Most excellent video, absolutely love that you showed each part of the process in detail. Also digging the classical music accompaniment. A lot of guys claim they "did this" or stained the handle "with that" but often times it doesn't appear that they used said product at all. Thank you for this.
Wow! That came out beautiful. I got mine when they first came out. The handle is not as long as that one and it doesn't have a set screw. The darn head was always falling off till I tweaked it. Always with me when out in the woods camping, four wheeling, and hunting. Those were the days.
+Angel R. I noticed the earlier hawks tended to have a loosely fitted head. This one was a little tough to get off. In a few weeks this will be accompanying me on a canoe trip.
bravo bravo! The music was a perfect accoutrements. That came out beautiful. I did pretty much the same thing to mine but used linseed oil instead for the handle. Wish they were just a little bit heavier on the poll side though
The paint on my Trail Hawk seems to be impervious to paint stripper. I tried a brand called Nitro Mors, which has been incredible on stripping paint for me, but I've tried three times now, including sanding between applications with wet and dry, and the paint is holding fast. Next thing I'll try is a wire brush attachment on my drill......
@@munchh2007 I eventually managed it. I just kept applying the paint stripper. When it was paint free I applied cold blueing, and it worked great. I have given it to a friend (that was my intention anyway), and now totally regret it.
Nice, but I just left mine original. Now it has a well worn patina that looks a hundred years old. Did the shaft with pretty much the same stuff but a browish cherry finish. I relieved the bottom 10" of the shaft and sewed on a leather wrap that is flush with the diameter so the head can stilll slide off. Kind of a novelty item, IMO. Too light to chop much and to narrow to split much, but a very quick handling fighting tool.
@@JeremyHopper007 got ya if it super tight and doesnt go straight off it'll gouge it . Makes sense. Mine was ok just doing the top but honestly I dont remove it much
I wanna see "talents" elvis trying to cut wood with an axe. I remember in one video a few weeks ago he was saying that he "lived off the land". YEAH RIGHT. I told him the only thing he could grow in that van would be sprouts. even then they may go mouldy from a lack of air movement.
+Enoob Poly was what I had on hand at the time so I decided to use it. Cold bluing doesn't hold up well in the long term but I'll enjoy the aesthetically pleasing looks for the time being. Thanks for watching.
I left the black stuff on mine. I know it looks awful but it does protect it. Rubbed down the haft and oiled it but string wrapped it because the shaft is a bit too thin for more (but quick easy to remove if necessary). A wonderfully useful tool, so versatile and easy to carry.
I just got one. Mine didn’t have that heavy of a paint job, The head wasn’t crammed on the handle and the handle had only a light coat of finish. Nice job on the refinish. Why did you shorten the handle?
Nice ! But Dude You did not use a good wood chisel to open an can ! but a hell of a lot better then the paint it had ! right on, ya gonna make a sheath for it ?
+Theredneck Prepper That's my old and battered wood chisel, found in a ditch along a road many years ago. It is generally used for anything except chiseling wood. ;) Sometime I'll try to make a sheath for it.
oh, and make sure that the degreaser has DRIED before putting other stuff on. I've seen bad bubbling issues and such caused by degreaser not drying enough.
A very good educational and informative video about how to use and improve this tomahawk. Really interesting, thanks.
I just purchased this tomahawk. This video gave me some outstanding ideas! Thank you!
Most excellent video, absolutely love that you showed each part of the process in detail. Also digging the classical music accompaniment. A lot of guys claim they "did this" or stained the handle "with that" but often times it doesn't appear that they used said product at all. Thank you for this.
Thanks for watching.
Wow! That came out beautiful. I got mine when they first came out. The handle is not as long as that one and it doesn't have a set screw. The darn head was always falling off till I tweaked it. Always with me when out in the woods camping, four wheeling, and hunting. Those were the days.
+Angel R. I noticed the earlier hawks tended to have a loosely fitted head. This one was a little tough to get off. In a few weeks this will be accompanying me on a canoe trip.
+Jeremy Hopper I expect a full report on how it performs in a follow up video. ☺ Have good time and stay safe!
very nice work and presentation. that workshop is mighty clean.
You should see the mess under the tables. Looks can be deceiving with the power of editing.
I know what you speak of.
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO.....good choice in music I like it. I watched twice and listen 3 times to the music because it was so pleasant. Morning Mr. Hopper!
Thank you. Sometime I'll be refinishing a fixed blade knife. I'm pleasantly surprised with some of the free music available on UA-cam's editor.
bravo bravo! The music was a perfect accoutrements. That came out beautiful. I did pretty much the same thing to mine but used linseed oil instead for the handle. Wish they were just a little bit heavier on the poll side though
Thanks. The next time I refinish a hawk I'll try the boiled linseed oil.
tung oil would also do a nice job!
you don't always make videos every few days or week but when you do it is some fine quality stuff. always enjoy your videos
+The red pill or the blue Thanks. This was actually filmed over the course of two weeks when I could find a few quiet moments.
This is exactly what I want to do to mine. Great work.
dig the finishing you did on the head. teach me of this striker you used, seems neat.
The paint on my Trail Hawk seems to be impervious to paint stripper. I tried a brand called Nitro Mors, which has been incredible on stripping paint for me, but I've tried three times now, including sanding between applications with wet and dry, and the paint is holding fast.
Next thing I'll try is a wire brush attachment on my drill......
Im having the same trouble 😂
@@munchh2007 I eventually managed it. I just kept applying the paint stripper. When it was paint free I applied cold blueing, and it worked great. I have given it to a friend (that was my intention anyway), and now totally regret it.
@@jeffreybarton1297 i will keep at it 👍🏼
This is a cool video! That turned out beautiful!
