I Made This Gunstock War Club to Win the Chopper Challenge

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Follow this link to vote for your favorite Chopper. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSengLjsql56o_so0HyeSaa2CFh3UvjLtLP3rrH25wScfd5KNw/viewform

[@RainyDayForge]

The gunstock war club is such a unique historical design. I'm happy that you built it!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Yeah man. It’s something I’ve wanted to make for a long time.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Great build!! I love this one!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

The judge has spoken! Thanks Denis!

[@LeandroGoretta]

Totally compelling and wonderful. I'm glad I participated! The best for you!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks brother.

[@RedBeardOps]

The videography is on point... As always! Great looking piece

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks James.

[@ThrobbingChomboni]

You made one of the most beautiful weapons I've ever seen. Every single part of your build was gorgeous and yes,the wood grain was insane!!!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you 🙏

[@austinfaircloth1831]

The last of the mohicans theme is a nice touch

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks.

[@zackanderson8768]

Oh my Daniel Day Lewis!! Love the guitar on your video. Great project!! I'm going to start on a war club this weekend.

[@imperfectionist2575]

Absolutely beautiful. Not at all the first thing to come to my mind for a chopper, but surprisingly effective! Not sure if you have my vote (haven't seen all entries yet) but you definitely have a sub.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you so much.

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

It absolutely beautiful great work

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Chewy!

[@wyomingwright]

This weapon was used more by the eastern tribes than the western. Very beautiful weapon. Love your appropriate use of the cedar. Your grinding work on the blade was excellent. I was feeling like you needed a few more inches between your body and the blade when you were swinging it.

[@gregedwards3267]

Excellent construction, great imagination, good video work. Well done!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nickyt3269]

very cool design and great craftsmanship. love to see it.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Nicky.

[@leppicknives9830]

Nice and bit different approach to chopper challenge. Cool piece.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you Cay.

[@jamescapps4553]

Absolutely beautiful piece of work

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you James.

[@tonyn3123]

Exceptionally well designed and executed! I had never heard of a gunstock war club. Scary instrument. Thanks.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It’s definitely brutal, and made for one purpose😬. But it is beautiful. Thanks for watching.

[@jimstillwell4668]

Great project and video. I made one of these war clubs about a year ago. My design is similar to yours but yours looks a lot better. I used bank line on my handle. My blade was made from an old circular saw blade. Watching you do yours told me that my process was very similar to yours. Your instructions are very helpful to me. Thanks

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Jim. I’d love to see how yours turned out. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PJTForging]

This is so different and cool! I love it! 🤘🔥

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks man. That’s what I was going for.

[@RedBeard_KNT]

Absolutely stunning!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

🙏

[@pepejuan2924]

Great project idea, thanks for posting 👍😁💪🏻

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Pepe.

[@BertchCustomKnives]

A beautiful build and an absolutely brutal weapon of war. Great job 👍

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you.

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Oh man what a beast of a build!!! 😃👍👍👍

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It definitely is. Thanks.

[@magustacrae]

Like that Powdeefinger pickin' about 1/2 way through

[@eversforgeworks]

You scrolled past some of my pictures of war clubs I’ve done!!! Yours turned out awesome pard!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Yes sir !Thank you for the inspiration 😁. I shouted you out on a recent episode (125) of our podcast.

[@havoc3mr]

Wow, very different, and super awesome!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you.

[@jarkkovanska6681]

Nice work 👍 good video 👍

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks

[@jodydille8612]

You did an amazing job on the build, I really like the carving and the overall design. I have to say that the music was a excellent choice too. I kept thinking of the movie Last of the Mohicans, which is where I think I first saw a gun stock club. Very nice work 33:42

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Jody. I was definitely inspired by The Last of the Mohicans.

[@ArmySoldier1972]

1st Great looking weapon "IT WILL KEEEL" I was skeptical about it being a chopper vs a Sticker/poker But a couple of your slow-mo action shots show it cutting veggies in half and then you get the smash / clubbing action after. Lets add in the wood and leather work you added to your weapon. So far you are my lead for the vote. A couple more videos to watch. ARMY SE Oregon

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Army. I was on the fence too, but it definitely chops like a beast.

[@sidneyriggs9764]

Beautiful and brutal good combo.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I agree.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Awesome build!! Love it. I know one thing. I'd hate to be on the receiving end of that thing!! And some beautiful wood ...

[@Miguel_ON65]

Hi Dustin! What a terrorific weapon! You can kill all zombies as you can find! LOL! Good job my friend, as usual. Warm hug my friend.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

You praise is always a please to hear Miguel. Thank you.

[@zpy-nq7wv]

LOVED YOUR VIDEO SIR !!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you.

[@seanbrand528]

Great job man

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you

[@seanbrand528]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship yes sir I’ve been watching a lot of videos doing research. I plan on making one here soon using Osage orange. You did a great job and have a nice shop good work buddy!

[@Mucidamascusblades]

Loved it. I watched the video 3 times. And, if you’re that good power carving with a whole Dremel in your hand, what would you do with a flex shaft like a Foredom? Keep up the good work. You got my vote!

