How to transform a 8 dollar hardware store splitting hatchet into a outstanding carving axe !

[@FelixImmler]

💥 New Video: THE RAG TRICK: a fantastic way to reprofile your axe into a slightly convex carving axe geometrie... 👉👉👉 Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoisqYqgp82jrJI 💥 Forging a double edge carving axe from a old hammer! 👉👉👉 Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inqmqH2rl8qJrJo

[@psmonster7237]

The trick we can see in the video from 5.07 to 6.42 ?

[@ptonpc]

That was really good. It would not have occurred to me to try that.

[@jayz184]

what was the black dye? motor oil? and what does the flame do to it. what was the type of wax you used there for the handle. Amazing work, beautiful. love the music too.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

@@jayz184 most likely he used a black alcohol based dye, like is used for leather - it absorbs quickly, dries quickly. There are many wax products that can be used - paste wax is a commonly available one, and you can make your own using beeswax and oils, or just beeswax

[@SoupeDeSup]

How many time it took for this result ? Its amazing.

[@EntishBonsai]

Folk just doing stuff they like enthusiastically is top tier KZbin content

[@martinhecht6900]

Endlich mal jemand, der ohne die Hilfe von HightechMaschinen und mit bloßem handwerklichem Talent ein so beeindruckend schönes Handbeil fertigt! Meinen allergrößten Respekt!!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Martin!

[@christiangreif9865]

Sehe ich ganz genauso. Top👍🏻 Eine kleine Einkaufsliste wär noch super mit den Lacken, Werkzeugen und Zubehör.

[@Biwak_Nord]

@@FelixImmler wie wäre denn dein Preis dafür ? 🤔😎

[@Winnipuh50]

Ich habe von der Länge etrachtet die gleiche Axt. Meine ist aber vorne viel wuchtiger und ich kann damit sehr gut spalten.

[@fetterAnonymer]

Wird trotzdem immer ein 8€ Beil bleiben. Der Stahl wird nicht hochwertiger durch das in Form bringen... Ist jetzt eben nur eine gut aussehende billig Axt...

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

Beautiful work. You remodeled an 8 dollar axe into a 150 dollar axe anyone would be proud to own. Mad skills!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@derlowenkonig7971]

And put in 200$ worth of work and tools....

[@seanduncan9722]

and homie made thousands on this video lmao@@derlowenkonig7971

[@jamesstewart7389]

@@derlowenkonig7971it’s not work if your doing it for fun and entertainment.

[@derlowenkonig7971]

@@jamesstewart7389 Then it shouldn't be valued like that either. The "price" kinda implies there was potential for monetary gain.

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

I have to say i like the fact you are showing a sheath being made for the axe.....most restorer's only show the restoration or reconfiguration of the item and nothing else! Thanks!!

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Unfortunately he did not include a welt.

[@mikehigbee2320]

This reminds me of watching my dad in the workshop when I was little. He made all kinds of things and had great skill with leather. He taught me, "a guy can do anything if he just has the tools."

[@brandonbowerstx]

and the time.

[@ryanyoung3890]

@@brandonbowerstx and the knowledge

[@oldmanfred8676]

If it is impossible it will just take longer!

[@horstpopescu1170]

Ihr Vater hat recht, aber etwas Logik und Geschick gehört auch dazu ohne das geht es nicht

[@richardgravel4903]

Celui qui est habile s`achete des outils, celui qui est maladroit ne s`en achete pas!

[@Dan-yw9sg]

How creative! I never would have thought to use a folded towel as a brace to get the right angle with the file! Love it! A very nice axe!!

[@tomconnor2529]

This is the first time I've seen an axe sharpened like that !

[@jonnes__4657]

This axe is for fighting.... less weight. ☝

[@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat]

@@jonnes__4657 while your totally correct , this style of Scandinavian style is also known to be great for felling bark from timber quickly, much harder with a wedge (ect.) style axe

[@jonnes__4657]

@@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat Yes correct, less friction in separating the bark. .

[@rafterL78]

Beautiful craftsmenship. I did the same thing a couple years back with what looked like the same cheap Chinese axe. After much work profiling the head and building a custom handle I was quite proud of it. After only a few uses the head broke vertically where the handle was attached. Moral of the story: if your going to invest the time, start with a good piece of steel.

[@FelixImmler]

I agree.... But until now i am quite happy with my modified axes. C40 Steel on 53 Rockwell ist okay for my uses...