Thank you. It was a fun and easy project.
there is not a man on the planet that doesnt want a workshop like this
Nice video. How long did you let the bluing liquid to stay on before rinsing it in the water? Thanks!
great video JH I appreciate your attention to detail
Thank you.
Nicely done! Thank you.
Thanks.
Nice, but I just left mine original. Now it has a well worn patina that looks a hundred years old. Did the shaft with pretty much the same stuff but a browish cherry finish. I relieved the bottom 10" of the shaft and sewed on a leather wrap that is flush with the diameter so the head can stilll slide off. Kind of a novelty item, IMO. Too light to chop much and to narrow to split much, but a very quick handling fighting tool.
Fantastic tool. Too bad finding a new one is almost impossible.
Nice work 👍
Thanks.
Why did you file the bottom edge of the eye? Top makes sense for the friction fit but I dont get the bottom
When the head is removed the sharp edge on the eye won't dig into the handle.
@@JeremyHopper007 got ya if it super tight and doesnt go straight off it'll gouge it . Makes sense. Mine was ok just doing the top but honestly I dont remove it much
I wanna see "talents" elvis trying to cut wood with an axe. I remember in one video a few weeks ago he was saying that he "lived off the land". YEAH RIGHT. I told him the only thing he could grow in that van would be sprouts. even then they may go mouldy from a lack of air movement.
I'd actually give Elvis a couple dollars to watch him try to survive in the wilderness for a week.
What grit of sand paper did you use ?
That was oddly relaxing
It was a fun project. Sometime I'll try refinishing a few knives.
***** Please do.
Why did you have to Rat tail file the inside of the Hawk Head.?
MyREDTAIL The beveled edge makes it easier to slide the head off and on the handle.
@@JeremyHopper007 Makes scense thanks
No polyurethane on a striking tool. it causes too much friction in the hand and get super slick when your hand sweats.
Great video 👍
Don't put poly on your wooden handles. I like the metal head finishing and shaping the handle though. Great video. Thanks.
+Enoob Poly was what I had on hand at the time so I decided to use it. Cold bluing doesn't hold up well in the long term but I'll enjoy the aesthetically pleasing looks for the time being. Thanks for watching.
...the moment the video stops, "Quick, the helve is burning!!!"
Lovely video, ty
I left the black stuff on mine. I know it looks awful but it does protect it. Rubbed down the haft and oiled it but string wrapped it because the shaft is a bit too thin for more (but quick easy to remove if necessary). A wonderfully useful tool, so versatile and easy to carry.
I just got one. Mine didn’t have that heavy of a paint job, The head wasn’t crammed on the handle and the handle had only a light coat of finish. Nice job on the refinish. Why did you shorten the handle?
I shortened the handle to make it easier to pack and carry.
I'm kind of surprised you still have all your fingers.
Stay safe!!!
Bellissimo lavoro e video ! Mi puoi dire il titolo della musica Grazie.
excellent job
Thanks.
OH JOY AND GOODY , BLONDBEAR KNOWS A LITTLE ABOUT THIS ! HA HA HA , THANK YOU VERY MUCH J.H. TTYL .
+C.J. ' BLONDBEAR! Thanks for watching.
***** I wouldn't miss it for the world J.H. TTYL.
Bonjour Is it a good tool for Wood and bushcraft ?
What are you using o remove the blueing from the head of the Tomahawk.?
The head was painted, not blued. I used paint stripper.
Nice. Did you get rid of that screw. I t looks like it.
I kept the screw out. It prevents quick and easy removal of the head.
That's good. Screws need not be in an ax.
the music is probably the best part lol
+The red pill or the blue You mean my hand modeling isn't entertaining enough for you?
Well only partly. You had gloves on for some of it. But hey gotta use protection I understand
At 1:50 in the video is that called 'sanding cloth' or something else. I would like to buy the same thing.
What type of steel do they use. Also where is cold steel from?
1055 carbon. Most of their products are from Taiwan but Cold Steel is an American company.
I really hope you put water on the wet stone before use
Hey, how many coats with the perma blue?
Two.
Nice job
Thanks.
Nice ! But Dude You did not use a good wood chisel to open an can ! but a hell of a lot better then the paint it had ! right on, ya gonna make a sheath for it ?
+Theredneck Prepper That's my old and battered wood chisel, found in a ditch along a road many years ago. It is generally used for anything except chiseling wood. ;) Sometime I'll try to make a sheath for it.
Yes. Thumbs up.
JEremy...is that Axe for Elvis?
If he gets close and presents himself as a threat.
Oh man - Thanks for the laughs
+MarkUs FinSki Thanks for watching.
At 1:55 i hear a familiar tune
oh, and make sure that the degreaser has DRIED before putting other stuff on. I've seen bad bubbling issues and such caused by degreaser not drying enough.
surface prep was pretty much my apprenticeship jeremy. mainly industrial spraying.
Thanks for the pro tip.
It's a shame the finish on them changed from this
Nice
Thanks.
NITRILE GLOVES PEOPLE, NOT VINYL OR RUBBER.
Video is great but i got annoyed when you used a chisel asa pry bar
It's a pretty basic mod, stripped the head and stained the handle. Put some file work and etching on the head or something.
You must have a lot of free time
Actually, I don't, but this was filmed over a two week time period.
+Jeremy Hopper lol wow
cool video though, that bluing process is pretty cool.
would this be considered a hack job?
lolz
+ŹÈÚŠ Ugh!
Yes it is!
***** The hacker hack.
A tomahawk is not sharpened, never has to be sharpened, like firemen's axes.
you go well in this video, until .......wipe on poly :(
It's what I had on hand at the time.
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This is for what