Antique Rusty Cleaver - Restoration

My friend has found this rusty old cleaver on the steel waste. I really liked the unique look of it with the hook instead of a hole to hang it on the wall. As christmas holidays were just around to happen, I knew I had to pick a project that I have all the material ready in my shop, because everybody was in vacation. So i choose to restore this cleaver.
The disassembling was done very quickly, so was the sandblasting.
The original handle was held in place with the peened tang. I didn't really like the shape of the handle and I also didn't wanted to peen the handle again. Si I decided to make a more ergonomic nice looking handle. That's why I shortened the tang around 45mm and drilled three 5mm holes in it. That went very well as the tang wasn't hardened. Next I wanted to make it mirror polished. I startet with the belt sander to grind away all the pitting from the rust. Then it was time for hand sanding. I started with 120 grit, after all the scratches were gone from the belt sander I moved on with 240. Then 400, 1000 and 1200 at the end. I then had a fine enough surface to be able to mirror polish it on the cotton buffing wheel. It took quite some time to do that, but the end result came out absolutely amazing.
Moving on to the handle. I decided to make a three part sandwich. I started by making a spacer out of smoked oak. Cut out the shape of the tang and then glue it on to a piece of pear tree wood. Then I was able to file the spacer to the same tapered thickness of the tang. After gluing the other side of the handle on and drilling the holes for the rivets through I could start to rough shape the handle with a rasp.
I decided to make three screwable brass rivets. I applied some Loctite on the threads and tighten them together. After that I filed the slotted heads away, flush to the handle. Then it was time to give the handle a final sanding with 120, 240, 400 and 1000 grit and apply linseed oil for the final touch. And after sharpening this job was done completely.
I really liked to work on this cleaver. Mirror poilishing was a lot of work and also the work on the handle was quite challenging, but I really liked the end result and I think it speaks for itself.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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[@wanderer4life]

I wonder if this geezer instantly knows exactly what tool and technique he needs to use just from looking at a problem. Because I can't help thinking that even if I had a workshop with all the tools he has, all the liquids and sandpaper, everything, I'd still spend forever staring at a rusty bit in an awkward place to get to, and I wouldn't have a clue what to do. His skill lies in not just his techniques, but in being able to assess a problem and solve it in the most efficient way. I guess that's all from experience. I don't think this is something that you could learn how to do with a course in restoration. The man's a genius.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@Zei33]

I actually wonder that myself. It must've taken a lot of time as an apprentice to learn which techniques should be used for each problem.

[@seanryan6410]

He probably does know exactly which technique to use to deal with a problem because of his experience, even I've gotten a feel for how to solve particular issues just by watching his videos

[@dimitarbalajan3790]

And he did a good job in woodworking without any woodworking skills, knowledge or tools. Hut ab.

[@janean3773]

geezer?

[@SmokyVirus1486]

This is just content, no intro, no outro, just content. This is why this channel is great

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

[@phil6506]

No stupid music.

[@kancan96]

He is man

[@ghil3697028]

Great result but I must admit I was a fan of the round handle it came with originally. Might not be ergonomic but it looked more like a medieval weapon that way, kinda badass.

[@danlol5233]

I know, feel like it had a better look

[@valentxander]

Agreed!

[@user-ox8yc2tt2w]

Согласна с вами

[@benjaminguinness7638]

i felt that too but realised how much more practical the handle he made for it was now it wont flip around when you swing the blade

[@mikem2849]

@@benjaminguinness7638 As a regular user of kitchen knives, I've never had much difficulty controlling round-handled knives. I was going to say my problem with it was how he cut off most of the tang, but watching over that part again it seems he only cut off the very tip. The camera angle made it look like he cut off a lot more.

[@davidpetruic9557]

This gentleman's machinery skills are meticulous and incredibly precise it's so relaxing watching him work.

[@mymechanics]

Many thanks for watching :-)

[@davidpetruic9557]

@@mymechanics my pleasure I am a chef and I respect and appreciate tradespeople that take their work to the next level. That's what I always try to attain so seeing it applied elsewhere brings a great big smile to my face! P.S. that cleaver is something else I would love to have it my collection! 🙂

[@tomperkins5657]

You are exactly right and what I have also been thinking!!!

