Bushcraft Tool Maintenance - Cleaning and Sharpening My Condor Bushlore - HighCarbonSteel Love

Bushcraft Tool Maintenance - Cleaning and Sharpening My Condor Bushlore. A beautiful, rainy, early fall day where we discuss bushcraft tool maintenance and then work on cleaning and sharpening my much used Condor Bushlore. Check out my social media links below, as well as the Baryonyx Knife Company, where I puchased my Condor Bushlore:
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[@sosteve9113]

they look so shiny very good Demo Dave atb Steve

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, Steve! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@barra650]

There's been a lot of negative comments about the Condor Bushlore. Even so, I've just ordered the knife . I think there is something about the Bushlore that , if looked after and treated with respect , will be a loyal companion for many years. Always enjoy your vids from the bush.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You are exactly right, my friend! I have had no negative experiences with this knife and it's been used like crazy for a few years now! You are going to love it! I appreciate the kind words and please let me know when you get the Bushlore and how you like it! -Dave

[@holianmj]

I also have a Condor Bushlore. Excellent knife with an equally good sheath. It is 1075, so you have to maintain it. Sharpen it and strop it . But I do that with all my knives regardless of the type of steel. Bottom line, quality is good and if you like your knives, you will take care of them and they will last and serve you well.

[@msilverhammer]

Wonderful craftsmanship!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and I appreciate the kind words, my friend! I am lucky to have your support and hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

I picked up two cheap chopper's. a hatchet and a small fire axe. I'm now reworking the edge on both. thanks much for everything you do 😎😎😎

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Sounds like an excellent combination, my friend! Let me know how the edge turns out! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave

[@scotthill6807]

Time to make a run to Auto Zone! Great tips!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Let me know how your new small sanding kit works for you, Scott! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@joshuakozee5719]

that is a tremendous edge on youre axe! i dont quite have the tools to do that yet, but every year i add something new and it gets better over time

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and leaving your nice comment, Josh! All it took to polish the axe edge was several grits of sandpaper and a drywall pad! Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave

[@LeeRalph100]

Great Video Dave. I am terrible about keeping up with the maintenance of my gear. I like that you showed that just owning or knowing how to use a piece of gear is enough. Without proper care it will not last long, nor perform as it should. It was also a great lesson on activities that could be done while in the field. Thanks for the reminder of the love and care we should be showing to our gear!!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and leave your great comment, Lee! I really appreciate your support and kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@holianmj]

very well done! great mix of a casual yet professional presentation. You are my "go to" guy for camping / woodsmen videos.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the very kind, encouraging words, my friend! It's great to have you here! -Dave

[@NCOutdoors23]

Very nice tips. Thanks for commenting on my Facebook post showing my Bushlore. I am looking forward to taking it out to the woods. Next step is making a sheath for it. Buying the knife blank and putting on the scales meant I didn't get a sheath.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Let me know how you like your knife in the woods! -Dave

[@stymebone6603]

As always...thank you!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

As always, thank you, too, my friend! I really appreciate the kind words and support! -Dave

[@MichiganHiker]

Thank you for an excellent video on maintaining your the knife and a hatchet. I especially appreciate the information on the small area hand sander, that is an absolutely excellent idea.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, my friend! I really appreciate you stopping by and I am happy to be of some assistance! -Dave

[@MichiganHiker]

The more I look at that axe the nicer it looks!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Lawrence DiVizio It's an excellent axe, Lawerence! Has exceeded all of my expectations over the past 6 months! -Dave

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Good job Dave. You keep your tools in tip top shape.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, my friend! -Dave

[@TheDaveDryden]

woah, I saw a reflection of myself in that axe bevel watching this video 😁

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Haha! Thank you for watching, my friend! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@watermain48]

Love those sanding pads Dave, I use them in my knifemaking process a lot to clean up tight areas and such. Great video, thanks for sharing it.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Bill! Yes, those sanding pads are great! I appreciate the kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@terryshrives8322]

Really nice! Thank you for sharing 😀

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, Terry! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave

