The Bushcraft Axe I have been waiting so long for...

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2023
  • Here is my Bushcraft Axe - The TA Axe is designed and made in England. With a wood handle that has been made from the 100 year old Ash Tree in my woodland. A leather sheath that is from English leather made in Britain's last remaining Oak Bark Tannery that has been around since 1862. So much attention to detail has gone into this axe and I am incredibly proud to be able to now have these available. Thank you for watching.
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  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  5 місяців тому +173

    Wow, they sold out in 3 hours! I’m truly blown away by this. Thank you so much. For those wondering, the next batch will be ready end of January and we are going to try and continue to have a batch of axes towards the end of each month. In order to find out exactly when they will go live on the site, sign up to the newsletter at www.taoutdoors.com/shop/taaxe and as soon as they are back in stock I will send out an email 👍🏻

    • @gertbehrmann4877
      @gertbehrmann4877 5 місяців тому

      Yeah, sold out, any idea when the next batch is available?

    • @jenhamilton
      @jenhamilton 5 місяців тому

      Could I reserve one in the next batch?

    • @BryceByerley
      @BryceByerley 5 місяців тому +8

      Quick! I need you to grow another 100 year old Ash! I'll start on longevity drugs so I can get the batch of axes. I think my credit card will still be good in 2173.

    • @ziggarillo
      @ziggarillo 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@BryceByerleyI doubt he's used all the wood yet.

    • @PastramiStaven
      @PastramiStaven 5 місяців тому +1

      Well then I need to know if you ship to Sweden or I need to ask help from a friend in the UK?

  • @JamieHutchinsonTechUK
    @JamieHutchinsonTechUK 4 дні тому +1

    Hey Mike, very proud to say I now own Axe no. 69, bought it from you in person at the bushcraft festival this weekend, so pleased with it!

  • @ThornWoodForge
    @ThornWoodForge 5 місяців тому +34

    What an great vid! I thoroughly enjoyed working with Mike on this incredible axe project. I'm quite overwhelmed by the responses on here, thank you for all the kind comments. For those who missed out on the first batch, don't worry! The Forge is warming up for a second run ...

  • @StephenMooreOfficial
    @StephenMooreOfficial 5 місяців тому +85

    The way Joe quickly draws those contour lines on the handle you can tell he's a master craftsman and has made many tools in his time.

    • @Cray2TheZ
      @Cray2TheZ 5 місяців тому +2

      My thoughts exactly! I couldn't believe my eyes when he did that! What a boss!

    • @dickgozinya9228
      @dickgozinya9228 5 місяців тому

      If you watch he never changes his grip on the pencil and uses his fingers as a guide. The outline was already formed by a template so it follows it.

    • @ThornWoodForge
      @ThornWoodForge 5 місяців тому +3

      Too kind!

  • @JohnSmith-gs4lw
    @JohnSmith-gs4lw 5 місяців тому +12

    One of your best videos ever.
    I’ve watched dozens of hours of axe making, but never seen the details of a tannery. Quite unbelievable to amount of work and time that goes into a simple piece of leather.

  • @grant1133
    @grant1133 5 місяців тому +18

    Having watched the whole process I am amazed at how you've managed to sell then at such a low price. Incredible craftsmanship.

  • @WayneTheSeine
    @WayneTheSeine 5 місяців тому +43

    What a great presentation...from beginning to end. The map, the journey past Stonehenge, and of course, the hundred year old stately ash. If I were younger, I would jump on one in a heartbeat. The price is very fair considering the workmanship in every aspect of production. The leather production alone, screams quality, historical significance, and perfection.

    • @switters8679
      @switters8679 5 місяців тому

      My guy, you should be paid to shill this hard. In fact, I already didn't like the presentation, and you have just made it even worse with your fake bullshit. 'The leather production screams quality,' are you a leather worker or a historian, how do you know what perfection is? The logic and reasoning in your comment screams idiocy, and I AM an expert in that.

