Insanely Big Butcher Cleaver Restoration. SORT OF...

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Check description for detailed list of operations and all product used. If you like what I do consider supporting me so I can keep on making, join as channel member or check my Patreon for early access and voice-over edit of my videos. Thank you!

[@anthnylder8136]

hi mr. beard

[@WilsonWllson]

next time do a Katana

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ah! I paid 5€! Excellent deal.

[@drecnark]

Black Beard Projects I would like to buy the cleaver or find one for me I am cook and knife collector heheheh

[@davidduffy6685]

The bevel is incorrect, but I think you know that.

[@anthnylder8136]

I love that you don't play music like other restorers (Is that even a word?) do.

[@bentarr17]

Oh boy. You need to start watching My Mechanics. Also Rescue and Restore as well as TysyTube.

[@lurezpe8655]

And restore It, hand tool rescue

[@anthnylder8136]

@@bentarr17 @lur ezpe thanks for the recommendations yall

[@hummeros]

because that sounds are just a type of asmr!

[@microstrat]

If you close your eyes you can hear Jimmy diresta...

[@reinerhudson]

I really don't like metal handles, I prefer the wood ones.. but your job was impeccable as always! cheers

[@DimNussens]

Me neither, but I did like that he kept in the fail castings as well as the final successful one. I like to see how things go wrong just as much as seeing them go right.

[@reinerhudson]

@@DimNussensI totally agree

[@BigBossBernie]

@@DimNussens this - of course there will eventually be a successful casting, but what we can learn most from are failures, so thanks for not omitting them :)

[@RawG4M3R]

i agree a million times

[@elsenorputoamo1743]

Can you tell me some yt channels of wood ?

[@HappyHands.]

By #3 i was like..."Dude.. just make a wooden handle" Glad you stuck with it.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Really cool restoration. The blade feels very much like an ol' butcher meat cleaver. I've seen some very similar in the uk.

[@nonfique429]

- please don't make alu handle _sees styrofoam_ - ah shit here we go again

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahah!!

[@gubr]

Could have been copper this time. As a little surprise..

[@nonfique429]

@@BlackBeardProjects still a great job nonetheless! turned out looking great and I believe that was your aim.

[@bearox8302]

Black Beard Projects hahaha dude you really gotta leave that thing everyone is hating It

[@kenwaid8239]

I like his handles as they are not thick and clunky, this one came out great.

[@HandToolRescue]

Ah, the old shovel knife!

[@kilroym1a1]

All these pour fails are trying to tell you DO NOT USE AN ALUMINUM HANDLE!

[@johnx9955]

No

[@valerie2842]

I love that you left the bulk of it black and that there are just a couple of things that are super shiny. It's very striking and unique. Great job!

[@MargulpKano]

Even if i’m not a huge fan of metal handles i have to admit that this is quite cool, because it contrasts perfectly with the dark blade itself, good job!

[@thunderstruck1078]

Wooden handle beats alu every single time.

[@kat-rau.]

I was hoping he'd make a wooden handle after fail #2. Metal handles just look so tacky.

[@KainYusanagi]

@@kat-rau. They're also terrible for your hand due to metals not absorbing reverberations. We've told him this shit numerous times and he just ignores us. It basically makes these cleavers useless for any real use.

[@yaelbhm9849]

@@KainYusanagi if you had read the description you would know it is a showpiece, it's not meant to be an ergonomic tool

[@KainYusanagi]

@@yaelbhm9849 And I loathe that. This tool still has decades, if not centuries, of life left in it, especially unlike a lot of modern tools. As a cook, it feels like sacrilege to treat a knife this way.

[@Snow-dg7um]

He is free of his choice. do it if its better for you

[@xPhillMcDx]

Realized you were doing aluminum and was not psyched. Finished it and actually really grew on me!

[@gustavoaffonso6397]

Very nice work.

[@alirm849]

Man do not listen to these haters. You are just awesome 👏, it’s so fun watching your videos, and the things that you are restoring is like OMG. Keep it up bro

[@DeadlyPants1404]

I got super excited wen i saw the foam come out for a handle pour!! Keep doing those whn you can love to see it!

[@iestbop7848]

Im glad u put the before in the thumbnail so it doesnt spoil the video 😄

[@ionuttudor1851]

That skin test was really funny! Nice job!

[@garymucher9590]

How about a compromise, polished metal bolsters with quality wooden handles.

[@axymandchorus1157]

as said in description its just for fun - man loves casting metal so he does it no matter how impractical it is

[@jaime1057]

Yor mom iz miy girfrend

[@tswrench]

They used to use cleavers like that for butchering Brontosaurus's to feed the town of Bedrock.

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

And if Crocodile Dundee would see that coming out from your jacket, he'd poop his pants...

[@JudgeDredd_]

True

[@richardharepax123]

Run dino run

[@Sludgepump]

Thanks for showing the fails! Always great to pick up experience without going through the failure yourself. Great looking cleaver. Fantastic video as usual.

