I'm a grown man, but this video made me cry. I have two kids, a fifteen year old boy who's already 6'4 and one hell of an outdoorsman, and a twelve year old daughter who lights up my world. About eight years ago my wife and I moved in to my late grandparent's farm and got it up and running. I built a cabin deep in the woods of our property to be a woodshop and I'd always make things for my kids. I remember making my son's first hatchet when he was about 9, just like you. So that really resonated with me. But three years ago, my wife died of non hodgkins lymphoma, and it devastated us. It came out of no where. And her favorite song was A Thousand Years, the same song you used for this video. This whole video was a damn emotional rollercoaster for me. My hat is off to you, my friend. God bless.
God bless. I don't think I could stand the loss of my beloved wife. But somehow I would have to for the kids. Peace brother. Stay strong. And cry when you need to. I do. That is the mark of a true caring man.
***** If you take a step outside of your closed off, sheltered world of condescending negativity, you just might notice that the thread you're commenting on originated with something posted out of respect, love, longing, and reminiscence. If you don't have the decency to at least silently sympathize with me, then don't spread your hate where it isn't needed. Sure, you can talk as big and as loudly as you want on here, but I PROMISE you that no one cares about how tough you're trying to sound, because it's only words. You literally cannot prove your worth through actions, because no matter what kind of anger you channel through your words, they'll fall on dead ears. So please, remove yourself, and actually consider bettering yourself instead of wasting your time bellowing hollow insults at innocent people.
***** If you *had* gotten to me, I wouldn't be replying. Isn't that the point of conversive submission? To verbally nullify your victim with your own words? You failed. If you want to be viewed as some superior omnipotence, acting like a prepubescent child on a temper tantrum isn't going to get you there. My guess is that you're channeling some unresolved pain caused by a traumatic instance that happened during your youth (but you'll never admit it, you'll only vehemently deny it). Your behaviour gives away your maladjusted sense of domination; attempting to prove your stature by berating random people. Your threats are arbitrary; they're only words, with absolutely no worth, spewed forth on a global website. If you're as much of a *tough guy* as you lead us on to believe, I *challenge* you to quit talking shit, and prove that you can actually back up what you have to say.
***** I know exactly what you're doing. I've been around the block a few times. But the *challenge* still stands, and the more you comment, the more I cease to care, because I know you are incapable of doing anything else with your free time besides sit at a computer and troll people. Time that could be spent working on your drinking problem, or exercising (your profile picture kind of coincides with your little sarcastic remark... and the fact that you're brandishing a firearm also says quite a bit about you).
Lovely work. When my son was 11 I gave him the proper Swiss Army Knife...not a big one with millions of tools, one that suited a small hand. He is 30 now, still uses that knife, and still treasures it because he felt I was showing him I trusted him by giving him a knife. It didn't seem like a big deal to me, I was just giving him a good knife, but it was a big moment for him. Best Wishes, Brendan.
I'm 23 and my granpaw gave me his favorite knife 4 years before he died when I was 8 and it was a very nice old timer that I lost when I was 12 and found it when I was 13 and started carrying it when I found it and I got my first axe from him when I was 9 and we made together on his forge and I still use it. I do recpact this man for giving his son a hatchet.
Instead, my father gave me a 5 inch bushcraft knife and a 3 inch buck hunting knife. Because he likes to collect Swiss Army knives apparently. He has a ton of them, all different models. I still yearn for the day I get my hands on that blackjack combat knife.
My dad gave me my first hatchet when I was 6 years old. I got it the same day I got my first rabbit. A friend of his found an old forged hatchet head at a flea market and mounted it on a hickory handle. it was Razer sharp. I found out the hard way, by running my finger up the blade to feel the edge. ouch! I used that hatchet to process that rabbit at six. he taught me if you kill it you respect it by processing it yourself. he gave a great life lesson that day. I had that hatchet till I was 25 years old. when my car was stolen and it was in the trunk with my camping pack. I got the car back in one piece, but everything else was gone. I still have the sharpening stone my dad gave me. thank you for your videos. May God bless you and your family.
22 rifle. Got mine around that age , still have it. Gave my son a bolt action Savage at 12 yrs old. He' 35 now and asked me to go with him and his 12 yr old daughter for her first shooting experiance a while ago. The way he handled that old rifle and the instruction he gave my granddaughter that afternoon will stay with me my remaining days. It's a wonderful thing making meaningful, lasting memories with family. Looks like your well on your way to making some great ones with Jack. God bless you and yours.
My dad being a carpenter made me an angle grinder and a circular saw from wood scraps that I still have today but I think that the most treasured gift is my parents teaching me and letting me practice. I was refurbishing, rehandling and keeping up my dads tools from 7 years of age. Thanks to you Cody I am collecting axes which are pretty hard to find in Malta. Thanks
I don't have a son but two daughters aged 6 and 10. My oldest wanted a tetherball set for Christmas. I looked online and with money being tight we just couldn't afford to buy her one. I decided to make her one instead. I got an old tire from a local tire center in town bought a few pieces from the hardware store and got some cement donated to me from my step-father. I built her a tetherball set for about $8.00. Not a big deal to some but I have never built anything before in my life. I credit you Mr. Wranglerstar for the inspiration and the confidence to build my daughter her gift that will last. Thank you.
Wranglerstar, I made my son an ultra light fishing pole. I purchased the rod blank and rough cut cork. I then sanded the cork down into a handle that would fit his hand. I tried to make it just a little big for him, but comfortable for when he gets older. I then had to make a jig to tie the guide eyes on before I epoxied the eyes. I also epoxied a quail feather into the shaft just above the handle so everytime he looked at it, in some way he would hopefully think of the times we spent together hunting and trapping. It is time consuming but a great experience. The rod length was about 5'6", just perfect for pan fishing. I hope this helps and I appreciate your videos. It is like watching a handy and creative Andy Griffith!
Enjoyed this. FYI, times have changed. A lot. Where I grew up in the foothills of the Smokies (East Tennessee) most boys received their first gun between 9 and 12. I received mine at 9. A Crossman pump .177 pellet rifle. At 12, I received a .22 single shot (iron sites) and at 14 a 16 gauge single shot shotgun. Never received a hatchet or axe. At 8, I got a Barlow pocket knife. Wish I still had that knife. I know (since I am watching your videos way out of sequence) your son enjoyed this gift. And That is the joy of giving. He has something that will last his lifetime that you restored and hand made the handle. Nothing (from my experience) is greater than the gifts a father gives his son with the love you put into making this present.
I made 2 of my sons outdoor benches this Christmas. I used the tailgate from and 1948 Chevy pickup as the back for one of the benches because that son is a Chevy truck fan. The 2nd bench I carved the initial of our last name in the back. Neither one reacted like I had anticipated. They both seemed really moved by the fact that I had made them, not just purchased something from a store. They were very pleased, and it made me happy to see their reaction. I made my daughter a bedframe for Christmas as well. Nothing better than a hand made gift, no matter what it is.
What an awesome gift, Cody. I gave my son his first single shot .22 for Christmas when he was 10, then his first hunting rifle (Savage .270) last Christmas when he was 13. Nothing better than gifts that are passed on from generation to generation.
