Quit bashing this guy. This kid is what 16 yrs old? With knowledge well beyond that. Like someone else below stated. I've never heard of, "wrangler star".( not knocking wrangler star) But this guy puts out excellent videos. Teaching people is a skill not many people have. And this guy has that. I've learned a lot watching his channel. You just keep doing what your doing BraveTheWilds. And Thank you for the education!!!!
You are one squared away young man. Your video is shot with great care and your presentation skills well beyond your years. Besides, I learned something from your video, thank you.
Great video, Kenny. I subscribed. I read the comments about similar content. I struggled with the same concerns when considering whether to start my own channel. I mean, surely everything I could show has been covered elsewhere, why make another channel? Then I realized we each bring our own unique gifts and talents to whatever we do and that maybe my perspective on something will be of value to someone. None of us know it all and one of the great benefits of this TH-cam community is the ability to share ideas and learn from each other. If you are like me, it may seem like every time you release a new video you wind up finding a bunch of other, similar videos but you have to just keep doing what you can to create quality content and be true to your vision for your channel. You are doing great Kenny. Keep it up. Bryan
Hey just wanted to say thank you my daughter likes to watch me do things like this around the homestead but I do not allow her to watch you tube often cause a lot of people swear and don't do things the proper way so I just wanted to say I appreciate you being very informative and watching your language she just loves to watch me break an old tool and try to fix it but she learns by watching me or a video so she's allowed to watch your channel thank you again
BraveTheWilds I used your A frame tarp set up on my last trip to the woods. The other guys were wishing they did too when it started raining. Thanks for the info buddy!
I agree with one poster here leave the kid alone he is doing something positive and at the same time he is actually giving back which most people forget to do today. as the one commenter said below he could be a kid running the streets and be just like about 60% of te kids out there today with there head buried in a cell phone or tv screen or worse yet a mindless video game for hour and hours on end. The kid is doing far better then most kids I seen twice his age. hats off to him wish I had more like him. one thing though I would like to add when using that file on the axe edge in the vise don't grind downwards like that it's a accident waiting to happen. I hate to see you loose your trigger finger son. work that file away from the edge for safety or mount the axe in a different way.
nice job , yer bang on with not gettin them axes to sharp I can almost garrantee all those paper cutting silly buggers dont split wood ,, they wood be afraid,, I wood if i had it that sharp, only for competition underhand chop ,, chopping wood i go that sharp keep up the good work
A very good video. Refreshing one's knowledge on sharping keeps a fellow from getting into bad habits and becoming dull. I like to refresh many basic training items now and then just to keep up with what new techniques and materials are out there. Plus updating my learning is one of the reasons I'm so good looking at my age. Keep up on your videos.
Yes, excellent looking axe. You have a great channel here young fella. Keep up the good work. Stole that vise for $35. You've already gotten your moneys worth out of it. Now time for a sturdy work bench because it will make your work that much better.
Good video and solid advice. I strongly recommend wearing gloves when sharpening an axe. A slip or other mishap with the file will cause your upper hand to make contact with the edge.
I love Wranglestar, but this channel just seems more practical. Bravethewilds is simply more approachable from the standpoint of actually doing some of the projects and getting work from point A to point B. Good show.
That was really interesting and a great, uncomplicated explanation. I feel I understand how now. Thanks. Can you say why you held the axe in the vice by its handle rather than the head?. There is obviously a good reason, would appreciate your feedback. Thanks again.
Alright , Everyone else is using those pucks I'll have to get one to see!?. Great vid I've been researching axe sharpening since I got my swiss military survival axe. It's kinda heavy but I have knifes for all my fine work. Seeing as how it's brand new and came with a not so sharp "shipping" edge. I wanted to see about refining it , My handle also came unfinished "raw" and I couldn't understand what you meant by the finish you used. Could you elaborate??. I was just going to give it a good boiled linseed oil rub. Thank you for the info and the nudge into the puck!!. Peace
Thank you for your axe sharpening advice.I was always told you could not use a file because you could not guarantee the file would be harder than the axe steel,and so could not be used .Well you proved a lot of people wrong!Another thing, any reason why you did not apply oil to the lansky sharpener,does it have to be water?Sorry for the questions I have never tried this.
Great Info, Sir. The only thing i would ask is to remove the “U.S. Army” Tape from your field jacket. Keep up the good work! Get out there and Getter Done!! God Bless
Nice job on the video showing the angel on the axe. I like the dual grit puck sharpener by Lansky. It allows for a lot of control on the edge. Did you have trouble finding one locally, so you ordered it online?
