Norlund Axes
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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Dave Canterbury, David Canterbury, The Pathfinder School,Bush Craft ,Survival skills, Historical Lore, Primitive Skills, Archery, Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, Navigation, Knives, Axes, Fire, Water, Shelter, Search and Rescue
Thank you David, Another great video.
Good job. That is a proper handle
Two channels I love on YT, Wildernessoutfitters, and Wranglestar!
Watched your uploads of you making it. Great job ;)
A joint youtube video in the future perhaps?
Good to see someone like Dave giving you a shout out on their channel Cody. You really do great work and hopefully get a larger fan base so that others may enjoy your channel as much as I and other loyal watchers do.
What a nice bond between you and wranglerstar! Thank you for sharing, its all about friends...
Cody did a wonderful job on that axe. A very nice addition to your stellar collection Dave! The ease with which you carved that piece in the vid and then made a wedge out of it, was pretty amazing, you could definitely see the ease with which that axe sliced through the wood, "like buttah"!
Your axe turned out BEAUTIFUL. wranglerstar Cody is a true Gentleman.
Two great channels!
Thanks Dave over from wranglerstars UA-cam
I will be subscribing too your channel thanks again
Thanks for the info - now know what I'm looking for at the flea markets...
I live in the Pocono mountains in Pennsylvania and I see them all the time at garage sales, i just never knew that they were good axes i will have to get a few next spring when my fiancee brings me to all the garage sales. I see them ooften around here.
GREAT VIDEO
I have the third axe. It has the original handle that still is fine. Just a tad loose.
Hello from Wranglerstar. Love his channel and now I think I like your channel also...
Dave do you have any information about the steel and temper process used for this brand of axes?
Dave.
I just did an ebay serch for Noeland, Hudson Bay Axe. They are all over ebay. Now please I am untrained Ex-USN engineer, I may be incorrect but many say Norland Hudson Bay.
Just checking
Very respectfully
MM1(SW) USN Ret.
And things like that!
I watched Cody hang the axe. You are right, he is a proper craftsman.
I guess my love affair with Norlund axes began in the 70"s. My Dad gave me a Norlund Hudson Bay hatchet when I was a boy. When I was a teen, Dad gave me the larger Norlund Hudson Bay axe, and that combo has served me well. I now own a few other Norlunds, and agree with you that they are great axes.
14 and a quarter inch handle.
I'm sure Cody loves you for sending him that other axe to add to his collection. Both of you are quality people running quality channels. Thanks for all you do!
ah..........that's why old boy was heated in his "Rant" video that has since disappeared...
I want to axe You a question, but I will shave it for later.
Lol
Cody sent me here, and I can tell you he's pretty excited to get his own Norlund. Thanks for the review and all the (well deserved) compliments you paid Cody. Those of us who follow him on his channel really appreciated his work.
It's tough deer hunting this time of year. Fish and game departments wait till deer daytime activity is near zero before opening gun deer seasons. It's to keep you in the field consuming goods as long as possible while being unsuccessful..
come over from the wranglerstar channel.Glad to see you like the axe.
its great to see some of my favorite youtubers collaborating on projects
Dude.... I was saving up to buy one. And now with wranglerstar and you both doing a video on it... the price has doubled..... fuuuuuuuuck.
One fine axe.
Dave, been a fan for a while, kinda faded away, sorry... Cody (Wstar) sent me back... he did a nice job on that axe for you... nice to see it in action, very sharp "out the box"... Norlund eh? cheers . Paul.
I had NO clue that Norlund axes were so well regarded! Funny story. Years ago I found an old hatchet head. Handle was gone. I liked the shape of it, so I kept it. That hatchet head rode around on the floorboards of my old Ranger pick up for years. A relative ended up wrecking my old '97 Ranger truck last year. As I was cleaning it out, I found that axe head. Since I was getting back into the woods I decided to clean it up and restore it. Researched the Norlund name and learned it was a great axe. I re-sign it and now it goes into the woods with me on every trip. I have learned a TON about proper use of axes from you and your students. Thank you!