I am a custom knife maker and I made my son son a small "Boy's knife"....easy manipulation for smaller hands with a more pronounced guard (safety whilst learning!). 1/8 inch 1095 HC steel. Black walnut burl. 4 inch blade with a modifed scandi grind. He loves it......Great video Cody. Making memories is what it is all about. Doing so with an heirloom quality tool will revitalize those memories each time he picks up that axe....Especially when grows to be a man. That is another tangible connection he has with his dad. Very special tool. Great vid.
Wonderful gift for a young boy. My rather recently gave me a hand made skinning knife for my birthday. I will always treasure that knife and hope to one day hand it down to my grandson.
Great gift Cody! When I was a kid, about your son's age, my grandfather and I built a toy trunk together in his shop. We built it as a cube and then cut the top off. I got to help with each step, including the staining, varnishing and putting on the hardware. It meant a lot to me, in fact, it is sitting in my office, beside me, almost 40 years later. I have had three little brothers through Big Brothers Big Sisters. My second little brother and I built a trunk as one of our projects. That one was painted and Joel picked fire engine red for the outside. Trunks are great things for keeping your most important treasures in.
This is quite heart warming im soon to be 17 and never had my father my grand father gave me a 3.5 pound axe head righr after i turned 14 and 3 years later i use it constantly and its amazing to see a man like you who cares so much about his kids to spend hours restoring and building a hatchet he could use til he can give it to his own boy thank you for showing us the truely great way u live
My dad was a good dad, a very hard worker, and gave me most everything I ever wanted. However, he was more of an example of how not to build things. I remember most of his attempts at home repair and craftsmanship ending in disaster. My fort was the same dimensions as an outhouse and had no windows. Basically it was a tall box to sit in the dark in. The floor dropped up when I got inside of it. He hung a shelf once and the toggle bolts he used extended through the wall, through the insulation, and through the other wall into the hallway. He put the outboard motor on our boat through the dining room wall backing into the garage. A few years ago he told me about building wooden models as a kid so I bought him a new one so he could build it and I could one day own it. It looked great until he glued it to himself. I still have nothing he ever built or wrote. I always ask myself, "what would Bob do", and then I do it 180° differently.
I play guitar, electric and acoustic, my two boys at 3 and 5 yrs old always wanted to play with my guitars, so I had a 4'x3/4x12" piece of mahogany and made them each a 2' long slab electric air guitar. I copied my fender Stratocaster and used a wood burner to put all the knobs, pickups, strings and hardware. I used an old seat belt for the straps. They loved them and always played them when I was playing mine. Not only did they love them, but they never tried to mess with mine again. now at 28 and 30 their children are playing air guitar on them. A hand made gift that is done with love and quality is always a gift anyone will cherish. You did a wonderful Job on Jacks Hatchet, and I'm sure he will always cherish it!
The golden era of the Wranglerstar story. It's all great, right up to this date (August 2018), but this here is where I found this channel. Where I fell in love with the story and content. In for the long haul!
This is pure awesomeness. I am 23 and just found my grandfathers old norlund hatchet and restored. It definitely was the greatest restoration job, but for my first I thought it was pretty awesome and has tons of sentimental value.
all i can say is wow thats a neat gift for your boy. i cherish the stuff my grandad left me and id rather have his tools than any other you could buy today you showed me in one video you are a great dad and jack is a lucky boy to have you for a father. God bless you.
Great job! Memories are all I have of my first hatchet. My mother gave it to me when I was 12. It,s long gone and she is long gone. What a gift for your son......LG
My dad gave me a hatchet and knife when I was your boys age. Neither were my first, my grandfather was a knife collector so they were probably number 100 in my collection. What made them special is they were the first from my dad and my grandfather carved my initials and the date on the blade of both. I still carry the knife to this day but sadly the hatchet has come up missing somewhere down the line. It did see its fair share of use though building countless tree houses and splitting wood right next to my dad. I remember my dad used to split wood by hand with a Sears 12 inch long hatchet. It took me years before I could split the same sized wood, man I thought he was soooo strong. He still is, 22 years later. Good work on the hatchet, he will love it and remember it for the rest of his life, I guarantee it.
I grew up on a farm and my family doesn't have this type of active interaction and handing down of items or even active teaching of principles. I appreciate your heart Cody.
It's really great to hear the reverence and respect with which you speak of your grandfather. There's not enough of that anymore. Jack is a blessed and lucky boy to have such a great dad. He will be a great dad to his son/daughter because of you. Thanks for sharing these stories and your lives with the rest of us.
I'm just getting into the outdoors and that axe has a lot of history and love put into it. I can tell that you take pride in your work and your son must love it. You are a excellent example to all fathers.
I received my Grandfather's mantle clock when I was 9. Every piece was hand made and from the back you could see all the moving parts in motion. It helped me understand the meaningfulness of being responsible for family treasures. It wasn't a toy, but I just loved watching it work. I have it to this day, and it is still in my care until it is time for me to pass it on.
A very nice gift for your fine young son. Passing down heirlooms such as that is a wonderful thing which ties a family together, Thank you for sharing.
One gift that my grandfather gave me when i was about 8 was self-reliance. One day we were out on the trail and we went out further than we had ever gone before. When we stopped for lunch he looked at me and said "your gunna lead us home". I had no idea where we were and what was ahead of us, but he still had me take point. It was after dark by the time we got home, but it was still a fun and education experience that I will never forget.
Love your channel. As for gifts, I was given one this past Christmas from my mother that really stuck with me. When she was pregnant with me 30 years ago, she started crocheting a baby blanket for me. She never got to finish it before I was born, but she has always kept it. This Christmas I opened up a beautifully crocheted afghan throw blanket. In the center in baby blue is my original baby blanket I never got. And to make it bigger she has added patterns of dark blue and dark grey. So now I have a great large throw blanket that covers me and 30+ years. Probably my most favorite thing she's ever given me. Really hit me hard in the feels....
If he doesn't already have one, a quality air rifle of his own would be a great gift. It would allow for serious teaching/learning of firearm safety along with accurate shooting. Having the ability to take rabbits, squirrels and other small game would allow him to discover the pride of supplying sustenance for his family and himself. I truly believe that a single shot is the only thing for a child to learn shooting, especially hunting, with. It will teach him to gain control of himself and make the one shot count. By extension, he will learn to be frugal with his ammunition as well. And, if he should over-reach by trying to take game that is too large, it can provide a very valuable lesson in ethical hunting.
I think this has become my favorite video. I have twin sons and could just imagine the thought and caring you put into it. I gave my boys compasses one birthday with the intention that like the compass I would always be there to help guide them on their course, but the path was theirs. Oddly enough they both became Marines and were recognized for their directional ability using a compass, especially during night maneuvers. Take care, Bruce
One of the most memorable gift I received as a boy was not really a tangible gift but instead a set of woodworking instructions on how to build a table top model of a catapult. I then had to tell my dad the wood to buy, cut the pieces and build the model. So the gift wasn't just the catapult but the pride of building it and the imparted learning and time with my father. One of my fondest childhood memories :)
It is always special when someone makes something for you as a gift. I have come to appreciate people who have the talent and skills like you Cody... I expect Jack will be very happy with his birthday gift.