[@-wellthathappened.34]

Exactly what I was thinking, but the cheap one is definitely good to practice on.

[@pyromoron]

all it is is polishing a pile of shit 101

[@christopherfisher128]

@@pyromoron The Japanese created an art form out of polishing turds. It can be quite profitable. Perspective keep one from becoming a bitter lil troll.

[@therobbyguy]

Next time anneal the head 3hrs at 650f (Let cool) then quench temper the edge of the blade at 400f (Purple). They didn't bother.

[@jonathanbolding4164]

Using a rag and file to set bevel: Brilliant! never thought of it

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much Jonathan!

[@raginroadrunner]

I use a block of wood.

[@Side85Winder]

If you have a spare +40min go for it. I would have used the angle grinder (bench grinder if you have it) to rough it out then a few min on the file to smooth it, finish with the stone. I think using something less compressable than a towel would be better to keep your angle consistant. A simple block of wood should work. The finished result is very nice.

[@TurnerMillsDesign]

@@Side85Winder Belt sander. I did it to a cheap Amazon hatchet, and it cleaned up really well.

[@bnalive5077]

Was the only thing I found even semi useful in the video tbh

[@PatchWorm_bore_cleaners]

I could watch expert craftsman stuff like this almost non-stop

[@coreyevans835]

How you sharpened the blade just blew my mind! So simple yet effective

[@brianezzell7005]

Yeah I learned something new. I was like..."Well I'll be damned. "

[@randa4382]

I saw a few comme ts auding to this and waz like wtf is he gonna do... what am i missi..... well ill be a sonovabitch

[@williamj.bagnall4564]

The cut to quiet at the whetstone was beautiful. This was inspirational. Nice video.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Real Swiss Craftsmanship ! You are the VERY BEST FELIX !!! SCOTT FROM NH.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot dear Scott!

[@T3PinR]

Great video. Can you explain the finish on the handle that demands flames?

[@EarlyMist]

I'm impressed with how difficult it was to remove the stock head from the handle. I've had cheap axes where the head just wants to fly off with each swipe.

[@Vivungisport]

Felix should take notes. The trick is to swing it heavily into lumber for about 5 minutes and voila! The handle start to wiggle a lil. 😉👍

[@CMMC-zb1gw]

That cloth sharpening technique blew my mind.

[@FelixImmler]

I will do a Video about next friday...

[@titanuranus]

@@FelixImmler I assume you go through files at a fairly rapid rate. My metal shop teacher would have slapped me on the back of the head if he ever caught me going back-and-forth on metal with a file.

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

Imagine what you would have learned in shop class...

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

@@titanuranus he was going side to side..

[@celsofx]

that towel trick with the file for the bevel angle was gold! thank you

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@mannihh5274]

You really turned it into a beauty, congratulations ! Consider to make the leather collar wet before stitching it - leather stretches when wet and tightens up again when drying - it would get rock-solid and not loosen in the rain.

[@thomasbayer3311]

I love how your use the swiss army knife for several steps. Their size and design make them perfect for many specific tasks.

[@howler6490]

Makes a pleasant change seing a guy without ALL the tools on the planet in his workshop.Good one!

[@moriorinvictus9054]

Love how excited he gets on making this hatchet into a piece of beauty. Remarkable talent and keep up the great work!

[@dragonbladestudios8061]

Love the cloth hack for sharpening the hatchet nice one and happy Easter Felix.

[@rancidpitts8243]

Very simple and consistent. Why did I not think of that?

[@claudiobarbarino8488]

....meine compliments👍👍👍👍👍

[@ronrico2620]

So simple and effective. My head just imploded

[@kaizen5023]

yes really cool

[@shinobihouzin]

I'm glad that I learned something today , and this was it !

[@benschuck7312]

Das ist doch Mal ein Projekt über die Osterferien! Ist richtig gut geworden!

[@Randomfatman247]

I have to say, I really appreciate the hard work you put into that axe using tools most anyone can afford.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Michael!

[@extremepsych]

Did something similar to this once. Clean cut the top straight with 2 and then welded the tops together and created a battle axe for looks. Hangs above my fireplace and looks purty cool. Its fun to fuck around in the shop. Enjoyed your video, sir.