Donnybrook10 *were* the best. They've recently (within the last 2 or 3 years) been outsourcing to Mexico, Brazil, and Columbia, amongst other places. Quality has gone down, but they're still better than most of the other big box brands. dependable, USA-made filing tools are getting harder and harder to come by. i'm not really sure if there are any accessible stateside manufacturers still producing them.
There is a lot of different types of axes.. And only few are for felling or splitting. There is a lot of axes that really needs that super sharp and shiny edge. Just saying. Nice axe btw!
why are so many guys out there afraid of putting a good edge on their axes? its the grinding angle that decides over if its going to chip or roll, if the angle is adequate its not going to do that. a rough, kind of sharp edge is just thousands of a millimeter thicker than a mirror polished one, and because it is rougher there are tiny pieces of metal that may fold over, dulling your edge more quickly. a fine edge lasts longer than a coarse edge.
Actually it's quite the opposite with sharpening an axe: A dull or coarser edge will not last as long as a razor sharp or near razor sharp edge, also if the edge knicks or folds over when chopping if it's very sharp that means it's either a low HRC or lower quality steel. I respect your opinion but i prefer making my axe shaving sharp and just regulary honing it as that takes litteraly 5 minutes as long as i don't damage it which is rare as opposed to having it sharp enough to just cut paper and having to take 15 minutes to sharpen it.
I sharpen my axe with the same method as my knife. I was using an axe for about 6 hours today on hardwood carving a boomerang then I lightly tapped a finger...... BLOOD Everywhere lol.
By the way, Kenny you catching any of the pathfinder tv? I was trying but it has an age restriction because of google wallet. Wish I could watch so bad!
When they build up a good amount of videos on there I might subscribe so I can get my money's worth and watch a whole bunch of them. I don't know, I really enjoy the videos Sarge and Dave already put out, and am curious to see if it will be worth the $3. Thanks for watching.
So what if it is from wrangler star? If wranglerstar himself was watching this he wouldn't care. His whole point is to share knowledge on TH-cam and this is Kenny's way of sharing it further. If Kenny was copying all his ideas (he isn't) directly from somebody that would still be an ok thing to do as long as he mentioned where he got the idea and gave credit where it is due.
I don't care if he copies exactly what someone else is doing as someone said hes like Wanglerstar. I'll be honest Kenny built a hut. I built a cabin and a lot of his ideas I used ot copied. This other he copied supposely built a cabin too. We all had different ideas to put in the project that made it different. Kenny is sixteen, I would rather see him doing this then running the streets. Who knows maybe he inspired on kid to stay off the streets by his videos or projects. So give him a break and let him do what he does best, I say he's a rather cool person. Stop saying who he copying and enjoy his video. So kenny, this is your channel, but that upset me. As another person I know stopped making videos because of threats. Others calling others fake. We should all get along. If you like to remove this post please do so. Keep making your videos because I have learned from them....
There is no "proper way' to sharpen anything, it's more just a matter of choice and available tools - I build axes and wouldn't advise on doing it this way as it's a little difficult to maintain a proper chisel. Everyone seems to want help sharpening everything these day's and that is the problem - the key is to not letting your knives or axes become blunt - I keep all of my knives and axes razor sharp with a piece of leather glued to a piece of wood (A strop) loaded up with honing compound. If you don't know how to profile an axe, best to have an experienced person do it for you in a purpose built jig.
I learned to sharpen knives and axes/hatchets when I was about 8 and it's now an almost mindless task. You put too much thought into your efforts. Plus, I've always considered it better to use a light oil with the stone, although some people will say that will ruin the stone. I have stones that I've had for over 20 years that still work very well. Besides - it's a tool, right? :-)
I actually saw Wranglerstar's video on sharpening an axe only after I already created this one. I do admit they are very similar, but I strive for the content on my channel to be comprehensive. Lots of people haven't heard or don't watch Wranglerstar, so I can't just write off not doing a video because someone else may have already done it. And a lot of my content can't be from him if I've been doing videos for years and I only starting watching him in the past few weeks.
BraveTheWilds I haven't seen Wranglerstar's video on this, but really, if the two videos give accurate information how different can they be? When teachers teach the bulk of the information is the same, but each brings their own approach to getting it across. Same with instructional videos, plus little touches of tips and tricks from different experiences.
Why do you feel the need to bash BraveTheWilds? I subscribed to his channel and I've never heard of wranglerstar. Brave is doing the TH-cam community a great service by helping spread great information to people who enjoy learning. I am proof of that since his channel is the one I subbed to. I wonder if Wrangler star would approve of you dissing someone else in his name? I bet not.