I've been waiting for this video. It was cool seeing Cody haft that axe and now you using it.
You inspired me to rebuild axes a while back. I did some research on axe heads and found that if you can find a Norlund for a good price, you can produce something as good if not better than a wetterlings for a fraction of the price.
I've only rebuilt 2 axes, but both have been Norlund. I do have a video of my first axe on my channel with the head for my second. I kinda wish I didn't sand the red paint off the hudson bay now, but it was pretty worn and splotchy.
Subscribe to both. Enjoyed the education and joint project. I own what looks like the same Norlund Camp Hatchet except mine has a thinner looking handle. Perhaps it is a scout model??? Got it for about $30 at an antique flea market and consider it a great buy.
watched you on dual survival but didnt know you had a youtube until wranglerstar made your ax handle. subscribed.
I've been waiting for this video since I saw Cody working on it. Looks like it turned out just about perfect. What a find! Thanks for all the great videos.
Love when two of my favorite channels come together. Been with both of you for more than two years. I must be in the right path. 😄
I have been watching your & Cody for a wile now & to hear you two talking about each other is awesome!
That is a sweet axe too.
yep, i watched the videos of that handle being made. that dude is a serious bad ass when it comes to working wood.
I've been waiting for this video. ;-)
I'm a Wranglerstar subscriber, I've been looking forward to this video!!!
EDIT: oh man did i cringe when i heard that "ting" of the edge hitting the other hatchet.
Hey Dave great video! Cody does amazing work. If you like norlund axes check out my channel. I have several videos on them and will be doing a very special update video soon! I now own every axe norlund ever made to include the very very rare norlund frontiersman! It's a real tomahawk made by norlund. As far as I can tell they only made 1000 of them
Glad you made this one . Have been looking for a good Axe. Thank you
Great video dave as always I was out riding around one night picking up some scrap metal to make a little bit of extra money to buy some wood crafting toys and I found a hatchet which turns out to be a norlund I seen the name on there but never really looked into it mine has a 17 inch handle the handle is in rough shape I think I'm going to go out and make a new handle for it
mine is the Tomahawk model I cleaned it up great looking axe all I need to do now is get a new handle for it I'm thinking 26 or 28 inch handle
Nice! I was wondering when you were gonna make a video on that hatchet. Were you able to hold off watching his videos until you received it? Keep up the good work Dave!
Two Channels I love, You guys have matching knives ;)
Great Vid Dave.For over a year I looked for a good Ax only to find that most forged Axes sold in this country are made in India. But then again you pay for what you get. cheap handles and semi good metal. But one day I was looking through TraditionalWoodworkers.com and came across a company named Mueller. They are from Austria. All their axes are hand forged and have been doing it since 1675. They are not cheap but they have lots of designs for different jobs. I got the Biber Classic hatchet and am very very pleased. check them out I think you will be pleased.
Mike Andersen.
Howdy Dave, I recently picked up the same Norlund Hatchet, just the head, that you have. I was wondering about the white paint on top, also, good the see that its factory. I'm going to give it a shot a restoring it. I've found that its difficult to find the specs on the handle or a picture showing an all original. What the length on the handle, if you would please?Take Care
Norlund Axes are cool. Made by Mann’ Edge Tool company. Mann had been around for Decades before they were contracted to manufacture The Axes ’ Stamped Norlund for O.A. Norlund’ camping supply distribution. Not the Cadillac of Axes, but Decent tools from the tail end of the Great American Axe Manufacturing 🇺🇸
G'day Dave,
Tee hee chuckle chortle...,
" ... Hi Folks, in my opinion the Norlund is the best Axe ever made in AmeriKa (& unspoken but implied, therefore the best Axe in the World...), sadly they're no longer being manufactured ; but I happen to have 5 of them as part of my personal collection..."...
