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

In this video i show you how to transform a 8 dollar hardware store splitting hatchet into a outstanding carving axe !
👉 In this video i explain the RAG TRICK for sharpening your axe: • Rag Trick: Great techn...
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[@FelixImmler]

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[@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

[@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.

[@UncleAntiClaws]

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?!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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...

[@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. .

[@williamj.bagnall4564]

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

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@howler6490]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@moriorinvictus9054]

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

[@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.

[@PatchWorm_bore_cleaners]

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

[@scottmcintosh2988]

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

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot dear Scott!

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I didn't realize I had watched this before but I enjoyed it just as much the second time. I found an old ax that I had put away a long time ago and I know I've got a couple more someplace else. So when I get a chance I'm going to start working on them and all I can draw inspiration from your video.

[@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

[@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.

[@josephmartin1540]

Finally watched this. Fantastic!

[@rocketman6588]

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

[@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 !

[@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. 😉👍

[@micbrenoel5459]

One helluva workshop. A beautiful piece of work!

[@patricklee8789]

Instantly subbed dude. Real craftsman are rare today. You basically worked with metal (cold) AND wood AND leather on nearly high professional level why smiling AND having a good time ONLY. I'll be damned mate. You are an idol.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@johnrykken7113]

Love the way you go slow, steady, and smooth. Real Craftsmanship. Nice.

[@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!!!😂

[@aarde7036]

Fantastic video and result! Thank you so much for showing the way you sharpen the axe!! How clever is that, with the cloth to maintain the different angels! I always have trouble sharpening and for sure I'm going to try that out tomorrow!

[@spewdice847]

wow. that last shot of the hatchet before and after is amazing. would definitely want to modify it like that in the future!

[@syswsb]

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

[@philipmaclarenjr.2004]

How you sharpened with file and towel was genius

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

Pretty old technique...

[@WarGrrl3]

You are a true Artist.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Of course, this transformation began with good steel. It went on to require a good deal of hand work. My time has been worth a great deal of money. Yours must also be valuable. The end result is something special...but not something inexpensive.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello James. Thank you very much for your comment. You are absolutley right!

[@benschuck7312]

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

[@docholiday8618]

Saucooles Projekt! Vielen Dank fürs Zeigen, Felix!!!

[@waynedyer3475]

Thank you. Beautiful work.

[@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!

[@Ekirea]

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

[@ashleykopak8304]

he is the type of guy who helps people a lot

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ashley...

[@taro546]

You r THE artist Felix.

[@paragonpartners2058]

Pure Genius!

[@gordonormiston3233]

Absolutely brilliant design and workmanship. I’m jealous of your skills.

[@michaelkaiser1864]

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

[@pauldudley1273]

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

[@calins2347]

Love your workshop! Hands down the coolest looking shop, and an idea for a mancave look.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Calin!

[@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!

[@LenTexDIY]

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

[@lc1496]

Great work. I always like to see anything built by hand. Thanks for sharing

[@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

[@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!

[@andreperait]

Great job eh friend. I happened to have one axe like that and had been eyeing what kind of modification I could work on it for quite a while.. now you are giving me an idea... That method of sharpening also is curiously ingenious.. Congratulations..

[@davidrobins4025]

You did a beautiful job transforming this hatchet.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot David!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidsain2129]

What an improvement!! I really like this modification, Felix!

[@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors]

That was a great video and a beautiful final product. Thanks for sharing it!

[@Dave-oh2sv]

Remarkable craftsmanship. I would love to learn this skill as a hobby.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@Jackybug]

Amazing to see what a true craftsman can create.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@phendlin]

beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@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!

[@tass8495]

Beautiful! Your ingenuity has no bounds and very inspirational

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you! 😊

[@gstone1345]

Great work, love how it was all home tools you used and great skill

[@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!

[@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!

[@johnaustin9051]

I still have my hatchet from my Boy Scout days. My stepdad said I must get a good one. I cut grass for weeks to buy a Swedish made hatchet. The handle is White ash. Still a great tool. Holds a good sharp edge. Circa 1967.

[@FelixImmler]

That is awesome!

[@wolfman2702]

Outstanding! Very nice work!

[@saulsandoval2313]

Best sharpening skills I ever seen 😀👍

[@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...

[@michael7324]

The music is great. Love the axe too.

[@AbuBakar-Ironwood.]

Nice. That's what I'm looking for since I had one similar bought at the local hardware. Will definitely mod mine after this. Thanks bro for sharing. Nice one 👍👍👍

[@llllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

Beautyfull work! I was doing the same for many objets but I still enjoyed the video and even learned an amazing sharpening method at 5:20 , thank you!

[@rudithedog7534]

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

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment! 😄

[@rogerjrusa]

Outstanding craftsmanship. I’m speechless. A polished work of art. Good luck man!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@Alex-ui8xp]

Art as an antonym to science maybe. The steel is still utter garbage, you may as well sharpen a frying pan. Bulk of the cost of a good axe is that it's a good alloy, and forged. This is chinesium.

[@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!

[@gavinpainter6725]

Awesome workmanship 😮

[@T3PinR]

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

[@KommieCid]

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

[@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

[@kianushmaleki]

I like how he smiles when he likes his work. 😌

[@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!

[@dustikov]

Absolute Spitze! Mensch, das ist ja super geworden. Respekt!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank!!

[@warplanner8852]

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

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@Bigmike3406E]

Very nice ! Thanks for sharing . Very cool rag trick .

[@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!

[@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

[@user-dy2xu7vj5g]

Я бы рекомендовал Вам с барахолки старый метал качество солиднее

[@HIPPIETHUG92109]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I would love one. Thank you! 🙏

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@craigbutler623]

Love the mini anvil!! Great job on the axe .

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

❤ Beautiful work Felix 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Paul!!

[@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

[@noroomforgloom]

Enjoyed the process. Simple step by step hands on.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@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!!

[@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

[@musicandcoffee2853]

WOW! Fantastic work my friend!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for the visit my friend!!

[@theguywitheyebrows]

i think ima do this to a hardware store hatchet now and see if it sells, it looks epic!

[@paulmeyer5682]

SUPER geworden ! 😃😉😄