[@linkinmylog]

Spends hours "roughing" handle with a rasp like a blacksmith from the 1500s then walks over to a mill lathe and perfectly machines false rivets... What a craftsman.

[@rhinostrange8025]

that confuses me greatly. but to each their own i guess

[@johnh290]

also uses a sander to sand the blade then doesn't sand the handle to rough shape :(

[@Doodlesplayzz]

I found a old tv idk 60s or 70s

[@nameless1016]

always chops a nice heavy tang...no balance.

[@erolemir5408]

@@rhinostrange8025 88998

[@exlibrisas]

"Doing rough handle shaping with a rasp". Does perfect, full shape of the handle with a rasp. He's too humble.

[@RetroGore91]

It’s crazy how much craftsmanship goes into making something as simple as a rivet

[@englandwasamistake7094]

Thats not a rivet

[@Chickennoodlesoup0117]

@@englandwasamistake7094 it literally is it’s called a false rivet or a Chicago rivet witch means it’s a rivet

[@englandwasamistake7094]

@@Chickennoodlesoup0117 Thats like saying faux leather is leather and not plastic just because it's called leather. If it has threads its a screw.

[@69wereareyou73]

I know

[@mdjahidhoseen194]

top

[@kova1577]

It’s nice to know that things like this can go back out there in the world and be recirculated instead of rusting away in some dusty forgotten about location. The circular economy is something I find truly beautiful when done right. I used to wonder why people at the flea market sold rusted axe heads with broken or no handle when I was younger about a couple of years ago and then I realised something that should of been obvious, I guess not from a 13 year old, and found out they can actually be brought back to life and possibly be used for indefinite amount of time as-long as they’re taken care of.

[@ObsidianParis]

9:00 I'm totally stunned by this part : turning beautiful, perfect, chamfered screws, to completely erase them afterward with a file ! I now just want to see somebody restore it again in 80 years and discover them while disassembling it. It's no longer a restored cleaver, it's now a piece of luxury. Kudos for surpassing yourself each time and surprising us in every video of yours. Thanks.

[@victorandresgarciaguardia3747]

Not gonna happen. In 80 years this cleaver will still be mirror shiny and cut paper thin meat.

[@brunocorrea6010]

If it was going to happen, probably they would be just drilled of and the restorer will never known how they were made.

[@jobo408]

sandblasting is hands down, visually the most satisfying thing ever

[@movax20h]

You should check out the pulsed laser rust removal. It is even more satisfying. Perfect for removing rust, or paint, while preserving really well the surface detail. Sandblasting is also good, but can erode metal more if you are not careful, but also sandblasting is better if you plan to later paint the surface. I could watch pulsed laser removal tho whole day, it is cool.

[@glittalogik]

For veterans of this channel, the most satisfying part is the shiny new power switch on the sandblaster 🤣

[@k.-h.k.1315]

@@glittalogik Ahh....you see its too...

[@BruceKarrde]

What's most cool for me in terms of progress if these videos, is making the screws and rivots yourself. I'm casual, I need screw, I go to the store. To see the made by 'hand' is really cool.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@warrenmusselman9173]

@@mymechanics Love your videos. I'm primarily a woodworker and just wanted to comment that it is never necessary to sand wood finer than 320 or 400. This can cause burnishing with most woods, preventing the finish from penetrating the grain. For most purposes 220 is as fine as most fine furniture wood is sanded before the application of a finish. With a plain linseed oil finish, 180-220 grit is plenty fine. Also curious why you would hand rasp the bulk of material off the handle when you have that awesome belt sander.

[@davidcadena8114]

I appreciate a craftsman who demonstrates on a consistent level, a total commitment to attention to detail. Well done Sir.👏

[@shadowdweller8776]

This dude puts more effort into the restoration of things than half these places to do make them

[@mymechanics]

That might even be true lol

[@mrwaddles5054]

Ikr

[@YorkshirePirate]

Way more.

[@sharonolsen6579]

Definitely true !! I am sure that a good percentage of these items are better than when new by the time he finishes ..

[@goku7401]

@@mrwaddles5054 ใบ

[@MozzaBallBill]

My fav part when he said " " Makes my day every time !!