    • @WayneTheSeine
      @WayneTheSeine 5 місяців тому +3

      @@switters8679 I truly believe you are.

    • @Bridgercraft
      @Bridgercraft 5 місяців тому +7

      @@switters8679 I AM a professional leather worker and that axe sheath looks pretty damn high quality to me.
      I dunno what in particular upset you about Mike's presentation but I enjoyed it.

    • @Roblovesbushcraft
      @Roblovesbushcraft 5 місяців тому

      ​@@switters8679Blimey what a w⚓ u r

    • @vikingbushcraft1911
      @vikingbushcraft1911 5 місяців тому +4

      ⁠@@switters8679Wut, you’re an expert in idiocy?

  • @OutdoorGinger
    @OutdoorGinger 5 місяців тому +5

    "Waiting 'axe'-actly this long for the video? Axe-ellent anticipation! My channel's chopping up similar topics - let's 'axe-celerate' our shared love for all things axes!"

  • @d.Cog420
    @d.Cog420 16 днів тому

    Amazing vid. One thing you could add is the importance of straight grain and grain orientation for haft/handle strength. Your ash is incredibly straight and aligned correctly as can be seen at 7:40 so should last for ages (with oiling).. Good workmanship all round, congratulations.

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 2 місяці тому +1

    Congratulations in a beautiful custom hand axe and sheath. A lifetime tool.
    My bushcraft hand axe is a COUNCIL TOOL WOODCRAFT model. Made in USA. The poll is hardened to prevent mushrooming.

  • @slimplynth
    @slimplynth 17 днів тому

    No wonder they're in high demand 👌 beautiful work, the effort that goes into them.. including the leather.. it's on my Xmas list gift for my uncle

  • @katieeisenhower1168
    @katieeisenhower1168 5 місяців тому +14

    What gorgeous craftsmanship and a beautiful story.

  • @LoreTunderin
    @LoreTunderin 5 місяців тому +4

    My Agawa Canyon axe arrived yesterday, and now you have me drooling over another one before I even had a chance to use it. 🤤

  • @leeendley8009
    @leeendley8009 5 місяців тому +8

    Everything about that axe looks outstanding, that guy Joe is a seriously talented craftsman. No surprise they sold out, superb.

  • @deandowney9316
    @deandowney9316 3 місяці тому

    Wow, what an awesome video. Its good to see the full journey. I'd be proud to own one.

  • @Madonnalitta1
    @Madonnalitta1 5 місяців тому +8

    It's beautiful.
    I have the axe that my dad made, it's old and battered but still feels better in my hand than others that I own.

  • @SWATStrachan
    @SWATStrachan 5 місяців тому +3

    That looks like some quality, and more importantly, traditional manufacturing, resulting in an exquisite tool that will probably last someone a lifetime. If I didn't have three other axes already, I'd be all over this, but I do, so...

  • @YeoYolo
    @YeoYolo 3 місяці тому

    I honestly got shivers when you showed that great ash tree laying on the forest floor. There's just something about trees that is just so majestic.

  • @andrewlane990
    @andrewlane990 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting to see the whole process! Very good craftsmanship! Very nice work from everyone involved in the process!

  • @Apeman_Actual
    @Apeman_Actual 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video man! That’s so cool thanks for sharing every step of the process! Really makes me appreciate the craftsmanship and the fact it’s all locally sourced to you.

  • @nc8313
    @nc8313 2 місяці тому

    16 mins of ultimate joy. This story was amazing. Thankyou for the video!!

  • @TheRealSteveEllis
    @TheRealSteveEllis 5 місяців тому

    I’m glad you’re doing these bud

  • @suburbanhiker5975
    @suburbanhiker5975 5 місяців тому +3

    AWESOME video, back story and axe! SO very well done! KUDOS! Love the documentary style narration!