I've been watching all your vids for over 2 years now. On september 2012 I made a bush knive to my son. He was 8. I' a welder and a hobby blacksmith. I made a damascus blade using a old bearing with a mapple handle. During week-end he wear it even in pijamas!!!
Been watching these videos for over year now..The truth is a lot of people can really learn so much just from watching these videos..These skills that get over looked by most people..This video iv must watch about 5 times..A farther making an axe for he's son...just a great thing..A beautiful thing to do..
I've been a fan for a while and I've never commented on your post... you are an amazing father I hope your son enjoys his gift ignorantly with innocence and learns as we did.... I just wanted to say that to me you are an amazing man very much like what I try to be it just seems to me that you succeed more often than I do so you're kind of a hero I don't have very many peers but you were one for sure!!! I just wanted to chime in for the first time and say thank you for all you are sir I feel privileged to call you my peer an inspiration!!!
Wow Jack is going to be so pleased to own and use such a beutifull work tool. Excelent craftsmenship Cody.George Formbys words come to mind. "Turned out nice again".
Jack is going to be a very happy 9 year old boy next week. He's also very Blessed to have such a craftsman for a father. God Bless you and your family, Cody.
Its nice to see someone put so much care into restoring an old tool rather than just buying a new one, well done sir. Ive always watched videos like this and really wanted to try and make things like this but didn't have the first idea how but got an apprenticeship and a coach builder and refurbisher, now i know its mostly metal and fiberglass work but i seem to get the general idea and can lay out ways of doing thing now that i wouldn't have had a clue how to do a year ago.
my dads a great dad, he always makes me feel special he always gifts me and teaches me things. he just bought me a big fixed blade and it meant alot becuase i feel he trusts me. i love him alot and he is hard working he never stops serving his family and is funny i look up to him and wish to be him love you dad.
got my dad's hatchet and uncles old bowie knife... best gifts ever...I hang them on my wall at night after work and stare at them when I fall asleep.. good vidz! keep making them and I'll keep watching and sharing...
Just found the hatchet my father gave me for Christmas when I was 10. It's handle broke long ago. Your videos have inspired me to restore it and put a new handle on it.
Im about to be a 4 th gen welder in my family and my grandpa just gave me his old torches and bottles for my 20th birthday and trust me those mean the world to me and they run so amazing he really took care of them good they work 1000 times better than those newer torches I about cried when I opened the package from him. Who knew that something so simple as a old torch can mean so much
Wonderful work, the axe shines like silver after the rust has been shaved off. I really wish I had skills like that, to fashion an item from one state to another. It is exquisite work.
Due to some of your past videos I have restored what I believe to be my grandfathers hatchet, an early 60's Plumb that's been around as long as I can remember. I made a sheath for it from scratch also. It now sits along side the fire place. For Jack a belt sheath for that hatchet and a good pocket knife would be great additions to the hatchet. Keep up the good work Cody, your a fine example of how people should be these days!
Cody, I know this is a rather "old" video but i think maybe one of the points is that it's timeless as well. We live in an age when kids want iPhones and Xboxes but what a treasure you have made for Jack....something that will be "his from you" LONG after the 2014 iPhone has been discarded & forgotten. Heck, that phone would have been discarded and forgotten in mere months for most kids......these tools will be his forever and "you" will be attached to the memory of them just as long as he lives. That's a gift....a proper gift. I grew up working with my father on my Grandfather's cattle ranch in Northern California and some of my most treasured things are the skills and tools that still remain from those days. I cherish them like priceless heirlooms though continue to work with them as they were designed and intended. There are a myriad of things from the pop culture of the time (mid to late 80's) which i can hardly even remember and do not miss. But the moments and the durable skills and tools I acquired side by side with those two men have been the most cherished things in life. Good on you and god bless you......(this from a non-believer) :-)
I've been watching your videos for some time, and only recently subscribed! My grandfather was a manufacturer of ax handles in Puxico Missouri, they exclusively used ash for the handles as it was highly resilient and did not break easily. Your videos have reminded me of all the lessons he taught me in my younger years on how to take care of and ask and I learned a few new things when it comes to taking care of my tool handles and so I thank you have a good day and God bless!
When Caleb turned 7 I took him on a tour of the Buck Knife factory and we picked out his first pocket knife. Big hit and made for great daddy - son time as we worked on our knife skills. We're working on restoring a hatchet right now. I'm going to look for a boy's hatchet like you have for Jack. Great stuff Cody - thanks.
Really nice, Cody!! When my oldest was around that age...all he could think about was going hunting...as he was too young to rifle hunt, but he could hunt with a bow and arrow...So I bought him his first bow....he practiced every extra minute he could and became very good with it... He would hunt small game and deer with his bow
You're an amazing father . And all of the values that you've instilled in your son are very similar to the ones my father instilled in me. It made me a better man and I know your son will be a great man because of what you have done for him. By the way. Excellent work
I built my sons a chest of drawers/changing table just before my second was born. Its probably the nicest and heaviest piece we have. Its not as traditional as my Grandparents furniture I have in my bedroom but being old fashioned doesn't necessarily mean you can't take advantage of a few things like roller slides IMO. I will build pieces to match it so in time they will each have a nice full bedroom suite. I paint one of their names on the piece in an inconspicuous place before applying clear so no question about who it was built for. Good job Cody! Jack will be proud.
"Might not look like much"? Dear God, that was amazing! When i get to have kids, i will be sure to try and put if not 100% at least 70% of your intention into it! You are, indeed, an amazing dad! Take care and keep making your beautiful videos! Triguer, Portugal.
One of my most memorable gifts was the Marlin model 15 .22 rifle that my grandfather and uncle bought me after I made first communion. It's a single shot, bolt action .22 It was actually the first youth rifle to be completely scaled down for smaller shooters...prior to that, gun manufacturers just cut down the stock & the barrel. To me, that rifle symbolized trust & responsibility...I could even see it back then. My grandfather & uncle trusted me with this tool...and to use and care for it properly. I still have it...and I still shoot it from time to time. With a little cleaning and oiling it still shoots as straight today as it did 30 years ago.
This is so heart warming. My bf actually got a hatchet from his father when he was 7, and he still has it. It's very important to him. I think this is wonderful, almost made me cry. :c Special bond between a man and his boys. :D
I don't have kids, but when I was about 7 my dad gave me various hand tools, which I loved. One of my favorites was a manual hand drill (not a brace, a breast hand drill with two gears) and a set of drill bits. Another favorite was a small saw. I also used some small hatchets we had - I didn't have my own, but I remember that they had 500-700 g heads. My dad forbade me to use his very sharp wood chisels and the electric tools (probably a smart idea), so obviously that's what I wanted most of all. Something which is not on the woodworking/outdoors side: a soldering iron is an awesome tool.
Cody, that style of rasp is a 4 in hand. they are great tools to have, essential in any shop. That handle is beautiful, Jack is a very lucky kid to have a father like you.
When i was 9 my dad got me my first tool set and tool box. Its what got me into working with my hands (carpentry/ blacksmithing) and im glad he did. Im 21 now and its hard to find kids my age that can make something or fix something.
