1880s Antique Rusty Cleaver Restoration - Restoration Videos

[@drewwatkins4799]

Anyone else more impressed by his collection of tools and machinery?

[@jacobtenor4835]

It takes time, skills and a great mind to master all those tools and he did plenty the old fashioned way. Not that I wasn't impressed, but plenty buy tools without the knowledge and skill to put them to use. The Man behind them and his determination is what impressed me the most!💪👏😎

[@Noconstitutionfordemocrats1]

​@@jacobtenor4835Can't get good at the tool if you don't own it.

[@201950201950]

I would be dangerous if you had to use half of that equipment and tooling

[@alackofgames913]

Ever since I learned how to spot fake restorations, my appreciation for these has increased 10 fold

[@hekaen]

How do you spot them?

[@alackofgames913]

@@hekaen kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2llKidmZ2Jh7csi=OdJPTj4TyKo4YkhI

[@Dctctx]

⁠@@hekaena dead giveaway is excessive amount of rust or corrosion on the item being “restored”

[@akshatjain6432]

@@Dctctx kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISWXqOlYtyIhLc Is this fake or real??

[@FireFang97]

I only watch a couple restoration channels 2 of which are Old things never die and rescue and restore being my favorites

[@75yado]

This was not a restoration but the result is beautiful. Good job.

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

It was what do you mean lol?

[@user-px7ls4oi4m]

@@pavloszimbrakos4410it’s a whole ass upgrade, most restorations I’ve seen aren’t this comprehensive. Dude did a whole heat treat

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

@@user-px7ls4oi4m yeah so it doesn’t rust and break again that’s not an upgrade lol it’s a restoration getting rid of the rust and the broken old handle is a restoration

[@sirkelendor5429]

​@@pavloszimbrakos4410 he also got rid of the easily repairable edge, which changes the knife significantly

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

@@sirkelendor5429 yeah I didn’t necessarily like that either the handle was easy to repair despite what I said in the comment above

[@trollman1296]

Finally my ears can hear peace

[@meinemechaniker]

Congratulations on making the first comment. please watch to your heart's content.

[@LogicKidroy]

@@meinemechaniker Congratulations on being “unser“ Mechaniker, Legend.

[@LogicKidroy]

@@meinemechaniker Congratulations on being “unser“ Mechaniker, Legend.

[@LFKGooner]

Wow. Just simply stunning.

[@giordanoschiatti4835]

Spettacolo!

[@desired397]

Its definitely more useful now that it was before, though I think I would have preferred it if the edge profile was maintained at the original slight crescent shape that most cleavers have instead of that straight edge it has now.

[@meinemechaniker]

but the original was like this. so it's flat.

[@tylerkrug7719]

It probably turned Cresent over the years from bad sharpening jobs

[@meinemechaniker]

@@tylerkrug7719 ofcourse

[@donstrader]

@@meinemechanikerRespectfully, I think you are mistaken. Chopping cleavers almost always have a subtle curve over the length of the blade. It is very hard to chop onto a cutting board and have the cleaver blade strike the cutting board all along the length of the blade. With a perfectly straight edge geometry like you have created, the tip or the heel will be prone to sticking into the cutting board and be less likely to cut all the way through the item, particularly with meat. You want a very subtle bulge in the belly of the blade to so that a longer portion or the blade edge will strike the cutting board on any given chop. I also agree that the curve at the tip likely increased over the years due to repeated sharpening's. However that does not mean that a straight edge geometry was the original shape. I beautiful job none the less. I just defiantly believe that a slight curve over the length of the blade or at least a subtle upward curve at the tip would make that cleaver work better for its intended purpose in a real world setting

[@meinemechaniker]

@@donstrader Are you sure you watched the video without skipping? I showed you one of the examples on the internet.

[@jacquietrundy3891]

You are so talented. No one can do it like you do.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir, You are complimenting ❤️

[@nataliecarrington2550]

That's just beautiful! If I hadn't watched you restore it, I would swear it was a brand new piece!

[@meinemechaniker]

:) thanks sir

[@erdinc.karatepe]

❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@PaulMcCluskeyFly]

It is a brand new piece. He treated the original antique like a piece of scrap.

