An Axe Like No Other
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Always enjoy your ax reviews and this was no exception. Thanks for posting up
+Texas Style Cuisine thanks
@@wranglerstar what is the official name of this axe/company and where I can order one from? I didn't see a link to it. Thanks
i live in Basque country and love watching the log chopping they do every year at the Basque festival in northern Nevada.
+Matt Steers We used to go to a Basque restaurant in Minden/Gardnerville when I was growing up in Sparks in the 60' & 70's, it was a family style with large tables and 11 or 12 courses of awesome food.
Hey Matt, where is this in Nevada?
"If you touch it, it'll cut you" Sounds like my ex.
Best comment ever.
Oof
😁👍
Ah, I see you too have a weakness for hispanic women
Aren't those the axes that the "Pros" use in competitions? They look amazing.
Yep. They are.
That is one good-lookin' tool! We are in Basque territory here, along the eastern Sierra and lower Cascades. They have been mostly shepherds in the past, but they also have a small grocery in Susanville. Anyway we know and appreciate them. I will be sharing this video with some Basque friends, who will be delighted.
There are many videos of the Man Who made the axes. All handcrafted. If your friends do still know básque language even better. If not still good to see.
I am amazed how many of your videos I have missed over the last decade. As you have been in this transition I have been going through old videos and enjoying the immensely. Thank you
Very interesting axes, I love the concept of the slide in handle! Food for thought. For the end of the handle, to prevent slippage, drill a hole and add an adjustable lanyard. With the right length lanyard, you can basically lock the one hand in place. Also, I've found that hockey stick tape works great for adding a more reliable grip to various handles without making them overly thick, as well as, to thicken a smaller handle to fit my hand better with 1 or 2 extra wraps of tape. I've used hockey stick tape for years, and I learned as a kid it was useful in a lot of ways, and now the tapes are far better than they were 30 years ago. Anyway, I hope these ideas help, and if not for these axes, then maybe a future project.
i dont trust anything a piece of razor sharp metal that can move on me while using...i dont care how long they been makin em like that.....not from my dollar.....
As a Basque man from the US who loves bushcraft I massively appreciate this video.
John Nivek dont sound basque......
@@jorgeguanche5327 you got me. Because my name online is Nivek which happens to be a made up stage name the lead singer of Skinny Puppy goes by, I'm definitely lying about my heritage. For what purpose? Even I may never know.
@@jorgeguanche5327 because people totally can't just put anything as their name on TH-cam.
You need a hoodie that says : "You know me, I'm not content... I have to mess with everything." I would buy it today!
Those axe heads are wild. I have never seed anything like them ever!
Seed
+Ethan Nuijens Well, the N is very close to the D, so that is bound to happen.
Me nu my phone has autocorrect, and it put seed instead of seen. No reason to be judgmental, I just didn't catch it.
@@MIgardener I agree my Bro
These axes remind me of the prop axe carried by the Tin Man in the The Wizard of Oz
Interesting design. The tree huggers will be angry as you cannot say "no trees were harmed in the making of this video". LOL
Those are really nice pieces of steel. I've never been exposed to Basque axes before, so I really appreciated learning about them and seeing them in action. I'd snag one in a second if I ever come across something similar.
Best wishes proud moment seeing that as a dad. Love From South Africa
Well you know better than I, by experience, but it's easy to see what a fine tool this is. Thanks for sharing this with us Cody. Worth it.
Very similar to a collegiate racing axe, and they are the fastest felling axes made. Lots of weight, and a long cutting face. Almost a Jersey style axe. Very cool.
+HOSSMCGILLICUTTI how much do the heads weigh Cody?
+HOSSMCGILLICUTTI ANY FOOL CAN SEE ITS VERY LITTLE. THE EDGE ON IT IS LIKE A KNIFE. THEREFORE IT WILL DULL EASILY AND NOT CLEAR OUT THE CHIPS WELL. THE FLY WEIGHT HEAD WILL MAKE IT A BITCH TO CUT WITH. YOUR ARMS WILL FALL OFF.
Get your ignorant self onto the Internet, type in
2015 Tioga County Fair Lumberjack Competition - Part 1
Watch from about 2:45 - 3:15 or so, see if you recognize the shape of their axes? ALL racing axes are very similar in shape and size and weight. You say they can't clear out chips? Do you even own an axe
+HOSSMCG CHECKED IT ! THOSE AXES ARE HEAVIER WEIGHTED HEADS THAN PICTURED HERE AND WITH MORE ANGLE TO THE EDGE. YOU WILL SEE A WEDGE IN THE END OF THE AXE HANDLE. THIS VIDEO SHOWS NONE. THE HANDLE END TAPER IS WHAT KEEPS THE HEAD FROM FLYING OFF SO THERE YOU GO. ALSO THE WOOD BEING CUT IS VERY SOFT POPULAR WOOD WHICH IS MENTIONED IN THE FIRST VIDEO. NOT SURE THEY'RE EVEN THE SAME MANUFACTURER !
