same axe and same stone which i use for my knives, going to have to try it on the axe blade when it gets dull, i liked the marker tip too, sure will help put the right bevel and grind on!
Great video!! Learned a lot!
Very informative. Thanks!
Awesome explanation
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
Excellent tutorial
I just restored my Norlund hatchet and was at the sharpening stage. Typical to how I sharpen my kitchen knives, I using my King stones in a stationary position to hone my axe - with decent results. Your short concise instructional video was instrumental in my being able to get a hair witling sharp axe with a correct convex profile.
Great video !!
Ben you need to do a full DVD of techniques! I'd buy it immediately
Thank you for sharing
I love the thorough explanation of the advantages of the bench stone over the puck sharpener. From watching Wranglerstar, I always thought he was last word until now... The proof was in the paper-test! WOW!!
Hey, easy now. he's do e his paper tests too which proven his method. I like watching Wranglerstar for their simpler life and his Manly Manners are usually good.
Sorry, I just think Wranglerstar isn't a wrangler nor a star. I don't know why people watch his stuff, I find it unbearably klutzy and amateurish.
I went to your TH-cam to see how professionals do it. All I found was gaming videos. I think I will stick with Cody. He does it for real, not in fantasy. Have a great day.
Actually I need to be discovered for accomplishing some firsts in that game. In 1440p. I'm not a daily-ish vlogger like W or most gamers. Check them out if you have the interest, and if you have something to say, leave a comment and I'll respond like you did? Don't worry, I think people have more than one interest. Anyway. Point is, watch W to find out how to not do things. You could watch his victim response videos where he attacks 'everyone who is against him', like actual metal workers... but it's really ugly for him. Wouldn't recommend it.
I am not all into the victim, he said she she drama game. Good luck in your gaming thing.
great video
Good job !
Great job mate..
Great video.. thank you so much
good informative video, thanks
So practical and au naturael... Nice exchange.
Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks cheers, Ben
great video.I have just been out to the woodshed with a sheet of paper. I'm back ,with an intact sheet of paper, to watch the video again!
Good vid... cheers from the axe throwing community ;)
Great Video!. Thank you..
Thanks for showing the technique! I used a wooden block and different types of sand paper though, since it started to ate away the only grinding stone that I own. Had to correct a grind that was way to steep, so basically I had to start from the scatch, which was with an 800 grid wet stone and different metal files, a fruitless attempt. 40, 80, 120, 400, 800, 2000 grid sand paper worked for me (dry). The poor man's choice, which also works great on Mora knives, but with a different technique. Cheers!
your axe is sharper than my kitchen knives..... lol
Great Video! Razor Strop Fungus works quite well too in a pinch
Fantastic video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :-D Cheers :-)
Very good video
11 people don't own an axe thanks for taking the time to make this.
This video only shows how to sharpen an axe with stones. I want to know how to sharpen an axe with Ben Orford!
You have to do this first and continue doing this in 9 years and 7 months. Then you come here and we talk about the further process.
rjfc2 LMBO
very informative video
Never thought about using a marker for that, thanks!
Thanks man.
As always Ben, excellent instruction. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
great informitive video thankyou :P
Good Stuff!!!!
excellent tutorial! remember to alternate the cutting face of your oil/wet stone so as to not ruin it and therefore your axe
Nice, thanks
Thanks for the video. i subscribed.
Thanks mate. Ripper video
This is a unique way of doing this
I kind of cheat sharpening my Cold Steel Trail Boss. I use the Worksharp belt sharpener. It put a convex grind on the bit, and the polishing belt is 6000 grit. After that, it to the strop I made using green stropping compound. I have it where it sliced through paper just like that.
Looks so easy lol!!!!! thnx for the lesson m8. gr Kat o/
Wow! That thing is sharper than my pocket knife lol good work!
Holy crap thats sharp!!!
very good
Good video