Bushcraft Axe Hack - Hultafors Carpenters Axe

[@mobileupload4374]

A safety tip for anyone wanting to try this stropping method. Be very careful not to let the side of the wheel running toward you grab the axe blade as it will throw it at you in a nasty way. Always hold the blade against the side running away 👍🏻

[@SwampValley]

Yup, it has happened to me before, it mostly just wrecked my sanding pad but I should have mentioned that in the vid. My bad.

[@slipnpitch1894]

Brilliant and useful video cheers

[@ExpeditionJack]

Genius! I'll be attempting to make that grinder modification. Thanks! Looking forward to the leather sheath.

[@disponded]

Thanks for sharing this. Great informational video. I also have an axe that needs some love. A Helko I bought about 10 years ago for 45 quid and I realised it was capable of being an awesome axe if I spent some time on it. I have never got around to it but after watching this I'm off to dig it out from the back of the shed and give it some Swamp Valley love.

[@SwampValley]

Thanks, that's awesome to hear, let me know how it goes mate 👍 All the best. Skye

[@kevlarmon54]

oh dame thats a hell of a tip i had no idea linseedoil rag could spontaniously combust after a few hours that nuts and thanks man u save me some cash although the ones that do come finished are struck 40-60times more then the unfished one there struck several times and the finished ones come with lifetime warranty

[@kan-zee]

Very cool opening with the moving axe...LOL Awesome modifications ...I will try out your axe mods. Amazing that you dropped 40pounds (68 cad) I paid 70 pounds (120 cad) for mine in 2021, Hultafors hultan 15" I love it.

[@MountainDreamLand]

Nice... Thanks for sharing !

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Skye. Thank you for an inspirational video - a great eplanation and demonstration. Best wishes. Nigel

[@SwampValley]

Cheers Nigel, all the best mate 👍 Skye

[@derrickfelix6206]

Not much to say other bloody lovely looking finish. Wear be Colin. Cheers

[@SwampValley]

Cheers Derrick, Colins not into the workshop stuff so much. All the best mate. Skye

[@leecollins3592]

nice to see the how to vlogs m8 as an ex-engineer it never ceases to amaze me how innovative and easy simple things we take for granted can literally be sharpening a knife or you show here an ax and as they say on the cheap its just common sense really sadly it's not as common these days lol good vid m8

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Great job fella and great reminder about the linseed oil etc. Well worth spending that little bit of time on it 👍

[@SwampValley]

Cheers Rick, I really want to test that theory, might soak some rags and see if I can make a controlled fire 🔥 All the best mate 👍 Skye

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

That's a Swamptastic looking edge mate, i like the idea of that leather strop. I have a bench sander at home with a disc, i might try and basterdize something and try it it. Thanks for sharing mate, take care.

[@SwampValley]

Swamptastic 😂 have fun with it Andy, make sure you've got a good supply of paper to shred when you're done, hours of fun 😂 All the best mate 👍 Skye

[@Aco747lyte]

That's a beautiful edge you put to your axe and I know just how razor sharp Swedish steel really is because Hultafors Aby forest axe has been my pride and joy. Thank you so much for this demo. I lived every bit of it. ~Wendi

[@bryansbasement7556]

Yet again great video fun and educational, enjoy watching you diy videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SwampValley]

Thanks Bryan, hopefully they'll get a bit more regular once my workshop is finished. All the best mate. Skye

[@DavePawson]

Impressive. Thank you.

[@DavePawson]

You say in the video you'd provide links 'below' to suppliers? The axe now seems to be around £100! I do like the hook and eye pads on the angle grinder though, really neat. Are they mostly M14 threads?

[@rogierdalsemvan8204]

Wow....I spend 60 Euro's instead of 120 for the premium Hultafors. Usually I pay the 140 for the Gransfors Bruks axes. My girlfriend also loves this very much. Thanks.

