How to Make the Best Hatchet. Probably.

[@RedSmithLeatherwork]

I loved the build. But you already knew that. I loved the story telling and editing, but you already knew that. I loved the cameos but you already knew that.

[@skullandspade]

I love you. But you already knew that.

[@AndyCPugh]

Absolutely, you are one of the best story tellers in the KZbin maker community that I know of.

[@skullandspade]

Well shucks. Thank you as always Andy. Very kind of you to say.

[@MaltandMake]

WOW...WOW... The balance between entertainment and instruction was just spot on in this and hopefully one day I'll be able to watch this just for the instruction part!

[@skullandspade]

W00t! Thank you for the kind words sir. You are a delight.

[@TheMakerMonster]

That could quite possibly be perhaps the most presumably perfect hatchet

[@skullandspade]

Allegedly.

[@SlapStuffTogether]

Nice work, loved being there for the forge bit and then seeing you finish it here. So good!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Heidi! I hope you had a fantastic time!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Yep, that's ash 🤣❤ Great work captain.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you kindly Ms. Kaylee.

[@AdamCee]

Fantastic video. The intro was hilarious, and it was awesome to see Jess and Steve! I never knew taste was an important factor when choosing the proper handle material. :D

[@skullandspade]

Not enough taste testing in making stuff. See: EHandToolRescue + Oil

[@GrahamDallas]

Brilliant. I'd run down to the Patent office with that "Super Temper" process asap. Great project and your videos just keep getting better.

[@skullandspade]

I'm trying to keep that a trade secret...It'll get out eventually ; )

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Sweet build dude, awesome final product! All I could think of was, “man, I hope he licked the wood with the grain!” Keep doing what you do!

[@skullandspade]

I had the same thought...

[@lagartijoazul75]

This is not about make stuff, this is simply about make poetry. Thank you, Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Wow...thank you.

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

So much goodness, wit and craftsmanship across the board. Congrats on tying all that together into such a cohesive unit. British Steel and American Ash.

[@skullandspade]

Best of both worlds. Oh, and all the tea.

[@sidon100uk]

Storytelling was great, axe is great. All round great video.

[@skullandspade]

You are great.

[@MichaelAlm]

Well done Brett! Love that sheath

[@Madein515]

Got a trifecta in this video. Steel, wood AND leather. Loved it! Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

We do it all! Well, we sure try.

[@MoonshineMetalworks]

Well done Brettitcia. Well done. Mkbaiii!!

[@KarolineHinz]

Perfect ending

[@skullandspade]

@@XTremeCaffeine Im the pig.

[@skullandspade]

@@KarolineHinz agreed.

[@skullandspade]

we're going to discuss the pronunciation of that name on the next podcast

[@franks.5069]

I love that fact that Al was lurking around in the background as well

[@skullandspade]

He's a real lurker. We enjoy it though.

[@WorksbySolo]

Nothing like a good Ash lickin’! Kidding aside, this another wonderfully cinematic build story. Entertaining and informative. Nice work!

[@skullandspade]

Hahah! Thank you!

[@brianhartfield8385]

Woah……. Brings a whole new image to "tastes like ash!" As always, love the story, production value and insight. You continually demonstrate that teaching can be entertaining. Can't wait to see where your creative muse takes you again.

[@skullandspade]

Learnings best done while havin fun.

[@HlootooThunderhammer]

Brett McAfee Damn straight.👍🏽

[@JackmanWorks]

Just commenting to please the algorithm 👐

[@reforzar]

Jackman Works I heard this talk about forgetting about the algorithm by two millennials.

[@JackmanWorks]

@@reforzar if you can't beat it, join it! 😁

[@skullandspade]

The algorithm thanks you.

[@skullandspade]

@@JackmanWorks Where do you think I learned wood tasting from...

[@stevecomeau1099]

forging, woodworking, leatherworking... awesome. Ive said it before, your videos are under rated man!

[@skullandspade]

We do our best to do it all.

[@RichardMartin]

This could be your best one yet Cap’n. It’s a perfect little movie with great storytelling. Cheers!

[@skullandspade]

Oh come now. So nice of you to say.