[@SpizawkDaKizowz]

Including your casting failures was the best thing you did in this video. People learn just as much from mistakes (and seeing them) as they do from successes. Probably even more.

[@NilsRohwer]

The handle is incredible. So cool!

[@bolobre4th]

Very nice of you to show the failed attempts as well. It's inspiring.

[@duragdan2000]

Please get over your "thing for odd looking cast handles". Stop ruining the works of others. Honor them by aiming for a practical AND aesthetical solution. That butchers knife was probably hand forged. I cant imagine the shock you would cause the smith if he saw what you would do to his product.

[@doqify6189]

Holy shit finally. I always see comments critizising ng him (mostly not in a good way) and ignores the amount of effort he made for the actual blade itself, like how about they try woodcutting and smith

[@easydiy6862]

Hello, I'm from Thailand, I like your video.

[@zeka984]

You are one persistent fellow 😁 Great job!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Really loves your project m.r. Black beard. You have very good skills 👌 cool projects. Thumbs up for you 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

And by the way. This is a Badass cleaver 😮👍

[@robertgray9802]

I can watch your videos all day you are immensely talented and you don't give up easy as demonstrated in your video

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Hello! Well done, but I preferred a wood handles and bronze rivets. Also, I saw an axe butt have dents from blows I guess. Good luck and thank you for sharing.

[@marylewter9789]

Nice job. Love it. It's big, bad, and sharp.

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Beautiful aluminum handle on your clever restoration Sir !

[@stisher]

Man you deserve a like and a comment. Great persistence.

[@derrickcordick1315]

That Is awesome and I love how you are not afraid to show the fails

[@JK-tm7vj]

Historic tools deserve more respect!

[@itsMido2]

THANK YOU for showing us the fails.

[@McCulsky]

Love your dedication and improvisation after each fail, as much as I'd love to see a wooden handle on this type of carver. Please keep these videos coming!

[@TheGxpana]

That DiResta shave test was of another level. Awesome result as usual.

[@shadowfang269]

watching your videos is so satisfying

[@EphemeralRage]

That thing is a beast! Great job!

[@rafael9910]

Beautiful handle. Special touch.

[@TheDevilOfKimon]

Great Job Black..10/10

[@curlywolfone]

I know this really burly butcher here in Texas that would greatly appreciate that cleaver. He has hands as big as bears paws. As usual; well done.

[@stephanedenis5394]

Nice work !! The aluminum handle has a whole look. Between the old and the modern.

[@sudsy18]

Not going to unlike it, because you clearly stated in the description that you enjoy this form of handle making. Seems like a ton of resources for a “restoration”. Having said that, I’m jealous of that cleaver steel and love your videos, even though I’m on the fence for this one. Regardless, keep em coming!

[@matthubsher4500]

i usually dislike the aluminum cast grips but this one is gorgeous. was hoping for more design than just mirror sheen but this still does it for me

[@tonycee1670]

This dude isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty

[@BigAssGopnik]

Or broken by vibrations

[@RussianBreed]

Yea that's the kind of cleaver, that killer butchers use. I"m glad youtube recommended this to me.

[@roadweary5252]

The second I realized that you were casting a handle I rolled my eyes. I am so over people doing that on KZbin. But as I watched, I have to say that I am glad I hung in there. It actually looks really good - maybe because it’s not brass? Well done, sir

[@FairlyOddball]

Great for chopping wood. But if you are going to use it for a meat cleaver, you will need to smooth out the blade. That pitted surface is a paradise for bacteria.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

My Name is Nobody It's funny how guys who restore kitchen knives and cleavers never consider that very important point. Also, a knife should have an ergonomic handle. Tools are meant to be used; they should at least look the part.

[@danjing2961]

There was a very ornate large Japanese knife, highly detailed design on the handle and extended into an engraving on the blade; in an ad for a knife convention or something on the video before this one 😬

[@Detman101]

Goodness gracious!! That thing is a BEAST!!

[@johnfletcher2445]

3rd time lucky m8 that is 1 hell of a meat cleaver nice handle the down side is by time it had taken u 2 cast the handy cud of made a wooden 1 like the original but u had patience and it worked happy days 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JoaKazing]

Sharing even your failures. That's real honest and the reality. Thanks for sharing. 👌

[@worseforwearrestoration924]

My night time watching sorted 👌 btw I love that you include fails in your video to really show the process, I think too many get wrapped up in looking perfect, this was great and came out fantastic. Can't wait for the next video 👍

[@edrooney1967]

Superb handicraft and the perfect tool to cut up really big beasts like a mammoth ... or for convenient leg shaving.

[@huseyinayhan33]

Best restoration video I've seen

[@j.s.foster1378]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!! badass man 👍👍

[@sushipaolo]

Beautiful work!