I know this video is older now but on the topic, when I was young my grandpa started giving me kites from about the age of 8 or so and I loved them. It seems like a simple leisure activity, but it's much more than that. It gives you simple building skills, teaches you about aerodynamics, makes you become more aware of your surroundings, gives you an appreciation for the power in a seemingly simple structure. The are amazingly fun, especially when you get into stunt kites, but there's all this stuff below the surface your learning about without realizing, cause like I said at the start it's seemingly a simple leisure activity. Anyway that's my 2 cents. Cheers Wranglerstar
Cody my dad gave me a simple handmade slingshot when I was young and through the years of moving around I've lost it but I remember the fun I had with it and how i felt when dad trusted me one after watching a few of your videos on making axe handles I've decided to make my son one (and put my makers mark on it ) and give it to him for his birthday its a simple idea but its from the heart that makes the difference as you well know
livingready69 its a great book. i read it as a kid and then again as an adult. i don't normally read books more than once, so that's how you know it's good! lol
Maybe an old antique toy or tool that you can restore together? You've said it, and I've said it. Your time is the most valuable gift that you can give. He'll remember it for the rest of his life, and it will be something he will always treasure. When your own time and effort goes into breathing new life into something someone has discarded, it makes it much more special. The hatchet turned out great. Can't wait to see what the boy's axe turns out like. Anyone can tell that your family is the light of your life. You're a very blessed man.
My father and grandfather gave me a 410 breakebarrel shotgun that belonged to my Great grandfather that they restored and even fabricated a new pin for the front sight. I still have it and out of curioustiy one day I did some research on it and I found that the manufacturer only made them between 1908-1912!!!! That is the most memorable gift I have ever recieved and I am so proud to own it. It still shoots and functions perfectly.
I grew up in an outdoor family, and I'd have to say that probably the most memorable gift that I have ever received was my Rossi .22 caliber gallery gun. I couldn't begin to guess how many father-son hunting trips that gun has been on, and how many thousands of rounds have been put through it shooting at cans, squirrels, rabbits, and the many other things one can find to shoot at. It's not the most expensive item by far, but it's one that I could never put a price on; because to me it could never be replaced.
Three of the best gifts I received as a young boy were a spyderco knife from my father when I was 7, a .22 rifle and a handme down rowboat. That boat allowed me and my grandfather to do a lot of fishing together, the rifle has killed many a rabbit and the knife has skinned em. Not exactly made gifts but definitely the best 3 I received at a young age.
The things I was given by my Father and Grandfather were the most memorable and the things I still treasure most. My first pocket knife from my Grandfather. My first fixed blade Puma knife from my father, My Dad and Grandfather were both loggers and carpenters so I got gifts other boys didn't usually get like axes, peavey, my first homelite 20" bar chain saw, My baseball gloves 3 different gloves a catchers mitt, first base and a fielders mitt I was a catcher and pitcher most. Some other of the items I was given was my Grandfathers pocket watch, a puppy, a Marlin bolt action 22 rifle, a wall tent, fish pole and worms, numerous hand tools, cutting tools, planes, adze's, hand saws, ETC!!! They taught me everything they new about Carpentry, rough, finish, roofing, siding and the tools of the trades, A lot more to much to name
Love the tradition you have, by giving this to your son. Really beautiful. So much more than just a hatchet. That's love. :) Great videos as always. I still can't believe they consider your videos "not family friendly" or whatever excuse they used that gave you guys less for each video when people would watch. I really can't understand that logic..,.especially when watching you do something like this. That's exactly what family is. Have a great birthday Jack!
When I was a child, my favorite gift was a simple swiss army knife wrapped in a rabbit skin. It had me the most stumped at christmas time looking at the gifts when they were wrapped, guessing what they were. But, I was ecstatic when I found out what it was.
This brought back some memories. I still have the USA made Schrade Sharp Sharpfinger I got for my 10th birthday. That knife has to be 20 years old, still sharp as a razor, cleaned many a deer with it. Touches right up with a little pocket whetstone. A little smaller than I remember it being, but it still feels like an old friend.
I kept my Plumb Boy Scout hatchet from 1960, camped, opened coconuts, cut wood, quarted elk & moose, fixed fences on a farm. Passed it on to my son. I found another one at a Scout sale, the old Plumb hatchets were perfect, good steel, handy size, great tool for boys or adults. The wood handles have all lasted over 50 years with normal care. Get one if you can. Want a industructable hatchet, but heavy is a pre WW2 metal handle wood insert handle, Scout Axe, found one of those after 40 years of keeping a eye out or it. Made by Bridgeport Hdwe. .
My sons like outdoor gear and with a Dad like you I am certain that Jack does too. Start with simple stuff like a canteen and a compass and work up to a mess kit, a back pack, a sleeping bag, tent, fire steel, fishing pole, tackle box, firearm etc. Of course by giving it to him you are pledging to show him how to use and care for them but that won't be a problem for you.
I like the way your giving your son a useful tool that he will have for his life, unlike a lot of kids these days who get Iphones and laptops xboxs whatever they want. this is one reason i really like the videos you make its about the way we all should be living like the older days simpler times keep them coming!
Both my sons received BB/Pellet rifles and a stock man pocket knife when they turned 9..They are 18 and 15 now and have never been in any trouble...I am blessed .
One gift what I received as a boy was a crystal radio kit. It amazed me, listening to AM broadcast stations without using batteries. It eventually lead me to a career in communications technology. And I still have the kit!
Very nice helped a lot I have two very nice hatchet heads that need handles. I do a lot of woodworking in my shop and this looks like a great project to do with my son. Thanks again
I'm a grown man, but this video made me cry. I have two kids, a fifteen year old boy who's already 6'4 and one hell of an outdoorsman, and a twelve year old daughter who lights up my world. About eight years ago my wife and I moved in to my late grandparent's farm and got it up and running. I built a cabin deep in the woods of our property to be a woodshop and I'd always make things for my kids. I remember making my son's first hatchet when he was about 9, just like you. So that really resonated with me. But three years ago, my wife died of non hodgkins lymphoma, and it devastated us. It came out of no where. And her favorite song was A Thousand Years, the same song you used for this video. This whole video was a damn emotional rollercoaster for me. My hat is off to you, my friend. God bless.
My condolences on your loss. It sounds like your family is blessed to have you as much as you them. God bless you and bring you comfort.
God bless. I don't think I could stand the loss of my beloved wife. But somehow I would have to for the kids. Peace brother. Stay strong. And cry when you need to. I do. That is the mark of a true caring man.
***** If you take a step outside of your closed off, sheltered world of condescending negativity, you just might notice that the thread you're commenting on originated with something posted out of respect, love, longing, and reminiscence. If you don't have the decency to at least silently sympathize with me, then don't spread your hate where it isn't needed. Sure, you can talk as big and as loudly as you want on here, but I PROMISE you that no one cares about how tough you're trying to sound, because it's only words. You literally cannot prove your worth through actions, because no matter what kind of anger you channel through your words, they'll fall on dead ears. So please, remove yourself, and actually consider bettering yourself instead of wasting your time bellowing hollow insults at innocent people.
