Olive Oil.........that's just brilliant. I've never thought about the risk of petrolium based oils on the blade if used for skinning. Thanks for the tip Dave.
What I do is buy an old American axe head from at least 50-75 years old. I then put a handle on it my own. its made from really good steel and its all hand forged.
Excellent video Dave, thanks man. Received my Wetterlings Backcountry axe in a few days ago from the Pathfinder store. Absolutely love it and I think its a great axe for sure.
I bought a axe a good few months ago but Havnt used it. I am more use to using a mid to large knife. So it's something I need to learn. Thanks Sir Dave for another great vid.
Good information. Thanks again. I found a 23" Norlund and a small hatchet, also Norlund on the internet and got both for $100 w/shipping. Hatchet like new and axe very clean and loved. With some guidance, there are treasures on eBay and other sites if willing to have a pre- loved blade
You know if the worlds shtf I'd be looking for a neighbor like you. I could take care of myself and share my knowledge, laughter and helping hand with you in return.
good info on how to sharpen your axes up i have got a bucket full of axe heads i need to put handles on my grandfather had them stored up in his barn and they need a good cleaning and need to be sharppend really bad its my winter project
More good instruction, thank-you much, you are always so generous with your knowledge and experiences that is of incalculable value to us. I believe one day Canterbury will be mentioned along with the other greats like Kephart, Nessmuk, Kochanski.
dave, why not mention the availability of old american axe heads still available which people can just refurbish. I have never paid more then 25 bucks for an axe head.
I recently had a wetterlings axe head break on me with normal use. Quarter size piece of the blade broke off. Most likely a heat treat or temper problem. I really like there axes so i'm willing to give them another chance.
Enjoyed. I don't think you've done a video on the kind of shelter you'd use the forest ax to build? What if you were building one for a month or season long encampment?
Hi Dave. I always used cooking oil to lubricate stuff. But in my experience I realized that olive oil is saltier than sunflower seed oil. So I started to use only sunflower seed oil, because olive oil in long storage rusted faster. Did you tried other cheap cooking oils?
I have 4 GB axes including these 2. I have fun using my hunters axe to process feral hogs, sometimes. However, I'm really looking forward to receiving my Trappers hatchet & 28" camp axe from Liam Hoffman! As a professional hog trapper, I had to have that trappers axe. There's nothing wrong with this method either...
On your website you sell the Condor Greenland axe. Do you still recommend that axe or wood you rather buy a wetterlings or a Gransfors bruks? Thanks and Take Care.
Dave, I know you said that it should either be a SA Wetterlings or a Grandsford Brooks, but I had my eye on that Condor Greenland axe? Thanks for the tip on using soil on a rag to take off rust. Good video as always.
Dave...In your opinion is the wetterlings and the gransfors bruks equal...The only reason i ask is because the gransfors seems to be a little more expensive...thanks for the video brother
Hi might have already been answered by why are the axes mentioned the best? Please excuse my ignorance, don't know enough about the company mentioned. Is it to do with the steel used the same as why knifes differ? Thank you.
What would you use to sharpen your axe or knife if you didnt have a puck or a file for whatever reason you lost your gear or something? Another great vid thanks
Got to say Dave the one thing that hasn't changed in your kit is that smaller axe I've watched almost every video you ever made its been in a lot JMHO lol
Hi Dave a great video and will use on my wetterlings have two questions if i may first what is the tape on the hunter axe it looks like hockey tape is it for decoration. And the second like the oil bottle how did you clean it from rifle oil too olive oil wouldn't it have a residue from the last lot ?
I recollect a video some time ago using a scythe stone but can't seem to find it. I use a puck regularly when needed. What application were you using the scythe stone for? Sorry, it was before I started keeping notes in the school of Dave C.
you say sa wetterlings or gransfors but you have used council (woodcraft axe) and hults bruks (American felling axe) for your contract axes. are they still as good?