[@bunyipdan]

Thought you missed one of lifes few opportunities to use the SAK Corkscrew ...... to remove the original plastic wedge, keep up the great work, the axe looks great

[@tommymcweedface229]

Plastic? I wondered why it looked so weird and drilled out so easily! Thanks for the info!

[@davidkurle5418]

Outstanding, Felix!!!!!! That axe is beautiful! Glad you didn't attempt this project using only a Swiss army knife. lol Many thanks to Jenni for letting us see his awesome workshop again too!

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... thank you Mr Jenni!!!😂

[@michaelkaiser1864]

LOVE how you use "non tools" (the can) as a tool! I do the same with my leather work LOL!

[@tallerdumo]

Nice workshop and old swiss techniques. I use to remember a swiss friend of mine with your videos, one of my best friends. Sadly he passed a couple of years ago. He used to do a lot of your swiss hacks. Thanks for teaching us.

[@FelixImmler]

Oh no...that's a sad message!

[@tallerdumo]

@@FelixImmler You make remember him as happy and calm as you are and I thank you for that. Your videos are very nice 👌 keep on going! I will do your axe 🪓 modification soon.

[@redwallace7934]

Manual tools and a pile of reclaimed materials in the shop,,, my kinda place !!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot. this is the shop from my youTube friend Jenniswiss kzbin.info/door/6By2dBlmhqcuSMPf3K7TMg

[@BAK87]

The bevelling technique surprised me and the stone walled workshop is beautiful. Great looking axe !

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much! I show the bevelling technique exactly in the next video!

[@odys3803]

A guy with covered face walks into a store and buys a hatchet. This would be a major news story on 2019.

[@HuwPewPew]

Ikr! I always feel weird going in the bank with a mask on lol. I'd be in jail pre-2019.

[@odys3803]

@@HuwPewPew yeah I remember in 2019 I was asked to put a hat off so the camera can see my face, after 2020 you can wear a balaclava😂

[@bilbohurricane7657]

Probably depends on time of day and color of your...ahem...clothes.

[@bluehorizon9613]

hahahaha ! yeah.

[@DjMakurimaru]

I walked into a bank with a gun on my hip dark sunglasses and hat... I wasn't thinking and I wondered why the guard and everyone else was on edge and spooked. Then the guard told me, "hey man you are gonna have to take the glasses and hat off." Why didn't he mention the gun?!

[@hikewomeat]

Greetings! It is very interesting to see how a skilled person remakes an ax. I also did something similar, since the shape and weight of the finished axes did not suit me. I want to note one feature. When installing the ax handle, it is better to use not a triangular wedge, but a rectangular one. And in the handle itself, cut a trapezoidal slot. So that the expansion would be towards the bottom. In this case, during the introduction of the wedge, the upper part of the handle expands. A very tight connection with the ax head is achieved. There is no need to introduce additional metal parts there. I made the wedge itself from oak, about 8 mm thick. The handle can be made from any hard wood that is not prone to splitting. It is desirable that the grains in the wood of the wedge and the handle be perpendicular. It is also recommended to lubricate the wedge with a rubber solution in an organic solvent before inserting it into the handle. Then small dimensional fluctuations caused by changes in humidity will be compensated by a layer of rubber. It will also provide even more friction between the parts to ensure reliability. The experience of operating such axes has shown that under no circumstances does the handle begin to loosen.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your super interesting feedback!

[@ravithejon2466]

You obviously have no experience setting axe heads, the handle flares just below the head to keep it in place, the triangular wedge flares the top on one axis and the circular metal wedge flares the top on the other axis, creating a super tight fit.

[@hikewomeat]

The ax is exposed to strong mechanical influences. In addition, humidity leads to expansion of wood. The triangular wedge has more opportunities to get out of its place. Even the use of metal inserts does not solve this problem dramatically. The use of a wedge in the form of a parallelepiped from solid wood gives such an opportunity. In this case, no additional metal details are required. You can verify this yourself by applying this method.

[@BUSHCRAFTGR]

Hallo mein freund. Ein tipp, wenn du die axt fuer 48 stunden in raps öl eintauchst wird der holz griff elastisch und wird nie brechen!! Beste gruesse aus Griechenland. TOLLE ARBEIT!!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Super interessanter Tip...danke!

[@kjwtr3100]

Das werde ich mal probieren. Super Tip

[@skunkman8198]

Verträgt sich das mit einer davor aufgetragene Beschichtung oder eventuell nachträglichen Beschichtung?