I guess you just don't understand axes. They are two totally different companies, competition axes are hung the correct way, not like an adze wedge shape. My point was the shape of their cutting edges are very similar, and they will throw chips a mile. As far as weight goes, Cody even said that big one was to heavy to mess with. I have very thin edged axes, one Kelly perfect that has been ground so much on a traditional 24" round piece of sandstone, that the first inch is as thin as most kitchen knives. And it cuts like a dream, even on hardwood. Probably 75-100 years old and has never chipped in the many years I've owned it. You might want to go to their web site and check them out. As I'm sure you can speak and read Spanish, as you know it all. You never did answer my question...do you even own an axe?
The brand is possibly "JAUREGUI" from Urnieta, Spain.
Hacha Artesana means Artisan Axe.
Cheers!
what a peaceful and calming channel and content GREAT WORK!
Ever since I seen this video a couple years ago. I have been stocking up on these. Thanks for the video
Pansies are actually incredibly tough. they come up early in the season when other flowers aren't capable, and they can survive under a snowpack!
The sound of someone chopping down a tree with a felling axe is so wonderful.
Pieces of art!
The definition of "hacha artesana" is artesanal hatchet. Good video by the way.
*artesanal axe
Hey i ordered a splittin maul from gransfors bruk about a week ago because of you. I did a lot of research before I purchased. Like you, I take the most interest and am incredibly fond of the life style. Just wanted to say thanks for opening my eyes to qualify tools and info
Next on my list is the double bit felling axe
Hi, I live in Valencia Spain south of Basque country. I haven't spotted if anyone else has mentioned it but the name/brand 'Hacha Artisana' just means Artisan Axe. Artisan as in ... made by a craftsman. Thanks for the video.
dear Cody me and jack still loving your channel. Got my fire wood chopped and fire going for the winter.Love this time of year.Merry Christmas to you , your lady and your jack.God bless you all.Adam
Those axes or "aizkora" in basque are made by Jose Ramón Jauregi in the town of Urnieta, Province of Gipuzkoa, basque country, spain. I'm basque and i have 1'25kg and a 2'5kg axes from jauregi, his axes are the best we can buy, they are artisan-made an he himself is an adorable person who loves his work and traditions.
As an addition, Jauregi also makes racing axes "apustu aizkorak" for professional competitors who compete in both national and international competitions (such as the basques Aitzol atutxa, Mikel Larrañaga and Iker Vicente)
The Handel and the way it's hung is just like altuna axes from Spain.
For some reason I absolutely loved the song while he was felling!
I've never seen this design before. Thank you John and you Cody for sharing.
They now have a large internet presence - largely I think due to you and they are on backorder ..another great review -- Thanks for doing them..
Urnieta is a village placed in Guipuzcoa, Spain. The axe's brandy is Jauregui. This is the surname of the artisan axemaker: José Manuel Jauregui.
The axe head was probably made like that over time... to be comfortable in the hand, to be used as a hand knife. Skinning game, prepping game and vegetables for cooking , cutting cooked meat for eating, etc....very nice design. The Basque history has had more than enough time to perfect the tools that they would use " everyday".
Thinking of getting one of these to make a bug out tool incase SHTF. Would make a handle thats long enough for it to be used as a hiking stick and maybe making it so I can interchange with a pick axe and also a shovel on the other end.
Cody, your desire for a palm swell got me thinking of a way to add a removable palm swell. My wood working experience only goes about as far as constructing fences, but it seems that with some sort of dove tail router bit, you could start a grove flush with the handle that gets deeper as it moves toward the base of the handle then comes to a stop before running all the way through. Then you could build a palm swell with that is inserted from above and slid down to the bottom (much like the axe head is installed). It probably wouldn't be super durable, and it might be a pain to remove after 300 swings, but it could be a fun project just to see if you could get it to work.
Bought a .8 and a 1.25 kg. The big one chopped great until the handle slipped halfway down into the eye. I used the small one for the rest of the day: all was fine until the head slid down and sent me to get some stitches. Also, a round eyed tomahawk/trade axe is easy to get a handle made, these are a severe pain. If you look at pictures of Basque axes you can see allot of folks wrap or shove things around the head to keep them from sliding down one way or the other.