Dave, A bit off topic, but can you fill us in on what happened to Blind Horse knives. I was watching some of your older videos and was finally going to pull the trigger on purchasing a Pathfinder (*PLSK2*) for Christmas, but went to the manufacturer home page to verify warranty info and saw the company has split. Should I be worried about future warranty work if needed? I read they would honor warranties, but wanted your opinion. Sorry if you've already addressed this in a previous post.
Is there a reason you go in the same direction across the ax blade with the file? I saw you flip it over and the draw the ax towards you instead pushing away before you flipped it over. Does it make a difference?
Hey Dave. Great vid. With the Christmas season on approach and many knives and axes being opened in the next month, I was wondering if u could do a video of from store shelf to the hip. I really like the idea of the multi purpose use of evoo in keeping blades oiled but safe for eating. Is there any way u degrease or clean the oil from ur equipment before olive oil? Or even Leather oiling. Breaking in leather sheaths after purchase, or fresh made. Thanks for all the great vids. I'm getting my scout this week from the battle horse knives virtual show last Saturday and want to start it off right.
Hey Dave, Do you know or could you quess what the grids of the Lansky stone are ? I really can't find anything on the Web, just coarse and medium...btw great video like allways :) Best wishes! Sven
That was a good video Dave! I was wondering when you where going to have a specific video on sharpening axes. So what do you thinks better a circle sharpening or a single stroke across the blade?
Dave have you done anything else with the pathfinder tent/tarp? Im 6'3 and was wondering if you decided to carry a larger size. I am with you on wooden axes! plastics absolutely sucks....
For those asking about the Pullover worn in this video
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I have to tell you Dave Canterbury after I had a stroke you showed me how to fight the weakness with knowledge. Thank you my brother
Olive Oil.........that's just brilliant. I've never thought about the risk of petrolium based oils on the blade if used for skinning. Thanks for the tip Dave.
Kydex is simple to do. If you have an oven and pot holders you can form your own sheaths. Rivets are also cheep. UA-cam can teach you to do it.
Thank you for your time you are one of the most knowledgeable people enjoy listing to you
Yes, olive oil. Good advice for the food prep items.
www.thepathfinderstore.com/wetterling-backcountry-axe/
I switched to water and olive oil over a year ago and I must say, you are right. I really like it. Great tip. Thanks
Thanks Dave! May the lord continue to bless you with knowledge and a kind heart to share. Your very knowledgeable.
What I do is buy an old American axe head from at least 50-75 years old. I then put a handle on it my own. its made from really good steel and its all hand forged.
Excellent video Dave, thanks man. Received my Wetterlings Backcountry axe in a few days ago from the Pathfinder store. Absolutely love it and I think its a great axe for sure.
I bought a axe a good few months ago but Havnt used it. I am more use to using a mid to large knife. So it's something I need to learn. Thanks Sir Dave for another great vid.
i love these videos when you answer all the questions as you go along. i learn lots
Thanks!
Good stuff. I loved the bit about using the dirt to polish off the rust.
great vid Dave, Miss you on Dual Survival !!
Thanks, Dave
Good information. Thanks again. I found a 23" Norlund and a small hatchet, also Norlund on the internet and got both for $100 w/shipping. Hatchet like new and axe very clean and loved.
With some guidance, there are treasures on eBay and other sites if willing to have a pre- loved blade
I love your content Dave. I have learned a lot. Thank you for posting. 👍
Thanks, Dave. Good video. I put a small nick in my GB-SFA last time I took it out so this guide will come in handy.
Great episode dave
You know if the worlds shtf I'd be looking for a neighbor like you. I could take care of myself and share my knowledge, laughter and helping hand with you in return.
Thanks David. Looking for the the wool blanket video. Dammit than was cool!
I LOVE my 19" Gransfors Bruks..
Thanks for the video
Ive been watching lots of axe care videos this week,thank you for the tip for cleaning with clay or sand!