[@GerManBearPig]

@@skunkman8198 Wenn es Öl oder Wachsbasiert ist ja, nicht mit Kunstlack

[@nedcramdon1306]

Grundelsnot von husseldorf oder strudle nein das burger??

[@syswsb]

Fascinating! A little time, a little work, and a tool you can use with real pride. Excellent work.

[@grayintheuk8021]

I've just been transfixed with you fantastic video. Brilliant idea and well presented. Felix you are amazing and I thank you. Please know that you reach far and wide and you bring education and such joy for many many people. Thanks you Gray over in the UK!

[@sgoldkuh]

Tolles Video. Tuning-Videos gibt es eine Menge, aber immer, wenn man denkt "Tolle Sache, könnte ich auch mal versuchen", erscheint plötzlich ein Schmelzofen, eine Mega-Bandschleifer oder sonst etwas auf dem Bildschirm. Einfach nur normales Werkzeug und Geduld! Fantastisch!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank für das tolle feedback!!

[@SmoothGefixt]

Beautiful! Great show Mr. Immler! Congratulations, almost 100k! Would it ever be worth considering redoing the heat treatment on such an axe?

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Julius!! Thanks a lot for your compliment! This kind of axes has often the DIN Norm 5131 B. This norm says, that the material is C40, the hardeness ist between 50 and 55 Rockwell and the edge is hardened in the first 30mm behind the cutting edge. So the part where i worked was not harended.

[@SmoothGefixt]

@@FelixImmler Ah yeah, was more wondering about the edge retention? Heat treatment might not be great on the original, if it could be improved.. Cheers!

[@michaelgossett4727]

@@SmoothGefixt no

[@Freeknickers24]

It would definitely get the paint off quicker.

[@NihonDream]

I have had a pleasure to watch you during your work. Nice, tidy, organised, without unnecessary moves and talks, various techniques AND THAT SMILE. YOU LOVE IT! Thank you!

[@samuelbarns118]

That's beautiful! Might I ask what the burning paint thing was? I've never seen that done before, but the results looked great!

[@ouchymytoe]

I was curious about that also.

[@MeewalkieFanboy]

I’d like to know too. It looks amazing. I wonder if it could be used motor oil. That’s the only thing I can think of.

[@vearebushner8514]

Following

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Bitumen?

[@BoogieMan2718]

Also wondering.

[@colinwood8812]

Amazing transformation! With the skill you have I was surprised that you didn't do all of that with just your SAK.

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you liked it! Haa ha haa olmost no SAK today...

[@DarrelCombs]

That was the most satisfying video I´ve seen in a loooong time! That workshop is awesome too. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship and inspiring us!

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@davidfirth6535]

Thats exactly what i was going to say, superb video.

[@KommieCid]

Gotta say, the content is what I came for, but your playlist is why I subscribed. Vaporwave gang for life

[@RockGaudreau]

What type of handle finish was that? I've never seen a handle being burned after applying a finish to it.

[@rkf2746]

I ran across a video today where a guy partially charred his hatchet handle over an open fire, low flame. He then applied boiled linseed oil, resulting in a beautiful finish. One of video's you come across and don't even get the channel name. If you're interested, you could probably do a search here on YT for charring axe handles. Be well! Roger

[@davidhyatt4189]

Thank you! I had never thought of a filing technique like what you displayed. I plan on using the technique shorty.

[@FelixImmler]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment David!

[@markgilmour5757]

Morning, just wanted to say thanks for your videos, spurred me on to repair my grandfathers axe, and found a makers mark, looks like it could be from the 1940's. I better treat it with care. 😊 Thanks again Mark

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment!

[@Fujifilmable]

Hi Felix, Great job, will try one myself. Thanks for the video, just a suggestion when drilling hardwood to prevent splits as the bit busts out the otherside, 1/4 pilot hole first, then drill half way through from both sides.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your valuable hint!

[@derrick9653]

This is one of the best made videos of this type ever. Visuals are very well done and the sound track is the best I've seen since KZbin yanked all of the copywrited soundtracks off of their platform. Awesome work!

[@FelixImmler]

I appreciate you positive feedback very much.. thanks for that!

[@PeteK181]

Sorry dude I went by twice but "best sound track I've ever seen"? I'm sure you meant heard and I agree it was pretty good, but best ever.

