2.5kg head with a 29 inch handle busting up some pine wood.
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@seff23186 жыл бұрын
as buckin would say "the flick method" watching billy ray and steve from skillcult do this changed my technique for the better. i'm gonna have to check this axe out. keep up the good work! love your channel
@tinman19555 жыл бұрын
Am I the only guy who has multiple knots running multiple directions in nearly every round I've ever split? Must be a curse....darn that wicked witch of the west.
@allanwells48864 жыл бұрын
Her sister's not much better. I need a pair of ruby slippers. Wish I had his muscles; I'm flat out splitting a matchstick let alone knotty pine.
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power3 жыл бұрын
Man, I have rounds that axes AND MAULS are struggling with 🤦♂️😑 It's embarrassing 😂 I need ro find some soft evergreen rounds so it feels like I'm making handsplitting progress.
@alexsandovallapostol99984 жыл бұрын
This dude is such a relief from the clowns who never stop talking! He works ! and says so much more by example
@paulhomsy27512 жыл бұрын
With a couple of exceptions, the ones who talk a lot aren't good at it and need some sort of content to replace the two swings that get them panting and shaking. "clowns" as you say.
@stephensgate17 жыл бұрын
Your one heck of a log splitter. You make it look so easy. Great job!! -Stephen, Ohio
@krisflow3 жыл бұрын
The man who holds the axe is more important than the axe itself. This guy’s a beast.
@Daniel-fp7qn11 ай бұрын
Thanks from 🇪🇦 for use our Basque Steel 🔥
@ajaxtelamonian51346 жыл бұрын
Nice was splitting big rounds of poplar with the council tool boys axe on new years eve. With the flick technique even big rounds weren't as difficult as they looked. Great vids keep it up.
@KnifeNinjaEDC Жыл бұрын
Damn, Shawn. I can’t believe I watched 8 mins of you splitting wood but I enjoyed every minute of it
@jean-pierredelorraine61613 жыл бұрын
What a man!!! And lovely axe. How much does that head weigh? 2 years a go I purchased a 1,75 kg one directly from Ramón Jauregi himself. Unfortunately, he'll be going into retirement soon, and none of his children are interested in continuing the smithy. What a pity, after 3 generations, 85 + years, to see such an ancient tradition die, but I hope some young Basque will be willing to take over the business.
@matthewthompson9543 жыл бұрын
I’d be interested in taking on the tradition
@ElectricPhantasmagoria4 жыл бұрын
I think that ax has the classic convex geometry that helps a ton not only for preventing sticking but also splitting I think that by time you stumble onto basque axes you’re likely quite knowledgeable about axes and designs
@SkillCult6 жыл бұрын
Does a bear split in the woods? :). brutal dude. Is that actually a splitting design? John sent me a basque head. I'm looking forward to trying it out when I can make a handle. I see you have the Tom Clark hit it at an angle thing going. I've been wanting to play with that, but unfortunately did not get to split a lot of wood this year. I kick it to the side on impact.
@FearNoSteel6 жыл бұрын
SkillCult yes, it's the 2.5 kg splitting axe. My favorite. It's a beauty. The throw is great. Lends itself well to Tim Clarks style. Lot of weight at the eye.
@thepowertoact6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, interesting adaptation of the flick technique- you seem to carry the angle earlier into your swing. Guess that makes sense for an around-the-shoulder swing? Maybe, but I thought the point was to have the angle of the head offset from the vector of the swing's velocity, to encourage it to twist. On those swings I'm talking about you seem to get your tool stuck more than the flick technique should allow, and I think that might be why. My two cents- I would put a longer handle on that tool. 32 inches minimum, 36 inches would be great. You're bending over a lot with that short handle. Do you use it just for splitting? Thanks for posting this video! Have fun splitting firewood!
@elemental4rce5 жыл бұрын
@@thepowertoact my 2 cents. 36" suck
@jasongriffith47094 жыл бұрын
Big Brown Bear is this the curved bit 2.5kg or the straight? Need to get my hands on a curved bit to flick this red alder to pieces.
