I thought it was about not thinking, being one with the axe. Actually I was thinking about it, and I’m having trouble knowing the difference between thinking, and over-thinking. This makes me think more about over-thinking, which might be the over-thinking he is talking about. I’ll have to think about it some more.
This was a No Nonsense approach to axe sharpening. This has worked for me for years and on knives too. People get too complicated nowadays. Remember: k.i.s.s. (keep it simple stupid). In a real bushcraft/survival situation you won't have your fancy sharpener that you brag about. It's just you and maybe a stone. Learn the simplist fastest useable way to get it done and move on. Really Great Video. Thanks!
I work at an engineering job. Thank you for not making another 'technical' axe sharpening video. I dont care how people in 2023 sharpen axes, I wanted to know how people in 1823 sharpened axes. Excellent, practical video
I literally just stumbled upon your tutorial looking for "axe sharpening" and was able to sharpen an old, inherited axe right away. Simple, easy to follow guide, no lengthy self-advertising and no overexplaining. Just doing it and have fun with it. Kudos man, you helped me a lot.
Out camping as a rookie with an non sharpened hatchet from Walmart. I was smart enough to buy the sharpening stone but didnt know how to use it. Other videos required special oils, files, techniques... THANK YOU for keeping it simple! Gratefully, Your newest subscriber!
That's a very easy and simplistic method. Everybody else says to never, ever make circles when sharpening. Obviously, it works or you wouldn't have been doing it for years. I like the way you bust the non sensible traditions and myths and give us stuff that works; works well; and is easy to do.
Sharpening tools such as knives and axes has never been a great talent of mine. I've tried many methods and techniques but never had the knack for attaining the edge I wanted. Many thanks for simplifying things to make my weaknesses into strengths.
Holy moly, this is exactly what I needed. I followed your instructions to the letter, and (speaking of letters) my beat-up old hatchet just cut through an envelope from the mailbox. It was so easy! I was going to throw this old, corroded hatchet in the trash, but after watching your video, I immediately ordered a tiny, pocket-sized stone like the one you're using. I'm so glad I found your video - my hatchet still isn't pretty, but boy howdy, it sure can cut! Thanks!
As a custom knife maker hobbyist, I approve this message.. lol keep up the great work man I really appreciate the videos and I've learned a lot. God bless
@Craig Hellberg usually people sharpen knives that way because of the slice people usually make with knives. But to be honest with you it doesn't really matter a whole lot as long as your blade is sharp it's sharp LOL no there is a difference between a flat grind, hollow grind and convex grind and so forth so depending on the blades purpose that's usually the grind you should have.
@Craig Hellberg from my experience if it does matter it's so little you won't know the difference LOL so I wouldn't be too worried about clockwise or counterclockwise
What do I say at my hardware store to get the right stone for keeping a hand hatchet sharp? This looks like a common sense method, but he just says "a little stone like this." Well, there's probably a grit or a spec to that one that's different from the one that'll be sitting next to it when I get to the hardware store. Any help will be appreciated 🙏
when I'm sharpening chisels and planes with which I want to take off the smallest possible shaving, I am incredibly particular. I also recognize that trying to get a blade like that on an axe would not only be useless, but detrimental. Thank you for this straight forward method for keeping an axe sharp.
Hiya mate, love the way you teach, your practicality and honesty is refreshing. Not gung-ho and not too serious, unlike a few other channels. Alot of what you do is applicable here in the Aussie bush, thanks mate appreciate it.👍🏽👍🏽
I think it was the owner of Bark River Knives (famous for their convex grinds) who said that any free hand sharpening will eventually result in a convex edge, because we‘re not precise in our hand/wrist/arm movements. That‘s what‘s working in your favor with a flat stone on an axe grind. Simple, easy, no nonsense.
Good man!! So nice to see someone out there talking good common sense. Logical and careful work to maintain your tools. The other thing I see is people with less experience and maybe new to Bushcraft or working with axes and bladed tools, being in a great hurry to force a sharp edge onto something. It just takes a little patience and time. Gentle consistent pressure, applied evenly and with just a little attention to detail. Nothing complex. Thanks for the film.
Thanks for the quick and simple tutorial. I had to listen to some other guys talk about BS for 5 minutes before showing their over-thought sharpening system.
