Nice presentation. I prefer to use a 26" 2 1/2lb. boys axe when hiking or camping. I'm 6' tall and weigh about 240lbs. I have no problem using a 3 or 4 lb. axe. But I,m not chopping down trees. I'm cutting up and processing wood for bushcraft or firewood and a lighter axe is more efficient at doing what I need. To do food processing I have a mora stainless steel mg. And for the finer carving tasks I carry a mora bushcraft. I also have a leatherman sidekick for every day carry for everyday tasks. To sharpen all the above I use a 600 grit diamond sharpener and an old 2" leather belt with a 1200 grit paste. I found that I only needed to use a file once on the axe because I hit a nail that was embedded in a branch that caused a flat spot on my edge.
Awesome cogent instruction Blackie! I can not wait to see more about the subject in your following vids. It is the minor details in the aesthetics that set the uses of tools apart. The anatomy of each tool may be only slightly different but that small difference will make a world of difference in its application.
I really appreciate your wisdom, and straight to the point style of teaching. Very direct, engaging, and efficient. Where did You learn to teach this well if You don't mind my asking?
Thnx Blackie, always interesting. Could you or have you done a video on how to deal with ticks ? Lookin forward to the next installment on axes. Cheers 👍
A couple days ago I picked up a 4 lb axe with an American hickory handle from Lowe's. I tried to use it yesterday. I thought I knew which was the cutting edge, but after trying it, I ain't fer sure. The pointy end is about as sharp as the hammer on the back. Gonna take some work to make it useable.
@@BLACKIETHOMAS got that right! Damn thing was a club. Today I took my 4 1/2" angle grinder with a flapper disc and got her close. I'll finish it off with a file and stone.
back in the day it was because all these hawks looked so much alike..we had axe competitions..where the object was to cut the handle off the other guys hawk..it was a last man standing sort of thing..thats how this hawk earned the name..MAKE HIM CRY..lol the holes were a quick way to tell my hawk for all the others in a match( i have seen 30 in a single match)..
You forgot 1ax in the history of the tool and that's a neolithic ax, which was still made of stone but it was made by grinding a flat river stone in sand and water.
Thanks for the first installment on axes, I enjoyed it very much. When you head back to work please be careful and keep yourself protected and safe.
Thanks, will do!
Cracking video mate. Nothing can or ever will replace the axe in the life of a outdoorsman. Cheers
Nice presentation. I prefer to use a 26" 2 1/2lb. boys axe when hiking or camping. I'm 6' tall and weigh about 240lbs. I have no problem using a 3 or 4 lb. axe. But I,m not chopping down trees. I'm cutting up and processing wood for bushcraft or firewood and a lighter axe is more efficient at doing what I need. To do food processing I have a mora stainless steel mg. And for the finer carving tasks I carry a mora bushcraft. I also have a leatherman sidekick for every day carry for everyday tasks. To sharpen all the above I use a 600 grit diamond sharpener and an old 2" leather belt with a 1200 grit paste. I found that I only needed to use a file once on the axe because I hit a nail that was embedded in a branch that caused a flat spot on my edge.
Hope you and your family have a Blessed Easter Blackie.
Same to you!
Great video, gotta love axes!
You got that right!
Thank you Blackie, good info.
Very welcome
Awesome cogent instruction Blackie! I can not wait to see more about the subject in your following vids. It is the minor details in the aesthetics that set the uses of tools apart. The anatomy of each tool may be only slightly different but that small difference will make a world of difference in its application.
More to come!
I'm looking forward to the next presentation. I have my dads hatchet from scouting. Needs a new handle. I'm 70 yo a to give a time line.
I really appreciate your wisdom, and straight to the point style of teaching. Very direct, engaging, and efficient. Where did You learn to teach this well if You don't mind my asking?
Good lesson.
Thanks! 😃
Thanks Blackie. Looking forward to more in this series. Your style of teaching is excellent mate.
Many thanks!
Awesome presentation
Thanks a lot
Thnx Blackie, always interesting.
Could you or have you done a video on how to deal with ticks ?
Lookin forward to the next installment on axes.
Cheers 👍
Great suggestion!
Thank you Blackie, this was very informative! ATB Sam Adler
Glad you enjoyed it
A couple days ago I picked up a 4 lb axe with an American hickory handle from Lowe's. I tried to use it yesterday. I thought I knew which was the cutting edge, but after trying it, I ain't fer sure. The pointy end is about as sharp as the hammer on the back. Gonna take some work to make it useable.
yep they come off the shelf kinda ready to beat the wood instead of cutting the wood
@@BLACKIETHOMAS got that right! Damn thing was a club. Today I took my 4 1/2" angle grinder with a flapper disc and got her close. I'll finish it off with a file and stone.
Why are there holes in your tomahawk, sir? I know you have purpose for everything, and this intrigues me
back in the day it was because all these hawks looked so much alike..we had axe competitions..where the object was to cut the handle off the other guys hawk..it was a last man standing sort of thing..thats how this hawk earned the name..MAKE HIM CRY..lol the holes were a quick way to tell my hawk for all the others in a match( i have seen 30 in a single match)..
@@BLACKIETHOMAS lol, great name. Thank you for taking the time.
They are both hatchets to me, just a different profile.
Is a hand axe suitable for doing hatchet work? I don't want to carry both.
I've a primative battle axe, at least that's what I call her... Had to be said
You forgot 1ax in the history of the tool and that's a neolithic ax, which was still made of stone but it was made by grinding a flat river stone in sand and water.