@josephgrant91373 жыл бұрын
Hell of an AXE MAN. Thanks Der Guy.
@vangmountain7 жыл бұрын
Big Brown, you're a beast with an ax! Not too many people can take an ax of that size and split logs with a single-handed swing. I see you utilizing the twist technique, but you don't have to maximize technique like I do because you're like a bear with an ax and I mean that as a compliment. Unfortunately I don't have the size and strength you have so I have to focus on technique above all else. With perfect twist technique and your "bearish" strength, logs don't stand a chance! With your brute strength, and proper twist technique to maximize the splitting force, I can see you splitting a 3 feet plus diameter by 24" log with a single swing. I can only imagine how loud it would be when you split it completely through with one strike, sending the halves in separate directions. For me, due to my small size, it's all about trying to make the perfect twist to amplify the splitting force and extending my ax as far out as possible during my swings to maximize ax head velocity which also contributes to the force that is generated. Looks like you were in beast mode...lol!
@FearNoSteel7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I watched your splitting videos this morning, you have better technique and good swinging with both right and left hands, I was impressed. not an easy feat with such a lightweight axe. I learned the twist technique from watching Tom Clark Videos he is the wood splitting legend. my form got sloppy in this video since I split so much wood that day. had two cords by sunset.
@vangmountain7 жыл бұрын
I don't use axes much nor do I split much so I've never heard of Tom Clark until you mentioned him. I learned to split when I was 16 from my dad and it was that one summer that I learned the twist technique and how effective it could be if you could do it properly. I was so much stronger physically than my father, but he put me to shame splitting wood, so naturally, I listened and studied it and it made perfect sense from a physics standpoint. When you're small, gotta use physics to your advantage and that's what this technique does. I did quite a bit of splitting in that one summer and after that, the technique and my ax swings have stuck with me all these years even though I've barely touche an ax in the some 30 years since. This is my very first ax. I purchased it a couple of months back, and I did this video for the guy from whom I bought this ax from. After seeing your comment, I checked out Tom Clark's videos and he is something else. I absolutely agree with him on the accuracy. So many people swing an ax, weather it be splitting, buckling, felling or whatever, and just think it doesn't matter, but accuracy absolutely does! The more accurate you are, the more efficient you will be with it. Unfortunately, I don't swing an ax much as I don't use firewood for anything other than the occasional outdoor grilling I do every once in a while, so I don't think I'll ever be able to control an ax the way he does! Splitting a match in two like that is darn impressive! Maybe I'll work on it in the fall and see if I can replicate his feat...highly doubt it...LOL. As to being able to swing with both hands, it's a definite must if you do a lot of ax work. It makes it more efficient and safer as you can alter cut angles without having to physically move around and you won't be left making awkward dangerous swings. I see that a lot on KZbin and it makes me cringe. Many of these folks you can tell have very little knowledge of how to properly handle an ax. Most just grabbed and ax and started swinging it without having ever learned to properly use it and because they've done it that way, they just think it's the correct way. I can see you're pretty nifty with an ax as you're very comfortable with your swings from all different positions. Some of these other folks, you can see how awkward they are with it. The scariest ones are the one's that swing with all their might straight down and really have no control over the ax. If the ax doesn't strike anything, it's coming right at them...scary! When a swing is made properly, the user is always in control and that is rarely ever a concern. I know you know what I mean because I see you swinging from every angle and there's never a worry because you know the ax head is under your control at all times.
@hotpoker42124 жыл бұрын
If you hit the wood, halfway on the outside, you will get less sticking of the axe in the wood,🇮🇪🇮🇪
@evojigger7 жыл бұрын
Good to see someone using the proper flick technique when splitting.
@dustinsmith40686 жыл бұрын
Booger flick
@shaneroper4774 жыл бұрын
Straight through is more effective. Especially with knottier wood. You may get away with it with straight grain, but overall, straight blast works the best. I use a Fiskars axe, and it's very effective. Many cords of wood split with it. Best 80 bucks I ever spent.
