Cleaver Restoration [Golden Cleaver With Golden Handle]

I have used two new techniques in the restoration of this rusty cleaver. The first time I use a hardening furnace for the blade to harden and I galvanize gold on the formerly rusty cleaver. I made the new handle out of Osage Orange and brass, which now revealed a completely gold cleaver. Restoring the old cleaver I had to drill, grind, file, remove rust and glue. This old hand tool I found again on a flea market website and wanted it badly.
▬ What did I do ?! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
The cleaver was badly rusted, so I put it in rust remover for a day. I removed the remaining rust with sandblasting. Afterwards I made the rough contour with a belt sander and sanded the sides until no more pitting was visible, up to a grit of 1500. With the help of a grinding stone I sharpened the cleaver again. Now I gilded the old hand tool with the help of electroplating. The new wooden handle is made of Osage Orange. Now all that was left was to assemble everything and the golden cleaver was ready.
▬ Good to know ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
I used the following tools: Hammer, pliers, wire brush, sandblasting cabinet, corundum 0.2-0.8mm, belt sander, double-sided tape, orbital sander, multi-function tool, file, key file, hardening furnace, immersion heater, Rapeseed oil, forging pliers, stop angle, pen, steel ruler, saw, cordless screwdriver, drill, scriber, caliper, fretsaw, two-component glue, screw clamps, sandpaper (various grits), polishing bench, grindstone, galvanic current device, degreaser, activator, gold electrolyte
▬ Special Thanks to my Members! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Debora Richards
Zamzuraini Zolkiple
▬ Do you want to support me? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Would you like to become a channel member? Then you can do it here:
/ @forgottenshinerestora...
You like what you see and you want to help the channel to develop continuously? If you want to support me you can donate via Paypal:
www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...
▬ Did you like it? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Did you like the video? Then like, subscribe and please share it! Many Thanks!

[@CatalystRestorations]

The gold electroplating was a cool little extra! I'd recommend shaving down that handle considerably more - the chunky, square handle has got to feel like a nightmare to hold in your hand 😱

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

It doesn't actually feel that bad ...

[@pixonico4794]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration Hi

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Hi

[@abdulmalik132]

S

[@oustandingsitter6106]

More grip means more control.

[@StinkySeaGoat]

There’s absolutely nothing better than watching your phenomenal videos on a cold day. Just the absolute care, dedication and quality you put into your restoration is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind words!🤗

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

-11C where I am. Good start for the winter.

[@jeffkunkeljr]

Finally - a restoration video that actually gets rid of the pitting!!

[@dinonuggetsidk]

DANG! THAT RUST REMOVER IS POWERFUL!

[@JustyYourAverageCommenter]

@Candy Queen gacha it kinda looks like poison…? 😅 just me? Okay I’ll shut up now.

[@NorthernKnight]

Interesting handle choice there. Almost looks like it’d be fairly uncomfortable to hold. And Thats a very neat way of applying a gold plating! Side note, turtle is my favorite recurring character of this series

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢🐢

[@lulified935]

same thought i had

[@34Kuro]

If only I could be so polite...

[@meowscles9377]

This was an amazing restoration! The handle did look as if it would be uncomfortable to hold, but it was amazingly decorated! You have a new subscriber!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢😊

[@nugget1044]

lemme guess, is it… rick astley?

[@davidsherrill9121]

That's very polite.. I thought it looked like a dog turd

[@PhillipineUser]

@@nugget1044 nope, Patrick Bateman

[@bowietwombly5951]

I was so with you until the last few minutes. I guess this is more of an art piece than a tool, which is fine, but not for me. You will probably forget more knowledge about crafting and restoration than I'll ever know, so I won't pretend to be an expert, but it drives me crazy to watch people put these razor sharp, super delicate bevels on cleavers like they're a paring knife. And to go through all that work and leave the handle a massive rectangle? It seems like you've got some pretty big hands so maybe it works for you, but man that ending was so anticlimactic.

[@aliamvickersfan2388]

Agreed

[@timburtonlover369]

Yeah I’ve seen a few of these videos and he tends to make the handles big and bulky, which I find very unsatisfying. Amazing work pretty much everywhere else but those handles always frustrate me lol

[@temporal_paradox]

I can understand the inappropriate bevel to play up the sharpness for KZbin, but there's no excuse for that godawful block of wood for a handle.

[@godsstruggler8783]

I was about to say the same. It looks like half a job.

[@bun_bun_8360]

I agree but at the same time it probably takes almost a week to complete and it'll probably be very fustrating to use a small handle then it breaks And it probably fits him best so at the same time I disagree with you😵

[@ifga16]

Nice, but the handle needs to be contoured for a more comfortable grip.

[@eddien9634]

What a beautiful piece of art! Love these, keep the knive restorations coming!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you!

