Axe Care Made Simple

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 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

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  • @LunchboxTheMagnficen
    @LunchboxTheMagnficen Před 10 lety +7

    Olive Oil.........that's just brilliant. I've never thought about the risk of petrolium based oils on the blade if used for skinning. Thanks for the tip Dave.

  • @connorsmith713
    @connorsmith713 Před 10 lety +6

    What I do is buy an old American axe head from at least 50-75 years old. I then put a handle on it my own. its made from really good steel and its all hand forged.

  • @syscopepper
    @syscopepper Před 10 lety

    I have to tell you Dave Canterbury after I had a stroke you showed me how to fight the weakness with knowledge. Thank you my brother

  • @DavidCanterbury
    @DavidCanterbury  Před 10 lety +20

    For those asking about the Pullover worn in this video
    lrbushcraft.com/

  • @badbadbob1
    @badbadbob1 Před 10 lety +7

    Kydex is simple to do. If you have an oven and pot holders you can form your own sheaths. Rivets are also cheep. CZcams can teach you to do it.

  • @ChuckRichardsHandmadeKnives

    Yes, olive oil. Good advice for the food prep items.

  • @Ccarter17
    @Ccarter17 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for your time you are one of the most knowledgeable people enjoy listing to you

  • @robertchaffee5662
    @robertchaffee5662 Před 6 lety +4

    Thanks Dave! May the lord continue to bless you with knowledge and a kind heart to share. Your very knowledgeable.

  • @RedDogBushCraft
    @RedDogBushCraft Před 9 lety

    I switched to water and olive oil over a year ago and I must say, you are right. I really like it. Great tip. Thanks

  • @imjca63
    @imjca63 Před 9 lety +3

    great vid Dave, Miss you on Dual Survival !!

  • @meelas010
    @meelas010 Před 10 lety

    i love these videos when you answer all the questions as you go along. i learn lots

  • @TheMountainwoodsman
    @TheMountainwoodsman Před 10 lety +2

    Dave another great video. Thanks !

  • @DavidCanterbury
    @DavidCanterbury  Před 10 lety +13

    www.thepathfinderstore.com/wetterling-backcountry-axe/

  • @nateo1404
    @nateo1404 Před 10 lety

    Great episode dave

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs Před 10 lety +1

    I LOVE my 19" Gransfors Bruks..
    Thanks for the video

  • @robertchaffee5662
    @robertchaffee5662 Před 6 lety

    You know if the worlds shtf I'd be looking for a neighbor like you. I could take care of myself and share my knowledge, laughter and helping hand with you in return.

  • @thesmartbudgetchannel2940
    @thesmartbudgetchannel2940 Před 10 měsíci

    I love your content Dave. I have learned a lot. Thank you for posting. 👍

  • @MrFermanaghman
    @MrFermanaghman Před 10 lety

    I bought a axe a good few months ago but Havnt used it. I am more use to using a mid to large knife. So it's something I need to learn. Thanks Sir Dave for another great vid.

  • @davehouston292
    @davehouston292 Před 6 lety

    Thanks David. Looking for the the wool blanket video. Dammit than was cool!

  • @bishop5606
    @bishop5606 Před 10 lety +1

    Couldn't have done this at a better time. I have been on the hunt for a 19" Wetterlings or GB.

  • @briargoatkilla
    @briargoatkilla Před 10 lety

    Good stuff. I loved the bit about using the dirt to polish off the rust.

  • @livingsurvival
    @livingsurvival Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks!

  • @edwardmanboy
    @edwardmanboy Před 10 lety

    he seems like such a nice person

  • @aaronstone7806
    @aaronstone7806 Před 10 lety

    Great videos! I learn so much! Thanks

  • @cashcow1981
    @cashcow1981 Před 10 lety

    Thanks, Dave

  • @maritimespook
    @maritimespook Před 10 lety +2

    Great stuff as always Dave,cheerz from the North !

  • @buaan
    @buaan Před 10 lety

    Thanks, Dave. Good video. I put a small nick in my GB-SFA last time I took it out so this guide will come in handy.

  • @Hutzjohn
    @Hutzjohn Před 10 lety +3

    More good instruction, thank-you much, you are always so generous with your knowledge and experiences that is of incalculable value to us. I believe one day Canterbury will be mentioned along with the other greats like Kephart, Nessmuk, Kochanski.