  • @W4ldgeist
    @W4ldgeist 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful little hatchet. Great to get it made in England, supporting local craftsmen. Always a good thing!

  • @allanparkins8142
    @allanparkins8142 3 місяці тому

    A fascinating process showing how to make something properly and what a premium axe,now at the top of my wish list 👍

  • @jd-jw8hm
    @jd-jw8hm 4 місяці тому

    Old world craftsmanship is the best..🙏

  • @fearthehoneybadger
    @fearthehoneybadger 5 місяців тому +2

    It's a beauty. Looks like it has a substantial head. Too many small axes have heads that are too light. Defeats the purpose of an axe.

  • @nathski22
    @nathski22 5 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful! If I ever have need of a bushcraft axe this is the one I want.

  • @Jerry-hw5qk
    @Jerry-hw5qk 4 місяці тому

    Congrats!! You deserve this!

  • @allanculbard165
    @allanculbard165 5 місяців тому

    A beautiful example of British craftsmanship, lovely Mike.

  • @ApostolicITTech
    @ApostolicITTech Місяць тому

    Wow- awesome video and product!! Congrats on this success!

  • @thetinkerist
    @thetinkerist 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing us the story of the axe :) sold out man, wow :)

  • @nickk964
    @nickk964 4 місяці тому

    Man that really puts it into perspective the quality of work that goes into things.

  • @USAMUSIC876
    @USAMUSIC876 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mike! I'm 12 and we talked a while back. For the holidays I got Dave Canterbury's set of four Bushcraft books. And that got me thinking. Have you thought about writing a Bushcraft book? I think you're one of the best people for that. You are great at explaining things, and you're also good at demonstrating how to do things. Well, please consider this..... You did a great job with the axe! Thanks!😀

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. Looks like a fine product. I will have to keep an eye peeled in January.

  • @RT-fb6ty
    @RT-fb6ty 4 місяці тому

    Super video. Hand crafted tools and artisan makers.

  • @Danimal843
    @Danimal843 5 місяців тому +1

    Dude... total respect from start to finish, %100 to you and everyone involved, truly mean that.... however...I hate to say it, but it's far from economical for the majority that would rather simply modify their techniques to use what they can afford
    Personally, even though being more well off than some, personally, I'd rather run through we'll say 3 "average" axes over 5+ years for still half the price...
    Respect the dedication and craft, but sadly in today's age, most average people would agree bc most can't afford it
    I hope you continue to do what you enjoy and spread the positive lifestyle that is being lost, but in reality, it's gotta be more commercially viable and accessible to the majority

  • @ianski65
    @ianski65 5 місяців тому

    Dude, good for you. Looks Fab. Smashing video, very informative. Im not surprised they sold out 🫡

  • @ted6989
    @ted6989 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @glorfendell2967
    @glorfendell2967 5 місяців тому +7

    Congrats Mike. That is so much more than an axe. I hope your holidays are joyous and you get to relax with the family.

  • @INFERNO16321
    @INFERNO16321 4 місяці тому

    Love your videos, man. happy you could finally get the hatchet made!!!

  • @amyv8416
    @amyv8416 5 місяців тому

    By the time I am able to afford one, I hope one is available! It's a beautiful tool.

  • @mauricejohnston8454
    @mauricejohnston8454 5 місяців тому

    Great video,, great British skills hopefully we won't lose

  • @matthewjohnson8867
    @matthewjohnson8867 5 місяців тому +4

    What a dream realized! The planning, the prep work, the execution & now the distribution...all that, so that we too could enjoy a beautiful piece of history (the ash tree) & exceptional craftsmanship the serves small business, men & women. Way to go. Love your channel & so stoked I'll be able to have my very own TA Outdoors axe!

  • @WildernessoutdoorsFishing
    @WildernessoutdoorsFishing 5 місяців тому

    What a great video we have fun watching this❤

  • @campervanhelsing
    @campervanhelsing 4 місяці тому

    Great looking hatchet

  • @Zederok
    @Zederok 5 місяців тому

    And they're gone! Awesome Vid mate.