[@MetalRestorationBho]

Big Fan Bro Big Fan♥️ This is a masterpiece. Congratulation from Vietnam.😉👍🍺

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 😊🤗

[@zachsilby4569]

Aw that little ghost on the rust remover uncapping was cute lol

[@knifecat1064]

Why is everyone so mad about the handle, the entire cleaver is a work of art that obviously took so much hard work

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@ralee305]

This is so so amazing and different from other createors' content, the best way I could put this is that it feels like an itch finally getting scratched.

[@botnotbot6756]

Really, really good job. I always like how it goes from a rusty piece of junk to something that could potentially become a persons favorite item to use. The handle still looks a bit bulky but other than that great job.I’m a new subscriber but I watch ur vids all the time and today I forgot I wasn’t subbed to u. Keep up the great work!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤗🐢

[@jacquelinelayne7702]

Another religious experience , resurrection in its purest form! Your talented assistant is always on hand and at the right time.Thank you both, fascinating videos

[@kandarthecougar]

A nice gift for Mr. Goldfinger. With this cleaver, he hadn't need to use a laser for cutting 007 into two pieces. 👍😁😇

[@kabuto7277]

Ooh! I love the shine, big fan of the golden design! Overall amazing job done by the king 👑

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@HannahMattox]

The heart with the sand blaster made mine own heart happy. That, my friend, is the main thing I'd do the moment I got one 😂 one day! 😂

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤣🤣

[@bird_b0nezz]

I would 100% buy this for my partner, we collect knives and SHES into really pretty decorative ones while im into more historical and unique ones, but I think she would love this as a art piece lol, 10/10 beautiful work

[@bird_b0nezz]

*idk why the “shes” capitalised my keyboard is buggy idk

[@jacquelinelayne7702]

Please continue your wonderful work some folks love to add what they think needs to be done, please don't listen Stay the course and do it your way THANK YOU !!

[@RestoredChannel]

So shiny! 😀Great work, I really like the close-up shots. Nice touch with the gold plating

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 😊🤩

[@LeoAngle105]

These videos are so cool and relaxing to watch. I think it is amazing how you restore items that appear in such harsh conditions and make them even better than they were in their prime! Keep up the fantastic work! And I hope all is well!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks very much! 🐢

[@Gfish17]

These knife restorations are real pieces of 🎨🎭 Art. Please keep them coming. But always mix things up a bit.

[@suidsfghf3113]

the cleaver in the beginning without the wooden handle looked hilarious lol. like a little chihuahua tail

[@johnconnor555]

What an amazing restoration,the video is so relaxing also,good job man !!!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩😊

[@zube6996]

First one of your vids that I’ve seen. Very nice restoration and the polishing then gold plating was phenomenal. I think the wood and brass that you chose for the handle are great but it looks kind of bulky and unfinished. It’s still a great cleaver. You have a new subscriber.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@tomyurkovic]

I want to call you a master of your craft, but that doesn't begin to sum it up. Thank you for such informative (and satisfying) videos!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 😊🐢

[@Maazzzo]

Never see the galvanised gold on before, that was cool. Thanks for posting.

[@battleshippotemkin560]

Красиво! Только я не понял, зачем квадратный профиль у рукояти? Держать ведь неудобно.

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

I wondered this also?

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Я думаю, что в руке лучше, чем я думал, я думаю, что выглядит красивее ...

[@samsunqsamsumq9482]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration cox gozeldi amma desteyi kvadrat lazin deyildi mence

[@lukeskywalker3734]

Just subscribed and wow your extremely underrated I wish I have found your channel sooner I’m really obsessed with these vids love your craft and how patient and gentle you are with your craft keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@keyuopa]

Am I the only one who loves the handle?

[@Marshal740]

Nice job , but the old handle was more comfortable and more beautiful

[@WorkshopDC]

Awesome job! Keep it up Bro! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Nice to read from you Bro, thank you so much!

[@KaiqueGonzaga]

Parabens pela dedicaçao ao seu trabalho, que continue assim👏👏

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado! 🐢

[@craigmiesterable]

I often wonder in your Blades/ Knives/ Cleavers restoration, you do a single tone edge finish. In future videos could we see 2 tone finishing (acid etching/ clay baking/ etc). Thanks for another great vid :)

[@caitlinhenshaw6228]

These videos are so fascinating (and frankly relaxing) to watch

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you!

[@markneo1]

Excelente trabalho. Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Olá Marcello. Obrigado e bom ler de você novamente ..🤩

[@idkkwhattosay5472]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration 私はあなたのビデオが良い仕事を続けるのが好きです

[@l6Phantom9]

Хороший перевод субтитров : вертолёт звонил дважды в час ноооорм

[@Wilhelm_ll_]

Да субтитры это п****ц

[@user-brobdingneg]

ВоПРОС ! Кому это дважды в час звонит вертолёт ! Оранжевому океану ?