  • @jms91177
    @jms91177 Před 10 lety

    Excellent video Dave, thanks man. Received my Wetterlings Backcountry axe in a few days ago from the Pathfinder store. Absolutely love it and I think its a great axe for sure.

  • @2000talon
    @2000talon Před 10 lety

    Ive been watching lots of axe care videos this week,thank you for the tip for cleaning with clay or sand!

  • @MrTriguer1
    @MrTriguer1 Před 10 lety

    Very, very good video. Thank you dave!

  • @k1111117
    @k1111117 Před 10 lety +1

    Super duper helpful. Thank you!!!

  • @yangeraonok4259
    @yangeraonok4259 Před 10 lety +2

    Wood Charcoal works best when it comes to removing rust from knives as well as axes if the blade is made up of carbon steel brother...

  • @gregstritch9736
    @gregstritch9736 Před 9 lety

    Good information. Thanks again. I found a 23" Norlund and a small hatchet, also Norlund on the internet and got both for $100 w/shipping. Hatchet like new and axe very clean and loved.
    With some guidance, there are treasures on eBay and other sites if willing to have a pre- loved blade

  • @uncasnetewateweslenape2383

    Although not in this video, I love your trapping ax...

  • @5ddubya
    @5ddubya Před 10 lety

    Cool vid Dave!

  • @skumboy9
    @skumboy9 Před 10 lety

    you are an inspiration to me and i love what you are doing. Thank You

  • @chrisfox6843
    @chrisfox6843 Před 10 lety

    Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I'll spend the first four sharpening the axe. Thanks Dave for all the work you do.

  • @I..cast..fireball
    @I..cast..fireball Před 8 lety +7

    dave, why not mention the availability of old american axe heads still available which people can just refurbish. I have never paid more then 25 bucks for an axe head.

  • @MisterPrecision13
    @MisterPrecision13 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for such an informative video.
    Cheers from Australia...

  • @johnanderson5806
    @johnanderson5806 Před 9 lety

    Thank you Dave
    Great stuff

  • @Cosy3rdDan
    @Cosy3rdDan Před 10 lety

    Good video Dave thank you
    Cosy

  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier8488 Před 10 lety +1

    Is that puck sharpener also good for maintaining your knife in the field?

  • @geraldb4201
    @geraldb4201 Před 10 lety

    good info on how to sharpen your axes up i have got a bucket full of axe heads i need to put handles on my grandfather had them stored up in his barn and they need a good cleaning and need to be sharppend really bad its my winter project

  • @jkrause365
    @jkrause365 Před 6 lety

    That was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @switt5923
    @switt5923 Před 10 lety

    I absolutely agree on Wetterlings ..!

  • @jeffbuzzard6837
    @jeffbuzzard6837 Před 10 lety +1

    great info Dave thank's

  • @vintageliving
    @vintageliving Před 8 lety +1

    I have 4 GB axes including these 2. I have fun using my hunters axe to process feral hogs, sometimes. However, I'm really looking forward to receiving my Trappers hatchet & 28" camp axe from Liam Hoffman! As a professional hog trapper, I had to have that trappers axe.
    There's nothing wrong with this method either...

  • @calebwhittington3749
    @calebwhittington3749 Před 10 lety

    Nice video.

  • @wildernessfreak81
    @wildernessfreak81 Před 10 lety

    I heard circle sharpening is better for a spliting axe and straight motioned works better for hughing axes, because the circler makes a beval.

  • @oigoiudbo
    @oigoiudbo Před 10 lety

    You rock Dave!

  • @budmoore8144
    @budmoore8144 Před 10 lety

    LOVE THOSE AXE VIDEOS

  • @toddfarrington19
    @toddfarrington19 Před 10 lety +7

    Bit off topic for this video but just try'ed my first venison heart. Blows the best restaurant steak right out of the water.

  • @danielblanchard6487
    @danielblanchard6487 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @Cands528
    @Cands528 Před 10 lety

    Very well done! Good instructional video.

  • @Paulosus
    @Paulosus Před 10 lety

    Great video Dave lot's of good info!

  • @brookegermond6123
    @brookegermond6123 Před 10 lety

    There's a secret for getting those GB axes sharp enough to shave with. It takes about 1 minute.

  • @lhproductions00
    @lhproductions00 Před 10 lety

    Thanks for the video man. Great vid. Definitely going for a Wetterlings now!