Are these available in the United States I'd certainly buy one.
I found your site by looking for parts for a wet/dry vac in you can imagine. You do some good work for sure. The water pump is what got my main interest and then I got onto the forge which I want to learn more about. I would like to find one like my granddad had which I do not remember the name of. More home work. I will be in touch. Keep up the good info.
Randy
Man you are a beast, no question about it. Felling trees with an axe is no joke. Well done.
Forjadas a mano, en mi tierra. Un saludo desde Vitoria, España
Another great video. Keep the axe stuff coming, dude.
You are correct, I've never seen such as this. I want one or three. It is beautiful and elegant. I agree.
+plant man I hadn't noticed. OMG. I've become a monster. LOL
In case anyone was interested, they are called Jauregi Urnieta axes.
I have an idea for a new video. Maybe you made it because there is a massive quantity of videos that i am still watching.
I think that these basque axes are not only different for the culture but as well for the type of wood that used to chop in the area Oaks, beech... hard woods. On the other hand i saw a lots of videos of you and I realize how good were the axes you use for a softer kind of woods.
I do not think that there is better axe or better wood, but I think that each of it has its possitive side or qualities for some buildings or structures and negative for other types of works and so on.
So here is the idea... What about to try different axes in diferent woods. Choping trees, cuting big pieces and small logs of wood. So we can find which axe is better for hard, medium and soft wood, even for a different type works..... just an idea.
Beautiful Steel! love the head design. Great Music choice! A favorite of Nutnfancy's too.
He suddenly turns into Bob Ross when he starts sharpening his axes
They look really streamlined and as if they would be aerodynamic, even though its not necessary. But having the rounded profile would also limit corrosion and shattering to some extent. Id like Cliff Stamp to see some of these.
Those axes are a ART work, the mirror finish helps them cut.
Also the edges are not flat as an American ax, they have a slight roundness to them, therefore less drag and therefor cut much deeper.
Also the edge is not long, they go right into widening, which will split wood much nicer.
Pure ART WORK
You run into people who cannot believe anyone would pay the price this axe commands. They are WORTH every penny. They make your work/life so much easier they are worth twice the price. I have 2 Gransfors Bruks that are worth all the money I paid for them in the effort they save and now I am going to save up for one of these. Thank you! (Grants on the 1.1 mil subs. I have followed you for awhile and you earned each sub!)
Never commented on the performance of the axe....great video ad usual keep it up
The Jauregui axes are not traditional basque, but australian pattern. The traditional has a wedge shape and straight bit.
They are available
The Basque people also have a long tradition of casually crossing the Atlantic to fish in North America during the middle-ages without realizing that it was a different continent and actually a really big deal. In Québec we have a region called Les Basques in their honor.
I love your taste in music on all your TH-cam videos. Just such a pity you don't or can't have a link to them.
Basque aka VASQUEZ! I dig the profile. ...and get a kick out of the relation to my heritage/genealogy...
Nice video, how does one get ahold of a splitting axe from them?
they’re on etsy
@@Dariet88 thank you! I actually received mine and just got done splitting. Lovely axe to swing
great video lots of great information. ...
I've use mine for 6 years I did get a crack to run down the back of the axe head but I quick weld fixed it and stopped it from spreading
Thanks for sharing guys.
Here another Jon from the Basque Country! Nice vid, thanks
Where do I get one of these??
Can you leave a link where i can order one like that boys axe??thank you
try “bushcraft spain”
Perhaps wrapping leather cordage around the palm swell would give a little better grip to keep your hand from sliding off. Great video!
+wranglerstar Speaking of palm swells, I have a hatchet that has a swell the size of your hand. It would make a good template.
Thank you for the video....What are the weights of these axes....particularly the "boys axe?
If I could buy that in the states, I'd order right now.
As usual I love your axe videos and your channel. I have learned so much from you. Keep it up!
Try using a tennis or racketball grip at the bottom it really works well
I'd like to see you try a Tuatahi axe . Those Bask boys are some men to chop and drink and that says a lot i'm Irish
Where can we find one of these to buy
The native Afghans had a very similar design, but with a round handle. It was incredibly easy to replace the handle. They would often carry just the head. Then just put a handle on it as needed. The other strange thing is that they used very light heads with very long handles.
otetechie, can you give me more jnformation about those Afghan axes? Thanks!
Jon what do you want to know?
Basically all the information you can give me, were and how were they produced, their geometry, use, weights, steel, hardness... Some photos would also be greatly wellcomed.