[@christophb.4058]

Das schönste an deinen Videos ist immer, das man sieht wie viel Spass Du dabei hast...einfach super.👍

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das schöne Kompliment!!

[@beebester4106]

My mind is blown on the microfiber/file sharpening technique and the cut off axe handle for the vice work!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@MrMann703]

Great transformation, I bought a cheap hatchet a while back stripped it of the paint and gave it a mirror polish, was very happy with that. Think I’ll be going to grab another and do it up like this, my son wants a bearded axe and this would make a nice project to surprise him with

[@АлександрТрушляков-ж4л]

Я бы рекомендовал Вам с барахолки старый метал качество солиднее

[@thaddeauscaldwell7101]

Thank you for the great video . I learned something new today. I also love your shop wall , that's made of rock. My house was built by a brick mason and was built using similar natural Mountian rock as yours and not that cheap , store bought , production stuff . There is a couple walls inside my house that's made of the same natural Mountain rock also and looks Beautiful. Even the fireplace , in one of the rooms is made of the same natural mountain rock . There was alot of time and effort spent alone , in just finding the natural mountain rock that was used to build my house , one of the rooms has a solid concrete floor and a storm shelter underneath. Thank you again for the great video .

[@FelixImmler]

This is the Workshop from a good friend.... but thanks a lot for your super nice comment!

[@tass8495]

Beautiful! Your ingenuity has no bounds and very inspirational

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you! 😊

[@calvinbass1839]

Nice work! I would've bought a flap disc for that angle grinder & save myself some hand rasping. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@ashleykopak8304]

he is the type of guy who helps people a lot

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ashley...

[@philipmaclarenjr.2004]

How you sharpened with file and towel was genius

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

Pretty old technique...

[@davidrobins4025]

You did a beautiful job transforming this hatchet.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot David!!

[@sebastianfrank4295]

Ich stolpere regelmäßig wieder über dieses Video. Für jemanden wie mich, der zwei linke Hände hat, ist die Handwerkskunst dahinter einfach Klasse und das Ergebnis wunderschön

[@willikebari5478]

Wahnsinn Felix, echt super was du aus der "Standard-Axt" gemacht hast! Mein tiefster Respekt!👍 LG aus Wels und schöne Osterfeiertage!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank lieber Willi!

[@archi-mendel]

You're a great guy, Felix. And you live in a beautiful country. Greetings from Russia!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@pepeus8101]

Russia is beautiful too. And definitely bigger.

[@Sylidotde]

Sensationelle Transformation! Es macht Spaß, Dir bei der Umsetzung Deiner Ideen zuzusehen! Vielen Dank für Deine Mühe - das Video dauert nur 15 Minuten. Die Arbeitszeit war bestimmt viel länger ;-) …dann noch schön geschnitten - einfach nur Wow! 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen dank für das tolle Lob!

[@rocketman6519]

Ein obercooles Teil !!! Super Idee !!! Danke für die Inspiration !!! 💪💪💪🤘

[@kaizoebara]

The re-profiling of the edge and the axe mask are a good idea, however hardly any of the other modifications are advisable for carving: 1) You don't need to change the shape of the head, the German/Rhineland is a good carving pattern as is. 2) The handle can be re-finished without removing it. Stripping off the lacquer prevents blisters, but the wax finish is a poor choice, as it is tacky and can lead to blisters as well - oil or even raw wood would have been better. 3) A carving axe doesn't usually need an overstrike protector. It'd be more of a hindrance if anything. A hole through the butt of the handle is also not needed. I regularly carve spoons and this axe is not what I'd choose.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your interesting hints...

[@kaizoebara]

@@FelixImmler We all learn from honest input.

[@titohaffkok7588]

Wow! So much unsolicited input, everybody loves that! You seem like a wealth of information, do you have a link to a video you've done so we can watch you modify gods gift to carving axes?

[@kaizoebara]

@@titohaffkok7588 Can I see your video on how to reply to youtube comments, so that I can take your comment seriously?

[@kaizoebara]

@@bobbyb7127 And another one who's completely immune to the irony of his own actions...

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Ok, the honing with the rag got you a sub. The screw to remove the wedge was great too. Wear a face shield and gloves man..you scare me.

[@FelixImmler]

You are absolutely right!