[@whazee]

Very axe. Much hatchet. ...terrified tree. 😄 Super duper work Brett! I love the sheath too. And I'm very glad you still have all your knuckles! 😁👍

[@skullandspade]

I have many knuckles. Very hand.

[@ecrusch]

Very nicely done brother. The attention to detail always sets your projects apart. My best to the crew.

[@skullandspade]

The crew send their regards.

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Got a lot from the stories in England but now see the result and the final story. Just Awesome man. Both :)

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Bill!

[@Mcphilsmith]

Great build, Captain. Not only a great hatchet, but pants for the hatchet too.

[@skullandspade]

Many pants.

[@jlarts]

Wait, how come it didn't get added to your inventory?

[@skullandspade]

That's a long story for another time. No worries, the adventure continues ; )

[@NerdInventor]

I watched your video first thing this morning, even before the Cyberpunk 2077 E3 trailer.. I think that says everything. ❤

[@skullandspade]

Oh my!

[@BespokeBlokeDesigns]

Excellence abounds, you sir are a gifted craftsman and storyteller

[@skullandspade]

We try our best. Every time.

[@StudioJLT]

Excellent as always! Love your stuff Sir.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you JLT!

[@CammiesGarage]

Damn, man, sweet. You finished the axe and I thought, "Aw yeah, that's cool." Then you take it off the chain with the sheath. Excellent work.

[@skullandspade]

We always like to take care of what we make. That makes us mighty.

[@shnepper]

Clean shop, happy shop. An excellent live motto #Tremendous

[@skullandspade]

100% spread the word.

[@shnepper]

@@skullandspade word is bond

[@lucashadley4880]

I'm sure I say this every time...but THIS is definitely my favourite video so far! Good Job Cap!

[@skullandspade]

Aw shucks. Good sign. I'll try to keep on the upswing!

[@GCustoms]

Awesome Brett! I love it when Alex is swinging the sledgehammer. Such power and precision! Looks a bit scary to hold the drift tool.😬💪🏼

[@skullandspade]

Alex is a monster, but not a scary one ; )

[@CK-TD]

Sir you are a brave soul holding that drift with your hand for a striker. I broke my hand like that. Cringe time. Lol. Great vid as always.

[@whazee]

I thought the same! Brave man! 😄

[@skullandspade]

If there's anyone I trust, its Alex. Steve....not so much.

[@skullandspade]

@@whazee That makes us Mighty, Billiam. Also, I love the new logo ; )

[@whazee]

@@skullandspade I would also trust Alex for sure. 😊 And thank you! 🦉❤

[@MoonshineMetalworks]

@@skullandspade ...

[@oojagapivy]

Your videos are much more than a “look at what I did”. It makes them much more enjoyable to watch. Having just done a refresher on hardening & tempering steel last week, I loved your “super tempering”. Ding 🤣

[@skullandspade]

Well, I'm very glad you enjoy! Also, the super temper is still in R&D. Skully is still working the bugs out. So many dead bugs.

[@GvendurE]

nice one cap. I love this forge texture on the axe head. You the man man.

[@skullandspade]

YOU da man!

[@HueyLionsheart]

Yes...had me grinning right from the intro. The axe looks great and the fact that it was made the week after MC and here in the UK before travelling back to the States to be handled was as cool as..! But come on now....don't try and kid me that you got that big old vice in your baggage allowance!! 🤣Great Vid Cap'n 👍😁

[@skullandspade]

Actually found that one at a market near here. Nice to have something from the old country.

[@HueyLionsheart]

It's a great find...I'd be struggling with whether to resto it or leave it with it's history.

[@MtPhillipMetalWorks]

Best Music in the Game!

[@skullandspade]

W00t

[@FrancoNoce]

Really cool Brett! Totally special build and I really liked the pace of the video too, nice edit.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sir. Now I just need more bacon croissant things....thanks

[@chybz]

Very nice work and editing Brett, thank you !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Remy!!!

[@jonwills4670]

Well done captain! Great axe, great music, great editing, just all around great!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Jon!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Great video Brett, as always!! Perfect combination of instruction, story telling and entertainment! Cameos are always a fun add!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Christy!!! All that woodworking really helps with handle making....amiright? Thanks for watching.