***** If you *had* gotten to me, I wouldn't be replying. Isn't that the point of conversive submission? To verbally nullify your victim with your own words? You failed. If you want to be viewed as some superior omnipotence, acting like a prepubescent child on a temper tantrum isn't going to get you there. My guess is that you're channeling some unresolved pain caused by a traumatic instance that happened during your youth (but you'll never admit it, you'll only vehemently deny it). Your behaviour gives away your maladjusted sense of domination; attempting to prove your stature by berating random people. Your threats are arbitrary; they're only words, with absolutely no worth, spewed forth on a global website. If you're as much of a *tough guy* as you lead us on to believe, I *challenge* you to quit talking shit, and prove that you can actually back up what you have to say.
***** I know exactly what you're doing. I've been around the block a few times. But the *challenge* still stands, and the more you comment, the more I cease to care, because I know you are incapable of doing anything else with your free time besides sit at a computer and troll people. Time that could be spent working on your drinking problem, or exercising (your profile picture kind of coincides with your little sarcastic remark... and the fact that you're brandishing a firearm also says quite a bit about you).
Can’t believe this was 2014! Time flies! Always love these classic wranglerstar videos! Thanks for being an inspiration my friend 👍
You already gave him the best gift of all: a father he can look up to.
My farther passed away 24days ago ant I still look up to him and I'm 32
I hope gone in to hevan
Lovely work. When my son was 11 I gave him the proper Swiss Army Knife...not a big one with millions of tools, one that suited a small hand. He is 30 now, still uses that knife, and still treasures it because he felt I was showing him I trusted him by giving him a knife. It didn't seem like a big deal to me, I was just giving him a good knife, but it was a big moment for him.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
I'm 23 and my granpaw gave me his favorite knife
4 years before he died when I was 8 and it was a very nice old timer that I lost when I was 12 and found it when I was 13 and started carrying it when I found it and I got my first axe from him when I was 9
and we made together on his forge and I still use it.
I do recpact this man for giving his son a hatchet.
When I was 11 I found an extra large Swiss Army knife to be like a children’s toy, i guess I have big hands.
Instead, my father gave me a 5 inch bushcraft knife and a 3 inch buck hunting knife. Because he likes to collect Swiss Army knives apparently. He has a ton of them, all different models. I still yearn for the day I get my hands on that blackjack combat knife.
My dad gave me my first hatchet when I was 6 years old. I got it the same day I got my first rabbit. A friend of his found an old forged hatchet head at a flea market and mounted it on a hickory handle. it was Razer sharp. I found out the hard way, by running my finger up the blade to feel the edge. ouch! I used that hatchet to process that rabbit at six. he taught me if you kill it you respect it by processing it yourself. he gave a great life lesson that day. I had that hatchet till I was 25 years old. when my car was stolen and it was in the trunk with my camping pack. I got the car back in one piece, but everything else was gone. I still have the sharpening stone my dad gave me. thank you for your videos. May God bless you and your family.
22 rifle. Got mine around that age , still have it. Gave my son a bolt action Savage at 12 yrs old. He' 35 now and asked me to go with him and his 12 yr old daughter for her first shooting experiance a while ago. The way he handled that old rifle and the instruction he gave my granddaughter that afternoon will stay with me my remaining days. It's a wonderful thing making meaningful, lasting memories with family. Looks like your well on your way to making some great ones with Jack. God bless you and yours.
My dad being a carpenter made me an angle grinder and a circular saw from wood scraps that I still have today but I think that the most treasured gift is my parents teaching me and letting me practice. I was refurbishing, rehandling and keeping up my dads tools from 7 years of age. Thanks to you Cody I am collecting axes which are pretty hard to find in Malta. Thanks
I don't have a son but two daughters aged 6 and 10. My oldest wanted a tetherball set for Christmas. I looked online and with money being tight we just couldn't afford to buy her one. I decided to make her one instead. I got an old tire from a local tire center in town bought a few pieces from the hardware store and got some cement donated to me from my step-father. I built her a tetherball set for about $8.00. Not a big deal to some but I have never built anything before in my life. I credit you Mr. Wranglerstar for the inspiration and the confidence to build my daughter her gift that will last. Thank you.
Wranglerstar, I made my son an ultra light fishing pole. I purchased the rod blank and rough cut cork. I then sanded the cork down into a handle that would fit his hand. I tried to make it just a little big for him, but comfortable for when he gets older. I then had to make a jig to tie the guide eyes on before I epoxied the eyes. I also epoxied a quail feather into the shaft just above the handle so everytime he looked at it, in some way he would hopefully think of the times we spent together hunting and trapping. It is time consuming but a great experience. The rod length was about 5'6", just perfect for pan fishing. I hope this helps and I appreciate your videos. It is like watching a handy and creative Andy Griffith!
Enjoyed this. FYI, times have changed. A lot. Where I grew up in the foothills of the Smokies (East Tennessee) most boys received their first gun between 9 and 12. I received mine at 9. A Crossman pump .177 pellet rifle. At 12, I received a .22 single shot (iron sites) and at 14 a 16 gauge single shot shotgun. Never received a hatchet or axe. At 8, I got a Barlow pocket knife. Wish I still had that knife. I know (since I am watching your videos way out of sequence) your son enjoyed this gift. And That is the joy of giving. He has something that will last his lifetime that you restored and hand made the handle. Nothing (from my experience) is greater than the gifts a father gives his son with the love you put into making this present.
I made 2 of my sons outdoor benches this Christmas. I used the tailgate from and 1948 Chevy pickup as the back for one of the benches because that son is a Chevy truck fan. The 2nd bench I carved the initial of our last name in the back. Neither one reacted like I had anticipated. They both seemed really moved by the fact that I had made them, not just purchased something from a store. They were very pleased, and it made me happy to see their reaction. I made my daughter a bedframe for Christmas as well. Nothing better than a hand made gift, no matter what it is.
What an awesome gift, Cody. I gave my son his first single shot .22 for Christmas when he was 10, then his first hunting rifle (Savage .270) last Christmas when he was 13. Nothing better than gifts that are passed on from generation to generation.
I am a custom knife maker and I made my son son a small "Boy's knife"....easy manipulation for smaller hands with a more pronounced guard (safety whilst learning!). 1/8 inch 1095 HC steel. Black walnut burl. 4 inch blade with a modifed scandi grind. He loves it......Great video Cody. Making memories is what it is all about. Doing so with an heirloom quality tool will revitalize those memories each time he picks up that axe....Especially when grows to be a man. That is another tangible connection he has with his dad. Very special tool. Great vid.
Wonderful gift for a young boy. My rather recently gave me a hand made skinning knife for my birthday. I will always treasure that knife and hope to one day hand it down to my grandson.
Great gift Cody! When I was a kid, about your son's age, my grandfather and I built a toy trunk together in his shop. We built it as a cube and then cut the top off. I got to help with each step, including the staining, varnishing and putting on the hardware. It meant a lot to me, in fact, it is sitting in my office, beside me, almost 40 years later. I have had three little brothers through Big Brothers Big Sisters. My second little brother and I built a trunk as one of our projects. That one was painted and Joel picked fire engine red for the outside. Trunks are great things for keeping your most important treasures in.