[@deanoboland]

Brilliant work on video mate 👍👍

[@normanscout1148]

That's one awesome edge Skye watch Colin doesn't take a lend of it 👍

[@SwampValley]

😂 He owes me one I guess. All the best mate 👍

[@WoolysWorld]

Nice!!! Grreat job

[@WoolysWorld]

I'm a hultafors man myself , I've 4 now, I use the hunters are mostly, or the carving axe, or the splitting maaul, but the carpenter s axe is unused

[@naegearnaeidea4x420]

Noo thats a fast and decent set up be tryin that cheers man

[@SwampValley]

Thanks, its amazing the results you get for such a little amount of money and effort 👍 All the best mate. Skye

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

Birthday coming up .... new axe is on the list Good vid cheers - atb 👍🏽

[@Andy-1968]

Rewatching your video's Skye, you make it look so easy & I guess it might be if you have the right tools, 🤣 I've two axes I'm wanting to sharpen, my swiss army knives to change, so I can use the tin openers to make sparks with them & I still need to get two knife sheaths for my favourite to mora knives 😀 can't wait for you to be back my friend. Take care, Stay safe, look after yourself & the family & ATB 🙂👍 Andy

[@dekacoombe4595]

Great video , I’ll definitely be trying that on my old axes 👍🏻

[@SwampValley]

Yea, its so satisfying making everything super sharp, have fun with it mate 👍 Skye

[@randyc5896]

Thanks for the video I tried this my Husqvarna Carpenters axe works great. I was thinking about doing a review on the Husqvarna , would it be okay to put a link to your video so people can see how to do it. Once again thanks

[@nseight]

:-) I'm impressed * Thanks for taking the time to share

[@JS-ul3ic]

Hi Skye great to see another video and nice way of sharpening some of the simple ways are often the best I know it’s outside but please where a mask I know from experience for when in time you get older you will say to your self ( IF ONLY ) but then it’s to late . Looking forward to the next video and please excuse rantings of an old man as we want you around for long time A T B 👍. J.

[@SwampValley]

To be honest I do normally but when I'm filming and talking it's just a bit awkward. All the best mate and thanks for caring 👍

[@itwasaladream]

Great quality, and informative videos man! I wish you great success for the future.

[@SwampValley]

Thanks Abe, I'll definitely keep trying. All the best mate 👍 Skye

[@brettsallotmentgarden7501]

Looking forward to the sheath video👍🏻

[@SwampValley]

Me too, now it's so sharp I don't know where to store it 😂 Cheers mate 👍 All the best. Skye

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from Spain

[@SwampValley]

Thanks Dean, all the best mate 👍 Skye

[@craigpalmer347]

Top job mate...👍👍🤙🤙🤙

[@glassnadia]

Great video Skye, I'm looking forward to seeing the workshop up and running. By the way... Safety glasses! Don't take silly chances. Loadsaluv, yer mum xx

[@SwampValley]

I had sunglasses on 😎 Just fitted the window and doors today so electricity next and I can move my stuff in 👍 See you soon mum, Big hugs. Skye

[@bensummerhill8771]

Great Video, love the content your putting out. Keep it up.

[@SwampValley]

Thanks Ben, that's great to hear. I'll keep the videos coming, it's a bit slow at the moment cos it's my sons birthday but I'll be back uploading soon 👍 All the best. Skye

[@AndrewHolder-h9f]

Great video cheers

[@Andy-1968]

Enjoyed your video Skye, I will try this at some point (I'll have to get the tool's first though) keep up the great work my friend 👍 love the channel 🙂👍

[@SwampValley]

Thanks Andrew, that's great to hear, all the best mate 👍 Skye

[@johnmutton799]

Smaller than the hand forged version, but this is a nice lighter axe. How much and where from. Finish like you do with the Husqvarna carpenter axe. That is a heavier zxe and very nice for £39.00! I thought they came with straight handles?