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Exactly!! Goes hand in hand!

[@LeonaFayWoodturning]

Brilliant as always.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Leona!

[@christopherdubour6662]

Video production at an all-time high, sir. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@skullandspade]

Aw shucks!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Yup ... tastes like ash. Outstanding in every regard as always. Blacksmithing, woodworking and leatherwork in one video ... you've hit the trifecta! Cheers!

[@skullandspade]

Triple the power.

[@samgold4320]

Great build 👍 you sure had a lot of faith in the striker when you were holding the drift !

[@skullandspade]

That giant man has my utmost trust and respect. He can strike for me any day.

[@jaredmccutcheon5496]

Beautiful! Loved watching you make it.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jared!

[@TimGels]

Great build, great video, great cameos! I like how you made the sheath to go with the axe. Finishing the job as always!

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

These builds are always so complete. Sharp and sheathed by Skull and Spade. Beautiful piece Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Many, many thanks Trevor.

[@BrandonsBees]

After seeing this, I feel like I am made from spare parts. I need to up my making game. Pitter patter.

[@skullandspade]

Most definitely not spare parts big shooter.

[@BrandonsBees]

@@skullandspade Boy, howdy.

[@JoeMakes]

So great seeing you over here in Ye Old England. Really appreciated the text descriptions, btw!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Joe! I'll make a note of that for the future ; )

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Nice! Love the special guests.

[@skullandspade]

Me too.

[@GTL77]

Love it! It turned out awesome, and sharp 🤜🏽

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Glenn!

[@Zthreve]

Another great build and video. Thanks.

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU!

[@FigmentsMade]

*licks wood lollipop* Pardon me while I lose my spleen from laughing too hard at that. You've done it again, Cap'n! #niceaxe

[@skullandspade]

#thankyouasalwaysfigmaidenyouarethebest

[@FigmentsMade]

@@skullandspade #awshucksthatwouldbeyou

[@40drawers99]

Hmm, feels like I've heard that sound the Super Tempered made before 🤔 but I don't have one of those, so it can't be... Anyhow, that's one shiny axe Cap! Great video as always! Stay awesome, yes, awesome...

[@skullandspade]

I employed generic sounds...you know, ones that mean things are hot and ready...

[@40drawers99]

@@skullandspade yeeeaaahh, I know, just failing miserably at trying to be funny 🙃😄🖤🖤🖤

[@timberdish]

Fantastic work, it came out awesome! Hope you enjoyed your time over here :)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Matt, and I definitely did!

[@bigmikeg84]

Always enjoy watching your work

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Mike!

[@103m95g]

Captain, very trusting of you to hold that spike while the other pirate was swinging the hammer. There is a lesson there...

[@skullandspade]

He is a blacksmith I hold in highest regard. I'm honored to do so.

[@JamesBowers]

Great build and vid as always, Captain. Loved the bit on identifying the handle wood. Thanks for sharing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you for coming back to watch!

[@gkkent]

Great story telling, amazing craftsmanship, and your attention to detail!! Nailed it!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always sir. Say hi to Keiko for me!

[@harlem1011]

Ha! 🤣🤣🤣 Apart from that being a really great looking hatchet, that intro was magnificent! Brilliant storytelling as always!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir! What a nice comment compared to your poetic squabble on instagram with your most hated follower. ; )

[@harlem1011]

@@skullandspade everyone gets what they deserve, I guess ;)

[@FredMcIntyre]

Amazing work Brett! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Fred!

[@lynnchandler3116]

Thanks for the awesome video, once again!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@alberswoodworks8347]

Awesome video Brett! The axe/hatchet turned out awesome, along with the sheath. And the cross wedge is a really cool look that I haven’t seen before!

[@skullandspade]

It adds a really nice look to the handle for sure. A bit more difficult, as it can split the wood easier, but a really nice aesthetic.

[@rossmcmenemy5206]

Love it! Your story telling and your sense of humour are just as incredible as the axe! But tell us... How many times did you miss the tree? 😝

[@skullandspade]

More than once, less than 50. I mean. First try.