[@hammock_addicted751]

Haha you forgot hes a german :D

[@FaunusOnYT]

@@hammock_addicted751 No, swiss 😎😉

[@rudithedog7534]

Excellent work Felix, and I never realised the swiss army knife had a grinder attachment

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment! 😄

[@SMsizzle]

Clicked expecting a basic conversion video. What I got was a fantastically edited and very awesome conversion video! Love the soundtracks and the happy Mr. Bean noises he makes

[@michaelg.294]

That's one SEXY hatchet! Although I was kind of hoping you'd be doing all of the modifications with you SAK.

[@FelixImmler]

Thats normaly what i do...🤓🤓

[@misssarahwinterbottom7773]

If you soak the leather rope in water before you use it , it will shrink as it drys becoming very tight, old native American trick,

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Sarah. Thanks a lot for your valuable hint!

[@robertfandel9442]

Untrue

[@misssarahwinterbottom7773]

@@robertfandel9442 it must be true I saw it in an old western,

[@buntbar2438]

@@robertfandel9442 Not really, they mix up raw skin with Leather. But Leather also shrinks and hardens while drying.

[@whomagoose6897]

Even better is using the sinew of the animal. Sinew is the tendon and ligaments of the deer or buffalo. You can use cow sinew. Tendons connect the muscle to bone. Ligaments connect bone to bone. Leather is just processed animal skin. Sinew is often used for American Indian arrows for their bows. Attaches the flint arrow head to the arrow shaft. Apply the sinew wet. Wrap very tight. Sinew shrinks as it dries. Once dried it's perminent. When dried it has the color and appearance of dried glue.

[@72ruffhouse]

Hey Felix. I've only watched a couple of your videos so far. But they were both Gr8. I loved how you used the hand towel to control your filing action. Beautiful I will be making my new axe, a new are, that I've always wanted. Thank you Sir

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!

[@Kevinjimtheone]

The rag trick blew my mind. He has a lot of great sharpening ideas.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much Do you know this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5qVaWiCe8lji68

[@musicandcoffee2853]

WOW! Fantastic work my friend!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for the visit my friend!!

[@saraskold9631]

nice the music made me feel that I was in a german techno nightclub back in the day lol

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa sorry for that 😀😀

[@spektr540hemi]

@@FelixImmler It is a good thing. Great memories!

[@wesleymartenson6079]

Hello Sara how are you doing today??

[@TheRealGunGuyTV]

Outstanding!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you kindly!

[@dgunearthed7859]

excuse me, don't you have another 5,000 minute video to produce? lol

[@millinamillota7537]

@lily tv sorry, but you don't know what you are talking about. It's a cheap Helko Axe for Massproduction that's right, but it's a good steel, easy to sharpend and the handle is also from a good quality. Don't think that quality must be expensive. You can pay 100,-$ for a Axe cause there a cool Brandname on it, but it's not that worth.

[@warplanner8852]

Absolutely amazing! All "by hand" using no sophisticated machine tools. Quite a good video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@starhawke380]

Loved the video, great technique on the sharpening and redefining edge geometry. I am curious as to what the benefit of doing this would be? Is it just to lighten the head to make it easier to control for more precise work? Also had to say, I love the tiny anvil for the leather work. Gotta get one of those!

[@FelixImmler]

Just watch my new video.There I give answers on your question...

[@starhawke380]

@@FelixImmler Self serving, blatantly commercialistic answer... I like it!

[@geologist3010]

I was laughing about the tiny anvil too! So cute, like what mice would use 😁

[@mikemcg3921]

@@starhawke380 or its like saying - this has already been answered at length go here for a complete answer--- or just self promotion, I don't know him to make a judgement🤷‍♂️ I imagine others here don't either

[@wyattoneable]

A labor of love. Very nice Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@Ekirea]

Absolutely fantastic work and result- Very inspiring, thank you!

[@sisleymichael]

Very nice work. To watch your eyes when you had it complete was exciting. You knew you had what you saw in in your mind before you started! I enjoyed this video a great deal.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@ermannodangelo1062]

Beautiful axe, love the rag trick. I’m going to try that. What is the music in your video.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment. This music is from the KZbin audio library..

[@LenTexDIY]

You do fantastic work, man! Thank you for the video!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

That is beautiful work Felix, Danke. Take care.

[@FelixImmler]

Dankeschön!

[@williurschtl6893]

Cool, cool, cool! Das sieht aus wie eine kleine Streitaxt. Vielen Dank für diese super Idee!