Unfortunately, I don't have much info. We didn't have any electricity and it wasn't really a priority. No idea where they were produced. I was near the Afghan/Chinese/Pakistan boarder so they most likely came from one of those countries.
I did find this picture online. The ones I often saw had long handles. It felt like a 1 1/2 to 2 lbs head. Often the handles were 4 or 5 feet long. Which makes sense with how I saw them used. Rather than cutting down a tree, they would cut off limbs and leave the tree standing.
www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/an-afghan-labourer-wields-and-axe-at-a-firewood-yard-in-news-photo/457533656
@@jonugalde1275 old comment but look into shepards axes, might put you on the path.
I have one thats really rusted over and put through a lot and its still great tbh
reminds me very much of the "racing" axes used in the timber sports shows.
Yes. Because these are Indeed Basque competition axes.
Beautiful looking tools.
What size and weight Basque axe did you use to fall that fir tree Cody?
ill bet you could make a removable palm swell for that handle...
since it has no real pole, did you feel any significant wobble when swinging the axe
I doubt he will reply after so long, but having swung axes with similar handle design in Portugal, I can definitely tell you that unless the handle is really old, there wouldn't be any wobble.
beatiful axes and felling brother and always great review
Do you have any idea of where to get a basque axe?
Welcome to the wranglerstar history lesson
What do you think about stihl axes? Are they any good? Worth the money?
Those edge profiles already look pretty slim... nice
These things look a lot like the timbersports racing axes. You should try one of those.
I seen All your videos on axe ..and few others lol.. I thought you out chit to say !!! teehee.. Wow.. Really like the axe style. Weres mine ? Wrap it in metal for safety /protect handle and Dial - pin to hold all together and secure the no slip off. handle till its ready to be repraced.
Where can we get one...Spain..
Where can I buy one?
They are available from a Finnish company called Lamnia.
They ship to the US at very reasonable prices (less than $10.00).
I got the small curved bit felling ax (1.25Kg).
Quite sharp upon arrival.
The hafts are made of European Beech wood which is very straight grained.
Very different from American Hickory and not as smoothly finished "out of the box" as a Council Velvicut or Gransfors Bruks but finish pretty well with some diligent hand sanding and some linseed oil.
Haven't employed it for its intended purpose as of yet but it's a neat little item!
The red sticker basically says "made by hand".
The manufacturer is a guy named Jauregi Urnieta.
Cheers!
What's the weight of the axes, you said heavy can you weigh them? Lamnia.com does have them and will ship to the US, but they list them by Kg and not by numbers. Thanks.
Where did you get those sharpening stones? Love the videos. Keep up the good work.!
4 years still no reply. If you said you found his wallet.........zip zip narcissist. also you don't file into the blade. Ha wranglerstar my but cant even use a axe properly goose!. Ha
Those look like the axes used in lumberjack competitions. At least the heads do.
I have. I grew up with my dad hunting coyotes for sheep farmers which were Basques sheepmfarmers
$357 US dollars for the 2kg competition axe. The felling axes are a little more reasonably priced, but come on.
It's an axe, not the Space Shuttle.
+scdevon You think those are expensive? Have you ever seen how much do racing axes cost? Take a look and compare.
+scdevon READ MY COMMENT. THINK ABOUT WHAT I'M SAYING AND SAVE YOUR MONEY !
+scdevon I get double bit axes at garage sales for $2-$10
To find racing axes in garage sales is almost impossible. You who are talking about fools, I see you don't know what a racing axe is.
+Jon Ugalde Tuatahi Racing Axes made in New Zealand are $450USD just for the axe head the handle is another $50 but they're so sharp you can shave with them lol, not to sure how long they would last in everyday use either high performance usually equals high maintenance ie; Cars Motorcycles
Ok to show my ignorance .... I like this axe ... grew up on the farm so couple things I need to know
The PIT - square VS round ... is the pit the shape of the blade as a whole .... also and th bigger question
This eye is tapered to accept a tapered handle ... are handles like this available for sale in the USA and or are they readily available ?
I assume that the handles in Home Depot - menards ect . are straight for use with a wedge spacer ...
Thanks
Duncan Adams ,
how would you compare this to lets say a granfors bruks felling or scandinavian forest axe?
I’m wanting the .80kg pruning axe and the 1.75kg felling axe from them. Really great reviews everywhere I look.
I need this axes!!! I'm from Chile 🥺🙏
Hey Cody what are the weights on these three?
Where can I buy one?
And who mach it cost?
WOW! That is really nice! I would love that design... I really like my tools close (short handle) and the simplicity is helpful in the field as well.....
Love the timelaps.