Honestly this has been the easiest to understand video I've watched for axe/hatchet sharpening most are over complicated and give too much information making it things easy to forget for beginners
@@michalurbanful ,when you make the stone match the black line,you are matching the angle of the edge. There’s a lot of information on axe edge angle’s out there. Practice makes perfect 👍
One of my favorite activities is sharpening my axes and knives. So this is a great tutorial for improving my technique. I spent almost 2 1/2 hours sharpening a Cold Steel Trail Boss and a Helko Werk (German) axe this past weekend using a generic hand file and a Lansky puck. Apparently I did it correctly. I tested them in my backyard Hobo Camp and easily chopped several logs for my fire pit.
I don't have a good vise anymore but I have found that a piece of metal hanger strap/plumbers tape, wrapped with duct tape, and a couple of hex head construction screws do a good job clamping steel axe head to the top of a large round. I use this method and a bastard file followed by a mill-bastard file to re profile/thin a new axe. It speeds up the process as it allows you to use both hands on the file. after that initial setup I only occasionally re sharpen as necessary as shown in the video.
Thank you for simplifying that. I was previously discouraged from carrying an ax on my outings because the sharpening videos I have seen were so complex. I am going to try this. Thanks!
Great channel. I couldn't agree with this guy more on this and so many other things. He gives good little simple solutions for a variety of things. In this case, sharpening edge tools. Great job brother.
Finally, an axe sharpening tutorial that does not involve grinding. I would suggest having a mill bastard file on hand of there is a lot of edge shaping to be done. Honing might be a little too much splitting and rough shaping. And don't forget to deburr.
Great simple way to maintain the axe in the field or woods. If you get a bad roll or chip can get rid of that at home on a belt. Great method for the toolbox.
I tried that method on my large kitchen cleavers and knives. Unless the blades get severely damaged I will be doing this. I have a 7 pound Chinese steel cleaver I use for chopping large pieces of venison and bones. It is so sharp now I don't have to work too hard. THANKS!!!!!!!
Dude. Axes have been among my money-making tools on and off for decades and I have a few that I cherish. I've only ever used an axe file and just always keep one with my axes, (I use it for a minute or two as needed). I lo e sharpening my tools and keep them sharp. I have a 2 sided stone for my knives, but never questioned the way I was taught to sharpen an axe with a file. I feel like I'm about to discover a whole new level using a stone on my axes. Only problem is, I'm here with my file and I forgot my stone at home this week.
Thank you for sharing this vid. Very good advice and your experience and explanations are great for sharpening tools like axes. Keep up the great work!
What I like to do is if I have two grits is to swap between circles on the first grit to running straight across for the second so it's really easy to see the difference on the bevel of where I have sharpened and where I haven't. Simple is best and don't mind the ones getting all technical about something which is really very simple.
Unless I was looking for an argument, I was raised to never talk about sharpening in polite company...or was that something else? You're 100% on target with reminding people to use what works for them. Thanks for the video, they're always enjoyable!
great one - simple, understandable, works. That’s what you need when outside! If you wish you can do complicated once or twice a year at home when you take stock and prepare for next season or the next trip.
I use mine all the time too... Only thing I still do to this day is take a black permanent marker to about an eighth of an inch from blade edge. More of a habit now but great for beginners. I use that as a guide to make sure I'm making the edge even.
It’s funny because I worked in repairing paint at a very large auto manufacturer and I had no idea that the water was meant as a medium to wash away filings. I feel a little stupid, but I’m glad I learned this information today. Just that alone was worth watching this video.
I’m a retired gunsmith and I still have my ultrasonic cleaner from cleaning firearms but I also use it to clean my sharpening stones and they come out looking brand spanking new.
I like the message of not over-thinking things.
Society is already too good at over complication, this is so great
@@IdiotWithEducation you got that right..a breath of fresh outdoor air this technique is, and going into my folder
People at my work tell me to stop overthinking things...they aren’t thinking cause they’re lazy
I thought it was about not thinking, being one with the axe. Actually I was thinking about it, and I’m having trouble knowing the difference between thinking, and over-thinking. This makes me think more about over-thinking, which might be the over-thinking he is talking about. I’ll have to think about it some more.
john farmer eh hi Farmer👋😄
This was a No Nonsense approach to axe sharpening. This has worked for me for years and on knives too. People get too complicated nowadays. Remember: k.i.s.s. (keep it simple stupid). In a real bushcraft/survival situation you won't have your fancy sharpener that you brag about. It's just you and maybe a stone. Learn the simplist fastest useable way to get it done and move on. Really Great Video. Thanks!