[@mckwilly]

great use of a rainy day out in the woods, great steps for maintaining your tools, good stuff my friend

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Mark! Nice to hear from you, brother! -Dave

[@michalurbanful]

Awesome maintenance style! :-)

[@davebuts1921]

A great video again Dave, a great way to spend a rainy day, thanks for taking the time to show us. Dave UK

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Dave! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave

[@charleslarson3152]

Now THIS was VERY informative!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY useful!!!!!!!!!! A see that a trip to Auto Zone is coming up! Thanks Amigo, from the Arizona desert! BTW,...Could you at some point show us how you put that mirror finish on your ax blade? Thanks again. ;-)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind, encouraging words, Charles! I am happy to be of some assistance! I will definitely do a video on my axe sharpening as soon as I can. Let me know how your Auto Zone sanding kit works for you, my friend! -Dave

[@davidrogers182]

Another Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, David! -Dave

[@mistersmith3986]

Great maintenance and care tutorial. You are the best my brother!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

No, YOU are the best, mister smith! Thank you for watching and leaving your nice comment! I consider myself lucky to have your support, my friend! -Dave

[@mistersmith3986]

Right on my Bladed Brother!!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

mister smith Thank you, mister smith! -Dave

[@drcsep]

Outstanding

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your kind comment, Carlos! -Dave

[@RhysTucker2603]

I love this channel! You really do a great job at explaining things and showing it clearly! Really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work dave!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words and I am happy to hear that you enjoy my channel! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave

[@OOTurok]

Putting a mirror polish on a carbon steel blade makes the surface less porous, which makes it less prone to rusting, because the surface is smooth & there are no microscopic grooves for water to sit.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Nice! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@natsyrtm4223]

mirror polish on an axe haha attention and care indeed the knife needed that rain shower tarp time to steal a little axe tlc too good work nice video. i always take the coatings off my knifes too.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! I really appreciate that! -Dave

[@zackbriggs9258]

Crazy edge on that Axe!! Awesome videos keep up the good work!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Zack! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@jamesjensen7704]

Great video thank you for sharing.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, James! I appreciate the kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@paulpolese4876]

great video and tips! thank you

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your kind words, Paul! I appreciate you stopping by and please don't be a stranger! -Dave

[@timc46440]

Good stuff Dave, I also enjoy tool maintenance, take care of your tools and they will take care of you.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You are exactly right, Timbo! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@florianmauron6670]

Great Video!! Thx!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! I appreciate you stopping by! -Dave

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

you rock sir!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, sir! -Dave

[@cabotbluegill]

very good advice

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! Nice to hear from you, my friend! How are things in Vermont? -Dave

[@robertoruscigno7126]

NIcely done my friend!! Thanks for this video. Very informative. I will recieve the Bushlore in the next days. I can not wait!! Greetings from Italy! Roberto

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, Roberto! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by! I think you are going to love the Bushlore! Please keep me posted and thank you for the greeting from Italy! -Dave

[@yveskc1]

I am glad to hear that you found your favourite axe, you take good care of your tools and it is a great way to teach people how to. I love the mirror finish on the edge of your axe, amazing work! I apreciate your time and effort and enjoy your video's as well. Keep up the good work Dave, we apreciate your positivity. Best regards -Yves

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, Yves! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! Great to hear from you! -Dave

[@williamprendergast6510]

Brilliant idea Dave great video,you did an excellent job of cleaning up the knife.Your the best I've ever seen making feather sticks,i think you could prepare a fire with a rusty spoon.I use the Lansky sharpening system and the Arkansas oil stone,i will be adding those sharpening stones that you used.Stay safe.

[@wvbonbonqueen]

Great video and one that I can recommend to others to be better able to clean up their tools and keep them in better shape than ever. It also helped me to know the better way in cleaning ours up, and keeping them so much nicer and by being rust free, they will work better too. Thanks again.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! I am very happy to be of some assistance! I appreciate your support and kind words and hope to talk with you again soon, my friend! -Dave

[@angelasimpson7371]

Great vid there Dave keep them coming Andrew

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, Andrew! I look forward to talking with you again soon! -Dave

[@Marcel-Namsos]

Bling bling :) Nice work..

