Chopping Trees n’ Splitting Wood w/ the Perfect Axe 🪓

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @MelissaBackwoods
    @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +42

    Oh man… it’s been a long time since playing with axes… don’t judge me. Hope you enjoy this video! Learn more about Warwood Tool and the “Perfect Axe” here: bit.ly/warwood-axe

    • @mogarcia9755
      @mogarcia9755 10 місяців тому +1

      Melissa Bunyan 🙄

    • @EstevaoDanielBR
      @EstevaoDanielBR 10 місяців тому +3

      You are Strong 🙌🏻👍🏻

    • @theSurvivorRanch
      @theSurvivorRanch 10 місяців тому +1

      Ya LEGEND... Melissa the LUMBERJILL 😂❤

    • @bulmarobernal2106
      @bulmarobernal2106 10 місяців тому +2

      Girl, because you are very pretty anything you do you will get attention even if is not splitting wood.👏👏

    • @ericcartman8723
      @ericcartman8723 10 місяців тому

      Hey love your videos and was kinda hoping I could get you to check out Jay Fisher out of Clovis NM and possibly review one of his masterpieces.he has the most beautiful and high quality knives I've ever seen... Something I know you can appreciate

  • @T5623QCOM
    @T5623QCOM 9 місяців тому +2

    I THINK YOU MAKE THOSE SUSPENDERS LOOK GREAT!! THANKS FOR ANOTHER INFORMATIVE AND FUN REVIEW!!

  • @mainewoods1862
    @mainewoods1862 17 днів тому

    I am just So Happy to hear someone differentiate between chopping and splitting!! God bless you ❤

  • @SouthCarolina007
    @SouthCarolina007 10 місяців тому +17

    Fun and enjoyable video with a pinch of history for good measure! Thanks, Melissa!

  • @gizmocarr3093
    @gizmocarr3093 10 місяців тому +15

    Thank you for informing me about the Warwood Tool Company. It is great to find an axe made in America and in Wheeling West Virginia close to the Pittsburgh area. I enjoy your videos and reviews of new products.👍🙂

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +4

      Right on! It’s been a minute since I’ve used an axe, but it was very funny using in this video

  • @kam1583
    @kam1583 10 місяців тому +21

    No braids were chopped in the making of this awesome video😊

  • @CoondawgPD
    @CoondawgPD 10 місяців тому +4

    I happened upon this channel not just because Melissa is beautiful but her content is amazing. I’ve started binge watching and I’m afraid I’m going to go broke buying a lot of these knives.

  • @joedankworth9347
    @joedankworth9347 10 місяців тому +4

    Very nice look with the suspenders and so informative at the same time.

  • @doughershberger4285
    @doughershberger4285 10 місяців тому +5

    Prettiest lumberjack ever, thanks for the demo. I remember seeing that logo before.

  • @johnjohn8042
    @johnjohn8042 3 місяці тому +2

    To put myself through college I worked on a railroad track laying crew one summer and learned the correct way to use an

  • @robbieguerrero3351
    @robbieguerrero3351 5 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @paulclinton6567
    @paulclinton6567 10 місяців тому +2

    Really glad you did this review. I am very thankful that I was able to place an order for the axe you reviewed... supporting a US company with such a legacy is important to me.

  • @JamesGroves-vr2xw
    @JamesGroves-vr2xw 10 місяців тому +3

    That is a nice axe. I have over 100 axes. Not heard of this company. I want to check them out. Amazing review 🙏🏿🇺🇸

  • @david6920-r6z
    @david6920-r6z 10 місяців тому +2

    Liking that axe. North America has an awesome history in axe use 🇳🇿 🇺🇸

  • @eric19875
    @eric19875 10 місяців тому +6

    Great video Melissa. Very nice tool.

  • @boboschnoggins965
    @boboschnoggins965 9 місяців тому

    Glad to see Warwood getting some luv. They make great products. I grew up about 6 miles from them.

  • @oldmedic3216
    @oldmedic3216 10 місяців тому +7

    Nice to see the Lumber Melissa make an appearance. Suits you well. Great video.

  • @byronkennedy7912
    @byronkennedy7912 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video, Melissa Backwoods. The Kelly Bevels work well to reduce friction while the wedge splits the wood. Great history of an American, family-owned company. I thought Ontario Knife Co. was the oldest, operating blade company in the US ... oh, contraire ....