@shermanhofacker44283 жыл бұрын
It WOULD be good to see; not happening in this video. He might eventually get that the flip is different than an angled strike.
@johnhuynh92987 жыл бұрын
who needs to go to the gym when you can chop wood all day.
@dcmsr51414 жыл бұрын
From a Boxing point of view, I think I got the cardio on him. Having said that, However, if he gets a hold of you (angling to cut off the ring).... it looks like he can mop the floor with your head
@arcforceworld3 жыл бұрын
Absolute Unit!
@bekabeka712 жыл бұрын
Haha powerhouse
@koreakiwon4 жыл бұрын
I have some splitting experience and...this clip is just amazing. You are so strong!!! Or are the woods unbelievably weak? Maybe it is you I suppose. Thank you for the clip. This inspires me a lot. ♡
@breannacaron48925 жыл бұрын
my hubbie uses a 8 pound maul. everything gets split in one swing!
@ajaxtelamonian51344 жыл бұрын
Axes are funner though lol
@waynejohnson98554 жыл бұрын
fiskars x27 beats a 8 pound maul easily.
@kenweis22912 жыл бұрын
Saw runner has alot to learn
@s19146 жыл бұрын
Shawn - claim your commission! Solely thanks to your videos I've just purchased my fourth Urnieta axe from Lamnia....
@johnmccomb434 жыл бұрын
I'm just trying to figure out where you're going to burn all that pine
@SAKAYA22 Жыл бұрын
What a beast! You might be even stronger right now right?
@jakedraves7595 жыл бұрын
Forgive my ignorance, but could you please explain the purpose of when you at times hit the flat surface at a diagonal angle? Thank you.
@CalebMcFadden3 жыл бұрын
I’m super late to this comment but it is so the axe doesn’t go straight through the wood and splinter the handle
@AnarchAngel1 Жыл бұрын
It maximizes the splitting force
@TroutCRAZY4 жыл бұрын
What brand is the axe? Nice looking axe, poor guy in the back 😣
@hidayakamo3 жыл бұрын
A jauregui axe bro? I live in Mungia, like 100 km where this axe is born, (Urnieta). Great use of a great tool.
@ChiquitaSpeaks4 жыл бұрын
The blade profile on that basque axe looks better made for chopping but it splits just fine
@axeandturtle6 жыл бұрын
Brutal!!!!! Big, powerful, skilled!!
@qweqwe13243 жыл бұрын
1:24 Holy shit you 2 tapped it, wtf, what a beast.
@jamesfarmer1593 жыл бұрын
I’ve chopped very little wood in my life but I see a possibility of big safety factor on chopping when flat on ground. If for some reason it glanced off wood, by by foot. Just saying!
@izzymorgan24615 жыл бұрын
You chop at an angle. Never seen that done before.
@daphlavor5 жыл бұрын
Izzy Morgan it’s called the flick. Check out Buckin Billy Ray’s videos
@jasongriffith47094 жыл бұрын
This dude has the most aggressive flick I’ve ever seen. Dayumn! Be good to each other, friends!
@indydebauchery57325 жыл бұрын
With half as much work you could use a splitting maul
@richardcjay4 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's the axe or the muscles but the guy in orange just embarrassed the guy in green 😂
@SeattlePioneer5 жыл бұрын
So which is more important ---- the Basque splitting axe or the Basque swinging the axe?
@lapualapua12485 жыл бұрын
A man on mission ps good idea to wear eye protection mate 🙃
@deputyvanhalen63865 жыл бұрын
I was thinking I need to get another axe and I've seen Stihl others but this Basque looks like a knife through butter!?!?!
@iam-mp1pe3 жыл бұрын
Love those axes, so if anyone wants to sell one or knows how to get one I will pay premium for it haha. But really I will. Thanks for the video brother, its always nice see one in action
@nathanielwestbrooks21533 жыл бұрын
If you live in the states you can get one from lamnia, they’re usually out of stock unfortunately
@iam-mp1pe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you & I see that. I was able to get one on Etsy I think the site is. But yes finally!