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Willi!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very cool project, my friend!

[@FelixImmler]

Super ... You comment makes me always happy. Thanks a lot James!!

[@Maximus98351]

The lumber the axe handle was made with is now worth 500 dollars :D

[@zednotzee]

lol, i found a 2x4 under my house last weekend and felt like i struck gold

[@ioanrafaelcodrea7560]

Tolles video! Ich habe gestern etwas ähnlich gemacht, aber nicht so schön wie dein Beil. Also, ich mag das Soundtrack! Entschuldigung für mein schlechtes Deutsch, aber ich bin italienisch hahaha! Liebe Grüße aus Italien❤️🇮🇹

[@FelixImmler]

Dein Deuscht ist perfekt! Vielen Dank, mille grazie

[@GodschildinNC]

very nice, I have done this also. You just have to make sure the quality of the steel is good, to start with. I hope that you kept the head cool while recutting the profile.

[@FelixImmler]

It's a C40 Steel hardened on 53 Rockwell

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

❤ Beautiful work Felix 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Paul!!

[@jwelch1981]

That was amazing! As if I don't have enough projects lined up for after I am healed! Great music too man!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello John.get well soon! ..and start this project!

[@harleyadam4813]

Taking the hatchet down to bare metal would have been A LOT faster and easier with a 4½" grinder and a flap disk, but that reprofiling method is pretty slick.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your hint!!

[@THIRSTYGUMS]

Also what's the black oil stain stuff and why do you put a flame to it???

[@FelixImmler]

This is alcohol based stain.

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Superb Job, I now imagine you being a Kraftwerk fan in your youth!

[@tednewcomb1048]

I hadn't thought about kraftwerk in years !!!

[@AdirondackAmerican]

That was fun to watch thanks for sharing!

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dallasburnworth]

Great video! Although I would like to know where to get a hatchet for $8. Even the cheapest cast-steel hatchets at big box stores are $15+. Either way, even getting a $40-$50 hatchet is worth it with your project, since carving axes can be hundreds of dollars. Good work!

[@FelixImmler]

www.landi.ch/shop/saegen-aexte-beile_100605/beil-rot-38-cm-600-g_33476 Greetings from Switzerland

[@davidb.4342]

Another stateside option of the $12 harbor freight hatchet

[@pauldudley1273]

probably the coolest music i've heard in a DIY video!

[@reneotten5411]

I loved seeing you work on this axe. As I am not very familiar with the different types of axes and their use, could you explain if this modification is pure visual, or does it also change the functionality of the axe?

[@FelixImmler]

In this video your find my thought about it.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoisqYqgp82jrJI

[@caseywallace2240]

On that hatchet its purely visual. Its not exactly set up for carving. Really wpuldnt improve the chopping other than beeing sharper from sharpening. And dought it improved the balance. But maybe. But dought it.

[@НиколайГончаров-щ1ч]

The functionality is increased as we can now hold the ax much deeper in our hand and thus it is easier to carry out delicate work with the ax. For example, planing fiery feathers.

[@caseywallace2240]

@Ronald Brown the steele is no different. He made it thinner.. and weaker. It wint get any sharper. And the amount of weight reduction would be almost unnoticeable.. pluss a heavier axe chops easier.

[@timdobb]

@@caseywallace2240 He used a splitting hatchet for that purpose so he could reduce weight without compromising its chopping ability. He also reprofiled the axe so it will defiantly be a sharper and more capable chopper.

[@dr_ivel3489]

Sehr schön. Wichtigstes Werkzeug: Schweizer Offiziers Messer 😆

[@marcinbukowski7423]

Genau 😃😃

[@FelixImmler]

Immer doch.. 😃😃

[@FelixImmler]

😃

[@chrissewell1608]

A lot of work, but amazing results! That looks incredible! 👍🏼 x10

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Chris!

[@FisherCatProductions]

VERY nice! I lost my 40 year-old forestry school throwing axe in my last house move. This will be the replacement! Thanks and ciao!

[@FelixImmler]

Super... go for it!!

[@daninmi1648]

If you got a forge and made those, you'd probably get rich. Excellent job, and happy Easter!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Dan. i wish you happy easter too.

[@piotrwalczak69]

Super! Happy Easter :)

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Pitor!!

[@waynedowney7616]

That's a work of art! Well done.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Wayne. Thank you very much!