  • @tooterplumber1128
    @tooterplumber1128 10 місяців тому +2

    Another fantastic thumbs up video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

  • @erikbetancourt7194
    @erikbetancourt7194 10 місяців тому +5

    Nice video, just want to say thank you for turning me to weather wool. I saw your video of your anorak and bought some items from them. Plus this axe is also American made and American company.

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +3

      That is great to hear! The owner Ralph is such a great human, too so it’s always good to support great people, appreciate the kind words, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

  • @elgatofelix8917
    @elgatofelix8917 6 місяців тому

    Melissa is 100% correct! It's important to support family owned American businesses! 👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @karsonbranham3900
    @karsonbranham3900 10 місяців тому +1

    i have never heard of warwood tool! thank you for doing this review!! great review by the way.

  • @worldbigfootcentral3933
    @worldbigfootcentral3933 10 місяців тому +3

    When I was a kid we heated the house with firewood....and that was northern Minnesota, so Guess how much wood I split as a kid? Lol. Fun video, thanks for posting!

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +2

      Very cool!
      My boyfriend’s family had a woodstove ! I told him to make sure to watch this video to make sure I didn’t look too silly and he approved haha

    • @worldbigfootcentral3933
      @worldbigfootcentral3933 10 місяців тому +1

      You did great, looked very convincing. I never hurt myself very bad with an ax, but i DID get a chainsaw chain stuck in my kneecap once....needless to say, didn't feel good and thanks to lighning reflexes, at least I didn't cut my leg in half...lol. BE CAREFUL with axes...AND chainsaws!@@MelissaBackwoods

  • @stefanklaus1652
    @stefanklaus1652 10 місяців тому +1

    awesome Video Melissa, that made me smile..take care

  • @briano.1503
    @briano.1503 10 місяців тому +4

    I've been wearing suspenders for a couple of years now. I LOVE them!!!
    ✌💀👍❤🌹🇺🇸

    • @CoenBijpost
      @CoenBijpost 8 місяців тому

      Bet they don’t look as good on you as they do on her 😂

  • @jondoe2690
    @jondoe2690 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice video Melissa. Great info about the company.

  • @tommyadams7991
    @tommyadams7991 10 місяців тому +4

    Good job Melissa

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you, Miss backwoods

  • @skanthaadsigns
    @skanthaadsigns 10 місяців тому +1

    When you revealed the axe from its leather cover, the finish of the iron is one of a kind… by the way, the satisfaction from taking down a tree is good 😂

  • @Kenman_DanKenman
    @Kenman_DanKenman 10 місяців тому +2

    Great long format video. Keep up the good work!

  • @riverrunner23
    @riverrunner23 10 місяців тому

    If there ever was a Ms. Bunyan.. Nice axe, great name, LOVE the suspenders.

  • @tedmartin5402
    @tedmartin5402 9 місяців тому

    Good on ya mate .nice to see people swinging an axe.

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video. Very informative!

  • @drd1924
    @drd1924 5 місяців тому

    "Use another piece of wood to stabilize the piece you are splitting"
    (after years of trying to balance the piece of wood I am splitting, I feel like a dork)
    BTW I like your vast knowledge you share about blades and such.

  • @Roqjoru
    @Roqjoru 7 місяців тому

    In order to protect yourself and the blade (to avoid hitting rocks)
    Tip: place the wood as you stated to the correct height, (no short cuts).
    Then place a "safety roll", (that is shorter than the target roll).
    If you miss intended "target rool", or "skip of the roll" the "safety roll" will catch the strike.
    I developed the technic to teach new ax(e) kids (Safety First), a modification from the "Crazy Russian" channel (who lays a smaller longer log "sideways" between target roll and ax(e) swinger).
    Enjoy the tip and pass it on.

    • @Roqjoru
      @Roqjoru 7 місяців тому

      Oh by the way, I think you could handle a Helko 4lbs racing ax(e) if you had to. Thus a good reason to protect the sharp edge.

    • @Roqjoru
      @Roqjoru 7 місяців тому

      On you suependers and elastic sweater double alligator clips, to keep them in place.