[@SwampValley]

Yea they seem to have stopped making it like this one but Husqvarna make a similar one that's great too 👍

[@johnmutton799]

@@SwampValley i have the Husqvarna version, and all the rest of the axes. All just need finishing yourself, but i bought the carpenter, forest, and camp axe for less than a Gransfors small forest axe. I have one of those and the grain orientation is crap, the head is not on straight, and it had several steps in the grind, then stropped badly. All the handles on the Husqvarna axes were perfect! And the drop forged Hultafors have both straight and curved handles now, £54 from Knives and Tools.

[@PaulStephenOutdoors]

Thanks, I must try this. Cheers

[@SwampValley]

Happy carving mate 👍

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Great video matey 👍

[@SwampValley]

Thanks mate 👍 All the best. Skye

[@johnrossSorbie]

Awesome job if you sharp my 2 axes cause l'm disability it is very hard to sharp the Axes

[@SwampValley]

Maybe this is a good business idea, "Swamp sharp hillbilly honing" 🤔

[@SuperBluefin1]

Nice breakdown of grit progression process. Am work on a husky hatchet doing a similar process. I like yours better, less time consuming. Thanks Be well B.B.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking job sky were did you get the strop part the edge of the axe looks great atvb jimmy 😎😎

[@SwampValley]

Cheers Jimmy, I just cut up a cheap welders apron from tool station I think 👍

[@fraserwhips]

G'day from Australia Just found your channel and loving it! Could you please share a link for the axe. I would really appreciate it. Love your channel and really would like to have a go at this too Hooroo Aussie Sheila

[@SwampValley]

Thanks, glad you liked it, here is a link but you might be better looking for a closer source, all the best 👍 beckettsstore.com/products/hultafors-agdor-carpenters-axe

[@fraserwhips]

@@SwampValley thanks for the advice looking forward to more of your vids

[@SwampValley]

@Eric van Hoven hi mate, that's great to hear, I usually use 120 up to 400 grit for the sanding pads (finishing with an older 400 grit) then just white polishing compound on a leather pad, have fun and stay safe mate 👍 Skye

[@rsb6479]

That’s impressive, good skills. I have the same axe and will give this a try. In terms of sharpening going forward what do you recommend? Thanks

[@SwampValley]

Thanks, going forward I'd get a pack of 2500 wet and dry and get a really shiny edge again with the buffing compound but I'm planning on splashing the cash on a proper set of Japanese stones some time cos that's what the bigger boys use. I don't think it'll make much difference for an axe though. All the best mate 👍 Skye

[@Villain1874]

Awesome 🏅

[@snowwalker9999]

Which hultafors Carpenter's axe is that? They have one that is 800g and another that is 1kg?

[@timberbushcraft8766]

Nice job guess what am doing the day lol .oh I tag you in one of videos about carry first aid kit with you when out atb

[@SwampValley]

Thanks mate, I'll go check it out 👍

[@robertm4050]

Is this the new place? Don't have a place for a shop at this one or you just wanted to enjoy the good weather?

[@SwampValley]

Lol, if you check my Instagram you'll see my shop progress, I've got most of it done, just no door, window or electrics, soon though 👍

[@robertm4050]

@@SwampValley you got most of it? Lol. I guess I need Instagram and you need to get more done to say "most of it". That was ball busting. And you drink shit beer!

[@inoperoscio]

hi, do you use this methode with knife to?

[@SwampValley]

Yes, works great for kitchen knives etc but it will change a scandi bushcraft knife into a more convex edge

[@inoperoscio]

@@SwampValley thanks

[@MrRyu1er]

Jeez with that edge you might as well have gotten the husqvarna carpenters axe. Basically the same head from the same forges.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Ha-Ho, Skye ; Great Job On The New Forest Tool, Just Keep It Away From Colin Ha Ha !

[@SwampValley]

😂 I dunno, that leg was tasty 😂

[@ShelleyRaskin]

In Sweden hultafors have a better rep than gransfers. I have literally thousands of dollars of sharpening equipment, I don’t think I could get an edge like that without considerable more time and effort.