[@Pro303]

Another great build! Nice stuff.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@OnkelJann]

Well done Cap! 😎👍🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jann!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Liiiiccckkkk... yep that's ash. ROTFL! Another great vid, Brett. And a right proper hatchet to boot. Loved the story line. Billy

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Billy!

[@NedbLegocity]

As always , great craftsmanship and attention to detail! 🤜🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Ned!

[@413DaveRN]

I've possibly seen the best hatchet. Probably. Great video as always!

[@skullandspade]

Maybe. Allegedly.

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

Arrrrrr !!!!! wonderful axe and video! Frankentable so versatile DING!!! lol thank you Brett :)

[@skullandspade]

Ding! Hatchets done.

[@DaleHawkins]

Great work, Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dale!

[@techronmattic5876]

Nice Job and very entertaining as always

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Techron!

[@davebauerart]

Nice! Really cool story arc.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@JohnMadeit]

That was a really enjoyable watch.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you John!

[@Nanoaiello]

another great piece captain !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Nano!!!

[@safety3rdforge245]

Awesome hatchet and video cap’n!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@crash5868]

The talking skulls made me sub.

[@skullandspade]

They said “thank you Crash”

[@danielcrawford7315]

Woo hoi! A new video. Let's watch now

[@skullandspade]

Woohoo!

[@larsokland]

Well worth the wait, well done Brett! Funny when Alex drew a crowd as he sped up the sledge hammer, good job keeping calm, at least on the outside😁 The axe looks great, and the video does the hard work justice! The editing on the saddle stitch was perfect, made it look magical, which I assume it was🤔 And lastly, did you cut your finger on the axe when you made a sheath to protect your fingers from the sharp edge?😏

[@skullandspade]

We may have a few small, but horribly painful cuts on fingers.....MAY. I can neither confirm nor deny.

[@cwaldrip]

Yay! You’re back! And worth the wait too, cap’n.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Chris. We're always here. Just a bit busy sometime. Thank you for sticking around.

[@reforzar]

Ugh, I love it so. This is the best hatchet indeed.

[@skullandspade]

You're the best. Around.

[@HarnealMedia]

Nice work Brett

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

A great ride along 👍

[@skullandspade]

Sparky!!! Thank you sir!

[@nobelpreisjoe]

A new video - how convenient!

[@skullandspade]

W00t!

[@2Resseguier]

Terrific Hatchet Brett!!! the leatherwork would make the redsmith jealous ;-)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! Red is a gift

[@garagemonkeysan]

Beautiful axe and film! So entertaining and engrossing. Never leave home without your touchmark! : ) Mahalo!

[@skullandspade]

Mahalo my friend.

[@vampyrew0lf]

Yer hangin out with your plas in the forge the other deyyyyy... I like watching stuff like this for inspiration. I have a large hammer head that I'm saving to forge into a knife at some point. P.S. Trees can't defend themselves against random axe. I suggest you let that marinate! 👍

[@skullandspade]

You know what I says, I says, that tree started it. Ferda.

[@Torsan1977]

Awesome! Now I want to make an axe too. ❤

[@skullandspade]

Do it!

[@jd000000001]

Definitely not probably! Well done Brett! +1

[@skullandspade]

Wooooooot!

[@cascadiaaxe]

If you make it to southern Oregon come throw axes and forge sharp shit with us!

[@skullandspade]

100% will do

[@cassia_cries]

👏.. one day I'll see someone cut wood with one!

[@skullandspade]

One day...

[@cassia_cries]

😜

[@grandadz_forge]

Love your stuff. And not just because Imma Blacksmith either

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you.

[@stevenye6700]

Awesome piece

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Steve!

[@masterofnone]

Yes , he did Steve , yes he did!

[@skullandspade]

YES I DID!

[@alanscannell]

Epic build capn and a wonderful video. Love the cameos 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Alan! Luckily Steve doesn't take himself too seriously. No one else does.

[@alanscannell]

@@skullandspade 😂

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

Well, I must say I really rather enjoyed that old chap, well done!

[@skullandspade]

Well well then. Good show.

[@shanejarry1978]

Such axe. Wow. Much pvp.