[@meinemechaniker]

@@PaulMcCluskeyFly 😅

[@ralphmccolgan7879]

It’s not restored . I’m confused

[@JC-fj7oo]

I was on board until he reshaped the blade into a square... Should have left it.

[@meinemechaniker]

It is orginal, what can l do?

[@cerilious]

I feel the same. Cleavers usually have a curved blade and much more could have been kept.

[@meinemechaniker]

hello everyone, would you like to see what I restored on my channel? you can write it under this comment. see you in my next project.

[@neraklrllessur8844]

Thanks!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much Neraklr Iıessur 🙏🏻

[@DarjeeLiArts]

This is possibly the most beautiful tool I've ever seen

[@FaridMessbhia]

كلمة رائع قليلة عليك لأنك فنان مبدع و ستمتعت بمشاهدة ادواتك الرائعة وكيف تستعملها بأدقان

[@meinemechaniker]

أنا سعيد لأنه أعجبك واستمتعت به.

[@Voyager_AU]

I love watching your videos; it's so relaxing. I love your attention to detail as well.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@buidelrat132]

I love how you go *all the way* and don't just take shortcuts. Bravo.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@jstaatzy5606]

A collaboration with Old Hand! Great pairing that will never disappoint.

[@byOldHand]

✌🏻🌟⚒️⚙️ thank you

[@joelbrown4110]

Nice job but confused by the straight cutting edge.

[@noemat1980]

Finally a new video of the best restorer on KZbin, I couldn't wait! Meine Mechaniker you should post a video a week and I probably wouldn't be able to get bored. Always precise and attentive to detail, always number one!

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much Noemat

[@В.В.Д]

Я вас полностью поддерживаю , каждое ваше слово ! Рад что я не один . 😊👍

[@t0mn8r35]

This one was really a work of art. A bonus for us was that we saw many new tools!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot

[@MrMikander]

First I thought "30+ min for a "simple cleaver"!!! Not worth watching!" Oh, how wrong I was. Beautifully done m8! Great work!

[@meinemechaniker]

🤗 thanks mr Mikander

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored professionally restored well done

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@martyincanuckistan3635]

The trademark really did distinguish this piece nicely.

[@Dr.Pepperovsky]

This is truly a perfect restoration. From now on, this video will be my benchmark to strive for

[@meinemechaniker]

I'm glad you liked my video and that it was helpful to you.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

WOW!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!! GREAT JOB!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

wow, that is a beautiful cleaver that would be the center piece of the finest chef's kitchens in the world. you are a true craftsman.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Chris

[@SteveLeonov]

Это не для ленивых. Спасибо за видео!

[@RestoreRescue]

Enjoy watching your videos

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@GregK235]

Remarkable demonstration of skills and tools. A pleasure to watch.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@edub7779]

magnifics.... the best... congratulations ... I am Eduardo of the Brazil ...

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Eduardo

[@SniffyTugBoat]

I love a good cleaver~ nice work!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks ✋

[@emilioburgos1579]

Awesome touch putting original makers mark back on! Great job!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@eXpanderxl]

Amazing craftsmanship and a TON of work and attention to detail! If I were to pick my favorite element, that for sure is the laser engraving. It came out beautifully and it really brings it all together! Thank you, kind sir, for sharing this with us!

[@loic7100]

Wunderbache Arbeit da seht Man den Profi, dieses Hackmesser hatt leider kein Preiss mehr, richtige wunderbache renowierung. Schönen Abend aus Frankreich😊

[@deeevans324]

I don’t care what others say about what you did or didn’t do. Your skills are on point, and I appreciate and respect your dedication my brother. Awesome job 👍🏾

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks brother 🙏🏻

[@alexdeleon7135]

Outstanding work! SUBSCRIBED!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks Alex

[@franciscoballester6541]

Que maravilla la a vuelto a reconstruir artesanalmente esta persona es un mago en el arte 🎨

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you mr ballester

[@goosebumpsmylegs]

Beautiful results and what a fancy collection of tools!

[@tattooedredheadx]

I've learned through your videos that you REALLY like filing.