So, um, does this mean that whomsoever dies with the Most toys, wins ; or is it whomsoever dies with the Best toys, that's the winner...?
To be honest, I seem to be trying to be he who keeps using their Grandfather's Spokeshave and Drawknife the longest.., even by the light of their Father's Kerosene Lamp, all to carve the Rotor for a Wind Turbine, planned to give the Kerosene Lamp a rest...(!).
Have a good one,
;-p
Ciao !
Dug into a pile of my grandpa's stuff and found the small hudson bay norland axe head. I re-handled it and removed the rust off of it, it's an amazing axe!
How do you feel about Collins axes? I live about 20 minutes from Collinsville, Ct where they were originally made.
-Asked this before the end of the video...where you mentioned Collins. Ha.-
Great video Dave. I didn't even know about these axes. Nice work Cody!
Norlund axes were made on old Collins Company machinery when the Collins Company closed in June, 1966. I was there when millwrights loaded the machinery on RR flatcars for the trip from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.
My dad got a Norlund Hudson Bay head at a yard sale for $3. I use it every day for cutting wood. It cuts wood like butter. It's like that old phrase " They don't make them like they used too.". Thanks for the video brother.
A great shot out for a great channel. I was hoping you would give him some love. You never disappoint Dave. You have some beautiful axes too.
I have a Norlund on my bucket list. I've kept an eye out, but I find them to be a little rich for my blood. One day...
Oh: Subbed, by the way.
Nice axes Dave, but I might have the best bushcraft hatchet! I can't show it yet because I'll have to find out if there's a paten on it.
The story was that CanadianTire approached Mann to supply sports/outdoor axes and they came up with almost counterfeit name Norlund to sound similar to Norland of Scandinavia. Basically they produced the axes to compete (with cheap Swedish axes at the time) notably Hults Bruks with North American flavour. So CT the Canadian version of Walmart start to sell mediocre cheap Norlund axes. I find their handles are horrible and the steel is subpar to Swedish axes.😛
Hope to see some deer processing videos from you soon. And congrats you should hit 300k SUBs by the end of the week. A+
Watched video of Wranglerstar re-handling the small double bit Saddle Cruiser... That is a beautiful axe!! Great video... thanks for furthering my axe appreciation!
I enjoyed watching WS re-hang your small one. And now I enjoyed watching you talking about your Norlund axes. Thanks for sharing.
Have 2 Norlund Hudson Bay style axes, 1 with a 24" handle and another with 26" handle. The 26" has a slightly larger head, just enough that when you lay them side by side, you can see the difference. The 26 I recently purchased at an Antique dealers show for $15. You are quite right about the Cutting ability, with the 24" I have Knocked down 4 -5 " spruce trees with a Max of 4 swings. Thought that I was the only one that knew about the Norlund Hudson bay axe. Would take that over a large fixed bladed knife any day. All the Best
Great video Dave, and Cody is a true craftsman! I have to admit that I like that little Norlund pocket axe, but I'd never use it. I just don't use hatchets, and I especially don't use double bit hatchets. I own several axes from Gransfors Bruks, S.A. Wetterlings & Husqvarna, but I own a total of only one hatchet, a Gerber Bear Grylls 'Ultimate Survival Hatchet'. I only bought that one because I really like the design and hope to one day have a replica of it made from a good high carbon steel like 1070 or maybe even 1095. (The Gerber version is made from crappy Chinese grade 3Cr13MoV stainless steel, but it's cheap, and I really do love the design.)
What I use are tomahawks. With a good hawk you've got all the utility of a hatchet with the bonus or some added versatility, and if you break the handle it's really easy to make another one in the field even if your only tool is the hawk head itself. I really like the Rifleman's Hawk & the Pipe Hawk from Cold Steel and both the Medium & Large Camp Axes from H&B Forge. (I have no idea why H&B calls them axes. Despite the name they are actually hawks.) If I need more cutting power than one of those four tomahawks can give me I just skip the hatchet and carry a real axe. That Norlund Hudson Bay pattern axe and even the double bit are both pretty sweet! If the prices on Ebay ever come back down again (or I find one for a good price somewhere else) I may have to get me one of those!!!