[@Kindiah]

I'm surpassed surprised you didn't give up on making the aluminum handle

[@claybaker8467]

Your problem with the casts was that you weren’t making the 2nd hole for the release of the gasses to ensure a continuous flow through the mold. The 3rd time you made the second hole but you poured some of the aluminum down it blocking the gasses from escaping properly which is why a portion of the handle did not fully cover the tang of the cleaver. Try pouring it through the first pour spout until you see the aluminum rise up from the second. This will greatly improve you chances for a successful pour

[@a-ls6333]

It's interesting watching the casting process, but you can't beat a nice wooden handle IMO.

[@samambrotv]

That monster is for cleaving through bone. Brutal. Fantastic restoration! Thank you!

[@Thumper1968]

Beautiful work, man. Amazing.

[@paulolucci7935]

An amazing restoration!

[@grantreese2507]

I love that you used electrolysis to remove the oxide instead of hogging off material. very smart. I was also thinking that one could enjoy using phosphoric acid (naval jelly & OSPHO). the molded handle turned out to be worth the trouble. was that aluminum?

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

I had my doubts, but this came out awesome

[@bilbsk.2510]

Awesome videos , the handle is awesome too

[@mulls9281]

I really like the look of that alu handle.

[@davidfinn3771]

Excellent. Great to see skill's like that

[@robkling2243]

I just love these videos, how its re-made. I cant imagine anyone mass producing a handle like that.

[@DerekFromMalden]

OMG I love this. Over the top!! Great Work!!!❤️

[@peem1244]

Hi BB, hope you are well. You know what they say - Every day is a school day. I love learning. When i saw the shape of the tang i did wonder what ind of handle you would make. I asked myself, OK, now what's he going to do? Insanely awesome work as usual BB. Thanks for sharing and teaching. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎☠🏍

[@samwaskito6205]

Good holder, though fail three times. And so sharp to use. Good job..!!

[@andrewhoggett8148]

What a awesome handle very clever

[@volodymyryeremenko5757]

I read coments and most of them about alu handle. I oslo dont like alu handles but here it was perfect! Awesome one hande axe )

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Nice, however I think wood would have been more attractive. Thanks for sharing, Cheers

[@Gizzmoo420]

Castings failed due to no vent hole for air to escape from

[@jackrock1313]

Excellent work 👍👍

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

I love your videos, but I don't understand the metal scales. I'm assuming its to show us how casting metal is done. But still, slick metal handle with zero traction and shock absorber on a super heaving cleaver is just silly and bordering on offensive. With a little moisture from blood or sweat that thing is flying out of your hand three stooges style. But I'm still watching your videos as they come out, you are an awesome craftsman.

[@evanshoulders3674]

Michael Manalang how is that offensive, your sensitive as hell

[@alexmercer1875]

Looks cool and all but im really wondering how brittle that tang is now. Its probably pretty brittle now after basically dipping it in molten metal 4 times. Hopefully its still good though. Nice finish

[@mandoarevee7578]

Blade that removes leg hair. That's so NEET!! 😜😂

[@bobjoncas2814]

..another one brought back to life, in time to get to work...lol..great vid..

[@Franksshed]

Awesome Bro! Beautiful come out! Next time you have a badass blade like that, I'd love to do a special handle for it!! 😎🔥💯

[@russelllong9924]

I want to know how much to buy this clever. Also. Thanks for sharing the FAILURES. I learned

[@RedBeardOps]

Total Monster!

[@reedpiersons177]

Nordic battlefield on the blade would have been cool! Well done sir.

[@MedSou]

*Nice work* 👍👍👍👍👍

[@justsomebaby3465]

Nothing wrong with a wooden handle once in a while.

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

Wow that thing is slick as hell..you could chop off hands with that bad boy!

[@sonyhk3824]

Beautiful work

[@ArmandGalardLyon]

Très bon boulot j'adore le manche :)

[@Snow-dg7um]

Why the people dislike what they wait when they comming here ?witch is there object of comparison to dislike ? Srly its incomprehensible Amazing work gg

[@boesdi3908]

Kenpachi zaraki would smile your job done mate..

[@stevereinhart4067]

Great video man, keep up the great work.

[@buttermonkeyFTW]

You should do a resin/wood handle soon! They look really nice on knives

[@juweljv2553]

Wat a cleaver... 😧 Nice restoration... 👍

[@yeagerxp]

It cuts! LOL Well done 👍👍👍

[@turanoguz435]

Why we are always obliged to see every restorator’s hairy arms or legs 😀

[@Piterworkshop]

hahahahahaha one day we will see a tragedy

[@artbowman28]

would you prefer seeing their Hairy Ass??

[@artbowman28]

why would you even go there??

[@MOOEYSMITH]

That's not him. Its his tame yeti.

[@GooseGosselin]

I almost didn't watch this, so glad I did! One of my favorites! Thank you.

[@massimoserra4787]

Great job, this cleaver will do his work other 50 years ;)

[@Mr.Neko013]

I'm personally a fan of wood handles, but I like metal work of many kinds. Try making a wax form with vents then making a mold using that. Once the wax is melted out it'd be a lot easier to have a successful pour