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Marcel! I appreciate the kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@danhold1]

Thanks for the video, i learn something from each one :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, my friend! I am glad I could be of some assistance! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Bingo Bango, Blip, Blap, Blam, Easy Peasy , Nice and Easy Just Like That. Thanx You Dave, I Saved this Video.,,.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, brother! -Dave

[@Nazgul07]

very nice knife :)

[@royvlaar78]

Great video again Dave, Time to use my Condor Bushlore. At the moment my Mora Companion is my daily driver.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you fro the kind words, Roy! Any time is a great time to use the Condor Bushlore, however, the Mora Companion is also an excellent driver..haha! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave

[@UNDERST0RY]

Very nicely done. Were those King waterstones? I've been looking for long, small ones like that for a while. Just a personal thought on sharpening: When I was a kid growing up in the bush, the elders used to say make a knife "knife sharp." Sharp enough to cut meat cleanly, not paper, since the thinner edges were more fragile. The only thing we made "wood sharp" were tools intended to cut wood. And the only things we made razor sharp were for fine carving or straight razors.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

No, those are much cheaper water stones but they aren't too bad. Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, Cliff! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, I'm glad I caught this video. I ordered a W. C. Master Woodsman for wet and snowy trips, But he takes a long time to make a knife, Maybe he's busy, I dunno, Anyhow I still wanted a stainless blade, So I ordered a Benchmade Arvensis and teamed it up with a Bokor Ridgeback, The Bokor is in 440c. The Arvensis is in the CM 154. My W. C. Master Woodsman is in CPM 154. I thought I would buy myself some B'Day Gifts, So far I was good to myself and including my Piggyback Kydex Sheath's Baldric Carry and I can separate the two knives and wear them separate, plus another Kydex Sheath for my Rodent 3, Plus some Hatchet Holster's and a few necessity gear, like a large ferro rod plus picking up another knife, I put myself in the poor house, I'm glad B'Day come only once a year heh heh heh, Anyhow, I will be Plenty-One 10-6.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Happy Birthday, my friend! Is it coming up or has it already passed? Yes, good thing birthdays only come once a year! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

It's today, 10-6 and Thanx for the Wish

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

paulie 4x I hope it was a great day! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

It was, If spending over $800.00+ on yourself is a good day heh heh heh, All bush craft stuff

[@WildMedGuru1]

Just found and subscribed to your channel Great Videos!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, sub and leave your kind, encouraging words! I am happy that you found my channel and it's great to have you here! -Dave

[@raygetoutdoors6151]

Like that sanding pad. A few drops of any kind of oil will speed up your sanding a lot. Ray...Oklahoma

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, Ray! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! -Dave

[@seanlikesnfl]

cool

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, Sean! I appreciate you stopping by! -Dave

[@seanlikesnfl]

Welcome

[@cristiandiaz6469]

Hola, te hiciste la partidura con el hacha? Ya sabemos para que usas el cuchillo......

[@PJ-mj1hy]

Hey dude! Another great video. So I have one of these on the way - it'll most likely be my backup to my TOPS BoB. I've read dozens of reviews and watched several KZbin vids on this Condor Bushlore, and quite often people claim it has a Scandi grind. I can clearly see that most don't (unless they've perhaps been reprofiled to a zero. Yours appears to have a Scandi-vex type modified grind. Is that true? If so, how do you suggest finding the right edge on that micro-bevel when using whetstones? Thanks for any advice, in advance!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great video Brother. I am trying to decide if I want the Bushloore or the Kepheart , but I am going to purchase one of them soon. Another tip is if you don't have any ceramic, you can roll your car window down about 1/2 way and use the top of the window glass to hone the blade. Love the videos Brother. Keep up the great work!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I think you would love either knife...I own them both and consider both knives outstanding! You are exactly right about the glass window! I would've shown that, too, but was miles away from my truck..haha! -Dave