  • @nathan42304
    @nathan42304 Před 10 lety

    Got to say Dave the one thing that hasn't changed in your kit is that smaller axe I've watched almost every video you ever made its been in a lot JMHO lol

  • @moonbear1st
    @moonbear1st Před 10 lety

    thanks again for the tips and advice never thought of olive oil neat idea..

  • @stanleymckinney8916
    @stanleymckinney8916 Před 6 lety

    24 inch Woodcraft by council tool. You opinion.?? Not a bad option either. I have several gb and I do love them.

  • @Mountainbum1876
    @Mountainbum1876 Před 10 lety

    I recently had a wetterlings axe head break on me with normal use. Quarter size piece of the blade broke off. Most likely a heat treat or temper problem. I really like there axes so i'm willing to give them another chance.

  • @wyldewest278
    @wyldewest278 Před 10 lety

    excellent vid. been waiting a while for this one! Thanks Dave!

  • @honeybadger660
    @honeybadger660 Před 10 lety

    cool dave

  • @jerryperkins1748
    @jerryperkins1748 Před 6 lety

    Dave Canterbury I love you brother I have a Collins Hunter axe I wouldn't trade you both of those axe for lol keep up the great work

  • @elusivemoose
    @elusivemoose Před 10 lety

    My first love..GB hunters axe from Lehmans 1997.

  • @anthonyferreira9059
    @anthonyferreira9059 Před 10 lety

    Hi Dave. I always used cooking oil to lubricate stuff. But in my experience I realized that olive oil is saltier than sunflower seed oil. So I started to use only sunflower seed oil, because olive oil in long storage rusted faster. Did you tried other cheap cooking oils?

  • @robertchaffee5662
    @robertchaffee5662 Před 6 lety

    Where would you find a safe vegetable oil in the wilderness if you were in a survival mode?

  • @ackblade4505
    @ackblade4505 Před 10 lety +1

    Do you have or can you make a video on leather sheath making? For an axe, knife, ect.

  • @dahartman88
    @dahartman88 Před 10 lety

    Dollar general has sanding sponges that work decent for honing.

  • @RadicalRC
    @RadicalRC Před 10 lety

    Enjoyed. I don't think you've done a video on the kind of shelter you'd use the forest ax to build? What if you were building one for a month or season long encampment?

  • @orionz51
    @orionz51 Před 10 lety

    You can tell a lot about a man by what blades he chooses to carry and how he takes care of them.

  • @Vegan_Touring_Cyclist
    @Vegan_Touring_Cyclist Před 10 lety

    In Hungary the "forest law" doesn't allow to carry an axe or hatchet that has a bigger head than 500 gramm. :-( Just an interesting fact.

  • @sarahcraley7466
    @sarahcraley7466 Před 10 lety

    what about the condor axe, in another video you said it was more or less equal to those too, which is why i bought it

  • @Shannon_Lacey
    @Shannon_Lacey Před 10 lety

    Dave, I know you said that it should either be a SA Wetterlings or a Grandsford Brooks, but I had my eye on that Condor Greenland axe? Thanks for the tip on using soil on a rag to take off rust. Good video as always.

    • @DavidCanterbury
      @DavidCanterbury  Před 10 lety

      Condor makes a good Axe but they are not the same as SAW or GB. Buy what you can afford and upgrade as you can

    • @sarahcraley7466
      @sarahcraley7466 Před 10 lety +1

      *****
      in the condor review video you said its just as good, what changed your mind

    • @DavidCanterbury
      @DavidCanterbury  Před 10 lety +2

      Sarah Craley As I have said the Condor is a good axe, but the metal composition and quality are not as good as the SAW nor is the guarantee-

  • @kullcraven
    @kullcraven Před 10 lety

    Good vid and thanks, that is how i sharpen my axe, tho i use water or use a stone dry. Tho i have a block i use or i use a file. Good stuff.

  • @chrisdorris6207
    @chrisdorris6207 Před 10 lety

    What is the difference between the Wetterling forest ax and the fine forest ax?

  • @TANKDIESEL1000
    @TANKDIESEL1000 Před 10 lety

    Dave...In your opinion is the wetterlings and the gransfors bruks equal...The only reason i ask is because the gransfors seems to be a little more expensive...thanks for the video brother

  • @elusivemoose
    @elusivemoose Před 10 lety +1

    I recollect a video some time ago using a scythe stone but can't seem to find it. I use a puck regularly when needed. What application were you using the scythe stone for? Sorry, it was before I started keeping notes in the school of Dave C.

