AXES JAUREGUI AIZKORAK ENGLISH

JOSE RAMON JAUREGI is the third generation of a family of Axe makers, who funded their workshop 80 years ago in Urnieta. Today, Jose Ramon is the last axe maker in the Baswue Country, and he continues to work in the same workshop where he learnt his craft.
THE AXE
Thoughout history, axes have played an important role in Euskal Herria, both in everyday life and in the betting world, starting with three piece axes, at a time when it was difficult to find steel. Over time axe making practices evolved while then being made of two pieces, nomadays, they are entirely made of stee, in one piece.
In this work, we will discover how a two piece axe created, the oldest manufacturing process known by Jose Ramon, the last active axe maker in the Basque Country.
Video made by the Department of Economic Development, Rural and Territorial balance in order to protect and help craft activities endangered model.
Provincial Council of GUIPUZKOA

[@kurts64]

The world will be poorer if tradition and craftsmanship like this disappears. Well done sir, for a lifetime of hard work. Beautiful.

[@CarlosDSabino]

Espectacular!! sin palabras!! Gracias por mostrarnos esto!

[@blairwise3339]

Going to have to watch again and hit pause every time a sub title comes on so I can actually read them.

[@EL-gn2om]

Probably the most informative axesmithing video on YT!

[@rafaelriberallopis5700]

Pura magia ancestral, ver como se da forma al hierro, creo que mas que artesanía, es arte... Pronto me llegara un hacha hecha en esa fragua...

[@EscapeYourFate7]

Stunning. I purchased one of these axes finally after a long search and now after watching this incredible video I have even more excitement and respect for the fine piece of craftsmanship that is on its way to me for use on the Grand Mesa where I find myself enjoying the natural world. Excellent documentary. I appreciate all the effort and time that was placed here.

[@oldesalt10310]

Beautiful craftsmanship and beautiful country

[@roberto3420]

Como me recuerda esto a mi abuelo que era herrero y tenia una fragua muy parecida a esa, a la vieja usanza. Incluso tenia muelas de amolar con ese mismo sistema de poleas textiles. Su yunque estaba tan desgastado como ese tambien y sin ser vasco llego a fabricar hachas del estilo vasco que aun conservamos y se siguen usando perfectamente. Euskal aizkora munduko onena!

[@williefick]

I have 7 of his axes. Send him an email to thank him for his great work. He let me know via an axe salesman that he appreciate it. Would have liked to spent a day with him in his forge. I salute you Sir.

[@marcodeleon6457]

Share the axe salesman please, I contacted him but they don't sale axes to USA

[@scruff_uk]

What a great film. Thank you so much to the maker, but moreover to the mastersmith Jaun Jauregi for his generosity in allowing his work and wonderful words to be documented. Admittedly it took me an hour to watch the video as I kept having to rewind the fast subtitles. I must lean euskara! Maybe then ask to be a helper. I wonder what became of the handle craftsman too, bless him. Eskerrik asko from West Yorkshire, UK. Thom

[@wellbbq]

I'm going to buy one of these works of art now!!

[@AndreRMeyer]

DID YOU ?

[@javanbybee4822]

Its worth the dough.

[@nextmonk]

Thank you for upload this film !

[@FearNoSteel]

The subtitles are too fast to read

[@Abbbb225]

Agreed. I was just going to say the same.

[@asesinodezombis2077]

5 people gave this master piece a thumbs down. Unbelievable. Thank you for posting this awesome video. I am buying this axe today!!!

[@natecote1971]

Probably because the outrageously fast subtitles

[@somosisraelencristo]

Precioso👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brissance]

Why simple is hard , marvellous video.

[@Bowbro69]

loved the video. can i suggest updating the title its very old school youtube, trying to find it to show someone else took me ages.

[@phcavi]

The English subs should be visible longer.

[@pascalstolz2901]

Tank you for your work. It´s an piece of art.

[@danielhatch3740]

I bought 3 of your axes last night. Do you have t-shirts with your logo on them. I want some if you do. You make the Patek Phillipe of axes in my opinion. I appreciate you and your craftsmanship. Axefully yours, K. Daniel Hatch.

[@DepthWave]

Great people, great axes. I'd love to see more videos like this from the shop, and it would be neat to see some new designs too.

[@dakillah6018]

He is a good man . I ll buy an Axe from him for sure .

[@perwetano]

Qué daría por aprender a hacer esto... 🙏

[@oldesalt10310]

Beautiful axes

[@punkopata]

No da tiempo a leer los subtitulos en ingles. Una pena pq el contenido me parece muy interesante.

[@pelloiraola7126]

Gabon Miresgarria, segi orrela, eskerrik asko. Que pena que a la gente mayor no hayamos hecho caso, con todo lo que saben, algún día nos penará.

[@njc110381]

Great film and great workmanship, but whoever did the subtitles needs sacking! Why flash them up so fast then remove them again whilst the guy is still talking? I have to keep pausing it to read them - so annoying!

[@Ganix16V]

Around min 3:00 he says the handles are made of Beech , not oak as the subtitles say... I think its important

[@rottiejakeluke]

I would have love to been able to read what was translated into English, but it was impossible because the translated words were flashed for a split second. I enjoyed watching, but totally misses the story told by the craftsman 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheJohnsoline]

Why do the subtitles disappear so fast? I have to slow the video to read them, and I read fast.

[@93FXDL]

Delightful.. I can’t wait to get mine

[@AndreRMeyer]

DID YOU IN THE END GET YOUR VERY OWN?