Couldn't have done this at a better time. I have been on the hunt for a 19" Wetterlings or GB.
you are an inspiration to me and i love what you are doing. Thank You
he seems like such a nice person
Dave another great video. Thanks !
24 inch Woodcraft by council tool. You opinion.?? Not a bad option either. I have several gb and I do love them.
good info on how to sharpen your axes up i have got a bucket full of axe heads i need to put handles on my grandfather had them stored up in his barn and they need a good cleaning and need to be sharppend really bad its my winter project
That was very helpful. Thank you.
More good instruction, thank-you much, you are always so generous with your knowledge and experiences that is of incalculable value to us. I believe one day Canterbury will be mentioned along with the other greats like Kephart, Nessmuk, Kochanski.
Do you have or can you make a video on leather sheath making? For an axe, knife, ect.
Is that puck sharpener also good for maintaining your knife in the field?
Cool vid Dave!
dave, why not mention the availability of old american axe heads still available which people can just refurbish. I have never paid more then 25 bucks for an axe head.
I recently had a wetterlings axe head break on me with normal use. Quarter size piece of the blade broke off. Most likely a heat treat or temper problem. I really like there axes so i'm willing to give them another chance.
Great stuff as always Dave,cheerz from the North !
Enjoyed. I don't think you've done a video on the kind of shelter you'd use the forest ax to build? What if you were building one for a month or season long encampment?
what about the condor axe, in another video you said it was more or less equal to those too, which is why i bought it
Where would you find a safe vegetable oil in the wilderness if you were in a survival mode?
Hi Dave. I always used cooking oil to lubricate stuff. But in my experience I realized that olive oil is saltier than sunflower seed oil. So I started to use only sunflower seed oil, because olive oil in long storage rusted faster. Did you tried other cheap cooking oils?
I have 4 GB axes including these 2. I have fun using my hunters axe to process feral hogs, sometimes. However, I'm really looking forward to receiving my Trappers hatchet & 28" camp axe from Liam Hoffman! As a professional hog trapper, I had to have that trappers axe.
There's nothing wrong with this method either...
What is the difference between the Wetterling forest ax and the fine forest ax?
Great videos! I learn so much! Thanks
Very, very good video. Thank you dave!
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I'll spend the first four sharpening the axe. Thanks Dave for all the work you do.
Good video Dave thank you
Cosy
Thank you for such an informative video.
Cheers from Australia...
Although not in this video, I love your trapping ax...
thanks again for the tips and advice never thought of olive oil neat idea..
On your website you sell the Condor Greenland axe. Do you still recommend that axe or wood you rather buy a wetterlings or a Gransfors bruks? Thanks and Take Care.
Dave, I know you said that it should either be a SA Wetterlings or a Grandsford Brooks, but I had my eye on that Condor Greenland axe? Thanks for the tip on using soil on a rag to take off rust. Good video as always.
Condor makes a good Axe but they are not the same as SAW or GB. Buy what you can afford and upgrade as you can
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in the condor review video you said its just as good, what changed your mind
Sarah Craley As I have said the Condor is a good axe, but the metal composition and quality are not as good as the SAW nor is the guarantee-
Dave...In your opinion is the wetterlings and the gransfors bruks equal...The only reason i ask is because the gransfors seems to be a little more expensive...thanks for the video brother
They are about equal IMHO
Wood Charcoal works best when it comes to removing rust from knives as well as axes if the blade is made up of carbon steel brother...
Hi might have already been answered by why are the axes mentioned the best? Please excuse my ignorance, don't know enough about the company mentioned. Is it to do with the steel used the same as why knifes differ?
Thank you.
Thank you
What would you use to sharpen your axe or knife if you didnt have a puck or a file for whatever reason you lost your gear or something? Another great vid thanks
Got to say Dave the one thing that hasn't changed in your kit is that smaller axe I've watched almost every video you ever made its been in a lot JMHO lol
hey Dave depending on what pack i am using i always have a fill
Hi Dave a great video and will use on my wetterlings have two questions if i may first what is the tape on the hunter axe it looks like hockey tape is it for decoration.