  • @deenoberry3360
    @deenoberry3360 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome my chore list for tomorrow is to use a council tool Hudson bay 23". I've never been interested in axes but a couple months ago the axe bug bites me and there following me home against my wife's wishes and to my boys delight. I have a set routine for testing out a knife or firearm but this video gives me some ideas. Thanks again for great content! I think how you mixed in some history and basic anatomy was beneficial cutting straight to this city boys heart. Sucks my local Walmart doesn't sell suspenders😒

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +2

      You know it’s been a minute since I got out to use one and it was so fun going out and playing with this one in the woods!

  • @paddynelson3586
    @paddynelson3586 10 місяців тому +28

    Two axes. Sharp for chopping. Dull for splitting. Swedish Arvika at 4.5 pounds is a nice axe. Northwest Canada I've used the Trojan High Test, hardwood splitting axe. It's an Australian product. 7 pounds with a 7 inch edge. It's what the loggers use in chopping competitions. Please NEVER split wood with a sharp axe. It will cut in too deep and stick. Plus, accidents happen splitting wood. Sharp axe you might bleed out. Dull axe, you might get a serious bruise. Been doing this more than 30 years. Please. Safety First.!

    • @АркадийОградовский
      @АркадийОградовский 10 місяців тому

      В России ,дрова колят
      Топором под названием ,колун
      Его не точат и он толще и тяжелее чем у этой девушки а такие поленья что на видео
      Я ребенком 8лет колол обычным топориком ,а вот берёзовые да ещё большие чурки .

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +4

      Great information paddy! Thank you for the input!!

    • @thehouseofronin9209
      @thehouseofronin9209 10 місяців тому +4

      Thanks for this info. I never understood this. And this will help me a lot 😊

    • @WannabeWoodsman
      @WannabeWoodsman 4 місяці тому +1

      This is terrible advice.

    • @paddynelson3586
      @paddynelson3586 4 місяці тому

      @@WannabeWoodsman Then you are a definite wannabe. I've been bucking and splitting wood for 40 years. How about you?

  • @Changtent
    @Changtent 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for introducing Warwood Tool Company of which I was not aware. Please don't split wood without some kind of chopping block. As you split the wood, the axe continues through into the gravel & rocks often with terrible damage to the axe head cutting edge.

  • @bobbymoss6160
    @bobbymoss6160 10 місяців тому +3

    Axe Partner. Nice. Glad you didn't chop any limbs off.

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +4

      You can tell with the cautionary stance in this that I was a little apprehensive. Definitely had been been a minute since I have used an ax, and I was on the side of caution. 😆

  • @micktrinus
    @micktrinus 6 місяців тому

    Seems like a nice hunting/camping axe. Unfortunately, I have a great quality axe made by Hults Bruk...but something like this might be a good gift for my dad.

  • @Ohizindahouse
    @Ohizindahouse 7 місяців тому

    Melissa Bunyun, Love it holding an axe

  • @dasta7658
    @dasta7658 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for posting!

  • @douglasszot8294
    @douglasszot8294 8 місяців тому

    If you're a fan of Abraham Lincoln, you've probably heard his famous quote: ‍“If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe.”
    The are variations on the time in this quote, but this one makes the most sense.

  • @paulsecret4541
    @paulsecret4541 9 місяців тому

    It ain't just the axe that is perfect

  • @PirminZemp2731
    @PirminZemp2731 10 місяців тому

    Yeah The Axe Is the right way To Carry Every Day use Greetings Pirmin

  • @kellydaniels8992
    @kellydaniels8992 10 місяців тому +1

    Melissa, I use the sand paper method on my axes. And ya better put the “Mask” back on the “Bit”, I usually finish with a 3,000 grit and a Strop, and it’ll shave. A sharp tool is a useful tool, a dull tool is useless tool.
    Good to see ya do a little Bush-Craft, good job,,,,,,,
    God Speed, and see ya at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, or maybe the “House Mountain Trail”.
    Semper Fi,,,

  • @andrewpotter2285
    @andrewpotter2285 10 місяців тому +3

    This is hilarious and more like it 👋🏻😎 Do more of this please.

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +3

      Thank you! I had a fun time making this video!

    • @elgatofelix8917
      @elgatofelix8917 6 місяців тому

      I agree. She should do more axe videos! 👍👍

  • @РуденкоСтанислав
    @РуденкоСтанислав 6 місяців тому

    Mellisa❤❤❤ respect 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @coopandcarter
    @coopandcarter 10 місяців тому

    You know, I really don’t have much need for an axe, but there’s just something cool about owning nice stuff, especially American made.