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Another awesome project!! Even an assist byOldHand!!!👍 Fantastic video, guys!!!!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@byOldHand]

Thank you my dear friend, nice to see you here

[@hownow8442]

It has been awhile, good to see you back. Beautiful job! The filing and the sanding work really shows in the end.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@ΘεοφιλοςΧρυσικοπουλος-σ1τ]

ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΥΛΕΙΆ!!!! ΣΥΓΧΑΡΗΤΉΡΙΑ! 👌🇬🇷!

[@meinemechaniker]

ευχαριστώ γείτονα

[@joelboutier1736]

Wow. That really turned out beautiful. Not just a cleaver... it's a work of art.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@Jbarnes1]

Restoration vids are so satisfying

[@BlackSunRX2008]

You've managed to keep me on the edge of my seat wondering if you were gonna weld that handle back to its spine. Anyway, that bolster(had to Google that) fits perfectly and the cleaver looks amazing!!!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks black sun

[@rolandelstner7332]

Sagenhafte Überarbeitung! Besser als neu!

[@ryansandefer6887]

Amazing. The Foster Bros would be proud of that masterpiece! I can only imagine how much time went into that. Well done.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks Ryan

[@SheepsAndWolves]

αυτό είναι μετατροπή, όχι αποκατάσταση. πολύ καλή δουλειά πάντως, πολύ ωραίο αποτέλεσμα!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@LollygaggerFX]

The absolute best cleaver refinish I’ve seen. Bravo!!! Awesome detail. 🤘🤘🤘

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks my friend 🤘

[@gothamantiquities2595]

If my Opa was still alive he would go crazy seeing this piece of work thinking how he would break some primal down with that baby!! Lol awesome work as always!

[@dannydavies2870]

Absolutely beautiful job done . what a skilled craftsmen well done to you .

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Danny

[@petertuohy2886]

Better than when it was brand spanking new! Brilliant!

[@douglaskerr6813]

They are some fancy machines You got great video

[@walterkersting9922]

Few things are made in America anymore; this cleaver will testify to your craftsman ship for many years. It was fun watching you work.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@blackmamba4447]

Eline sağlık usta çok güzel işçilik çıkarıyorsun daha fazla video bekliyoruz başarılar. 👍🏻

[@meinemechaniker]

Teşekkürler

[@bradfolsom1338]

Stunning results but would’ve love to see you heave it into a block Bill the Butcher style from Gangs of New York

[@meinemechaniker]

😅👌

[@ancientaquila]

Absolutely amazing work restoration ring this cleaver. I have a few process and design questions if you don't mind: 1. Why cut off the tang only to forge weld a new one on? 2. Why place the guard before welding the tang back to the blade? 3. Why make the indent in the guard? 4. Why fasten the grip to the tang with screws without leaving a method to unscrew them? Why not use rivets? I'm truly curious and and want to know your decisions behind these design and process choices as you are an amazing craftsman. Truly great work!

[@meinemechaniker]

1-should have been an equal tang 2-Once the guard piece is in there, it won't come out again. and this way the tang edge will look one piece. 3-Once the guard piece is in there, it won't come out again. and this way the tang edge will look one piece. 4-yes, rivets are a choice. but I guess my choice was to create a little crowd. thanks sir

[@daesan4605]

Best Restoration !!! 👍👍👍

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@astralplainer]

As always, beautiful watching your restorations take shape. It's visual ASMR at its finest. Impressive set of tools also.

[@n.k.dimitrov9297]

One word comes to mind watching your videos ... PRECISION, PRECISION, PRECISION!!!

[@chrisbarley9584]

Love watching your restorations. The meticulous detail is so much better than all the other channels. Thanks!

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@garethdesborough7960]

Love the fact that you were dressed like a ninja at the end!

[@meinemechaniker]

😎

[@Tuber-jc7qq]

Beautiful! 👍😁 But one question - when you reduce the weight of the blade (removing the edge) and increase the weight of the handle (much thicker shaft), doesn’t that completly mess up the balance of the original cleever and transfer much less power to each chop you make?