[@mymechanics]

lmao hahhaha

[@mymechanics]

I didn't like this old handle I make a new one ;-)

[@Farlig69]

Exactly!!!

[@job6393]

I love that the brief glances we get of your studio are because you polish it so so well it reflects it

[@charlesdarwin6142]

this is my favourite restoration video of all time. i come back every now and then and watch it again

[@gaygronlore13]

You might like Slavic Tely as well. (Maybe you know him already) he makes gorgeous knives. 😊

[@user-bn3jk8cl3m]

new button on sandblasting, everything is perfect now

[@Vacik653]

+++++++++++++++

[@000jjjoni000]

that was the reason I immediatly checked the comments

[@hamnchee]

I kinda miss the old censored one.

[@SalC1]

best tool restoration channel on youtube. period.

[@espenxive]

:O hi :D

[@eliassette]

statement of fact

[@Beastmode1391]

And it’s not even close.

[@jangelsthemoonmonkey]

There are three periods

[@sergeyzinov1983]

Agree 👍

[@gabrielhermel6932]

The hook was not meant for hanging, but is a "gut hook". It should be sharpened so as to be slipped under skin and fascia and dragged backwards to slit it open. It's a common feature on modern hunting knives. Amazing work in any case.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for the info

[@Akdave2020]

Wrong that hook is for grabbing slabs of meat and pulling it over to your work station no gut hook would be attacked to a meat cleaver the gutting is done way before the meat ever makes it to the stage where this tool is needed which is mostly just chopping larger portions of meat into cuts

[@schhhh]

@@Akdave2020 maybe simple hooks have multiple uses :/

[@bejaminhofmann4144]

@David as i gather you‘re also wrong. This kind of tool was used to make tinder from brushwood. The hook was used to pull the brushwood from a heap gathered in the forest. It‘s a practise known as „Wellen schlagen“ in Southern Germany. Source: My Parents having this kind of tool hung on their patio wall.

[@bejaminhofmann4144]

That is also why the blade isn‘t developed to resemble a knife and the handle is unergonomic like @my mechanics put it. It was more used for beating than cutting.

[@ericdelmar2618]

The Chicago rivets scene at 8:38 is beautifully shot. I always enjoy your work, but late to the party on this project!

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot!

[@stupidfuckingworm]

ive never seen a knife with that little hook curve on top, it’s so unique and pretty!!!

[@lucystarlight8887]

I thought that too. I bet it's so you can hang it up on a hook or rack from the ceiling. Most cleavers have a hole in the blade for the same purpose. P.S. I love your pfp

[@journeywaitz5826]

i would use the hook to get it stuck in someone. i have a twisted mind lol

[@andrewzhu5394]

@@journeywaitz5826 bruh

[@homemadechaosYT]

@@journeywaitz5826 not quirky

[@crowblossom06]

@@journeywaitz5826 what a different unique scary girl/boy 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😨😰😰😨😰😰😰😰😰😱😰😱😰 Anyways, yep, not quirky

[@Vin_is_not_cent]

Me at 2 am: please I want to go to sleep KZbin: what to watch a guy repair a rusty knife? Me: YES I DO

[@insertusernamehere.9489]

LOL 😂 me too

[@vam2640]

it just hit 2 am when i clicked on the comment section and saw your comment

[@b4ph0m3t]

@@vam2640 im watching this at almost 5am i need to sleep lmao

[@vam2640]

@@b4ph0m3t its been seven hours of me playing genshin impact straight, im playing as im writing this comment

[@nothing-hr7xe]

@@vam2640 genshin is bad man

[@shovghi]

Your videos are mostly like relaxing and meditation rather than a restoration project. Keep going 👍

[@mymechanics]

Glad you like them!

[@mattmoraworld]

Very satisfying to watch. Very bummed out that you changed the handle though. That's one more piece of history lost to time. Wouldn't really call that a restoration.

[@jordanneal576]

The rivet making part was mesmerizing...

[@Grommie122]

When he slotted the heads of the rivets, I thought there was no way he was getting them flush, then I realized what he was going to do, and he did it. Amazing work

[@VincentAnthonyConti]

Brilliant attention to detail. Perfectly slotted heads with correctly weighted screw driver just to get them adequately tight, then filing the whole thing flush and erasing the evidence.