@eachday95387 жыл бұрын
Stretch a t-shirt over a bear and give it an axe, sounds like a bad idea to me.
@juliorico17365 жыл бұрын
I wonder how that axe do on oak wood
@AYellowPepper5 жыл бұрын
He really is a bear... if you catch my drift
@user-oc1ye8fl5f2 жыл бұрын
Интересная техника удара по косой, обязательно попробую
@YankeeWoodcraft7 жыл бұрын
It looks like the trick with those was to break the log by an initial strike at the end of the perimeter first, then a smack in the center and they just felt apart in 2 strokes @ 03:57.
@FearNoSteel7 жыл бұрын
yup, also twist the bit at the right time to bust it apart. it also prevent bad sticking and dulling the axe in the dirt.
@YankeeWoodcraft7 жыл бұрын
Yep. Not too many folks know about the twist.
@b1gda12 жыл бұрын
What weight is this axe please?
@geraldtaphorn65703 жыл бұрын
Spitting axe??? It appears to me to be a chopping axe for compation 🤔. Please tell us what kind of wood that is. It appears to split easy. I noticed your blows are on a slight angle .Does that help? Overall good video 🙂 Just never saw an axe like that used for splitting
@dermotmcgreevy52203 жыл бұрын
No it's a splitting model, they do have several choppers though
@ianbenz51202 жыл бұрын
What weight is that head??
@TheJonsberg6 жыл бұрын
Nice axe.!
@ethanprice68425 жыл бұрын
That axe is amazing
@yeagerbomb32383 жыл бұрын
Sheeesh what a beast wish I could split like that
@natanguisard20283 жыл бұрын
Axe sharp
@rowanfernsler97254 жыл бұрын
Compared to the person in the back, that is one good axe
@Or5mr2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what this axe is designe to do
@carlosayala67542 жыл бұрын
What is the weight on this axe? And how long is the handle?
@getfastfish50203 жыл бұрын
holy crap you are a monster
@jamisa38616 жыл бұрын
you axe look so cool bro...beutful axe...god job bro 👍
@saheliumd71826 жыл бұрын
That’s a big unit.
@stevenscherban1693 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy an axe like that I literally looked everywhere for one like that
@FearNoSteel3 жыл бұрын
Lamina in Finland
@Abbbb2257 жыл бұрын
Way to toss those rounds!
@attorreatravere45906 жыл бұрын
No gloves! Gosh! Your palms are made in leather!
@ajaxtelamonian51344 жыл бұрын
Dangerous with gloves on that kind of work.
@derekstynes96315 жыл бұрын
You got to feel sorry for the other Guy when He has a Log splitter King beside Him.
@halconvery57205 жыл бұрын
flick technique? why are you hitting the wood at an angle? what it the benefit of this?
@FearNoSteel5 жыл бұрын
I should explain more. I figured people would just get it, but its not so obvious. No worries, you notice that I dont need to worry about hitting the ground, the flick keeps the cut shallow. it also busts the wood faster by just sending energy at the top that transfers to the grains throughout the piece busting it apart better. another great benifit is that my bit doent get stuck as much. Lastly less energy per swing is needed to have the same effect. Like anything you'll just have to practice to make it work for you. Nothing said or read can replace just doing it to get the timing. I've been surprised that people don't naturally come to progressing to this technique or that people don't see empirically what is going on in the video. I don't like to explain because I feel it cheapens what is being shown. I like the purity of observation. I am an observant person so I like to think I share this for like minded folks that just see and do and don't need the extra bullshit like some nature show describing what you already are seeing, just my opinion
@halconvery57205 жыл бұрын
@@FearNoSteel Thanks for the info. I amongst other wood enthusiasts truly love splitting logs, so to see a different technique is excellent! I'll be unboxing a gransfors bruks axe this morning and will certainly give it a shot! I appreciate you took the time to reply and with so much detail!! merry x mas
@l.rodrigoandrade26256 жыл бұрын
Looks like the handle is a bit short for you. Nice job though
@lexor1013 жыл бұрын
YOU BEAST!!!
