Axe Care Made Simple

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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

[@DavidCanterbury]

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

[@LunchboxTheMagnficen]

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.

[@DavidCanterbury]

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

[@connorsmith713]

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]

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

[@badbadbob1]

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

[@ChuckRichardsHandmadeKnives]

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

[@robertchaffee5662]

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

[@Ccarter17]

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

[@livingsurvival]

Thanks!

[@TheMountainwoodsman]

Dave another great video. Thanks !

[@meelas010]

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

[@jms91177]

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.

[@EatCarbs]

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

[@johnanderson5806]

Thank you Dave Great stuff

[@robertchaffee5662]

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.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

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

[@nateo1404]

Great episode dave

[@imjca63]

great vid Dave, Miss you on Dual Survival !!

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

great info Dave thank's

[@2000talon]

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

[@MrTriguer1]

Very, very good video. Thank you dave!

[@skumboy9]

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

[@cashcow1981]

Thanks, Dave

[@thesmartbudgetchannel2940]

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

[@k1111117]

Super duper helpful. Thank you!!!

[@MrFermanaghman]

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.

[@Cosy3rdDan]

Good video Dave thank you Cosy

[@aaronstone7806]

Great videos! I learn so much! Thanks

[@buaan]

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.

[@briargoatkilla]

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

[@oigoiudbo]

You rock Dave!

[@Paulosus]

Great video Dave lot's of good info!

[@MisterPrecision13]

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

[@jkrause365]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@davehouston292]

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

[@maritimespook]

Great stuff as always Dave,cheerz from the North !

[@edwardmanboy]

he seems like such a nice person

[@wyldewest278]

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

[@Cands528]

Very well done! Good instructional video.

[@chrisfox6843]

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.

[@5ddubya]

Cool vid Dave!

[@gregstritch9736]

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

[@lhproductions00]

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

[@moonbear6220]

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

[@bishop5606]

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

[@I..cast..fireball]

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.

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thank you

[@budmoore8144]

LOVE THOSE AXE VIDEOS

[@switt5923]

I absolutely agree on Wetterlings ..!

[@calebwhittington3749]

Nice video.

[@wildernessfreak81]

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?

[@honeybadger660]

cool dave

[@yangeraonok4259]

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...

[@midnightsurvival]

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.

[@danieljacobs9524]

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

[@demoiod]

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

[@uncasnetewateweslenape2383]

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

[@quentinrox2663]

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

[@BrighterDayToday]

Hi Dave, thanks for the tips. Do you sell the pot your using for water and the container your using for oil? Those are great pieces man. Thanks

[@Hutzjohn]

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.

[@kullcraven]

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.

[@wildernessfreak81]

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

[@FiskeFriluftFritid]

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

[@elusivemoose]

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.

[@MacGyver42Gaming]

Hey Dave, great video as always! I'm looking to get either a Gransfors Bruks or Wetterlings axe. I was just about to ask where you got your sheaths...JUST as you said it in the video haha, anyway, cheer mate!

[@flipstyle1983]

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

[@iangoodship9584]

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 ?

[@jeffgrier8488]

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

[@SoWe1]

impressive!

[@geraldb4201]

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

[@elusivemoose]

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

[@ToddIngram1000]

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

[@gryllbears]

Hey Dave, Do you know or could you quess what the grids of the Lansky stone are ? I really can't find anything on the Web, just coarse and medium...btw great video like allways :) Best wishes! Sven

[@Mountainbum1876]

On your website you sell the Condor Greenland axe. Do you still recommend that axe or wood you rather buy a wetterlings or a Gransfors bruks? Thanks and Take Care.

[@nathan42304]

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

[@Mountainbum1876]

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.

[@vintageliving]

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...

[@jerryperkins1748]

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

[@RadicalRC]

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?

[@brookegermond6123]

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

[@toddfarrington19]

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

[@Vegan_Touring_Cyclist]

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.

[@robertchaffee5662]

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

[@ackblade4505]

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

[@MichaelMixson]

I know I know I know you said these were the two best axes you could get in your opinion but I wanted to ask you how the Truper camp axe you bought in the building a discount kit video held up for you and what you thought of it quality wise and reliability I know its nothing compared to the high dollar models you are showing here but I was hoping for your thoughts on that brand and your experience with it??

[@Th3F1dd]

How often do you oil your axe or knife? Thanks!

[@8BitHawlucha]

Is fixin' wax alone good enough to keep the axe head in good condition or would oil be better?

[@stanleymckinney8916]

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

[@anthonyferreira9059]

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?

[@zachsector6125]

hey Dave depending on what pack i am using i always have a fill

[@k1111117]

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

[@rvliving7]

Where can you pick up those brand axs

[@barkeater8733]

you say sa wetterlings or gransfors but you have used council (woodcraft axe) and hults bruks (American felling axe) for your contract axes. are they still as good?

[@dahartman88]

Dollar general has sanding sponges that work decent for honing.

[@sarahcraley7466]

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

[@chrisdorris6207]

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

[@johnrgmcmenamin]

Visiting Gränsfors Bruks Ax Factory in Sweden

[@robertchaffee5662]

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?

[@kieranwells6748]

what about the greenland axe you sell in your store have one myself its amazing