Let’s make a Stone Age battle axe

[@timogin4377]

That is a nice chunk of Mahogany Obsidian! You are a brave man using that size of stone and bone on volcanic glass without a hand pad!

[@atpsynthase7990]

Fascinating that the stone took its price in blood immediately after you told it it was to be a weapon of war.

[@Onemoarblockplz]

Blood isn't uncommon, especially for obsidians. I've been cut more by mahogany than any other type too. Coincidentally I guess.

[@zephdef1781]

Fascinating that he didn't get a cut until he began working with the sharp material. 🤔

[@Onemoarblockplz]

"key behind these rocks is you've to tune into them" SNAP. Your content is as real as the technology. Thank you for this will

[@jackglossop4859]

To think that that axe head sat in the earth for 10 million years before finally being freed in the year 2023. Its incredible.

[@jasonsummit1885]

I do like mahogany obsidian. If you ever come to the US then you'll have to go to the state of Oregon, particularly the Glass Butte area. It's a free collection site so you could get a lifetime supply of material and ship it to the UK.😁

[@stevenolan7972]

Ice axe! That Osage make one tough handle!

[@jduff7036]

Love watching talented people show their craft. Always amazing and relaxing.

[@samgibson684]

Great video! if it crops up, you will have a large contingency of brethren at your side Cheers mate!

[@waveman0]

I love mahogany obsidian, such a pretty volcanic glass, I also find it fascinating that I can drive sparks off it, about the softest of the rocks I can use for 'flint' and steel.

[@spikewillow4552]

The colours in that Obsidian are amazing 😃 Stunning creation brother 🤘

[@Onemoarblockplz]

Mahogany obsidian, product of Mexico! Beautiful material. Sometimes even clear stripes.

[@aonghassprangach333]

Great videos you’re a true Briton 👍🇬🇧

[@jaye1967]

It so interesting watching you actually make something I've previously inly seen as an illustration in a book.👍

[@ByronAgain]

I watch your videos. There's a meditative quality to watching how you give form to the materials.

[@marty9256]

Love the joy in your face when a plan comes together

[@michaelbishop6831]

Great birthday gift! Beautiful piece of obsidian.

[@dianesmigelski5804]

Knowing the quality of mahogany obsidian makes the tool you’ve made more impressive. I always wondered if obsidian worked up like other stones. It’s basically a glass stone. What a wonderful piece of art and useful tool. 👍

[@barbadoskado2769]

it's not a tool. it is a weapon of war

[@richardtoston964]

You did that stone justice.

[@williamgable2297]

That looks like Mahogany Obsidian from Modoc county in northern California. I take my kids rock hounding there from time to time. It is stunningly beautiful stuff but soooooo brittle and sharp. I cringed every time you struck it because I have worked with it before and wow, it is dangerous.

[@gonota72]

What a stunning piece of obsidian!!

[@johninthespirit1941]

That is so sharp it cut my eye just looking at it lol. Beautiful stone and work.

[@leono-woods6280]

🐅 Tiger axe. Perfect combo of elements.

[@royhammett3572]

Will is the master craftsman - what a beautiful battle axe! Thanks for sharing your time and art. Cheers - Roy

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Always a joy to watch you work a flint. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@paullambert4445]

Thanks Will. Another amazing primitive tool. 🔪🎸

[@DugOut.WildCamping]

What an exquisite bit of work! That was mesmerising watching you work that obsidian.

[@2gpowell]

Wow amazing precision. Great job you sure made a beautiful piece in no time at all!

[@johnbennett7244]

Cool videro. Good job. I crafted a self bow out of Osage. Hard wood!!!!!

[@ritchieveteran1495]

The skills you have are second to none 👍 love your videos . Looking forward to hearing the next part of your stone age story as well Much love from your friends in Wales Ritchie and Raven xx

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

that picture at the end was real nice!

[@VeganAJohnH]

Bin watching your videos only recently. I see you have great skill & knowledge. Your stone work is very impressive. That's a lovely piece of stone & timber . Looking forward to watching & learning more. Happy new year to you & your followers.

[@danielsledge2840]

Dang man your good that’s an awesome peice of work

[@notamoose231]

What beautiful colors that stone possesses.