[@MtheGate]

Your videos are so soothing to watch and the little bits of personality you add in them are so great, they really put a smile on my face

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind words!🤗

[@AMRP]

yes is very good 😎👍🏻 love ❤️ from @amrphone

[@Name-wd5jo]

This man goes out finding rusty things just to entertain us now that’s big brain

[@Frozenthrall19]

You deserve way more views... This is one of the most interesting and relaxing things i've seen in a while.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@stalkson]

It's a good job, But the handle of this cleaver does not look so good, In my point of view if it will be round handled would look more beautiful. The Original handle was also round.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

ok, thank you for your feedback!

[@KonaIzumi1]

My hands seem way too small for the handle, but it looks very pretty. Also the gold touch is just *chef’s kiss*

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤗🤗👍

[@alexwallace6904]

This was amazing! I know nothing of metalworking, but the noises are so calm, I fell asleep watching these last night.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

😅😅 im glad to hear it

[@eneasreginaldo6036]

É um trabalho artístico...devolve a vida útil da peça... parabéns por seu trabalho,uma arte!❤️

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado!

[@kristinedelacruz8776]

Hello and i really love your videos especially the process you do which is oddly satisfying,keep up the good work!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@sofiahbalatucan7631]

THATS AWSOME

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@sergiomuniz9761]

Sou de Rio do Sul SC Brasil e achei seu trabalho maravilhoso

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Obrigado! Saudações ao Brasil! 🐢

[@tarciliobeneditodasilvafil3921]

Muito bom, inclusive o detalhe decorativo 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🇧🇷

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito Obrigado!

[@jluis.Alves_]

Você é montanhoso

[@tarciliobeneditodasilvafil3921]

@@jluis.Alves_ 🤔 ???

[@jluis.Alves_]

@@tarciliobeneditodasilvafil3921 adios

[@tarciliobeneditodasilvafil3921]

@@jluis.Alves_ Desculpe-me, não entendi o que você quiz dizer, se sou montamhoso

[@Scott_G]

What is that crusty stuff that came off when it was put in the oil?

[@CatalystRestorations]

That is an oxidation layer that was formed during the heating of the steel. Also called 'scale'. It's very brittle and tends to flake off during quenching. Perfectly normal but not something you'd ever want to leave on the steel for a knife like this. You can wrap the blade in steel foil or use an inert gas furnace to minimize oxidation during heat treatments.

[@Scott_G]

@@CatalystRestorations That's cool! Thanks for answering! And the quenching is to soften or harden the steel? Cool it slow to make it softer and cool it fast to harden it?

[@CatalystRestorations]

@@Scott_G It technically depends on what type of steel you are dealing with, but in general the faster you cool (quench) the harder the steel. Quenched steel is usually very brittle though (good strength, but can't absorb a lot of energy before breaking, AKA material toughness ), so after quenching you usually heat it back up again (lower temperature this time, called tempering) to soften it up just a bit to keep most of the strength but also improve the toughness and give you the best of both worlds!

[@Scott_G]

@@CatalystRestorations Wow, that's so much more complicated than I ever thought it would be. Thanks again for the explaination. :)

[@CatalystRestorations]

@@Scott_G Welcome to the field of metallurgical engineering! 😁

[@ArnoldOValleyWolfe]

This is so relaxing... Thank you very much.

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

I’m so glad this guy removed the pitting because other videos I’ve seen don’t and then the cleaver looks ugly this one was done very well

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@karinaleles1004]

fantástico, sensacional! Like garantido👍

[@jungheeyoon620]

진짜 신기하다

[@Austeration]

Very nice yes 👍 great finished project. Love the new handle. A lot of time spent polishing up that blade I bet.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you for your great comment! Yes, polishing can take a few hours, but it's worth it ...🤗😊

[@Austeration]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration I know right.

[@Restorology]

Excellent work. That is a nice trick with the clamp and vise. I need to remember that one. Cheers!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

😁👍🐢

[@justanothergamer7918]

15:15 guys be mature.

[@earthnine16420]

No hate but that handle isn't it

[@LokiVariant87]

Man your amazing in taking rusty into goldy 🔥😳💯

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much for your great comment!😁

[@raymondquadros7142]

Great Job Bud, even with all that Slow motion effects..... Please round off that handle.

[@rezzy8590]

Damn. I was sure that handle would be too big but actually seeing you hold it, it was actually seeming like a nice handle. Though, you do seem to big-ish hands so maybe those with small hands might have had a problem. I'm glad it looked so cool and looked actually nice to hold!