[@nonyabidness6492]

That was the dumbest crap I've seen in a long time. There was no point in making the screws if he was going to file them down . It clearly wasn't intentional

[@TacoCrisma]

After watching other restoration channels I always come back here - you are just absolute levels above everyone else on youtube. I find myself critiquing other channels using your methods as the gold standard.

[@jefffriedberg]

You are correct !!!!!!

[@humaniodxeno889]

Its amazing on how much a simple handle design can completely change the look of the overall blade. Before it looked like a medieval vikings cleaver, and now it looks like a modern high end clever.

[@AverageLlama_Guy]

I’m watching these at 1 am cus I got nothing better to do with my life tbh

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@averagejellybean7985]

me too but it’s 2 am for me lol

[@raccoonman808]

Me three but it’s 3 am😂

[@itshydro27]

@@raccoonman808 me four but its 5 am

[@dumon6727]

same buts its 12 am

[@not_a_paramedic]

There's no logical reason I should still be this impressed with your work...but here we are and still impressed 👏 🤯

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot

[@kristofkris7685]

I have never seen a handle be made in that way but after seeing the result I absolutely love it. The sanding and polishing part was extremely precise and well made as well, can't say anything other than that I love EVERYTHING about the way you worked on it! Also the rivets are masterfully made and the handle choice is beautiful!

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@DeadJDona]

@@mymechanics ruined original

[@anthonyveath2789]

This is by far the best restoration I have seen on here in a very long time. Well done! You are a credit to your craft.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@Downsouthroots]

Could you have salvaged the old handle?

[@sunnyjim1355]

@@Downsouthroots It was obviously rotten inside, and therefore weak - wouldn't have lasted long with regular use, no matter how nice you make the outside look.

[@TheColinChapman]

...compared to all other restoration channels and videos on KZbin, this guy has succeeded in making it an art. he simply is in another league.

[@Ferracene]

"I'm going to make my own rivets" casually stated because that's normal.

[@Dabigboii]

He does « make new ones » for pretty much everything. Your car lost a tire ? He make new one. Humanity has almost be eradicated by zombies ? He make new one

[@irishwristwatch2487]

@@Dabigboii my mechanics was reaponsible for the Men of Iron in 40k, canon confirmed

[@vangyng]

lol

[@Lazerturret81875]

Well for this guy it IS normal

[@kgb012]

@@vangyng lok

[@S.Drakon]

If there ever is an Avengers level threat, I would ask this man to create my weapon.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot for watching :-)

[@reyrogers2806]

Most gifted craftsman on the Internet. Truly out of this world skills.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@RedDeadRestoration]

The result of that handle (done by hand) shows your craftsmanship. Absolutely brilliant as usual. Hats off 👏🏻

[@AhmedAmineAzzaz]

Dude you are the "my mechanics" twin brother when it comes to watches restoration. Are there any new videos coming out soon?

[@leonharddamrath5273]

>

[@RealSupaHotFireVEVO]

@Mina Ashido I thought that too in the beginning but the final result was great.

[@milk_chemistry]

could have been done better like using the tang and not cut it off

[@milk_chemistry]

@@nicolausteslaus no he didn't have you ever restored something before

[@restorationandmodification4933]

Even the smallest details are taken care of, perfect job done , as always...👏👏

[@ahmetdurak7480]

+1

[@ahmetcetin4673]

++

[@zorrozagor2246]

+++

[@studyosinan8827]

+++

[@kyuutatsu]

Seriously though, I cannot say it enough: I love this channel. I love that there is no loud intro or outro, no commentary, just pure content and genius. I fall asleep to these videos because they remind me of my grandpa’s workshop.

[@yusufrahman2294]

Nice

[@Oceanrex]

I've been very sick for about a week and your content has been calming through the worst days. Thank you.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@kingyoman1]

This is not about just a restoration, this is art.

[@monkeygraborange]

Isn't that the truth?

[@hhhhhhhhhhhhh4927]

First video where he's left a sharp edge 🤷‍♂️

[@mpepp9]

The rivet-making process was incredible

[@buddhavskungfu]

Riveting Smh

[@user-xn4iu2cj4u]

Какое удовольствие смотреть , как обновлённый тесачок смачно разрезает помидорку.