[@patrickh9226]

I must remember not to get on your bad side now that you are armed with this! Nice work!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😂

[@lundysden6781]

AWESOME CLUB!! I live up in Mohawk country, tons of history. Q: Where do you source your leather from? Thanks.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you. I got these pieces from Tandy Leather Factory.

[@fishoconnor108]

Thinking outside the box on this one and I think, you thunk well. As "Choppers" go this has surely went. Also I think I'll be voting for this. I haven't seen all admissions yet but so far your top one...

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you John! We appreciate it.

[@thehangingcloud2168]

Goddamn, that's some beautiful work! Good man, good job.

[@JPsBladeworks]

That looks like such a blast using and demolishing those waterbottles. Great and unique build.

[@ioanbugheanu6836]

Amazing craftsmanship, only thing I would add is that the opposite edge could also be used as a warclub, the wooden point transferring a lot of energy much like an axe. You attacked the strap a little high so I'd understand not using it that way. They could also be thrown.

[@mattnobrega6621]

Nice work. I would have used a sling that could be removed as I would find the permanent sling a neusance while using it. That's just my personal opinion for me. Other than that, It looks and performs amazingly well. Thanks for sharing. I hope you win 😏👍

[@TheGunf1ghter]

I don't know if it's in the spirit of a "chopper," but it's bad ass and thinking outside the box!!!! For that alone high marks!!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Beau. I wanted to try and make something that chops, but was outside of the box.

[@trainwon5699]

Buddy,,,,,,well done 👍

[@fearlessgentleman]

holy crap your production quality has gotten better quick!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Always trying to get better. Thanks!

[@DBCraftWorld]

Wooow! The massacre this Club made to this bottle with green liquid is scary! Beautiful work Dustin! Totally unexpected project, but You've showed high skills of wood craftsmanship and bladesmithing! Well done Man! Love the details on the Club!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks so much. These challenges push us to some fun places.

[@terrybest8973]

Very very nice bud

[@harrisgraves592]

That was awesome slomo War club win!!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😁👍🏼. Thanks Harris.

[@howardmanuel]

Well done! Magua should run.

[@joebuck574]

Why would you make the tang so narrow ? I understand reducing it but that seems like its a “rat tail” tang , Seems weak for a chopper ? Very cool but I’m curious about the reasoning behind you’re design choice

[@loriekaczmarek9788]

A real gunstock war club followed the grain of a log that had been split out. The angle was a off shoot of the main branch. If all the grain runs in one direction and you cut a angled piece it's prone to break along the grain where the angle is opposite the straight piece.

[@lukelofgren4108]

Beautiful work! That is one hell of a weapon! You need to gift this to Mel Gibson so he can do part 2 of the patriot

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

If only that would happen. 😁

[@jeffpower6473]

You mean “The Patriot “? I don’t remember Mel Gibson being in “ The last of the Mohicans”

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😁😉

[@lukelofgren4108]

Shit... that's exactly what I meant

[@lukelofgren4108]

I'll fix that now so I don't sound so dumb. I'm glad y'all knew what I meant

[@Wreckz_Tea]

I appreciate a good gun stock club but idk if it quite fits a "chopper" role

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It definitely chopped those fruits and veggies quite nicely…but I understand where you’re coming from. Thanks for watching.

[@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850]

Axes are puhing it already. But this man just makes a club???? Whuttt

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It will chop. Thanks for watching!

[@Rikiiiiiii]

That grain !!! O.O

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I know, right!!!

[@caribooskidoo3997]

You can make a nice traditional epoxy by melting tree sap with powdered charcoal mixed in.

[@thomassymonds6308]

wowowowow!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Tom!

[@mallanac]

Nessmuk knife + sheath any time soon?

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Not my favorite style. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[@thehorseman8271]

❤❤❤❤😮

[@MrBucidart]

At 15:29, HI.

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

🤛

[@terrycuyler5659]

Nice war club. If I made one I'd made it with only a wrist strap to prevent me yeeting it if my hands got sweety

[@damion3009]

I saw one of the movies the Indian they have rifle and chapper

[@danielstellmon5330]

It reminds me of Assassins Creed 3.

[@tombrunner8181]

From my bluckwinkel you're one, don't be angry, fool Such a good craftsman, an antique object, wonderful materials. And then you glue mut epoxy🥴😭😂?

[@BubuH-cq6km]

🤷🏼‍♂ 😪 RIP 🍉

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Lol

[@nzworkhorse888]

It is a weapon; it does not make sense at all. How can you hold it without slipping? The handle is too much of taper, and too Slippy, it only uses as displace not a weapon.

[@kv501]

There you go again with your water bucket on the floor. One of these days you’re gonna stick your face right in that grinder belt.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Lol

[@shiznitfool]

why is it so small? do the thing, make it like the movie, I don't care if it's embellished.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks. It’s true to actual size, and the same as “the movie” 😉

[@vincemoran587]

Does a club really need to be so precisely made?