  • @ToddIngram1000
    @ToddIngram1000 Před 10 lety

    Hey Dave, can you make a video like this on how to care for a tomahawk? Love the videos by the way

  • @quentinrox2663
    @quentinrox2663 Před 10 lety

    Nice discussion Dave. Off topic question: what happened to the Cabin Fever series for this year??

  • @FiskeFriluftFritid
    @FiskeFriluftFritid Před 10 lety

    Thanks man! I learned a lot from the video :)

  • @MrAbaeterno
    @MrAbaeterno Před 10 lety

    As you mentioned, some people will say you are not using the correct technique. I'v gota say, if it sharpens the axe and doesn't ruin the bevel its a good technique. I'v even seen people using stones from a river to sharpen knifes etc.. Top notch vid.

  • @flipstyle1983
    @flipstyle1983 Před 10 lety

    What would you use to sharpen your axe or knife if you didnt have a puck or a file for whatever reason you lost your gear or something? Another great vid thanks

  • @johnrgmcmenamin
    @johnrgmcmenamin Před 10 lety

    Visiting Gränsfors Bruks Ax Factory in Sweden

  • @demoiod
    @demoiod Před 10 lety

    Dave, I'm loving that sweatshirt your wearing. Olive green is my favorite color. Any ideas as to where I can get one ?

  • @stevesmith-ji6px
    @stevesmith-ji6px Před 10 lety

    what about snow and kneely??

  • @midnightsurvival
    @midnightsurvival Před 10 lety

    Hey Dave. Great vid. With the Christmas season on approach and many knives and axes being opened in the next month, I was wondering if u could do a video of from store shelf to the hip. I really like the idea of the multi purpose use of evoo in keeping blades oiled but safe for eating. Is there any way u degrease or clean the oil from ur equipment before olive oil? Or even Leather oiling. Breaking in leather sheaths after purchase, or fresh made. Thanks for all the great vids. I'm getting my scout this week from the battle horse knives virtual show last Saturday and want to start it off right.

  • @luvitloud69
    @luvitloud69 Před 10 lety

    Hi might have already been answered by why are the axes mentioned the best? Please excuse my ignorance, don't know enough about the company mentioned. Is it to do with the steel used the same as why knifes differ?
    Thank you.

  • @k1111117
    @k1111117 Před 10 lety

    BIZARRE! USPS delivered my first axe 5 hrs ago. A Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe !!!! God is good!

  • @wildernessfreak81
    @wildernessfreak81 Před 10 lety

    That was a good video Dave! I was wondering when you where going to have a specific video on sharpening axes. So what do you thinks better a circle sharpening or a single stroke across the blade?

  • @robertchaffee5662
    @robertchaffee5662 Před 6 lety

    Is there a reason you go in the same direction across the ax blade with the file? I saw you flip it over and the draw the ax towards you instead pushing away before you flipped it over. Does it make a difference?

  • @SoWe1
    @SoWe1 Před 10 lety

    impressive!

  • @derekshelton3146
    @derekshelton3146 Před 2 lety

    What about Hultafors?

  • @tsnorquist
    @tsnorquist Před 10 lety

    Dave,
    A bit off topic, but can you fill us in on what happened to Blind Horse knives. I was watching some of your older videos and was finally going to pull the trigger on purchasing a Pathfinder (*PLSK2*) for Christmas, but went to the manufacturer home page to verify warranty info and saw the company has split.
    Should I be worried about future warranty work if needed? I read they would honor warranties, but wanted your opinion. Sorry if you've already addressed this in a previous post.

  • @iangoodship9584
    @iangoodship9584 Před 9 lety

    Hi Dave a great video and will use on my wetterlings have two questions if i may first what is the tape on the hunter axe it looks like hockey tape is it for decoration.
    And the second like the oil bottle how did you clean it from rifle oil too olive oil wouldn't it have a residue from the last lot ?

  • @danieljacobs9524
    @danieljacobs9524 Před 10 lety

    great video dave love all you videos very educational . two questions dave 1. what brand is the block stone sharpner you have on the video and 2. if your budget doesn't allow for either of the two axes you recomend is there certain things to look for on other axes . not brands but design styles or handle material. thank you for the videos please keep it up

  • @rvliving7
    @rvliving7 Před 10 lety

    Where can you pick up those brand axs

  • @Hudson4426
    @Hudson4426 Před 9 lety

    What is the handle wrapped in?

  • @natefrost8491
    @natefrost8491 Před 10 lety

    where did you get that cast iron pot?