I work at an engineering job. Thank you for not making another 'technical' axe sharpening video. I dont care how people in 2023 sharpen axes, I wanted to know how people in 1823 sharpened axes. Excellent, practical video
they used a water wheel
You dont work anywhere, you dont have a job
They use circular sharpening stones sculpted from skilled Craftsman
I literally just stumbled upon your tutorial looking for "axe sharpening" and was able to sharpen an old, inherited axe right away. Simple, easy to follow guide, no lengthy self-advertising and no overexplaining. Just doing it and have fun with it. Kudos man, you helped me a lot.
Sharpening anything is so therapeutic; especially when you keep it simple. Good stuff.
My first wife used to practice sharpening her tongue, and apparently, that could be terminal.
@@usernamemykel ouch LoL 😂
Yes, it was a biting remark, I'm afraid.@@0ct31st
So is splitting wood
Out camping as a rookie with an non sharpened hatchet from Walmart. I was smart enough to buy the sharpening stone but didnt know how to use it. Other videos required special oils, files, techniques... THANK YOU for keeping it simple!
Gratefully,
Your newest subscriber!
That's a very easy and simplistic method. Everybody else says to never, ever make circles when sharpening. Obviously, it works or you wouldn't have been doing it for years. I like the way you bust the non sensible traditions and myths and give us stuff that works; works well; and is easy to do.
👍 Excellent advice. Sometimes we all need to be reminded of the “keep it simple, stupid” principle. 😀
Sharpening tools such as knives and axes has never been a great talent of mine. I've tried many methods and techniques but never had the knack for attaining the edge I wanted. Many thanks for simplifying things to make my weaknesses into strengths.
Diamond sharpeners are the way to go fast easy to use no lube required traditional stones take time to master
@@yfelwulf usually takes off more material than it needs to though so don’t use it on expensive knives
@@benr.9628 For someone starting out its fine regular stones take practice
Get yourself a cheap pocketknife, a cheap bench stone, and practice!
You'll get there 👍
@@yfelwulf I agree, I use stones to achieve a very sharp edge but later as needed, touch up with a diamond steel. It works well.
Seriously Dan... your channel is literally the only one I have never ever skipped ahead or at all !!!!
He's right to the point
Holy moly, this is exactly what I needed. I followed your instructions to the letter, and (speaking of letters) my beat-up old hatchet just cut through an envelope from the mailbox. It was so easy!
I was going to throw this old, corroded hatchet in the trash, but after watching your video, I immediately ordered a tiny, pocket-sized stone like the one you're using. I'm so glad I found your video - my hatchet still isn't pretty, but boy howdy, it sure can cut! Thanks!
As a custom knife maker hobbyist, I approve this message.. lol keep up the great work man I really appreciate the videos and I've learned a lot. God bless
@Craig Hellberg usually people sharpen knives that way because of the slice people usually make with knives. But to be honest with you it doesn't really matter a whole lot as long as your blade is sharp it's sharp LOL no there is a difference between a flat grind, hollow grind and convex grind and so forth so depending on the blades purpose that's usually the grind you should have.
@Craig Hellberg from my experience if it does matter it's so little you won't know the difference LOL so I wouldn't be too worried about clockwise or counterclockwise
What do I say at my hardware store to get the right stone for keeping a hand hatchet sharp? This looks like a common sense method, but he just says "a little stone like this." Well, there's probably a grit or a spec to that one that's different from the one that'll be sitting next to it when I get to the hardware store.
Any help will be appreciated 🙏
Damnit!!!! Thank You Sir!!!! Love your channel and the simplicity you bring!
Simple. Straight-forward. To the point. Good, valuable, info. Not a performance or audition for a TV show.
Good video. Thanks for posting. Subscribed.
That was exactly what I needed : uncomplicated yet effective. Thanks Dan!
You’re A great teacher. Fell like I can axe you anything. Lol.. thanks for the info brother and for keeping it simple
thank you for the video and advice, I'm new to the woodsmen life stile.
when I'm sharpening chisels and planes with which I want to take off the smallest possible shaving, I am incredibly particular. I also recognize that trying to get a blade like that on an axe would not only be useless, but detrimental. Thank you for this straight forward method for keeping an axe sharp.