[@LouiseGardner412]

Very nice!! Look brand new!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, Louise! Yes, all cleaned up and ready to go! I hope everything is going well for you and your family! -Dave

[@LouiseGardner412]

Your welcome Dave! Hope all is going well for you and your family too!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Louise Gardner Thanks! You're the best, Louise! -Dave

[@LouiseGardner412]

Your welcome!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Louise Gardner You are the best, Louise! -Dave

[@zeroa6]

Very nice channel! Subbed =)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words and sub! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave

[@EDCAdventures]

Excellent video sir. I'm torn between getting a Woodcraft by council or their velvicut Hudson Bay. I need to replace my Cold Steel Riflemans tomahawk as I've found that while it can do the job, it's not good at splitting wood evenly as the head shape stops at the handle

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, sir! I don't have the Velvicut, however, I do own another Council Tool HB axe and I love it! Either axe will provide you years of excellent service! I appreciate you watching, my friend! -Dave

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

Hello, dear Dave. I just realized that KZbin unsubscribed me from your channel. I just subscribed again. Anyway, I have been away on a travel through Canada for a month and I just came back, so I wasn't much on KZbin in the past weeks. :) See you next times!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Hello, Federico! Thank you for re-subbing, my friend! KZbin unsubscribes me from channels quite often. KZbin is funny sometimes. I hope you had fun in Canada, my friend! What parts of Canada did you travel through? Glad to have you back and it's great to hear from you! -Dave

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Good video, thanks for the info, I've been looking at those bushlore knives, thinking of getting one.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

It's hard to go wrong with the Condor Bushlore! Excellent knife at a great price! Thank you for stopping by, Jeff! -Dave

[@holianmj]

Condor has a very good blade and nice palm swell for a excellent grip. Their sheath is also made exceptionally well too.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I completely agree, my friend! -Dave

[@badhat3051]

just opened the bush lore package the knife was sharp but did need some touching up there were bright spots on the edge a dozen passes on each side of my Smiths diamond hone and a dozen passes on the ceramic stone and then stroping with flex cut gold polishing compound worked out all of the bright spots and it is shaving sharp. I like this knife it has a good feel and heft, not sure about striking a spark with chert but it does a great job with a Ferrocerium rod nice big ol balls of hot sparks. the blade shape is very similar to a Kepheart blade. The scabbard is a simple leather a fare with good strong rivets top and bottom and fine saddle stitching in between and a big thick welt . All in all I think this one will retire all the rest of my blades

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Very interesting, my friend! Nice sharpening system you have there! Glad to hear that you like the Bushlore so much! I like it a lot, too, as it's an excellent knife! -Dave

[@badhat3051]

all strokes are repeted on both bevels Now I did find it necessary to give it a going over with my Buck diamond hone on the coarse and fine sides , the blade had a spot or two that were catching on my thumbnail as I drew it lightly (no pressure) across the wet nail. Then re-stroped with Smurf poo on the strop and finished it with the flex cut gold. lightly oiled it with 3 in one machine oil and gave the handle slabs a going over with hard wood floor wax. knife and handle shine like a new penny. any way proud of the knife as new pup

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

Would using a sharpening steel and or stone work for keeping my Condor Bushlore sharp?

[@AB-um6yx]

Love the videos, very informative. Could you tell me where you got the leather handle protector for your axe? Doesn’t just look good it protects the handle from those whoops moments

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Andy! Its great to have you here, my friend! I purchased the axe collar here - badgerclawleatherworks.com/products/leather-axe-collar. -Dave

[@bradpowell5144]

Great Video!! Good practical advise. I'd like to get the details on the method & tools you used to put that beautiful 'mirror' finish on that axe. Anything you can share would be much appreciated!! I want to do the same to my Pack Axe when it arrives. Thanks a million!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words! When I have an opportunity, I will definitely do a video on the mirror finish! It's essentially several grits of sandpaper and a dry wall hand sander. Have fun with your Pack axe, Brad! -Dave

[@jimskoonberg561]

At what angle do you sharpen the micro bevel?