This is quite heart warming im soon to be 17 and never had my father my grand father gave me a 3.5 pound axe head righr after i turned 14 and 3 years later i use it constantly and its amazing to see a man like you who cares so much about his kids to spend hours restoring and building a hatchet he could use til he can give it to his own boy thank you for showing us the truely great way u live
My dad was a good dad, a very hard worker, and gave me most everything I ever wanted. However, he was more of an example of how not to build things. I remember most of his attempts at home repair and craftsmanship ending in disaster. My fort was the same dimensions as an outhouse and had no windows. Basically it was a tall box to sit in the dark in. The floor dropped up when I got inside of it. He hung a shelf once and the toggle bolts he used extended through the wall, through the insulation, and through the other wall into the hallway. He put the outboard motor on our boat through the dining room wall backing into the garage. A few years ago he told me about building wooden models as a kid so I bought him a new one so he could build it and I could one day own it. It looked great until he glued it to himself. I still have nothing he ever built or wrote. I always ask myself, "what would Bob do", and then I do it 180° differently.
I play guitar, electric and acoustic, my two boys at 3 and 5 yrs old always wanted to play with my guitars, so I had a 4'x3/4x12" piece of mahogany and made them each a 2' long slab electric air guitar. I copied my fender Stratocaster and used a wood burner to put all the knobs, pickups, strings and hardware. I used an old seat belt for the straps. They loved them and always played them when I was playing mine. Not only did they love them, but they never tried to mess with mine again. now at 28 and 30 their children are playing air guitar on them. A hand made gift that is done with love and quality is always a gift anyone will cherish. You did a wonderful Job on Jacks Hatchet, and I'm sure he will always cherish it!
What an awesome gift! I inherited my Grandad's tools when he passed in 2012 and those mean more to me than all of my other tools combined.
The golden era of the Wranglerstar story. It's all great, right up to this date (August 2018), but this here is where I found this channel. Where I fell in love with the story and content. In for the long haul!
This is pure awesomeness. I am 23 and just found my grandfathers old norlund hatchet and restored. It definitely was the greatest restoration job, but for my first I thought it was pretty awesome and has tons of sentimental value.
all i can say is wow thats a neat gift for your boy. i cherish the stuff my grandad left me and id rather have his tools than any other you could buy today you showed me in one video you are a great dad and jack is a lucky boy to have you for a father. God bless you.
Great job! Memories are all I have of my first hatchet. My mother gave it to me when I was 12. It,s long gone and she is long gone. What a gift for your son......LG
My dad gave me a hatchet and knife when I was your boys age. Neither were my first, my grandfather was a knife collector so they were probably number 100 in my collection. What made them special is they were the first from my dad and my grandfather carved my initials and the date on the blade of both. I still carry the knife to this day but sadly the hatchet has come up missing somewhere down the line. It did see its fair share of use though building countless tree houses and splitting wood right next to my dad. I remember my dad used to split wood by hand with a Sears 12 inch long hatchet. It took me years before I could split the same sized wood, man I thought he was soooo strong. He still is, 22 years later.
Good work on the hatchet, he will love it and remember it for the rest of his life, I guarantee it.
I grew up on a farm and my family doesn't have this type of active interaction and handing down of items or even active teaching of principles. I appreciate your heart Cody.
It's really great to hear the reverence and respect with which you speak of your grandfather. There's not enough of that anymore. Jack is a blessed and lucky boy to have such a great dad. He will be a great dad to his son/daughter because of you. Thanks for sharing these stories and your lives with the rest of us.
I'm just getting into the outdoors and that axe has a lot of history and love put into it. I can tell that you take pride in your work and your son must love it. You are a excellent example to all fathers.
I received my Grandfather's mantle clock when I was 9. Every piece was hand made and from the back you could see all the moving parts in motion. It helped me understand the meaningfulness of being responsible for family treasures. It wasn't a toy, but I just loved watching it work. I have it to this day, and it is still in my care until it is time for me to pass it on.
A very nice gift for your fine young son. Passing down heirlooms such as that is a wonderful thing which ties a family together, Thank you for sharing.
One gift that my grandfather gave me when i was about 8 was self-reliance. One day we were out on the trail and we went out further than we had ever gone before. When we stopped for lunch he looked at me and said "your gunna lead us home". I had no idea where we were and what was ahead of us, but he still had me take point. It was after dark by the time we got home, but it was still a fun and education experience that I will never forget.
Love your channel.
As for gifts, I was given one this past Christmas from my mother that really stuck with me. When she was pregnant with me 30 years ago, she started crocheting a baby blanket for me. She never got to finish it before I was born, but she has always kept it. This Christmas I opened up a beautifully crocheted afghan throw blanket. In the center in baby blue is my original baby blanket I never got. And to make it bigger she has added patterns of dark blue and dark grey. So now I have a great large throw blanket that covers me and 30+ years. Probably my most favorite thing she's ever given me. Really hit me hard in the feels....
If he doesn't already have one, a quality air rifle of his own would be a great gift. It would allow for serious teaching/learning of firearm safety along with accurate shooting. Having the ability to take rabbits, squirrels and other small game would allow him to discover the pride of supplying sustenance for his family and himself. I truly believe that a single shot is the only thing for a child to learn shooting, especially hunting, with. It will teach him to gain control of himself and make the one shot count. By extension, he will learn to be frugal with his ammunition as well. And, if he should over-reach by trying to take game that is too large, it can provide a very valuable lesson in ethical hunting.
Six years and still one of the most wholesome videos I've watched
I think this has become my favorite video. I have twin sons and could just imagine the thought and caring you put into it. I gave my boys compasses one birthday with the intention that like the compass I would always be there to help guide them on their course, but the path was theirs. Oddly enough they both became Marines and were recognized for their directional ability using a compass, especially during night maneuvers. Take care, Bruce
One of the most memorable gift I received as a boy was not really a tangible gift but instead a set of woodworking instructions on how to build a table top model of a catapult. I then had to tell my dad the wood to buy, cut the pieces and build the model. So the gift wasn't just the catapult but the pride of building it and the imparted learning and time with my father. One of my fondest childhood memories :)
It is always special when someone makes something for you as a gift. I have come to appreciate people who have the talent and skills like you Cody... I expect Jack will be very happy with his birthday gift.
I've been watching all your vids for over 2 years now. On september 2012 I made a bush knive to my son. He was 8. I' a welder and a hobby blacksmith. I made a damascus blade using a old bearing with a mapple handle. During week-end he wear it even in pijamas!!!
Been watching these videos for over year now..The truth is a lot of people can really learn so much just from watching these videos..These skills that get over looked by most people..This video iv must watch about 5 times..A farther making an axe for he's son...just a great thing..A beautiful thing to do..
Every video makes me realize how much I will model my fatherhood after yours. Thank you, my friend. Happy birthday, Jack.