[@Dakota__69]

Tomatos will learn to fear the knife

[@PerfectTangent]

Can we just appreciate his patron Pong Lenis?

[@geaux13saints56]

Chad

[@blacknight1003]

Who???

[@SianaGearz]

Pitting and rust. This man has declared a WAR on pitting and rust. And he is winning it!

[@zacharywissinger3996]

Don’t forget corners and rough edges.

[@necroswayy]

I can just tell this is legit due to the sheer amount of work that was done to restore it. Good stuff

[@MotionPlug_]

This feels like the scene in toy story 2 when the guy fixes woody

[@mymechanics]

Glad you like it :-)

[@gabbonoo]

If this was the same, woody wouldnt be worthy of exhibition. the crappy handle was part of the antique quality. this is pretty much a new cleaver with an old quirk. Not complaining. Those techniques and the design, precision, etc. so cool

[@jadeywhosshady3058]

@@mymechanics tell me what level is your smithing stat 🤔

[@randomduck2418]

@@jadeywhosshady3058 ok nerd

[@defective6811]

The man with a grudge against sharp edges takes on a cutting blade restoration. Uh oh.

[@JAEUFM]

I agree Defective, it is like the immovable object meeting the irresistible force.

[@johnbradley1139]

Only the edges that aren't supposed to be sharp.

[@dmitryidmitryi591]

Это не античный тесак а классический азербайджанский (турецкий) нож гиймякеш для рубки фарша для люля -кебаб, они такими парными работают прямо на улице на колодах. Считается что завиток на конце служит для центрирования ножа, ну и также для подвески, а в целом дань аутентичности. Мастер реставратор как всегда на высоте! Палец вверх!👍

[@user-lw9pt8sj5m]

Я так понимаю вы ответили к моему коментарию. Аутентичность и античность не одно и тоже. Аутентичность-это достоверность передачи, подлинность образца, о чем я и сожалею. А в остальном все на высоте и тоже поставил палец вверх👍

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus2082]

@@user-lw9pt8sj5m у вас обоих беды с башкой? название было автоматически переведено на русский и сраный гугел перевел "antique" как античный, что неправильно. и про аутентичность речи вообще не шло

[@dmitryidmitryi591]

@@user-lw9pt8sj5m Нет, кстати не на ваш. Тут в ленте минимум дважды в комментариях автору посетовали что он испортил античный вид. Причем комментарии были изначально на русском языке. Так что всё нормально.

[@dmitryidmitryi591]

@@user-lw9pt8sj5m Да и ксати, разных баранов которые прямо указывают на проблемы с головой мы замечать не будем, Как говориться - "" не тронь ..авно - вонять не будет!"

[@tstrong7910]

What a beautiful work of art you've created! I'd love to see more of your work using Dark Woods like the smoked oak you used in this piece. Bravo!

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@stoptorturingme]

If only i could restore my will to study as easily as this

[@KenmeriCaptain]

bruh lmao

[@tsartomato]

If only i could restore my will to live

[@radoslavhresko8736]

Just make a new one

[@dylantnice14]

I'll never be fully convinced that when he sandblasts something he isn't just painting it gray.

[@anitaswart.]

Craftsmanship of sheer beauty for this 70 year lady, reminds me of sitting on my father's bench and that is where I got my love for it Thank you

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Yeah, this 66 y/o lady loves watching him work. And yeah brings back memories of my dad too. 💖

[@kirstinBioethics555]

Outstanding! Watching you mill the rivets; inspiring craftsmanship.

[@mymechanics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dmitrym7486]

I imagine someone will be really mad when he discovers that those rivets are actually chicago screws, trying to restore this cleaver 100 years from now

[@marcoskunrath5914]

Nah... won't need restoration for at least 200 years. Until then we will have CAT scans at home like we have printers now.

[@zoltanurmosi1143]

@@marcoskunrath5914 by that time.....we'll be back

[@pirig-gal]

I imagine this someone desperately trying to find Chicago screws replacement "because this is how it originally looked like" and "i make a new one"

[@eugeneantonov1]

да ничего, высверлЮт )))

[@99.6survivalrate8]

Perfect timing! I was just watching old episodes.