Anyone know what kinda steel they used for these axe heads? My Dad died a couple months ago, and he left me this cute little Hudson Bay hatchet. I didn’t even know about Norlund until I looked closely at this little hatchet and saw the stamped logo in the poll of it. I’m thinkin about restoring it now though, cause it’s gotten all rusty. The handle is NICE, too. Feels amazing in the hand. Though I don’t rightly know if it’s the factory handle or not.
Found an old Norlund 3.5lb splitting head, currently restoring it. Such a wonderful piece of history to find on the forest floor, today I feel like a rich man! As a Canadian who grew up going on Canadian Tire fueled camping trips with my Dad, this axe is special to me. Gonna pick up a new handle from Canadian Tire to sort of complete it's history, and bring her full circle.
Nice hatchet and great tools!
I just picked up a h/b style norlund alway thought they were scandi. And they were made right here in pa ! Cool take care brother
Just picked up a "Genuine Norlund" tomahawk for $25 TODAY! Super stoked to restore it
Cool...........I've been cleaning up and putting new handles in some of the old axes that belong to my dad that i used with him cutting firewood when I was a kid (30 yrs ago). I've only cleaned up two so far and the first was a 3.5 lb True Temper Kelly Perfect single bit axe, the one I just cleaned the rust off of is a Norlund single bit axe (probably around 3 lbs).
Hi Dave. I just picked up a Norlund Hudson Bay Voyager hatchet today from a flea market. It is in very rough shape and the handle (which appears to be original) is virtually falling out. Before buying it I did some research and learned that the Canadian Tire co. commissioned Man Edge to build axe and hatchets for them who then became O.A Norlund. Until I saw my hatchet I never even heard of Norlund. After doing the research I realized that the Norlund products are top-notch. As nice as the antique look is, I want to restore it, re-hang it with a custom handle and bring this little gem back to life. I'm looking forward to using it in the field. I saw Wranglerstar's video on your axe handle before seeing this one and enjoyed both. Thanks.
Thanks Dave! Great tutorial on Norland axes. Watched Cody build the handle on his Wranglerstar channel. Thanks again!
great video Dave, it's amazing the number of great Axe companies they had in PA back in the days. Wonder why that was? perhaps the steel industry? pretty cool about Norlund as I visit Lewisburg once a year for a friends' gathering.
Great video buddy, i didnt think you were going to get the axe back from wranglerstar.
He was a bit jealous....oh hang on thats a sin.....he was very envious of you....no wait still a sin....anyway he was really proud to make the axe for.....damm another sin.......Well I for one am very jealous of that axe and handle
I recently bought a Norlund 5lb axe with the original handle and mask at a flea market…FOR $20.00!!!! What a find! I was absolutely thrilled. I didn't know that they made these 5 pounders. It has been virtually unused, but unfortunately the handle is very loose and the head is a bit rusty. I'd like to keep it as a wall hanger, but it breaks my heart to see it covered in rust. I also found a Norlund small Voyageur hatchet, but after soaking it to remove the rust I discovered a hair-line groove in the blade (another heartbreaker). They are great additions to my collection. Thanks for these vids Dave.
Dave, it is funny to me that I have been subscribed to both you and Cody - Wranglerstar for about a year plus, when for the first time I had enough time and good enough internet to watch videos. I am about your age and have one Norlund double bit camp axe like the one you just showed. I did not realize until watching Cody in his series about rehanging your small double, that there was a difference in the profile of the 2 ends. Mine has been rehung several times and it now has been done in a fiberglass handle that holds up very well. Thank you for the education and ideas you provide! By the way, I purchased mine back in the late 1970's or early 1980's and have had it ever since. I also have a Hudson bay style single that was given to me by an Uncle who found it along the road, I actually think it predates Norlund. I can remember there were markings on it when I first got it, but I do not believe they are still there. It also has been rehung several times and now has a fiberglass handle.