[@petergriffin4629]

It's a shame he never took in or found an apprentice, someone has to continue the tradition and I think the demand for these axes is more than large enough!

[@julesgardet659]

A common complaint is that the handle gets lose, also edge breaking is an issue. ☝🏼

[@richardlibbey8493]

captioning is far too fast.

[@knifefg-cuchillos2870]

Lo que me gustaría saber euskera ó inglés pa poder entender a este peazo artesano Vasco. Con imágenes se entiende el trabajo que lleva, pero si se acompaña con las palabras del artesano, pues es un vídeo completo.

[@ignacio6669]

En este video tienes los subtitulos en castellano. Espero que te sea útil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ2rapWbqMt1nJY

[@knifefg-cuchillos2870]

Muchas gracias 👍🏻

[@bfdadventure]

I have 4 Basque Axes. I’ve Tung oiled all the handles with multiple sun baked coats. No head movement and beautiful rock solid beech handles. I’ve felled, limbed, and bucked quite a few trees with them and they’re great. Straight bit for pine and curved for hardwood. Subtitles were way too fast. No point having them. Should just slow scroll or dub over English translation.

[@greekveteran2715]

Good points! Also shorter length blades, cut better wider edges on axeheads which are better for soft wood. I'm 40 years old and I was relying on my old axes, until know that I have to get one. Trees here are medium size rock solid Olive trees mainly, that's also the firewood we all use here. What works better for you on really hard wood?

[@bobgonewild1878]

How do you buy an axe. . . I found the web site but cannot translate how to purchase. . .

[@javanbybee4822]

Lamnia has some usually

[@natecote1971]

Had to keep paying to read what he was saying because the subtitles are so fast!

[@cmnhl1329]

I understand the axmen “actions” rather than “words” principal and giving less priority to reading. But seriously, they could have slowed down with the subtitles. Just saying

[@josesilvadelgado3203]

Sólo las pulidas van bien las demás pierden el filo nada más tocar la madera, creo que después de templar al afilar las quema ,,se de qué ablo porque estuve allí y le compré una buena cantidad de hachas y solo retiene el filo la de competición, así qué quitando esa las demás son malas bellota retiene más el filo con gran diferencia,y para mí lo mejor es gränsfors ésa si que retiene el filo,,,,

[@jonugalde1275]

Ikustet Inglesez igo dituzula, eskerrik asko. Interneten zabaltzea nue.

[@waldtricki]

@Jon Ugalde can you buy axes from them? Do you know the cost?

[@jonugalde1275]

Ben Griswold​ yes you can buy axes from him, but only if you live in western Europe. A 2Kg axe rounds 60€ plus shipping. If you live in any other place of the world you should buy here, www.lamnia.com/en/sc/8/camping-and-outdoors/axes-and-saws?page=&mcid=&mid=505

[@waldtricki]

Thank you Jon.

[@buddyblankenship4186]

@@jonugalde1275 ,ever time I check that website they are out of stock , would you happen to know anywhere else ?

[@julenbermudez3164]

@@buddyblankenship4186 un bushcraftspain website

[@DanSlotea]

I wish I knew what he said. Whoever synced the subtitles should be ashamed. Or kicked in the ass, repeatedly.

[@dakillah6018]

Sir i cant find your axes nowhere , please make one for me and i ll pay for it !!!

[@Ganix16V]

i've seen some available at bushcraft spain and Lamnia websites !

[@dakillah6018]

​@@Ganix16V Now i own 3 like a motherfucker ! LETS GET IT ! LETS DO IT !

[@Ganix16V]

@@dakillah6018 i want to buy one very soon too! I live near his factory , i wonder if i could go buy an axe directly to him... It would be great meeting the man himself too :D

[@xabierrezola4982]

Se escribe JAUREGI !!!

[@adamgreenizer]

I want ☝️

[@MrSylvester1111]

The subtitles are just trash

[@robertproctor855]

I don't feel that these are good axes for a culture not raised with them. I personally bought two: if you buy this axe epoxy the head in place. When I got my two they were in too hard to get off until I used them, then one head slid halfway outward and the other slid down and slid all the way down, slicing me good in the process. After five stitches I found out that allot of folks shove or wrap various things in and around the head for safety.

[@jonugalde1275]

Hello again Robert. For any reason you continue hating these type of axes. Taking in account the conversations we have had in other videos I'm sure you have never used this type of axes. But let's give you another oportunity to show you are not lying again. Have you got any visual evidence to back what you have told here?

[@s1914]

I own 8 or 9 of these axes, I use them extensively for splitting all types of soft and hard woods, I've never had a single issue such as you describe and I've never considered epoxy to hold the head in place or anything else for that matter

[@danielhatch3740]

You probably need to watch some KZbin videos in order to school yourself about using them.

[@pelloiraola7126]

Gabon Ez dakizu aizkora ibiltzen, atera etxetik eta joan basora, orduan ikusiko duzu zer den aizkora bat, gainera kirtena ateratzen bada, sartu ziri bat buruan ta kitto, ez da geio mogituko , malluari bezela, nik uste dut isilik egon bear zenukela. Barkatu, agur, gabon

[@robertproctor5610]

I didn't mean to offend anyone who enjoys these axes. I will reiterate that mine did however need some electrical tape or epoxy. When you're raised with American style axes in a rural area with limbing and splitting to be done that slippery head can be as dangerous as an American axe without a wedge. If these axes were produced 100% American style I would sing there praises as much. The quality of materials and workmanship is head and shoulders above any production axe made in the last 80 years.

[@_stupidfatbear_]

I'd love to be an apprentice and learn such craftsmanship and knowledge