I've been a fan for a while and I've never commented on your post... you are an amazing father I hope your son enjoys his gift ignorantly with innocence and learns as we did.... I just wanted to say that to me you are an amazing man very much like what I try to be it just seems to me that you succeed more often than I do so you're kind of a hero I don't have very many peers but you were one for sure!!! I just wanted to chime in for the first time and say thank you for all you are sir I feel privileged to call you my peer an inspiration!!!
Your a great Father, keep up the great work. I love all the ideas I will share these with my sons.
Wow Jack is going to be so pleased to own and use such a beutifull work tool.
Excelent craftsmenship Cody.George Formbys words come to mind.
"Turned out nice again".
Jack is going to be a very happy 9 year old boy next week. He's also very Blessed to have such a craftsman for a father. God Bless you and your family, Cody.
I lived in Arizona all my life.. I grew up in the suburbs. But these videos have such a pure hearted vibe towards them lol I enjoy way too much.
These are my favourite videos. I love watching you restore old tools.
A wonderful gift that will grow even more special with time. Great job Cody!
Its nice to see someone put so much care into restoring an old tool rather than just buying a new one, well done sir.
Ive always watched videos like this and really wanted to try and make things like this but didn't have the first idea how but got an apprenticeship and a coach builder and refurbisher, now i know its mostly metal and fiberglass work but i seem to get the general idea and can lay out ways of doing thing now that i wouldn't have had a clue how to do a year ago.
Awesome gift, and something special from day one! This is going to be a real treasure.
my dads a great dad, he always makes me feel special he always gifts me and teaches me things. he just bought me a big fixed blade and it meant alot becuase i feel he trusts me. i love him alot and he is hard working he never stops serving his family and is funny i look up to him and wish to be him
love you dad.
got my dad's hatchet and uncles old bowie knife... best gifts ever...I hang them on my wall at night after work and stare at them when I fall asleep.. good vidz! keep making them and I'll keep watching and sharing...
Just found the hatchet my father gave me for Christmas when I was 10. It's handle broke long ago. Your videos have inspired me to restore it and put a new handle on it.
What a lovely thing you have created with love for your lad. Total respect
Im about to be a 4 th gen welder in my family and my grandpa just gave me his old torches and bottles for my 20th birthday and trust me those mean the world to me and they run so amazing he really took care of them good they work 1000 times better than those newer torches I about cried when I opened the package from him. Who knew that something so simple as a old torch can mean so much
Wonderful work, the axe shines like silver after the rust has been shaved off. I really wish I had skills like that, to fashion an item from one state to another. It is exquisite work.
Due to some of your past videos I have restored what I believe to be my grandfathers hatchet, an early 60's Plumb that's been around as long as I can remember. I made a sheath for it from scratch also. It now sits along side the fire place.
For Jack a belt sheath for that hatchet and a good pocket knife would be great additions to the hatchet.
Keep up the good work Cody, your a fine example of how people should be these days!
Excellent job! Jack will definitely get lots of use out of the tools and cherish them for a long time to come.
Cody, I know this is a rather "old" video but i think maybe one of the points is that it's timeless as well. We live in an age when kids want iPhones and Xboxes but what a treasure you have made for Jack....something that will be "his from you" LONG after the 2014 iPhone has been discarded & forgotten. Heck, that phone would have been discarded and forgotten in mere months for most kids......these tools will be his forever and "you" will be attached to the memory of them just as long as he lives. That's a gift....a proper gift.
I grew up working with my father on my Grandfather's cattle ranch in Northern California and some of my most treasured things are the skills and tools that still remain from those days. I cherish them like priceless heirlooms though continue to work with them as they were designed and intended. There are a myriad of things from the pop culture of the time (mid to late 80's) which i can hardly even remember and do not miss. But the moments and the durable skills and tools I acquired side by side with those two men have been the most cherished things in life.
Good on you and god bless you......(this from a non-believer) :-)
I've been watching your videos for some time, and only recently subscribed! My grandfather was a manufacturer of ax handles in Puxico Missouri, they exclusively used ash for the handles as it was highly resilient and did not break easily. Your videos have reminded me of all the lessons he taught me in my younger years on how to take care of and ask and I learned a few new things when it comes to taking care of my tool handles and so I thank you have a good day and God bless!
When Caleb turned 7 I took him on a tour of the Buck Knife factory and we picked out his first pocket knife. Big hit and made for great daddy - son time as we worked on our knife skills. We're working on restoring a hatchet right now. I'm going to look for a boy's hatchet like you have for Jack. Great stuff Cody - thanks.
A great gift, made made by a great dad, for a great son. Great video!
Really nice, Cody!! When my oldest was around that age...all he could think about was going hunting...as he was too young to rifle hunt, but he could hunt with a bow and arrow...So I bought him his first bow....he practiced every extra minute he could and became very good with it... He would hunt small game and deer with his bow
great video brother. one of the most thoughtful gifts you could possibly give your child. thats something he will cherish for many years.
You're an amazing father . And all of the values that you've instilled in your son are very similar to the ones my father instilled in me. It made me a better man and I know your son will be a great man because of what you have done for him. By the way. Excellent work
Wow! You did a superb job on that restoration! I hope your son carries it with pride. God bless!
I built my sons a chest of drawers/changing table just before my second was born. Its probably the nicest and heaviest piece we have. Its not as traditional as my Grandparents furniture I have in my bedroom but being old fashioned doesn't necessarily mean you can't take advantage of a few things like roller slides IMO. I will build pieces to match it so in time they will each have a nice full bedroom suite. I paint one of their names on the piece in an inconspicuous place before applying clear so no question about who it was built for. Good job Cody! Jack will be proud.
Jack is a lucky young man to have you guys as parents. It's great passing along a vintage family treasure.
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"Might not look like much"? Dear God, that was amazing! When i get to have kids, i will be sure to try and put if not 100% at least 70% of your intention into it! You are, indeed, an amazing dad! Take care and keep making your beautiful videos! Triguer, Portugal.
António Mota ...You Sir will make some child a Great father someday IF it hasn’t happened by now?! This’s 6 years later than your original reply😁🍀
One of my most memorable gifts was the Marlin model 15 .22 rifle that my grandfather and uncle bought me after I made first communion. It's a single shot, bolt action .22 It was actually the first youth rifle to be completely scaled down for smaller shooters...prior to that, gun manufacturers just cut down the stock & the barrel.
To me, that rifle symbolized trust & responsibility...I could even see it back then. My grandfather & uncle trusted me with this tool...and to use and care for it properly. I still have it...and I still shoot it from time to time. With a little cleaning and oiling it still shoots as straight today as it did 30 years ago.
This is so heart warming. My bf actually got a hatchet from his father when he was 7, and he still has it. It's very important to him. I think this is wonderful, almost made me cry. :c Special bond between a man and his boys. :D
I don't have kids, but when I was about 7 my dad gave me various hand tools, which I loved. One of my favorites was a manual hand drill (not a brace, a breast hand drill with two gears) and a set of drill bits. Another favorite was a small saw.
I also used some small hatchets we had - I didn't have my own, but I remember that they had 500-700 g heads.
My dad forbade me to use his very sharp wood chisels and the electric tools (probably a smart idea), so obviously that's what I wanted most of all.
Something which is not on the woodworking/outdoors side: a soldering iron is an awesome tool.