[@agistan7764]

Agreed, not to mention that the original cleaver cutting edge wasn't straight on purpose. This isn't a knife. It's meant to chop at large pieces of meat. I also cringed a bit then first rust removal was the sandblaster, not chemical processes (either boling or rust remedy of kind) - that would leave more original metal. Original handle could've been salvaged and restored if not for barbaric removal method.

[@UltimateDillon]

​@@agistan7764agreed here too, I cringed at all three of those points, the quick and dirty sandblast, the unceremonious discarding of the original cutting edge, and the unnecessary replacement of the handle

[@spasmmcspasm]

As a chef I can say that the weight isn't going to be much of an issue but the straight edge would be if it were ever going to see use again for butchery. Vegetable cleavers do have almost straight blades, I use one every day and it's my favourite tool. The problem there though it is about three times to big to be any good for vegetables. In saying all that though it is a beautiful piece.

[@thrashcore7]

One of the highest level of accuracy 👍👍👍

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you

[@hansfijlstra5932]

I must say that I am always deeply impressed when so much knowledge, craftsmanship and dedication comes together!

[@meinemechaniker]

I'm glad you liked it my friend

[@ronnieahman6958]

This is a piece of art. Excellent job

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@sukrubey]

This was totally overkill and excellent at the same time. :)

[@andyrubio5120]

I fall short by saying this is an amazing restoration. The gentleman has skills!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Andy

[@johnp.2267]

Love the choice of walnut for the handle. You just can't go wrong with walnut.

[@e_mov94]

Well, there are educated and skilled people like you in the world. Perfect 👏

[@eno91]

Ein Meisterwerk, dass seines gleichen sucht👍🏼 Respekt!

[@marciofilho9156]

Always great to see you back. Love from Brazil.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks brasil

[@aqualiens4080]

I've seen many videos dealing with metallurgical restoration (a fascination and passion of mine), but this was an absolute master class on the art. Positively stunning.

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much

[@mangamaniaciam]

I'm impressed with your details to the tang wielding and the blade!! You'd be surprised at how many times I've seen that detail skipped over in restoration videos.

[@cherry.cat.]

Magnífico trabajo, con una gran dedicación y cuidado de cada pequeño detalle. Eres un genio.

[@meinemechaniker]

muchsd gracias

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Love the machinery

[@akashshetty-v6u]

Restoration was way more complicated but was worth it. Loved it.❤

[@lordieshepherd]

Quite stunning. If only they made them like that now. The balance is all right, not like the crap they make nowadays. Thank you for sharing, it's gorgeous.

[@johnwayne2103]

They do, prepare to shell out some bucks.

[@johnbradford9235]

Damn! You don't do anything by half, do you man 😁. Most folk be like, simple cleaver restoration. Not you. All in, 100%, full-on effort, resulting in a GORgeous finished product! As always as ever, top job dude 👏👏👏. I've watched this in segments on each of my breaks at work, and I've been thoroughly hooked all the way through 👉👉👉. Thanks man 🙏🙏🙏. 😎

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@hicham1101]

الصراحة عملك قمة في الإتقان و الإحترافية ، لكن هناك شيء حيرني في الدقيقة 10:31 و هو أنك إستعملت المنشار اليدوي في تقطيع هذه القطعة بدل المنشار الكهربائي مع العلم أن لديهم نفس النتيجة و أيضاً كنت سوف تربحت الوقت و الجهد ، فلمذا إذاً ؟؟؟؟ المرجو أن يكون لديك وقت كافٍ لترد على تعليقي ، و شكراً جزيلاً لك على مجهودك الذي تبذله في إمتاعنا بهذه الفيديوهات الرائعة و الحماسية ، تحية كبيرة لك من المغرب .

[@meinemechaniker]

شكرا لك على التعليق. لقد استخدمت المنشار اليدوي للقطع الدقيق. في القطع الدقيق ، المنشار اليدوي يساعدني في القيام بعمل أكثر دقة.

[@hicham1101]

@@meinemechaniker شكراً جزيلاً لك على التوضيح و أتمنا لك كل التوفيق في مسيرتك ، لأنك صراحتاً فنان مبدع .