  • @edl5074
    @edl5074 9 місяців тому

    Looks like a well made ax and made in the USA 🇺🇸

  • @TendoyD
    @TendoyD 9 місяців тому

    Always remember when felling trees to watch out for possible kickback when tree falls

  • @thevirginiabushcrafter8833
    @thevirginiabushcrafter8833 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for Sharing

  • @Innate.intelligence77
    @Innate.intelligence77 10 місяців тому

    Looks like a great axe ,I like the handle 👍🏼

  • @mikenathaniel1521
    @mikenathaniel1521 10 місяців тому

    I kept holding my breath till you chopped the tree down. Put you’re brand on the axe Melissa! 🪓

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +1

      It was so awkward, trying to get it from that angle with the other tree in the way ha ha

  • @Mr45ACPAUTO
    @Mr45ACPAUTO 9 місяців тому

    After seeing your video, i was curious about this. I called the company to ask a few questions and purchase this axe. Questions were answerd, was told someone was going to call me back. 2 days later, nobody called me back. Not a good look for a company launching a new product. Never in my life have i had a company not want to take my money and sell me a product. I guess i will stick with gransfors bruks!
    What a shame, axe looks promising!

  • @franklinj1038
    @franklinj1038 10 місяців тому +4

    Your quite the Amazing Woman Melissa! 🪓🗡️👑

  • @stevenmc56
    @stevenmc56 10 місяців тому +2

    😊 nice ax review

  • @Honycomb00
    @Honycomb00 10 місяців тому

    Great review, thank you🙏1854 thats 170 years😊

  • @michael9862
    @michael9862 10 місяців тому

    She has a awesome personality

  • @darcyparks3435
    @darcyparks3435 10 місяців тому +1

    Very cool kid
    Nice to know if you never chopped a tree down.

  • @Justus3103
    @Justus3103 9 місяців тому

    Als ob sie mit Messer und Äxte groß geworden ist. Ich bin wirklich gerade dabei mich zu verlieben. Sie präsentiert das alles absolut profihaft.👍

  • @JohnsonGamer-r5p
    @JohnsonGamer-r5p 10 місяців тому +3

    I spilt wood as a hobby

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +1

      Hell yeah! Should’ve had you come and help me with the video ha

  • @B-Blues
    @B-Blues 10 місяців тому

    I wonder how much repeated force it can handle before the head flies off. I've got a cheap Husky axe head lodged in the side of my shed from this season's splitting. Needed something fast and it lasted maybe a week. Got my money's worth, it seems.

  • @lapicker1010
    @lapicker1010 10 місяців тому

    Your technique could use a bit of refinement, but you make it look good anyway. Totally rockin the galluses!

  • @Michael..r
    @Michael..r 10 місяців тому

    lookin good melissa i actually find tree chopping pretty rough work

  • @randyphillips1275
    @randyphillips1275 10 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed your video

  • @rothgararms1860
    @rothgararms1860 10 місяців тому

    🤠 Watching you chopping into the dirt and rocks was …… get a Silky Saw Katanaboy 500 and make a chopping block …..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @j.c.lawntreesnow6272
    @j.c.lawntreesnow6272 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Melissa that was some great axe content that 28 " chopper looks like it would be a great wedge banger stay safe girl

  • @four4bman979
    @four4bman979 10 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the video. The higher/taller the chopping block, the less swing and velocity that is needed to split that knotty wood. Keep your chopping block kinda low.

  • @carolynbatta9525
    @carolynbatta9525 10 місяців тому

    What axe? She can smile trees down….love the braids and the axe is cool also!

  • @44251
    @44251 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice tool👍

  • @heaven-is-real
    @heaven-is-real 8 місяців тому

    leather chaps will protect your shins

  • @Sinoese
    @Sinoese 10 місяців тому

    I love your braids

  • @ZEROPHILOSOPHYS
    @ZEROPHILOSOPHYS 10 місяців тому

    You should look at Japanese Vintage Axes. That is my fav axe.

  • @juicyj3819
    @juicyj3819 10 місяців тому +4

    Hottest woman on UA-cam. 🇨🇦✊🏻

  • @JAMESRAY-q8v
    @JAMESRAY-q8v 22 дні тому

    WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE BEST AX YOU KNOW ABOUT THANK YOU

  • @SeasideWitcher
    @SeasideWitcher 10 місяців тому +1

    lnformative and interesting , thank you.