  • @shibbyjay123
    @shibbyjay123 4 місяці тому

    Came for the smithing, stayed for the section on the Tannery! Super interesting video!!👍

  • @DF4Trap
    @DF4Trap 5 місяців тому +1

    Impressive, I love the traditional nature of the production. It gives it soul. Thanks for sharing.

  • @VanForest73
    @VanForest73 5 місяців тому

    Making a set of primitive tool axes and hardening them is also very technical and skillful

  • @allanmason7544
    @allanmason7544 5 місяців тому

    great story mike and a fine axe

  • @martynbonanza
    @martynbonanza 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing - So good that people are still doing this kind of thing from the tanning and forging right through to your finished axe... Well done, you deserve to feel very proud.

  • @FrugalShave
    @FrugalShave 5 місяців тому

    Well that worked. I want one now.

  • @bigyin2794
    @bigyin2794 4 місяці тому

    Congratulations Sir!
    Bushcraft tea and medals for your fabulous creation. Very satisfying.

  • @ed5042
    @ed5042 5 місяців тому

    JUST WOW! I don't think I have ever seen this process! Great! and congratulations!

  • @garymmarich4265
    @garymmarich4265 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, I enjoy your videos

  • @kevlord9
    @kevlord9 5 місяців тому

    Thankyou for going into detail on this, absolutely brilliant!

  • @ivicamilosavljevic4706
    @ivicamilosavljevic4706 4 місяці тому

    Excelent marketing ...bravo! Also, good product manual made quality.. rade these days. Excelent guys, just proceed like that... Maybe You will not earn much money, but experience is priceless... Regards from Serbia!

  • @lukelofgren4108
    @lukelofgren4108 2 місяці тому

    That was the best informative video I think I've ever seen for axe forging. And I've seen them all I think. Great hatchet by the way.

  • @AlasadiAhmed
    @AlasadiAhmed 5 місяців тому

    One of the best videos ever❤

  • @TheTenaciousEunuch
    @TheTenaciousEunuch 5 місяців тому +1

    Best advert so far

  • @user-wq9rx6xi5q
    @user-wq9rx6xi5q 5 місяців тому

    Good looking axe young man.

  • @bobbilly8957
    @bobbilly8957 4 місяці тому

    Wow what great detail in this video. And a great axe. Hopefully I will get a chance to purchase one in the future as I acted to late on these

  • @duncandixon4202
    @duncandixon4202 4 місяці тому

    This is one of my favourite bushcraft videos ever! I missed out buying an axe…. :( but I will try again brilliant work.

  • @tinaburden4174
    @tinaburden4174 5 місяців тому

    Happy Christmas to you and your family look forward to seeing what you n your dad get up to in 2024.

  • @storbunlimitedbushcraft6996
    @storbunlimitedbushcraft6996 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome work lads. 👏

  • @vincentc6919
    @vincentc6919 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful tool. Congratulations on sticking with the project...

  • @wiktorgrotek9540
    @wiktorgrotek9540 5 місяців тому

    Great sentimental tool.

  • @seanbrondstetter2987
    @seanbrondstetter2987 5 місяців тому

    want one!!!!! and thank you for using a "local tannery"

  • @quitegonejim1125
    @quitegonejim1125 5 місяців тому

    Got sucked into that like an episode of How its Made!

  • @michaelmarshall3489
    @michaelmarshall3489 4 місяці тому

    Do you make your own knives the craftsmanship that's gone into this is amazing.The old trades need to keep going 👍

  • @bullyakker
    @bullyakker 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic looking camp axe/hatchet! AMAZING price considering the materials and craftsmanship put into these! I'd gladly pay $10k for 12 of them!

  • @gravydogg1
    @gravydogg1 4 місяці тому

    Outstanding!!