@robertomora51547 жыл бұрын
I love splitting wood to brotha it's a good workout and I think it's fun
@jesusyeshuaelelyonelshadai62956 жыл бұрын
Great video i got worried that ax action seemed dangerous... I like axes but are no expert ... You chop well 👍👍
@jesseheilman5 жыл бұрын
No one was chopping wood in this video a guy was splitting wood for 8 minutes
@shermanhofacker4428 Жыл бұрын
Just striking at an angle isn't the flick technique.
@FearNoSteel Жыл бұрын
Just making KZbin comments ain't the same as going out and doing it yourself.
@dingoduh4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I've got to get that axe and my big bear of a self out chopping.
@hidude21246 жыл бұрын
Near the the middle of the video there was a white guy in the background who didn’t stop making me laugh
@swiggamortis55215 жыл бұрын
That wore me out watching just watching that.
@nicholasstrachota34616 жыл бұрын
If you would hit the logs straight on instead of at an angle it would split a lot easier
@benschaillee36096 жыл бұрын
If i had a 300 dollar axe and was splitting on a gravel road. Ide be flicking every strike aswell.
@jesseheilman5 жыл бұрын
Hang the $300 axe above your mantel and get a $35 mall at tractor supply and just get it done this guy tires me out just looking at him
@waynejohnson98554 жыл бұрын
i have tried the flick technique and to me its wasted time, i have watched tom clark and in my prime i would challenge splitting against him any day. i do 100 full cord from december to the end of march and never make a job of it i go out 3 hours a day usually and not every day. not trying to say its wrong its just not for me.
@avefreud14 жыл бұрын
Ese hacha es una Jauregui...
@isaiahwince42615 жыл бұрын
Dislike for the beginning, chainsaw safety was lacking.
@esapalovaara99043 жыл бұрын
This is guite slow way to make logs, look my video how it happend faster way.. Halon tekoa osa 2. This way wery good fit man gan make logs like 70 m2 in day.Older man like me mayby 60m2 he he..
@j.shorter47166 жыл бұрын
You remind me of a firefighter
@FearNoSteel6 жыл бұрын
One that you know?
@j.shorter47166 жыл бұрын
Big Brown Bear No, you just remind me of kind of a classic looking firefighter. Haha I don’t know how to explain it.
@FearNoSteel6 жыл бұрын
crazy haha
@lamvni5 жыл бұрын
👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@sepitheroth6 жыл бұрын
this is great, but its only pine. and the diameter isn't that big either. you need a maul for 3 feet diameter hard wood.
@FearNoSteel6 жыл бұрын
sepitheroth haha go make videos dude. Too many armchair axemen. Love youuuuuu
@gmonet87536 жыл бұрын
That isn’t even close to 3 foot diameter. But yea, certainly easier to split pine - but that dude is crushing those rounds regardless.
@rafamolina3802 Жыл бұрын
No problem with wider pieces, you have a 3kgs version of this axe. I own one of those...and I split evergreen oak (quercus ilex) with it.
@chip_stack4 жыл бұрын
Need a maul less swings
@shaneroper4774 жыл бұрын
Get a Fiskars axe.
@PecoAzder3 жыл бұрын
he should buy better axe for this job... amateurs
@FearNoSteel3 жыл бұрын
I hope whatever is hurting you in life eases up on you. Heal my friend.
@jakexpvp98366 жыл бұрын
I cringe when I watch him do it wrong
@FearNoSteel6 жыл бұрын
JakexPvP go chop wood
@saheliumd71826 жыл бұрын
JakexPvP he went through that wood like it was butter my dude, if he’s ‘doing it wrong’ I’d like to see you do better.
@Osprey19945 жыл бұрын
@@FearNoSteel He solves rubix cubes and does dumb challenges ignore him man.
@murrayannandale5 жыл бұрын
Haha. Please post a video showing us how to do it correctly.