Awesome video!!! Thank you.
That was a great video. Lower the temperature on stuff that doesn’t need to be complicated. Thanks man!!
Thank you so very much 😎
I have watched a number of videos on sharpening, and this one is by far the best and easiest to understand. Thank you!
Hiya mate, love the way you teach, your practicality and honesty is refreshing. Not gung-ho and not too serious, unlike a few other channels. Alot of what you do is applicable here in the Aussie bush, thanks mate appreciate it.👍🏽👍🏽
Simplicity is everything and how you explain, tank you 😁
I think it was the owner of Bark River Knives (famous for their convex grinds) who said that any free hand sharpening will eventually result in a convex edge, because we‘re not precise in our hand/wrist/arm movements. That‘s what‘s working in your favor with a flat stone on an axe grind. Simple, easy, no nonsense.
Nice!....best wishes from a wet and windy UK....😉👍
Man, so appreciate it. I am an axe guy. Love the simplicity. Bravo and thank you.
Good man!! So nice to see someone out there talking good common sense. Logical and careful work to maintain your tools. The other thing I see is people with less experience and maybe new to Bushcraft or working with axes and bladed tools, being in a great hurry to force a sharp edge onto something. It just takes a little patience and time. Gentle consistent pressure, applied evenly and with just a little attention to detail. Nothing complex. Thanks for the film.
Very cool
Thank you for posting this ☺️
Thanks for the quick and simple tutorial. I had to listen to some other guys talk about BS for 5 minutes before showing their over-thought sharpening system.
Great video! Thank you!
Love your channel. Learn much. Greetings from South Africa
Honestly this has been the easiest to understand video I've watched for axe/hatchet sharpening most are over complicated and give too much information making it things easy to forget for beginners
Simple. Practical. No bs. Subbed!
Outstanding instructional video. Clear, concise and to the point
Literally cutting to the chase. Bravo!
After all these decades. Unbelievable, this works great.
Thanks to you my axe was very sharp in a couple of minutes, thanks mate 👍
Thanks for video. Very nice radio/tv voice.
I like Your video it’s short, simple,and gets to the point.
Hell Yes!!!!!
Thanks Man!! Very much appreciated!
Right on! Thanks! I think that's all my Dad did and he was very particular.
Keep it Simple, Best way to start the day.
You are a great instructor. You make learn very enjoyable. Thanks for what you do. 🇨🇦🍻
Thanks Dan! You're right, that little sharpener is what we're most likely to have. That's bushcraft - getting the job done with what you have.
How do you prevent the edge from going from convex to flat?
@@michalurbanful ,when you make the stone match the black line,you are matching the angle of the edge. There’s a lot of information on axe edge angle’s out there. Practice makes perfect 👍
Great video. This is the same way my grandfather taught me when I was a kid and it works. I’m always amazed how complicated some people make this.
Great vid. Simple and to the point with no bs. Thanks for this and the knife sharpening video!!
Love it. Other channels take 25 mins to convey the same amount of information you take 6 mins to.
One of my favorite activities is sharpening my axes and knives. So this is a great tutorial for improving my technique. I spent almost 2 1/2 hours sharpening a Cold Steel Trail Boss and a Helko Werk (German) axe this past weekend using a generic hand file and a Lansky puck. Apparently I did it correctly. I tested them in my backyard Hobo Camp and easily chopped several logs for my fire pit.
Have just posted asking for opinions on the puck vs usual rectangular stones for axes , do you think it's worth putting in the pack ?
How do you like the Helko Werk ax? Which one did you get?
I don't have a good vise anymore but I have found that a piece of metal hanger strap/plumbers tape, wrapped with duct tape, and a couple of hex head construction screws do a good job clamping steel axe head to the top of a large round. I use this method and a bastard file followed by a mill-bastard file to re profile/thin a new axe. It speeds up the process as it allows you to use both hands on the file. after that initial setup I only occasionally re sharpen as necessary as shown in the video.
No nonsense; I love it!
😆😆😆 we're having fun while they're over there arguing about the angle!😆👍
😂
Always learn something when I watch the. Videos.
Always great videos..real content...no wasted talk. thank you!
Sharpened my hultafors for a few minutes in your way. and the result is great, damned sharp, nice clear cut in my hand 😀💪🏼
Thank you for simplifying that. I was previously discouraged from carrying an ax on my outings because the sharpening videos I have seen were so complex. I am going to try this. Thanks!