Cody, that style of rasp is a 4 in hand. they are great tools to have, essential in any shop. That handle is beautiful, Jack is a very lucky kid to have a father like you.
When i was 9 my dad got me my first tool set and tool box. Its what got me into working with my hands (carpentry/ blacksmithing) and im glad he did. Im 21 now and its hard to find kids my age that can make something or fix something.
I know this video is older now but on the topic, when I was young my grandpa started giving me kites from about the age of 8 or so and I loved them. It seems like a simple leisure activity, but it's much more than that. It gives you simple building skills, teaches you about aerodynamics, makes you become more aware of your surroundings, gives you an appreciation for the power in a seemingly simple structure. The are amazingly fun, especially when you get into stunt kites, but there's all this stuff below the surface your learning about without realizing, cause like I said at the start it's seemingly a simple leisure activity. Anyway that's my 2 cents. Cheers Wranglerstar
Cody my dad gave me a simple handmade slingshot when I was young and through the years of moving around I've lost it but I remember the fun I had with it and how i felt when dad trusted me one after watching a few of your videos on making axe handles I've decided to make my son one (and put my makers mark on it ) and give it to him for his birthday its a simple idea but its from the heart that makes the difference as you well know
A nice touch would be a copy of Gary Paulsens book Hatchet to accompany the hatchet. I have 3 sons 7,8 and 10 and they loved the book.
livingready69, Just finished reading it 2 days ago, I'm now on the third book in the series.
livingready69 its a great book. i read it as a kid and then again as an adult. i don't normally read books more than once, so that's how you know it's good! lol
Yeah that's a great book
Had to read that book in elementary school as a kid and then watched the movie afterwards. Good times.
Maybe an old antique toy or tool that you can restore together? You've said it, and I've said it. Your time is the most valuable gift that you can give. He'll remember it for the rest of his life, and it will be something he will always treasure. When your own time and effort goes into breathing new life into something someone has discarded, it makes it much more special.
The hatchet turned out great. Can't wait to see what the boy's axe turns out like. Anyone can tell that your family is the light of your life. You're a very blessed man.
Just fantastic Cody, I'm sure Jack will love it and put it to good use.
My father and grandfather gave me a 410 breakebarrel shotgun that belonged to my Great grandfather that they restored and even fabricated a new pin for the front sight. I still have it and out of curioustiy one day I did some research on it and I found that the manufacturer only made them between 1908-1912!!!! That is the most memorable gift I have ever recieved and I am so proud to own it. It still shoots and functions perfectly.
I grew up in an outdoor family, and I'd have to say that probably the most memorable gift that I have ever received was my Rossi .22 caliber gallery gun. I couldn't begin to guess how many father-son hunting trips that gun has been on, and how many thousands of rounds have been put through it shooting at cans, squirrels, rabbits, and the many other things one can find to shoot at. It's not the most expensive item by far, but it's one that I could never put a price on; because to me it could never be replaced.
Three of the best gifts I received as a young boy were a spyderco knife from my father when I was 7, a .22 rifle and a handme down rowboat. That boat allowed me and my grandfather to do a lot of fishing together, the rifle has killed many a rabbit and the knife has skinned em. Not exactly made gifts but definitely the best 3 I received at a young age.
The things I was given by my Father and Grandfather were the most memorable and the things I still treasure most. My first pocket knife from my Grandfather. My first fixed blade Puma knife from my father, My Dad and Grandfather were both loggers and carpenters so I got gifts other boys didn't usually get like axes, peavey, my first homelite 20" bar chain saw, My baseball gloves 3 different gloves a catchers mitt, first base and a fielders mitt I was a catcher and pitcher most. Some other of the items I was given was my Grandfathers pocket watch, a puppy, a Marlin bolt action 22 rifle, a wall tent, fish pole and worms, numerous hand tools, cutting tools, planes, adze's, hand saws, ETC!!! They taught me everything they new about Carpentry, rough, finish, roofing, siding and the tools of the trades, A lot more to much to name
Love the tradition you have, by giving this to your son. Really beautiful. So much more than just a hatchet. That's love. :) Great videos as always. I still can't believe they consider your videos "not family friendly" or whatever excuse they used that gave you guys less for each video when people would watch. I really can't understand that logic..,.especially when watching you do something like this. That's exactly what family is. Have a great birthday Jack!
When I was a child, my favorite gift was a simple swiss army knife wrapped in a rabbit skin. It had me the most stumped at christmas time looking at the gifts when they were wrapped, guessing what they were. But, I was ecstatic when I found out what it was.
I love the video! Thanks as always for sharing this with us Cody!
This brought back some memories. I still have the USA made Schrade Sharp Sharpfinger I got for my 10th birthday. That knife has to be 20 years old, still sharp as a razor, cleaned many a deer with it. Touches right up with a little pocket whetstone. A little smaller than I remember it being, but it still feels like an old friend.
I love watching your videos you take so much pride in your work. Keep up the greatness!
I kept my Plumb Boy Scout hatchet from 1960, camped, opened coconuts, cut wood, quarted elk & moose, fixed fences on a farm. Passed it on to my son. I found another one at a Scout sale, the old Plumb hatchets were perfect, good steel, handy size, great tool for boys or adults. The wood handles have all lasted over 50 years with normal care. Get one if you can. Want a industructable hatchet, but heavy is a pre WW2 metal handle wood insert handle, Scout Axe, found one of those after 40 years of keeping a eye out or it. Made by Bridgeport Hdwe. .
Great work man. I wish I had a father in my life this is such a awesome gift that I my self we'll never get a hand made gift from the heart.
My sons like outdoor gear and with a Dad like you I am certain that Jack does too. Start with simple stuff like a canteen and a compass and work up to a mess kit, a back pack, a sleeping bag, tent, fire steel, fishing pole, tackle box, firearm etc. Of course by giving it to him you are pledging to show him how to use and care for them but that won't be a problem for you.
That is an awesome handle. What a great design. Now I'm jealous. I want one.
Such a manly project and so gentle music! Awesome!
I am absolutely sure he will love and cherish it . it is hard to beleave he is only 9 years old . Happy birthday to him .
What a wonderful gift. You're a great father!
Beautiful my friend 👍 Makes me think of my boy as I teach him 🙂😎🤘❤️
Good ol spyderco bushcraft. great job on the axe & axe handle! Nice bday present for Jack
I like the way your giving your son a useful tool that he will have for his life, unlike a lot of kids these days who get Iphones and laptops xboxs whatever they want. this is one reason i really like the videos you make its about the way we all should be living like the older days simpler times keep them coming!
Both my sons received BB/Pellet rifles and a stock man pocket knife when they turned 9..They are 18 and 15 now and have never been in any trouble...I am blessed .
This is a great video, mate. No doubt your boy loved this thoughtful gift from you. Well done
One gift what I received as a boy was a crystal radio kit. It amazed me, listening to AM broadcast stations without using batteries. It eventually lead me to a career in communications technology. And I still have the kit!
Very nice helped a lot I have two very nice hatchet heads that need handles. I do a lot of woodworking in my shop and this looks like a great project to do with my son. Thanks again