I would suggest you not use the Norlunds with the stickers on them, I would think they would be more valuable because of the stickers.
I do have a question, the material used in rams for hydraulic cylinders, do you think that would make great material for axes and knives? If I ever settle into a home I want to set up a forge to make some for myself. By the way, I consider myself a jackass of many trades, they include Scientific Glassblower, Welder, Locksmith, and Woodworker.
Dave, just came over from Wranglerstar to watch your axe review. It looks like your channel will be another valuable resource. Most of all, I look for men who have solid character and strong family values. Keep up the good work!
thanks for all the information on the Norlund Axes very interesting. Thanks for sharing ATB John
Yep, watched Cody hang it, I was really curious how you liked it. It's a gem for sure. I got skunked all through regular firearms season here in Missouri. Killed a doe Saturday with my .58 about three feet from my stand. Just got through eating some backstrap with wild rice and corn.
I love a double bit ax but I have never seen a double bit hatchet. I find a-lot of nice old American axes and hatchets at yard and estate sales. I'll be on the hunt for a double bit hatchet ! Thanks for all the efforts Dave..
i picked up a brades criterion 1 and a 1/2 lb is my guess,one tiny chip,(came out easy with some file strokes...4.00 at the flea market! also a Collins head,4 lb?i am not sure.has a fairly big chip,probably half inch long and 1/16 deep,i think it will come out ok, also the pall was "shroomed" a good bit,grinder took care of thati cut it down into a Hudson Bay style head took about a third of the head off, have not decided on a handle style,i figure itll make a decent small yet kinda heavy pack axe.
I remember seeing the Norlund axe and hatchet on the back wall of the sporting good department in Wal-Mart in the early 70s. That being said I bought an axe in 73 for $8 if memory servers me correctly. I was 12 years old. They had the hatchet for $6. The axe was one of my first major purchases. I later acquired the hatchet in trade. Later in life I acquired two Norlund rock hammers. My axe is on its' fourth handle. I must admit I have not used the hatchet much to this day.
I have the Norlund Hudson Bay camp axe My father bought it sometime in the 70's and I recently rehandled it with the help of Wranglstar's videos. Great video!
I saw Cody doin that handle a week or 2ago...& it looked familiar as the one I have. My uncle calls it a cedar axe. And its looking to be as the very same thing, dimensions and all. But as far as I know with the stamp still in check the handle is 21"long. Its comfortable with one hand and safer with two. It has its home next to the step on the hearth of the fireplace to cut up the squawh wood and cut the kindling up with. Sometimes to cut limbs of a feld tree. But few at that. My Grand dad always splitted up mesquite grubed up stumps from the pasture with them as well as those post cedar trees too. Great axes. The smaller blade of the stumper type in bulk small bit was used as hitting closer towards the dirt and the felling bit (thinner, longer) bit for chopping and cutting pieces. FYI. :) Enjoy seeing others like myself doing life I live also. Old ways are still king on heavy last than lite gor-tex but all have its valued place. But here on the ranch, old ways ...rules.
Good vid, found your site via Wranglerstar, and he doesn't recommend people very often. Subbed now and will check out your content when I have time. Thanks for being on uTube.
This is totally off subject but did you quit smoking? Ive noticed your breathing has gotten better lately. Keep up the good work! Thanks for the prayers for my niece. Shell be home before Christmas!!!
Hi Dave, and Happy Holiday's, until today, I couldn't find any info on my Norlund Hatchet, I searched, and searched, and I couldn't find any in the size hatchet I have, the wood handle need ' s to be replaced, that's why, if you can please can send me Cody's address, and a way I can talk to him, I would want him to hang my hatchet, it's a very small hatchet, not so much the handle, but the head, I think it's a Mini Hatchet, it's in excellent condition, and doesn't appear to ever been sharpened before, but it is very small, and I have big plan's for it, it's lite, and compact, the handle seem's to be of a small size, but larger than 12", the pictures don't say much, but before today, I never saw a size like mine, mine could even be smaller than the mini, is there any way we can talk, I would really appreciate it, Thanx Dave, I sure like your two bit axe you just had hanged , I saw that video also, take care Dave, and Merry Chrustmas, and a Healthy, Prosperous, New Year.