I don't care if he copies exactly what someone else is doing as someone said hes like Wanglerstar. I'll be honest Kenny built a hut. I built a cabin and a lot of his ideas I used ot copied. This other he copied supposely built a cabin too. We all had different ideas to put in the project that made it different. Kenny is sixteen, I would rather see him doing this then running the streets. Who knows maybe he inspired on kid to stay off the streets by his videos or projects. So give him a break and let him do what he does best, I say he's a rather cool person. Stop saying who he copying and enjoy his video. So kenny, this is your channel, but that upset me. As another person I know stopped making videos because of threats. Others calling others fake. We should all get along. If you like to remove this post please do so. Keep making your videos because I have learned from them....
Quit bashing this guy. This kid is what 16 yrs old? With knowledge well beyond that. Like someone else below stated. I've never heard of, "wrangler star".( not knocking wrangler star) But this guy puts out excellent videos. Teaching people is a skill not many people have. And this guy has that. I've learned a lot watching his channel. You just keep doing what your doing BraveTheWilds. And Thank you for the education!!!!
Thank you man I apprecaite it
You are one squared away young man. Your video is shot with great care and your presentation skills well beyond your years. Besides, I learned something from your video, thank you.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Great video, Kenny. I subscribed.
I read the comments about similar content. I struggled with the same concerns when considering whether to start my own channel. I mean, surely everything I could show has been covered elsewhere, why make another channel? Then I realized we each bring our own unique gifts and talents to whatever we do and that maybe my perspective on something will be of value to someone. None of us know it all and one of the great benefits of this TH-cam community is the ability to share ideas and learn from each other.
If you are like me, it may seem like every time you release a new video you wind up finding a bunch of other, similar videos but you have to just keep doing what you can to create quality content and be true to your vision for your channel.
You are doing great Kenny. Keep it up.
Bryan
Can't have a good man without first being a good kid good video..
I agree, at least I TRUST him and what he's telling me....more than can be said for some of the big axe bozos on TH-cam.
Nicely presented...good pace...informational...young man wise beyond his years...well done...
Hey just wanted to say thank you my daughter likes to watch me do things like this around the homestead but I do not allow her to watch you tube often cause a lot of people swear and don't do things the proper way so I just wanted to say I appreciate you being very informative and watching your language she just loves to watch me break an old tool and try to fix it but she learns by watching me or a video so she's allowed to watch your channel thank you again
Dude you know your stuff. Articulate and interesting. I can appreciate people who have practical skills and enjoy sharing.
BraveTheWilds I used your A frame tarp set up on my last trip to the woods. The other guys were wishing they did too when it started raining. Thanks for the info buddy!
Michael Kirk Glad I could help!
I agree with one poster here leave the kid alone he is doing something positive and at the same time he is actually giving back which most people forget to do today. as the one commenter said below he could be a kid running the streets and be just like about 60% of te kids out there today with there head buried in a cell phone or tv screen or worse yet a mindless video game for hour and hours on end. The kid is doing far better then most kids I seen twice his age. hats off to him wish I had more like him. one thing though I would like to add when using that file on the axe edge in the vise don't grind downwards like that it's a accident waiting to happen. I hate to see you loose your trigger finger son. work that file away from the edge for safety or mount the axe in a different way.
Totally agree, Lansky's sharpening puck is the perfect sharpening stone for your camping/emergency axe! Easy to use and fast...
nice job , yer bang on with not gettin them axes to sharp I can almost garrantee all those paper cutting silly buggers dont split wood ,, they wood be afraid,, I wood if i had it that sharp, only for competition underhand chop ,, chopping wood i go that sharp keep up the good work
Thanks for this. I'm sort of new to living in the mountains and my axe is my new favorite tool.
I thought this was very interesting. I have 2 axes and was about to sharpen them and now i know how. Thank you
Very nice video. It was informative, descriptive and methodical. I think you sold me on the sharpening puck. I'm going to look for one soon. Thanks.
Good job, Kenny. Drive on, don"t let others get to you. AIRBORNE
A very good video. Refreshing one's knowledge on sharping keeps a fellow from getting into bad habits and becoming dull. I like to refresh many basic training items now and then just to keep up with what new techniques and materials are out there. Plus updating my learning is one of the reasons I'm so good looking at my age. Keep up on your videos.
Yes, excellent looking axe. You have a great channel here young fella. Keep up the good work. Stole that vise for $35. You've already gotten your moneys worth out of it. Now time for a sturdy work bench because it will make your work that much better.
That was very illustrative really like the video
Good job young man, keep up the good work.
You sound like you know what your doing. And your young. We don't see any good kids around here in Detroit. Keep it up kid
Great video, you make it look real easy.