Nice and simple. Thanks 🇨🇦👍
Thank you... ill try this out for a season, anything less would not be an honest effort....
Great channel. I couldn't agree with this guy more on this and so many other things. He gives good little simple solutions for a variety of things.
In this case, sharpening edge tools.
Great job brother.
Nice one 👍. Great No Bullshit advice 👍
Thanks for this, it's nice to see something done simply and effectively.
Finally, an axe sharpening tutorial that does not involve grinding. I would suggest having a mill bastard file on hand of there is a lot of edge shaping to be done. Honing might be a little too much splitting and rough shaping. And don't forget to deburr.
Great video, I applaud your pragmatism
Love it!!! Sweet and simple!!!
Excellent advice keeping things simple is the best way keep up the good work!
Great simple way to maintain the axe in the field or woods. If you get a bad roll or chip can get rid of that at home on a belt. Great method for the toolbox.
Thanks Dan!! Good to know the right way!
I love it... You're spot on... Just keep it simple and consistent. well done sir.
I tried that method on my large kitchen cleavers and knives. Unless the blades get severely damaged I will be doing this. I have a 7 pound Chinese steel cleaver I use for chopping large pieces of venison and bones. It is so sharp now I don't have to work too hard. THANKS!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this channel! As much as I’d love to attend a class, there’s just no possible way, financially.
Dude. Axes have been among my money-making tools on and off for decades and I have a few that I cherish. I've only ever used an axe file and just always keep one with my axes, (I use it for a minute or two as needed). I lo e sharpening my tools and keep them sharp.
I have a 2 sided stone for my knives, but never questioned the way I was taught to sharpen an axe with a file.
I feel like I'm about to discover a whole new level using a stone on my axes. Only problem is, I'm here with my file and I forgot my stone at home this week.
Thank you so much! I finally was able to get my axe sharp!
Great no nonsense advice as always! Keep it up!
Nice low key, field proven method- I like it!
Thank you for sharing this vid. Very good advice and your experience and explanations are great for sharpening tools like axes. Keep up the great work!
A cutting edge presentation
What I like to do is if I have two grits is to swap between circles on the first grit to running straight across for the second so it's really easy to see the difference on the bevel of where I have sharpened and where I haven't. Simple is best and don't mind the ones getting all technical about something which is really very simple.
Your videos are always concise and on point. Thanks, man!
Thanks Dan. Take care.
Unless I was looking for an argument, I was raised to never talk about sharpening in polite company...or was that something else?
You're 100% on target with reminding people to use what works for them. Thanks for the video, they're always enjoyable!
This same method has worked for me in the field for years. No need to overthink it :) Keeping it simple is my in wheelhouse! lol
I've got an old Plumb head I'm gonna give er' a shot with your tips 👍👍
great one - simple, understandable, works. That’s what you need when outside! If you wish you can do complicated once or twice a year at home when you take stock and prepare for next season or the next trip.
I use mine all the time too... Only thing I still do to this day is take a black permanent marker to about an eighth of an inch from blade edge. More of a habit now but great for beginners. I use that as a guide to make sure I'm making the edge even.
It’s funny because I worked in repairing paint at a very large auto manufacturer and I had no idea that the water was meant as a medium to wash away filings. I feel a little stupid, but I’m glad I learned this information today.
Just that alone was worth watching this video.
I have always used a Bastard file, works great and doesn’t take long to put a shaving edge on it.
Love your videos as they are very informative, simplified and sharp ! :)
Thanks for the video. Love the intro
See there are more of those nuggets I mentioned on another video!!! Thanks for keeping it simple and effective!!!
I just had to sharpen my axe on some concrete. It was a little coarser than I wanted but worked in a pinch.
Excellent simple tutorial easy to follow great job thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I'll test this method out later.
I like the lightweight stone idea that can be carried in the backpack without adding much weight
Great Axe Sharpening Tips Dan
Good on you pal, great video as normal.
I’m a retired gunsmith and I still have my ultrasonic cleaner from cleaning firearms but I also use it to clean my sharpening stones and they come out looking brand spanking new.
Sweet. Simple. Effective. Thanks!
Just shaved my arm with an axe! Thanks for the tip brother.
Super !!! Thx for that info !!
love it.simple is almost always better. thanks for this