Hey Dave, Man what is a beautiful axe . Cody is just grade A when it comes to something like that. I know plenty of people that would like it if you don't. Man Cody is going to be surprised if you didn't tell me you were sending that to him. Awesome.
I was waiting for this video. Living in PA, I think I should get out there and see if I can find a few Norlund axes. I'm not certain, but when I first saw yours featured on Cody's channel, I thought the color and sticker looked very familiar to me. Perhaps I know what now.
Love my Norlund single bit (Hudson's Bay "tomahawk"). I feel lucky that when it got passed down through the family that it landed in my hands. I agree with you... It is a great tool. Cody is a quality man with a great channel. I sure hope the rumor is true that you might be coming out to the Northwest for a visit.
Love the channel Dave! I'm a transplant from the Wranglerstar channel on Cody's recommendation. I love to follow and learn from both of you guys. God Bless
Howdy Dave. Who would you say makes the best modern production hatchet? It'll be used to hammer split oak and mesquite for BBQ.
Same thing with cody and now with dave, as soon as i looked up one the products discussed in the video (a norlund axe head) the prices on Ebay skyrocket. (i am glad my 1928 sager is shipped before the price went up even more haha)
Nice vid. Thanks for the props to Cody. It was fun watching him make your handle.
I have been following both you and Cody for quite some time now. I Sir am might glad to see ya'll getting along so well. Shows folks how to be Godly. Wondering when your cook book will sneak out of hiding. I enjoy that pine needle tea ( t shirt filter getts some pitch n tar that makes for nice kindling)
God bless and keep you and yours in all good things!
Hey you don't gotta be a bible thumper to be blessed. Jess gotta be you.
I hadn't heard of wranglerstar until this project came about. Since then I've watched about 30+ of his videos. Great stuff here and there.
I'm sure Norlund axes just went up 50 bucks in price on eBay haha. Good luck with deer season! Ohio has some wicked huge bucks.
ON MY DESK I HAVE A SMALL HATCHET,
12" HANDLE AND 3 1/4 BIT ............. WITH THE ORIGINAL NORLUND HUDSON BAY .. TAGGED DESIGNED BY EXPERTS ...... NEVER USED STILL HAS THE RED PAINT ON TOP OF THE HEAD WITH THE LEATHER COVER..THIS IS A TRUE GEM THANKS FOR THE INFO.. I WILL PASS TO DAUGHTER WHEN TIME COMES.. AGAIN THANKS DAVE WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND KNOWLEDGE. JBIRD BUSHMAN
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Very Nice collection Dave awesome! Wish I had one. keep my eyes open for one! Watch Cody do the handle for you he really has mad skills ! You said your from Ohio what part iam in claveland/Akron area . What is this school you talk about! New to your channel!
Great video and info on The Norlund Axe, I was sent over by Wranglestar ad he says hello to you. Take care and good luck with your hunting.
on another thought, its nigh on impossible to find any axe,hatchet heads,meat cleavers,butcher knives,...you know ,the old knife steel stuff,at flea markets most of the time, gonna start yard sale hoppin, may have better luck there
Hey Dave, you designed a Pathfinder knife, you sell a Pathfinder Edition of the Greenland Axe on your websight! Why not design an axe also?
Hello from WranglerStar said Jacob from Denmark
Hey Dave , alittle off topic but you said you were deer hunting in the morning..i was hoping maybe you can do a few vids on how you hunt deer. Like where you set your stand up if you call them or attract them to the stand. I just started this year on public land in NJ very crowed and not having much luck..