THE AXE FILES PT4 ON THE EDGE
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- IN PARTS ONE THRU 3 WE TALKED ABOUT AXES HATCHETS AND TOMAHAWKS AND THE ROLES THEY PLAY IN WOODSCRAFT / BUSHCRAFT. IN THIS VIDEO WE TALK OF THE EDGE OF A AXE AND HOW IT SHOULD WORK TO OUR ADVANTAGE. FINE SHARP EDGE IS A REAL HELP WHEN FELLING TREES.A SPLINTING WOOD EDGE IS BEST WHEN CREATING CAMP WOOD OR FIREPLACE WOOD. CHOPPING FIREWOOD..SPLITTING FIREWOOD..ARE ALL BUSHCRAFT SKILLS..KNOWING WHICH EDGE IS BEST FOR THE CHOPPING CUTTING JOB IS HALF THE FUN
I have learned a lot from this thank you.
Glad to hear it!
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. Thanks for delving into the subject.
Glad you enjoy it!
Awesome man
Thanks Blackie, great information. Did not know that the razor sharp fine edge was no good for splitting. Appreciate the video and your channel.
No problem 👍
Great Job ,very Interesting ! TY
Glad you enjoyed it
_Hi! ! Good channel, interesting content. I look forward to an interesting video from you. like . Natalya_
Thank you very much
I always appreciate your down to earth style, Blackie. Most other bushcraft channels either deal with prehistoric stone age methods or the high-tech-polymer-laminate-space-gear stuff. You always hit the perfect middle-ground, in my opinion.
I appreciate that!
Thank You Blackie, I learn so much from you.
You are so welcome
F.A.I.L. :. first attempt at learning. I learnt sumpton' thanks for the video.
Glad it helped!
Great information Blackie on this its neat u mentioned about the jig for sharpening a old forest ranger showed me this when I was in my 20s back home.. Have used it many times since its helpful.. I just use a regular or standard grind..
Very cool!
Hey Blackie, you might want to think about separating the geometry of a knife from its sharpness. A knife can have a very wide/large angle/taper and be suitable for splitting, but still easily shave, just like a knife can have a very thin grind and still not be sharp at all.
Very true, knife and blade geometry can be quite complex and useful if you have a good knife. Keep in mind that he's speaking about axes in this video and how their general geometry works. From the overall shape in the series, to size specifics and ranges, down to edge sharpness here. He even addressed the uses for specific types of axes depending on their geometry in a previous video. I still like the idea of him addressing knife shape and blade geometry though. He might know a lot more than me and I want to learn.
i will share what i know..but when it comes to knive..i would suggest william collins..his knowledge is better than mine in the knife grinds edges ect
Thanks again for your video! That was very informative. ATB Sam Adler
Glad it was helpful!
My worst enemy is an axe I'm not swinging. What I mean by this is the only times I've been cut is while I'm idely holding an unmasked axe while grabing another log to split for the fire or throwing an already split peice on the fire. I now have a rule that if I'm not actively using my axe it is to be stuck in a log or stump if not masked. It's so easy to open yourself up with the slightest misjudged movement. This might be a good point to touch on.
I enjoy his intelligence. Hard to find in a world of dummys. Good job sir nice video.
thanks... safe journeys to you
Totally off topic but, I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on long term hygiene in the woods
for me its simple i wait untill almost sundown..thats when i wash down and remove the sweat and salt from the day..( i live in a hot area so most of the yr heat not cold is the issue)..my day clothes will be changed for a dry set thats only worn to sleep in ..things like socks shorts ect will be washed out to remove the dirt and salt..then hung up to dry over night..every 2 days hair is washed and other body parts thats not been getting enough attention...on 3rd day my night set of clothes will be washed before breakfast and hung up to air and dry all day..using this pattern i have gone close to a month in the field before..hope this helps
@@BLACKIETHOMAS appreciate the reply. Sounds pretty much like what I have done, just cooler here for at least part of the year
I’ve made my recent axe purchases based on what I’ve learned in your videos. Excellent series as always. Looking at a panawal at the kukhrihouse based on part 3 of your axe series because it seems like a great one tool option here in Florida. I may get a shorter blade though. We’ll see. Thanks for such quality insight.
Great to hear!
Good to know, I look forward to watching you sharpen an Axe. I know you can't change the bevel out in the field but I wonder if you could dress the edge with a steel rod like William uses on his knives. I bought several of those little rascals. If I want a smoother cut I hit it with the Porcelain rod. Thanks B.K.
there is a up coming sharpening video on the horizion..stay tuned
The Dixie double bit axe that I bought from Dixie I cut it down and yes I messed it up on one and because I broke the end with a pair clamp pliers and it was the weld in the middle of the axe and when I'm filing it it kind of has a line in the middle there and I'm trying to figure out if I need to heat it up and beat it on out or what I need to do now so yes you can mess up a axe head I did
Hi blackie could you give me your opinion on the crth woods chogan tomahawk thanks
i have not had one..but several people i respect have carried one and they seem to like them
@@BLACKIETHOMAS thanks for take your time to answer my question
Great series,,, thank you,, please could you recommend a cheap budget tomahawk, to practice my edge work ??
All the best,,, John,,,
i would suggest one of the cold steel ones often they can be had for a fair price
I don’t use an axe that often so I’m good with a standard edge.
Hey Blackie! I'm loving this series, as I do all of your stuff. I was wondering what you might recommend for an axe to keep in a vehicle? I've been thinking of something belt sized but would love to get some input.
depending where you are..for a camp / unexpected stranded..in the truck a kukri is good for light work..if your up in the high country or snow country a full axe would be best..i would not go high dollar here since its a stay in the truck tool that could get stolen....save the high quality stuff for when you are carrying it to the back country..take a look around flea market yard sales often a good american made axe with a busted handle will turn up for cheap
Splitting maul !
blunt force..gitter done!!