Great instructional video. I am new to axe sharpening so this info will help me. Thanks
Good video and solid advice. I strongly recommend wearing gloves when sharpening an axe. A slip or other mishap with the file will cause your upper hand to make contact with the edge.
Nice demo excellent !!!! I know your being careful but I would sure put on some protective gloves Thanks Lefty
I love your videos I'm sorry for the comment on wrangler star much. I saw u were watch him and it reminded me of a lot of his videos.
I love Wranglestar, but this channel just seems more practical. Bravethewilds is simply more approachable from the standpoint of actually doing some of the projects and getting work from point A to point B. Good show.
Nice job. Good for you. It is perfect as a tool, which is it's intended purpose.
That was really interesting and a great, uncomplicated explanation. I feel I understand how now. Thanks.
Can you say why you held the axe in the vice by its handle rather than the head?. There is obviously a good reason, would appreciate your feedback.
Thanks again.
Good job young man, keep it up.
Enjoyed the vid nipper,cheers
Alright , Everyone else is using those pucks I'll have to get one to see!?. Great vid I've been researching axe sharpening since I got my swiss military survival axe. It's kinda heavy but I have knifes for all my fine work. Seeing as how it's brand new and came with a not so sharp "shipping" edge. I wanted to see about refining it , My handle also came unfinished "raw" and I couldn't understand what you meant by the finish you used. Could you elaborate??. I was just going to give it a good boiled linseed oil rub. Thank you for the info and the nudge into the puck!!. Peace
love that 4 door s10 in the back
Thanks.
Thank you for your axe sharpening advice.I was always told you could not use a file because you could not guarantee the file would be harder than the axe steel,and so could not be used .Well you proved a lot of people wrong!Another thing, any reason why you did not apply oil to the lansky sharpener,does it have to be water?Sorry for the questions I have never tried this.
man great video hope you put more great videos on thanks
Good video my friend, keep it up!
Great Info, Sir. The only thing i would ask is to remove the “U.S. Army” Tape from your field jacket. Keep up the good work! Get out there and Getter Done!! God Bless
thanks that was really helpful for the axe i have
Good work man.
Nice job on the video showing the angel on the axe. I like the dual grit puck sharpener by Lansky. It allows for a lot of control on the edge. Did you have trouble finding one locally, so you ordered it online?
Great video dude ~Peace~
Cool vid Lt.
Your tecnique for sharpening was pretty good, but that spoil you wiped off acts like a polishing compound and helps sharpen you ax quicker.
Careful with the grinder- don’t want to get the axe too hot and mess with the edge temper.
Nicholson files...the best.
Donnybrook10
*were* the best. They've recently (within the last 2 or 3 years) been outsourcing to Mexico, Brazil, and Columbia, amongst other places. Quality has gone down, but they're still better than most of the other big box brands.
dependable, USA-made filing tools are getting harder and harder to come by. i'm not really sure if there are any accessible stateside manufacturers still producing them.
if you lay the axe flat in your vice it makes it at a better angel for sharpening
There is a lot of different types of axes.. And only few are for felling or splitting. There is a lot of axes that really needs that super sharp and shiny edge. Just saying. Nice axe btw!
Thanks Mate!
why are so many guys out there afraid of putting a good edge on their axes? its the grinding angle that decides over if its going to chip or roll, if the angle is adequate its not going to do that. a rough, kind of sharp edge is just thousands of a millimeter thicker than a mirror polished one, and because it is rougher there are tiny pieces of metal that may fold over, dulling your edge more quickly. a fine edge lasts longer than a coarse edge.
And you should try making that old file into a flint striker
Thanks from a 56 year old.
SEVEN minutes to get to the point. Good GOD.
You can stop watching anytime you want... But some just like to complain :)
couz10
Like I said... SEVEN MINUTES!
Frenzy LaBom
Took a while for you to get to the point there to. Must be a thing with you.
Muted.
What brand of handles do you use for your axes
Actually it's quite the opposite with sharpening an axe: A dull or coarser edge will not last as long as a razor sharp or near razor sharp edge, also if the edge knicks or folds over when chopping if it's very sharp that means it's either a low HRC or lower quality steel. I respect your opinion but i prefer making my axe shaving sharp and just regulary honing it as that takes litteraly 5 minutes as long as i don't damage it which is rare as opposed to having it sharp enough to just cut paper and having to take 15 minutes to sharpen it.
So does the US forestry service
I sharpen my axe with the same method as my knife. I was using an axe for about 6 hours today on hardwood carving a boomerang then I lightly tapped a finger...... BLOOD Everywhere lol.
By the way, Kenny you catching any of the pathfinder tv?