[@michelle5254]

Me too! How funny

[@mymechanics]

Thank you guys so much for the support :-)

[@bmoxley16]

I think this is the first and only restoration channel that hasn't made me want to bang my head against the wall by making terrible decisions during the restoration that destroy the item things like keeping the tempering in mind just make me so happy in these videos

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@unclesmedley]

Excellent tool and ornament. Gotta love the hook…!

[@mymechanics]

Yes! Thank you!

[@andre_601]

"G & Cie" would sure have tears of joy in their eyes when they would see this

[@jimthesoundman8641]

I'm surprised no one has tried to figure out what company that is. I wonder if they are still in business.

[@itaquito6308]

Andre? Are you the guy from Spigot? Nice to see you here.

[@Llohr]

@@jimthesoundman8641 Could be just about anything. It's French for "G & Company".

[@SourGummiWyrm69]

@@Llohr Like how we use Co.?

[@oDrashiao]

@@SourGummiWyrm69 Yes, exactly

[@AldanFerrox]

This time, he actually puts sharp edges on it instead of removing them :D

[@dougi1967]

Rofl, good observation!

[@MoultrieGeek]

The one man war on sharp edges is over. Good catch mate!

[@user-uo8xv2qr4p]

Отличная реставрация. Лучшая которую я видела. Смотрим и любуемся. 👍👍👍

[@theeddorian]

Usually your work is really excellent. This time I would call the result a redesign. I liked the old style, peened pommel. You redesign changes the balance and to some degree, the force that could be brought to bear in blow from the cleaver. The older hilt was very reminiscent of sword hilt. Your conversion made it more a "messer" than it was before.

[@katiebellmichelle]

This man is the master... can’t tell me otherwise lol

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot

[@theransomgamer]

1:24 SandBlasting is so satisfying. It's like painting.

[@Peaches4167]

So. Deeply. Satisfying.

[@kamikiku]

that and the bluing - watching him paint it on, then a few seconds later darken is so satisfying

[@ArniVidar]

Someone said sandblasting is like "painting in reverse". Always liked that analogy :D

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

The spacer wood is a nice contrast with the handle. I’m glad you restored the engraving.

[@karljones9357]

A job well done. I love how you haven given the clever a new lease of life.

[@arthurgwg]

When you started cutting the tang I was like "NOOOOOO!" But looking at the final result i cant argue that the ergonomic handle you did is much better.

[@ArniVidar]

Fer sure. As a functioning kitchen tool, this thing is infinitely better today than it ever was in it's lifetime.

[@ArniVidar]

@Feather Blade I'm sure it does, and not for the better as far as original purpose is concerned, but I believe that it is instead now a perfectly fine kitchen tool. It's not like it's gonna be used for 50 hours a week anymore :)

[@thatstockimageguy1067]

wait this was used in a kitchen?

[@ugenefindley1335]

I really appreciate the added subtitles on what you were thinking in each step.

[@dwightsiu1039]

Master Craftsman, meticulous, beautiful, genius...very satisfying to watch you work and make something most people would assume to be worthless into a work of art!

[@arvinmarok]

It’s 1 am and this is what I choose to watch. I stand by my decision.

[@serenityprincess6546]

Is anybody else always trying to detect when he’s gonna say “I make a new one” before he says it and you be really happy when you get it right? Or am I just weird?

[@Ella4132]

no not just you, I do it too hahaha

[@LeglessWonder]

Yea. I try to predict which part will need to be made. Lol

[@wigger88]

My girlfriend: This relationship isn't working. Me: I make a new one.

[@PauloSAndre-ge6hd]

New and custom made more beautiful than before when new was a work of art 🤩🤩🤩 

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MelBrooksOfficial.]

That lathe shot is absolutely amazing

[@andeekaydot]

I like seeing him champher those brass screw heads although he knows he is going to file them off completely... :-)

[@sleeptyper]

Heh. Nobody likes cutting their fingers on sharp edges when assembling stuff.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

It turned out very well. The perfect choice of wood. Thanks Radek

[@TheAutisticKeybladeWielder]

Who summoned me?!

[@Siticmon]

where is this guy from???