  • @YeoYolo
    @YeoYolo 3 місяці тому

    The story behind a tool is what makes its beauty.

  • @Sue.242
    @Sue.242 5 місяців тому +1

    After watching one of your previous videos I went over to Joe website at Thornwood forge and ordered that hatchet. I can honestly say the workmanship is outstanding. Great communication with Joe himself too. Thank you. Merry Christmas to all

  • @cocovasquez1
    @cocovasquez1 5 місяців тому

    We need the TA knife! 🙌🏼

  • @oilburner8548
    @oilburner8548 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic English made product all round 👏 well done everyone involved 👍

  • @nevercommentnotevenonce9334
    @nevercommentnotevenonce9334 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful, man.

  • @MountainAjar
    @MountainAjar 4 місяці тому

    Well done! 🎉

  • @rodneylittle3530
    @rodneylittle3530 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @lindsaycranch8130
    @lindsaycranch8130 5 місяців тому

    Wow! You should be proud! What a beautiful thing!

  • @damagecase3370
    @damagecase3370 5 місяців тому +2

    One coming to Spain soon 😎♥️ awesome!

    • @TheGlatch
      @TheGlatch 5 місяців тому

      I see no shipping to Europe

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  5 місяців тому +1

      We will be doing shipping to mainland Europe next year

  • @timashcroft5343
    @timashcroft5343 5 місяців тому

    Congratulations! That's such a great legacy! You should be so proud! What a beautiful axe!!

  • @mattdriscoll3415
    @mattdriscoll3415 4 місяці тому

    The axe looks awesome, I would love to see a TA outdoors bushcraft knife coming soon. I have knives but not a quality bushcraft knife.

  • @kevslife
    @kevslife 5 місяців тому

    I would really enjoy one of these axes. 😊

  • @balaklava6420
    @balaklava6420 5 місяців тому

    Outstanding.

  • @gabba5423
    @gabba5423 5 місяців тому

    Very nice. Ive never saw this done before. Thanks for all you do.

  • @justbob5009
    @justbob5009 5 місяців тому

    Gutted I missed out on one, hope you manage to get more.

  • @pinhookfishingclub
    @pinhookfishingclub 5 місяців тому

    Gratz to all involved in this great project! What a wonderful Ash tree that lives on!

  • @Robertssurvivalsystems
    @Robertssurvivalsystems 5 місяців тому

    Good looking axe

  • @purleybelter7344
    @purleybelter7344 5 місяців тому

    Congratulations mate

  • @wolfbisbing486
    @wolfbisbing486 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for show the process of the axe. That was very interesting. I loved it.

  • @brianhorner6340
    @brianhorner6340 5 місяців тому

    Great video, thanks for taking us on the journey of the ‘old’ tree and a bit of metal that ends up turning into a beautiful looking Axe!!

  • @me-l-9910
    @me-l-9910 5 місяців тому

    Such an impressive process. What a wonderful use of your ash tree and I just love the local artisans you have found for this venture, Mike. It’s so good to know that craftsmanship is alive and well in our hi tech age. Cheers!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours and a very happy new year!

  • @seedy-waney-bonnie4906
    @seedy-waney-bonnie4906 5 місяців тому

    That's just what I need.

  • @jdsd771007
    @jdsd771007 4 місяці тому

    Very cool video! Love introducing the processes used to create these axes and history as well. Well shot and explained, and makes you appreciate every step of the process, and how much really goes in to something handcrafted!

  • @scottlomas5509
    @scottlomas5509 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @70lightning
    @70lightning 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @2phirekronic444
    @2phirekronic444 5 місяців тому

    i absolutely love that you showed the process and different stages of the crafting of these axes ! just a beauty man and your present it utterly elegant ! Stay Golden man God Bless and happy holidays everyone !

  • @PapaCoode
    @PapaCoode 5 місяців тому

    This video was incredible!! Love seeing the story and the process through things