[@SnowfogOutdoorsbushcraft]

Great video Dave. I went out today and picked up the sanding kit, thank you. Where did you get your wet stones?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Diane! I purchased the whetstones here - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016W866LA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Very nice to hear from you, my friend! GO BILLS! -Dave

[@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072]

Great tip on sandpaper, I'm gonna have to get one of those kits. I've never used fix'n wax, what does it do for a wood handle? I'm asking because I have a new Gransfors Wildlife Hatchet that I'm thinking of putting something on the handle.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Fixn wax works to condition the wooden hand and offer a bit of moisture protection. For my axes, I treat them with boiled linseed oil. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your good question! -Dave

[@jasonkubichek6702]

Hey Dave, I just picked up that sanding kit at Auto Zone, thanks for the heads up, it works great.I do have a question that needs your first hand knowledge.I own the Huskvarna carpenters axe and I love it but I really can't stop thinking about that council tools woodcraft axe, I literally am obsessed with the thing. How much difference is there between the carpenters axe and woodcraft axe, like in chopping splitting, daily bushcraft situations. I guess I need to find a way justify buying the woodcraft or be content with my carpenters axe. Man I'm obsessed with that woodcraft axe!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching! There are several differences between the 2 axes. The carpenters axe is definitely built for carpentry. The heavier weight, the long straight cutting edge and overall design of the head all contribute to wood working. While the carpenters axe is a good axe and will do some camp tasks like I show here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4ukkKCrn9ebrLs - the Woodcraft Pack axe is made for specifically for bushcraft/woodcraft. It is forged with superior steel, is lighter weight, has a thinner less fatiguing handle, 25-degree flat grind, and is made in the USA. Its a much more traditional head, with phantom bevels and an excellent poll. I think you would love the Woodcraft Pack axe, Jason! It has exceeded all of my expectations over the past 6 months of use. Great question! -Dave

[@brandona.6337]

Hey there Dave , just finished watching your tool maintenance video and I enjoyed it as I do all of your videos brother ! I had a question about those 2 Japanese wet stones , I was curious as to where you got them ? Thanks again Dave and hope you're doing well my friend 👍🏻🇺🇸✌🏻️!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, brother! I purchased the Japanese stones I use here - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016W866LA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Everything is great here and I hope the same for you, Brandon! -Dave

[@brandona.6337]

HighCarbonSteel Love Thank you Dave !

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Where did you find this little sander tell us more about it great idea

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Alfonso! I usually purchase these sanding kits from Auto Zone. -Dave

[@pauljones2079]

Another great video! Where did you get the leather collar for your axe? Are you using Japanese water stones to get the mirror edge on your axe bit?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, Paul! I purchased the leather collar here - badgerclawleatherworks.com/t/axe-and-saw-leather and to get the mirror edge, I use several grits of sandpaper. -Dave

[@pauljones2079]

cool thanks so much!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Paul Jones Thank you, too, Paul! -Dave

[@aahar8923]

Nice video, does the bushlore have a scandi grind?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words! My Bushlore actually has a saber grind from the sharpening service at the Baryonyx knife company - www.baryonyxknife.com. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@redflag2613]

Thanks, Dave.. that's really helpful video. And how good the edge retention of your condor bushlore? let say, compared to the any mora that you have.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I am glad I could help out Joe! I would say that compared to my Mora knives, the Mora's have better edge retention. I have to sharpen the Bushlore a lot, however, it's not really a problem, as it's always fun to touch up edges! Thank you for watching and great question, my friend! -Dave

[@redflag2613]

Definitely, somehow sharpening blades is so relaxing.. hahahaa :D

[@solomonkane408]

I just ordered a condor kephart and was wondering how to remove that black finish . thanks in advance

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I just used sandpaper on mine, my friend. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@hhyyuu667]