[@tom-bm6zm]

@@Siticmon Switzerland

[@loner72]

The Cleaver looked beautiful after your restoration. That is really fantastic work.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@MrHomeduck]

Very well done!! It's so beautiful. Love the handle!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@logangross2215]

Imagine if someone tried to get those rivets out, they would be so confused lol. Love it!

[@ignzyriq]

In a whole lot of time someone is going to find this tool and make a restoration video out of it.

[@t0xc._.trdget289]

@Mina Ashido lolll

[@renanmesquita8527]

Thats what i think.

[@momentstillmidnight57]

Gotta love that Panda Eyes pfp mate

[@seankearns6574]

Great to watch someone who knows his work 👏 wow brilliant. 🇮🇪

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@daburudar]

I love that you restored the original maker's mark.

[@JohnDoe-xp4iy]

This is the only restoration channel I can watch that doesn’t focus on electronics. I love your style.

[@eugenealymov2723]

There are other channels which are decent, but this channel really is the best I've watched. The close up videos are truly beautiful. The man is really talented

[@andeekaydot]

Does not mean he can't do that. Just take a look at his tumbler vid! ;-)

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Wow, how new! I love the result! I'm about to see a video like this coming out soon ...

[@mymechanics]

Hope you like it!

[@cainkind]

I preferred the look of the old handle but the sheer work you put into the new handle is amazing. The new handle is very beautiful

[@mymechanics]

I appreciate your oppinion, thanks for watching :-)

[@Philtoid]

I like that you don't spoil the reveal in the thumbnail

[@_mnejing]

"This requires sandblasting" You're damn right it does.

[@aarushpraveen6754]

Wat da heck is sand b l a s t I n g

[@suntzu3905]

Sand go *woooosh*

[@My_Naginta]

I get little excited when he does that So satisfying

[@hadiarabian2303]

@@poppyseed.3421 سلام

[@user-hg1iq7se9d]

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[@colaptesauratus]

some guy in 100 years restoring this knife: "hey, these aren't real rivets..."

[@ggGrey]

Other guy says: "Must've been made in Chicago"

[@brunocorrea6010]

Probably they would be just drilled off, the next guy will not even notice

[@borysnijinski331]

Other guy would “make a new one”.

[@jadefalcon001]

@@borysnijinski331 "make a new one" is my favorite phrase on this channel.

[@AdelsonDePaulo]

@@jadefalcon001 true.

[@andrewnewman7840]

I love that he actually makes it look like a new tool, and doesn't leave the pitting because it makes it look "Vintage"

[@TheStormry6Beast]

100 years later: someone new finds this knife rusty again and makes it nice again

[@mymechanics]

That would be cool

[@97denis97]

Thank you so much for the sweet sound of engineering and no stale royalty free music!!!!!!

[@alexwest9015]

This dude over here, making his own rivets. Like a madman.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@guibox3]

There is something very satisfying watching all these restoration videos. How he made the rivets was especially hypnotizing!

[@BinarySecond]

You ever seen hot rivets used on ships and steam engines?

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@cryzz0n]

The result of that handle (done by hand) shows your craftsmanship. Absolutely brilliant as usual. Hats off 👏

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jennybarone4220]

every step I keep thinking 'stop no what are you doing its perfect' but then he just keeps making it better.

[@21owlgirl72]

Literally anything with a rough edge: exist My Mechanics: §MØŐŤH

[@thedynamicsolo4232]

There are those that call this type of project..."Obsessive", I say "When a man masters the art of patience, He has mastered himself". Kudos, a fine outcome and really a work of art.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

[@208redviking5]

Hidden tang with the brass rivets and the two tone handed is A R T. Amazing craft you have sir!!

[@realkushman]

Me: No don’t change the handle! Me 10 min later: damn! That’s a much nicer handle

[@AdelsonDePaulo]

I was thinking the same.

[@wadewatts1441]

The new handle looks amazing. But I would have liked to see him restore the other one. Or build new but same style.

[@csn583]

The original looks designed to snap into Lego hands.

[@Spike0000]

~ "Slam!..der..der..der/der..der..der....Used to love "Onyx" back in the 90's....

[@bogotogo2786]

made his own screws and then filed them down to little nubs. Wow. Much nicer handle.