[@StudSupreme]

Talk about craftsmanship - that was sublime. Extraordinarily well done. The cat and the dog towards the end were very cute. 🙂 Also liked the ninja disguise 😉

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir :)

[@christianballon4010]

Restauration perfekt, aber das gebogene war gewollt. Wenn du damit arbeitest und das rechte Auge und die rechte Hand nimmst dann brauchst du diese Neigung. Spal mal eine Wirbelsäule und du weißt wovon ich spreche.

[@tomrailton9201]

My eyes lit up when I saw your video come up. Not seen you for a while. I watch all the restoration videos and there are only three of you that are brilliant. That was awesome sir can't wait for the next one. I have watched everyone you have done. Thanks. Take care. Tom.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Tom 🙏🏻 good to see you here. dude 3. who?

[@TheRealAnarchrox]

That has got to be the best restoration of a blade that I've seen. The end product is beautiful but the attention to improvement and taking the time to differentially heat treat the blade and edge is beautiful and satisfying to watch. I think it's the kind of thing where afterwards, you could happily sit back with a beer and just admire it for a while. You appear to be a master craftsman.

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much mate

[@skrbatfatik2901]

مجهود رائع وجد محترف تستحق المتابعة استمر في فنك الجميل

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much

[@StealthDonut1]

This was incredible, start to finish. You, sir, are a master of your trade! If I showed up to the local pig picking with one of these babies I'd be automatically inducted into the Good Ol' Boys Hall of Fame lol

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@smiffyOG]

Awesome video. Beautiful doggo

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks, he is staffordshire bull terrier 🤗

[@terbear4210]

What a Craftsman! So satisfying to watch. I can only imagine how satisfying it was to do it yourself. Thanks for letting us watch.👍

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much Ter 🙏🏻

[@oddtechman]

Just one word... Beautiful!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@jrand2631]

Brilliant job, it's like brand spanking new but that's also the "problem" - it's too new, no patina left. I would've preferred if you had kept the old wood handles, and although I know they're probably not the original ones, it would still have added some old and roughed look to this old beauty - kept a bit of the soul if you know what I mean. 😊Peace. 🙏

[@meinemechaniker]

sir, you're absolutely right. this is a business where there is more than one truth. you just have to choose the right one that suits you or your show. respects. it's so nice to see you.

[@jrand2631]

@@meinemechaniker Exactly, and as I said it was brilliant work, no one can put a finger on your craftsmanship, which is immaculate, it was only my own personal preferences to keep a bit of the old cleaver in there, just to show its history. Peace. 😊😊🙏🙏

[@Mr1990hjc]

Beautiful job, and "It will kill !" I confess, I wanted to see it split a hog in two. Good to see you back again.

[@spikewillow4552]

Amazing restoration! for me its right up there with some of your best ones ! Fantastic Job 😀 & great video 🤘

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Spike 🤘

[@emirgokmen9245]

Ive seen lots of videos about restoration but that one was best job and best result so far you must be god of blacksmiths ☺️

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@byOldHand]

Here ✌🏻⚙️⚒️

[@meinemechaniker]

🐈

[@lankirithaba99]

Paying attention to every detail is quite impressive. Your work ethic is commendable!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@davidcdebaca7048]

I literally have this cleaver's twin. Mine is in a little bit better condition than yours was to start. The thin tapered tang was just the way they made them. I would love to restore mine in the same manner.

[@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate]

Beautiful work and thoughtful execution for future generations.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks my lord 🙏🏻

[@j.r.tidwell3318]

I love to watch someone work that has tools like you. Great job on the meat clever. It has never looked that good before. I liked and subscribed again. Don’t know how I got unsubscribe.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@Benzyl]

It never looked that good because it never was, I was keen till the TRADE MARK was put on then it finally went from restoration to recreation and my heart wasn't in it any more.

[@meinemechaniker]

@@Benzyl it is original

[@davespears2241]

Stunning transformation really impressive.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

It was made for a purpose. What is its purpose now???

[@mohamadalayan]

كلمة "محترف" قليلة عليك! امتياز!! 💪💪

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks 🇱🇧 😎🥷

[@kleeo83]

More effort than just making a new one 😅

[@tctc8578]

Remarkable restoration! Too good to use and blemish!!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thans sir