  • @dannysantos1266
    @dannysantos1266 10 місяців тому

    Using an 🪓 axe is way tougher than it seems. Good video.

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому

      Especially when you have other trees in the way, like I did on that last tree ha ha 😆

  • @Hulaman-dx9xe
    @Hulaman-dx9xe 9 місяців тому

    This is the most perfect woman ❤

  • @gregnichols298
    @gregnichols298 10 місяців тому +1

    You got pretty good form just read your wood honey every piece of wood has a natural grain split in the center of it once you find that sweet spot the natural split that's the spot you want to set your axe into. Read the sides of your Woods you don't want to be splitting where there's knots you want to avoid that as much as possible it's more feasible to take the natural split and it was split a lot easier . God bless you and by the way you look hot in that flannel shirt oh my my God Bless America honey🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙊🙉🙈✌✌✌✌✌👏👏👏👏😏

  • @Andrew-mk7rm
    @Andrew-mk7rm 10 місяців тому +1

    She's good with wood

  • @user_abbuser
    @user_abbuser 10 місяців тому

    Melissa, you must to use some gloves when you working with axes!☝🏽
    🙂👍♥️

  • @HARDERNOTSMARTER8985
    @HARDERNOTSMARTER8985 10 місяців тому

    Outstanding!

  • @rickjohnson5222
    @rickjohnson5222 10 місяців тому

    Something you know,... you're skillful beyond, have knowledge beyond, and oh yea... have a gorgeous beyond! Thank you for all that you do, and all that you are!!!, be well!!! What do you think of the axes and hatches offered by REI. ALDER is the brand?

  • @Leightr
    @Leightr 10 місяців тому

    How was the handle grain?

  • @michael_anthony_
    @michael_anthony_ 10 місяців тому

    You missed out on the cheese log and knife opportunity.... ❤

  • @greenacre399
    @greenacre399 10 місяців тому

    planks in stone/, sparks makes excelenat fire THO.. at an away land without lots and lots of gravity! 😅

  • @Mustachio63
    @Mustachio63 10 місяців тому

    Came for the Axe. Now I need suspenders.

  • @a13jo
    @a13jo 6 місяців тому

    Please, beware of chips, protect those ojos hermosos.

  • @steveballard1463
    @steveballard1463 10 місяців тому

    Nice ax, Thanks

  • @dougdemaree1963
    @dougdemaree1963 10 місяців тому +2

    ❤😂❤😂❤😂 Nice Axe !!!!!!!

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 10 місяців тому +1

    Well, that was a good job. I’m glad you used and axe They are several other ladies on UA-cam that are using access to chop wood. I think you did a great job. I like the history that you told about that particular brand of axe I enjoyed your video as usual you can get suspenders that you can hook them on your belt. They seem to hold better. They don’t have The little pinchers You can slip them under your belt anyway good job, young lady as usual and we appreciate you

    • @MelissaBackwoods
      @MelissaBackwoods  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the nice words, I’m sure those ladies not know a lot more than me. I’m not the most knowledgeable in axes, but have used a few in my day, this video was so fun to make.

  • @asmith7876
    @asmith7876 10 місяців тому

    7:50 Has never ever chopped down a tree. Obviously her channel is quite popular, must be for other reasons 😂😂😁

  • @abelincoln3261
    @abelincoln3261 9 місяців тому +1

    Gloves, longer distance between handle and axe head never use axe at that level never use axe without eye protection... these tips will help to avoid Emergency room visits and blisters and split more wood with less energy.

  • @ibpositivemostly7437
    @ibpositivemostly7437 10 місяців тому

    Cool video thanks.

  • @fitnesswork4885
    @fitnesswork4885 10 місяців тому

    I am from India I am first time watching you're video you're really nice so beautiful love from India and your eyes so beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @er2206
    @er2206 9 місяців тому

    Have you met Thoren Bradley? he has his own UA-cam channel here,he chops alot if wood. You two look like you should meet, for real

  • @CGunRanch
    @CGunRanch 10 місяців тому

    I can tell you don’t swing an axe very much, but it was a valiant effort!

  • @whatsdenniscooking6746
    @whatsdenniscooking6746 10 місяців тому +1

    Wood chopping always better wearing flannel.

  • @DanielCastillo-v3n
    @DanielCastillo-v3n 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