I was trying but it has an age restriction because of google wallet. Wish I could watch so bad!
When they build up a good amount of videos on there I might subscribe so I can get my money's worth and watch a whole bunch of them. I don't know, I really enjoy the videos Sarge and Dave already put out, and am curious to see if it will be worth the $3. Thanks for watching.
Hey do you have a cousin or brother or something named Cody? Because he has the same last name if that is yours any way
great vid thanks
So what if it is from wrangler star? If wranglerstar himself was watching this he wouldn't care. His whole point is to share knowledge on TH-cam and this is Kenny's way of sharing it further. If Kenny was copying all his ideas (he isn't) directly from somebody that would still be an ok thing to do as long as he mentioned where he got the idea and gave credit where it is due.
Good tutorial and you stole that vise. Good for you!
I don't care if he copies exactly what someone else is doing as someone said hes like Wanglerstar. I'll be honest Kenny built a hut. I built a cabin and a lot of his ideas I used ot copied. This other he copied supposely built a cabin too. We all had different ideas to put in the project that made it different. Kenny is sixteen, I would rather see him doing this then running the streets. Who knows maybe he inspired on kid to stay off the streets by his videos or projects. So give him a break and let him do what he does best, I say he's a rather cool person. Stop saying who he copying and enjoy his video. So kenny, this is your channel, but that upset me. As another person I know stopped making videos because of threats. Others calling others fake. We should all get along. If you like to remove this post please do so. Keep making your videos because I have learned from them....
There is no "proper way' to sharpen anything, it's more just a matter of choice and available tools - I build axes and wouldn't advise on doing it this way as it's a little difficult to maintain a proper chisel. Everyone seems to want help sharpening everything these day's and that is the problem - the key is to not letting your knives or axes become blunt - I keep all of my knives and axes razor sharp with a piece of leather glued to a piece of wood (A strop) loaded up with honing compound. If you don't know how to profile an axe, best to have an experienced person do it for you in a purpose built jig.
like wranglerstar!!!!
I learned to sharpen knives and axes/hatchets when I was about 8 and it's now an almost mindless task. You put too much thought into your efforts.
Plus, I've always considered it better to use a light oil with the stone, although some people will say that will ruin the stone. I have stones that I've had for over 20 years that still work very well. Besides - it's a tool, right? :-)
don't go into the edge...
you want to create a burr ...
Chur bro
When were in the US Army?
+leonard payne He's like 16 dude, c'mon
Put some gloves on, young fella... You'll slip ONCE and know better after getting stitches!
dude next time soak the stone before use it ;)
I'm not dissing him I love his videos but a lot of his content is from a TH-cam channel called wranglerstar
I actually saw Wranglerstar's video on sharpening an axe only after I already created this one. I do admit they are very similar, but I strive for the content on my channel to be comprehensive. Lots of people haven't heard or don't watch Wranglerstar, so I can't just write off not doing a video because someone else may have already done it. And a lot of my content can't be from him if I've been doing videos for years and I only starting watching him in the past few weeks.
BraveTheWilds how old are you?
jacob Matthews hes 16, and full of awesomeness !!
BraveTheWilds I haven't seen Wranglerstar's video on this, but really, if the two videos give accurate information how different can they be? When teachers teach the bulk of the information is the same, but each brings their own approach to getting it across. Same with instructional videos, plus little touches of tips and tricks from different experiences.
Wrangler star much
Piss off, its a great video
det414 Wrangler star made a axe video and he is popular. S that was accusations of copying
Why do you feel the need to bash BraveTheWilds? I subscribed to his channel and I've never heard of wranglerstar. Brave is doing the TH-cam community a great service by helping spread great information to people who enjoy learning. I am proof of that since his channel is the one I subbed to. I wonder if Wrangler star would approve of you dissing someone else in his name? I bet not.
The grain on your ax is wrong. Good grain runs up & down the handle,not across the handle like yours does. PS you stole the vice.
I don't care if he copies exactly what someone else is doing as someone said hes like Wanglerstar. I'll be honest Kenny built a hut. I built a cabin and a lot of his ideas I used ot copied. This other he copied supposely built a cabin too. We all had different ideas to put in the project that made it different. Kenny is sixteen, I would rather see him doing this then running the streets. Who knows maybe he inspired on kid to stay off the streets by his videos or projects. So give him a break and let him do what he does best, I say he's a rather cool person. Stop saying who he copying and enjoy his video. So kenny, this is your channel, but that upset me. As another person I know stopped making videos because of threats. Others calling others fake. We should all get along. If you like to remove this post please do so. Keep making your videos because I have learned from them....