[@The_Arby]

Been looking for a 1st Axe while out camping...Would you suggest this Carpenters or Chopping Axe ??

[@snorkherder]

Nice work there Skye, I like the way you use the angle grinder in a fixed setup, how thick a piece of leather did you use for the strop disc, if you don't mind me asking. Excellent animated Axe at the beginning by the way :) ATB

[@SwampValley]

Hey Snorkster, it was a cheap welding apron from the local hardware store and I've been using the same piece for about a year now so seems to last fine 👍

[@snorkherder]

@@SwampValley Thanks, great idea, Snorkster lol, Here's to more Swamp Valley Hacks :)

[@rosiecotton8343]

Purdy!

[@SwampValley]

Thanks Rosie 👍 All the best. Skye

[@johnmutton799]

I bought the husqvarna version for £39, all made by same company!

[@crissignori7482]

I did the same. Now I should really lighten the handle and improve the blade but so far so good and superb value for the money. I have just discovered the Hultafors Stalberg carpenter's axe with a straight handle and an even nicer head that is 150g lighter. That could possibly be nice to use, too.

[@johnmutton799]

@@crissignori7482 yes found it for £89, yet they want upto £159 for the tibro! Rip off merchants for a standard version axe. All have the same steel, just one has the forging marks, hand made.

[@billwilson3665]

That looks suspiciously like the husqvarna carpenters axe.

[@orderproducts7341]

I would love to buy one of these axes, unfortunately the only thing it would ever cut are pieces of paper.

[@aprilnichols2806]

And that’s just a car buffer, isn’t it?

[@pdufusc]

had you sharpened that hatchet on the left side of that disc, there wouldn't be a bur.

[@SwampValley]

It's very dangerous to do that, the edge can bite into the disk and get launched towards you, so I really would advise against that.

[@pdufusc]

@@SwampValley That's the reason you use a stone grinder or belt sander on low rpm, and keep my belt tight. Been looking for one of the larger stones, 3" x 20". My Grand Daddy had one, you peddled like an old Singer sewing machine. It sat in his backyard, and of course..... as young'uns... we played with it.

[@SwampValley]

@@pdufusc yea, it's up to you how you sharpen things, I just figured this way is easier and you get a really good finish, it's not the traditional way but it works really good, I'd say try it and you might switch

[@pdufusc]

@@SwampValley I definitely like the leather on the disc idea. Looked for a disc today, while Maaah was shopping. All they had were the small 4" with holes.... Bummer! Most likely have one in the barn anyway!

[@johnmutton799]

Stalberg model £85.00. tibro £85.00 to £89.00. So tthere is no difference in a standard axe or premium axe. Tibro are mass made, stalberg are suppose to be hand made ie:power hammer. Yet they are charging the same. A standard hatchet is £22.00 a premium is 90.00. All i can say is " the robbing f- - - - - g barstools!

[@SwampValley]

Yea, you can either pay extra for something special or make it yourself, I've not noticed a massive difference between expensive axes and mid range ones besides the edge they come with and the sheaths.

[@johnmutton799]

@@SwampValley i purchased a husqvarna carpenter axe, spent 20 minutes sanding the handle, and i buffed the edge up a bit, didn't need to has it was very sharp. The fit was better than the GB's or hults. Considering they are all owned by same firm. It cost £40.00 i could buy two or even three for the price of the others. And it's a good axe, made in Sweden!

[@SwampValley]

@@johnmutton799 yup, hultafors are my favourite axes 👍🍻

[@johnmutton799]

I tried this with a dewalt orbital sander, basically a grinder body but variable speed.​ it can be put on a slow speed. Then stopped, and it is wicked sharp. Try a plaster board sander and really fine wet and dry just to keep edge in good condition. Melt some beeswax and mix with boiled li seed oil, let it set, apply with rag. Leave for 5 mins, them buff. Also put on the head when storing stays on for ages and protects from rust. ! @@SwampValley

[@unzin-rb6pm]

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