[@stuartrobertson7912]

Happy New year to you and your family. Master craftsmanship

[@matthewb8329]

Your profession is fascinating! Years ago I was reading the book series Clan of the Cave Bear, and two or three books in they go pretty in detail into flint knapping. It was described that a master knapper figured out how to make long blades without the natural curve by some heating process. Again, it was years ago so i don't remember details, but I was wondering if there's any validity to that, and have you read the series? Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[@celem1000]

I read that book series Jean M Auel is a knapper, I was never able to follow her descriptions as a teen, but as soon as I began knapping I realised those descriptions are valid technique. Most of the 'inventions' the main character makes are real, though she's credited with rather a lot; Discovering heat treatment, inventing the spear thrower and the eyed needle

[@jillatherton4660]

Happy New Year Ol' Bean.

[@JoeCrow85]

Awesome looking Axe

[@bertmoore4092]

I think the enemy might get caught up in admiring the axe as it cracked their skull.

[@stevenkimsey7039]

Excellent

[@Jibs-HappyDesigns-990]

wow! crazy beautiful !!!

[@rickybell2.056]

When it comes to a war axe , Your better looking at it ,than looking for it 😂

[@wonderbubbles4092]

Obsidian is extremely susceptible to end snap and quite happy to extract a blood price. I keep a tube of superglue near whenever I knapp it.

[@birdshenanigans8506]

I don't need gloves when I've got useless plasters to fall back on... lol 🤣

[@Sthilboy56]

Certainly sharp stuff but looks like it likes to shatter easily

[@franzdenapier5158]

Great! Did you ever think of making an aztec obsidian sword? There are soo many shards

[@Earthenfist]

Macuahuitl! Love those things.

[@dancreed]

Blood, sweat and deers

[@royhammett3572]

Will: what type of sheath or scabbard would work best for a battle axe like/similar to yours? thanks Roy

[@jimbenge9649]

Wow! That is one of the prettiest pieces of stone (if I can call it stone) I have ever seen. I do have a thought though. Without your experience, I would have made, or attempted to make, the stone head first and then tried to match the setting in wood afterwards as wood is easier to work. That is, in my modern day experience. Is this a preference of yours or is there something I'm not seeing?

[@inthemountainswithmeachum3256]

Would like to watch you finish the glue and strap next time

[@kdenyer1]

Going to be a good war axe as already taken first blood 🩸

[@gustavchambert7072]

You could wear those fingertipless gloves, no? That would keep most of your hand protected, while still leaving the most tactile and nimble parts exposed. Also, this feels like a lot of work and rare materials to put into a weapon that has a decent chance of cracking the first time it strikes bone. But when you've got to kill someone I guess you don't skimp on the hardware, just ask the US military xD Also also, that axe is gorgeous.

[@Martyr217]

Some of these flakes look as sharp as the scalpels I use for my tabletop war minis.

[@cammobunker]

Back before lasers, Obsidian flakes were sometimes used in eye surgery as they were sharper than a stainless steel blade could be made and did not have the microscopic hooks that all steel blades have. , or so I have read. The edge of an obsidian flake is perfectly smooth.

[@heskrthmatt]

Are you expecting the White Walkers to get past the wall and invade the North?

[@peach8685]

love to see this vs some meat, bet it's wicked

[@thotparnassus2617]

Beautiful

[@f0rb-idden0n-e]

How does obsidian feel to work in comparison to flint? Does your technique change based on material?

[@Freeman-Dl70]

That'd be an axe for chopping down your enemies.

[@WhatsleftofTom]

Fascinating. Is there anything you can do with the pieces you’ve knocked off?

[@BubuH-cq6km]

😎👍🏼

[@raptorjesus2572]

I’ve seen a lot of wood burnt finish looks like that one, I’m trying to make a spear myself, how do you get that look on wood without burning it primitively?

[@jasonsummit1885]

Soak it in water, it will burn the surface but not do too much to the rest of the wood structure.

[@chrisknauss6727]

How long would that are hold up?

[@Earthenfist]

So do you abrade off the edges of the axe head where the leather is going to go up against it?

[@twosplit6938]

Pretty

[@serhiishamakhin9437]

Очень круто!

[@jduff7036]

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. Albert Einstein.

[@synisterfish]

:)

[@6666tank]

Don't want to be a nay sayer, but while it will be as good or better than it's predecessor it ain't gonna be in the game against your worst nightmare of the current crop of military Muscle 😮

[@samgibson684]

They wear dresses and toenail polish

[@charlestonchew4422]

Nice recovery!!! Sooooo what are you going to make out of that awesome other piece?!?!?