It appears that you’re not sharpening the full bevel of the scandi. Ever have any issues with the grind becoming too thick since the scandi is inherently a thick grind to start with? Just curious. Love the vids!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

This particular Bushlore had a saber grind from the Baryonyx Knife Company so I just needed to focus on the edge. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! I have not had any problems with the scandi's becoming too thick, but maybe I just don't pay too much attention...haha! -Dave

[@vanchoo336]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and for the continued support, my friend! -Dave

[@treadmarsh1094]

What kind of leather softner/conditioner do you use for your sheaths?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I use fixn wax from the pathfinder store in the field and I also use Sno-Seal at home when the leather is new. Excellent question! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@wvbonbonqueen]

Just wondering where you got/bought the leather wrap on the Axe, that helps to keep from hitting it on a piece of wood? Looks good and really is functional too. If you made it, or bought it, let us know, some of us are interested. Thanks!!!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I purchased the axe collar here, my friend - badgerclawleatherworks.com/products/leather-axe-collar. Very affordable and excellent quality! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@wvbonbonqueen]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! I just checked that site out, WOW, they are very reasonably priced for their items. I am going to order an axe wrap as soon as I can. You are a good one, someone who shares knowledge and knows of good places to buy good stuff at decent prices. Thanks again!!!!!

[@kyle-qw5yx]

curiously, what if you don't bother with the rust? Would the structural integrity of the blade weaken over time, or is it just for cosmetic purposes? I understand that rust itself does weaken, but only where its present. When you remove it, you're removing the part of the steel weak in the first place, correct? (as it appears to just be on the surface, so it doesn't really seem harmful)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Without the rust, my knives and especially axes flow through wood much better. I don't mind taking off some steel to remove unwanted rust. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave

[@jamesgaul3544]

Great video. One question where do you get the fixing wax??

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, James! I purchase my fixn wax here - www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/products/fixn-wax. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave

[@jamesgaul3544]

Thanks!

[@vaughnburrows]

where did you get the leather protector for your axe?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I picked up the leather axe collar here - badgerclawleatherworks.com/products/leather-axe-collar. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@nkbguy2193]

How did you get that sweet polish on your axe?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching! I used the "Rooster Method", my friend - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSuYYKkgZd5i8k. -Dave

[@jeremyb.1977]

Great job on the axe, knife and video. What type of wax did you say you were using? Thank you! Jeremy

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Jeremy! It's Fix'n Wax, purchased from thepathfinderstore.com. -Dave

[@jeremyb.1977]

Thank you for the info. on the wax.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Soaring Eagle Bushcraft You are very welcome, my friend! -Dave

[@scottsmith6571]

Ever tried a granfors brux axe

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching! No, never tried one. -Dave

[@keithcronk7980]

HAY BROTHER GREAT VIDEO ALSO THE AX SHARPING VIDEO CAN YOU PLS SIR INCLUDE ALL OF THE SHARPING EQUIPMENT YOU USE SO WE CAN BUY THEM TO PUT IN A KIT TO GO WITH US. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH BROTHER.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Keith! I will definitely try to do another video and discuss the tools I use for axe sharpening! -Dave

[@shadowspectr]

What grit of sandpaper did you use for the blade?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Jake! I had mentioned it in the video but I will check and get back to you, my friend! -Dave

[@shadowspectr]

Thanks I appreciate that!

[@michealvega1373]

which stones are those Cody (brand)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching! I purchased the whetstones here - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016W866LA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. -Dave

[@hhyyuu667]

What stones are those?? Thanks!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You can purchase the stones here - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016W866LA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - thank you for watching! -Dave

[@bur074123]

What's the name of the ax again?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

LOL! Thank you for watching, Michael! -Dave

[@aaronpeattie1183]

hit the sandpaper on your leg gets all the dust out of the paper

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Yeah, it works well, my friend! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@thestorey]

CAAHHNDOR

[@slyfox4564]

That council tool axe is garbage. Mine came with a lopsided handle, uneven grind, and cracked head. For a axe thats over a hundred bucks its mediocre asf