And the second like the oil bottle how did you clean it from rifle oil too olive oil wouldn't it have a residue from the last lot ?
Where do I find the video of you skinning an animal with an axe?
You rock Dave!
Thank you Dave
Great stuff
I recollect a video some time ago using a scythe stone but can't seem to find it. I use a puck regularly when needed. What application were you using the scythe stone for? Sorry, it was before I started keeping notes in the school of Dave C.
Where can you pick up those brand axs
you say sa wetterlings or gransfors but you have used council (woodcraft axe) and hults bruks (American felling axe) for your contract axes. are they still as good?
Dave,
A bit off topic, but can you fill us in on what happened to Blind Horse knives. I was watching some of your older videos and was finally going to pull the trigger on purchasing a Pathfinder (*PLSK2*) for Christmas, but went to the manufacturer home page to verify warranty info and saw the company has split.
Should I be worried about future warranty work if needed? I read they would honor warranties, but wanted your opinion. Sorry if you've already addressed this in a previous post.
Dollar general has sanding sponges that work decent for honing.
Dave Canterbury I love you brother I have a Collins Hunter axe I wouldn't trade you both of those axe for lol keep up the great work
Is there a reason you go in the same direction across the ax blade with the file? I saw you flip it over and the draw the ax towards you instead pushing away before you flipped it over. Does it make a difference?
How often do you oil your axe or knife? Thanks!
Thanks for the video man. Great vid. Definitely going for a Wetterlings now!
Is fixin' wax alone good enough to keep the axe head in good condition or would oil be better?
I absolutely agree on Wetterlings ..!
Nice discussion Dave. Off topic question: what happened to the Cabin Fever series for this year??
Good vid and thanks, that is how i sharpen my axe, tho i use water or use a stone dry. Tho i have a block i use or i use a file. Good stuff.
Great video Dave lot's of good info!
where do I get that pull over?
Super duper helpful. Thank you!!!
Very well done! Good instructional video.
excellent vid. been waiting a while for this one! Thanks Dave!
great info Dave thank's
There's a secret for getting those GB axes sharp enough to shave with. It takes about 1 minute.
where did you get that cast iron pot?
What is the handle wrapped in?
what about the greenland axe you sell in your store have one myself its amazing
Hey Dave. Great vid. With the Christmas season on approach and many knives and axes being opened in the next month, I was wondering if u could do a video of from store shelf to the hip. I really like the idea of the multi purpose use of evoo in keeping blades oiled but safe for eating. Is there any way u degrease or clean the oil from ur equipment before olive oil? Or even Leather oiling. Breaking in leather sheaths after purchase, or fresh made. Thanks for all the great vids. I'm getting my scout this week from the battle horse knives virtual show last Saturday and want to start it off right.
Hey Dave,
Do you know or could you quess what the grids of the Lansky stone are ? I really can't find anything on the Web, just coarse and medium...btw great video like allways :)
Best wishes! Sven
Dave, I'm loving that sweatshirt your wearing. Olive green is my favorite color. Any ideas as to where I can get one ?
LOVE THOSE AXE VIDEOS
what about snow and kneely??
Hi Dave, thanks for the tips. Do you sell the pot your using for water and the container your using for oil? Those are great pieces man. Thanks
That was a good video Dave! I was wondering when you where going to have a specific video on sharpening axes. So what do you thinks better a circle sharpening or a single stroke across the blade?
Nice video.
cool dave
Can you recommend somewhere to buy a Kydex sheath from my Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe??????
Thanks!
We have a guy at the store you can send you axe to as I said in the vid brother LOL-
Dave have you done anything else with the pathfinder tent/tarp? Im 6'3 and was wondering if you decided to carry a larger size. I am with you on wooden axes! plastics absolutely sucks....
We are working on a 2nd prototype with some changes in a 6x8 configuration
Hey Dave, can you make a video like this on how to care for a tomahawk? Love the videos by the way