[@julianvalderramaescalante8758]

MAGIC SPARKS!!!! WOW LOVE THE VID!!!!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@magicman2023]

Love those restoration videos, wonder if we ever gonna see a full human restoration

[@xequys5337]

i love watching the videos, they are stress relievers lol

[@greengravety-dx3071]

Wow everything was 🤩! Until you left the square handle….

[@-curlami-5881]

You are so good at what you do. Every video the tool is restored good as new.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@rudrakshpathak5834]

A mahogany or rosewood polish on the handle would have contrasted very well with the brass. You may have saved some brass by only including the outer visible portion on the second plates from each end. Great job!

[@ddasaurian4471]

i like doing thing like this in my backyard i find old pieces of tiling and scrub of all the dirt

[@nicknick2720]

i love how you do your work with so much passion bro keep up the good work i hope you have a great future :) ✌️

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@spacesoldier16]

Gold just makes everything better

[@fxrmike5145]

A lot of people talking shit about the handle... I have seen a few of your videos and know that if you wanted this handle to look different, you would have made it different. I like the square look. Fantastic job 👍

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!🤗🐢

[@slimmohammed3825]

You are a wonderful person, you have the potential, I love your work so much

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks very much! 🐢

[@dimemainit]

Instead of doing homework, I now watch these restoration videos.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

But homework is also important! As a little break you can of course watch it😅😅

[@CursedRainstorm]

Dang, you take the cake for restoration channels dude.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤗🐢

[@user-xv7rt2uq4m]

Молодец. Смотрел до конца. Хороший контент. Заранее извиняюсь, но рукоядку я бы сделал анатомическую как старая была.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Большое спасибо!

[@nigga1085]

I just sat here and watched this whole video because I can’t go to sleep and let me say it was very interesting

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 🤗🐢

[@Mosasaurus]

The blade restoration was top notch. However, in my opinion, the handle was absolutely horrendous.

[@snyggmikael]

I liked the handle, it makes it look oriental

[@robertdailing4836]

I applaud you for using Osage Orange. I make staffs h canes & this is my preferred medium. A shame you didn't have a more Orange heart wood. It is really beautiful.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks very much! 🐢 Ah, so the heartwood is even more intense in colour?! cool

[@rolandmeyer3729]

Loved the little ghost.

[@byOldHand]

Very satisfying 🌟👌🏻 Beautiful filming and great outcome. Thank you for sharing with us 🗜️⚒️✌🏻

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@byOldHand]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration with pleasure ✌🏻

[@aumetalmental8403]

Dude, I want that skull bottle. Way cool ✌️😎

[@SPARTON290]

Love this vid great job i kinda want to do this

[@yamahaao]

I love the minimal effort design

[@Duane_Grabert]

Couple things. No need to gold plate a cleaver plus the handle was basically square. Round off the handle to a more oval shape. Plus the tang was so skinny, I thought it might break off during the process. I'd shape the handle then only cut out enough brass to cover that. Other than that, great work.

[@alesmason7536]

Let us appreciate this man's time and life to make us these

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you!

[@moistman12]

Looks good

[@kaprolka5704]

Love it 😍😍 impressive rust remover, wish he is a bit faster in working.

[@wsbeatriz2624]

you're very talented young man I don't know how it works but you're very good at what you do.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩🐢👍

[@skillerwhale7638]

I watch these before going to bed. Much like a bedtime story for adults with a happy ending! This inspires me to try my hand at this, before actually learning how to forge and make my own knives and swords someday. I kinda cringed when I saw the thickness of the tang being inserted into the block of wood! But apparently it must have worked in the past as it's not broken beforehand. Not sure how to ergos of the handle are? Great editing, humor and love your explanations for everything!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks very much! 🐢

[@flaviakoch7378]

Really beautiful!!!!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!😅

[@yspuar9039]

Not a fan of the handle but I loved it all anyways well done! Thank you for getting rid of the pitting.

[@masterofrepair9271]

Amazing job 👍

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you!

[@michaelhere2]

Osage Orange wood? That’s a fancy handle right there.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@TrEeBLaZe]

Clever looks great that handle looks very uncomfortable to hold though 🤔

[@WDCallahan]

Was anyone else surprised by the length of the tang? I kept expecting it to end!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

😂😂😊😊

[@ST_DCT]

Turning the handle on a lathe would've been my only suggestion.

[@JustyYourAverageCommenter]

I can’t be the only one who’s scrolling through the comments and noticing just how kind these people are… 😅 I’ve never seen such an inviting comment section. ❤ (keep up the good work)

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩 🐢

[@dogge9799]

U proved that old is gold

[@chrisnguyen1450]

14:13 Deja Vu! I've just been in this place before (Higher on the street) And I know it's my time to go Calling you, and the search is a mystery (Standing on my feet)