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@Jantharr8 ай бұрын
I work at an engineering job. Thank you for not making another 'technical' axe sharpening video. I dont care how people in 2023 sharpen axes, I wanted to know how people in 1823 sharpened axes. Excellent, practical video
@briandetrick26887 ай бұрын
they used a water wheel
@imonoke79037 ай бұрын
You dont work anywhere, you dont have a job
@timange12417 күн бұрын
Haven’t even watched he’d the video left, but this is exactly what I’m hoping for.
@45auto3 жыл бұрын
I like the message of not over-thinking things.
@IdiotWithEducation3 жыл бұрын
Society is already too good at over complication, this is so great
@andyostertag3 жыл бұрын
@@IdiotWithEducation you got that right..a breath of fresh outdoor air this technique is, and going into my folder
@thomasfarmer17303 жыл бұрын
People at my work tell me to stop overthinking things...they aren’t thinking cause they’re lazy
@johnfarmer40993 жыл бұрын
I thought it was about not thinking, being one with the axe. Actually I was thinking about it, and I’m having trouble knowing the difference between thinking, and over-thinking. This makes me think more about over-thinking, which might be the over-thinking he is talking about. I’ll have to think about it some more.
@thomasfarmer17303 жыл бұрын
john farmer eh hi Farmer👋😄
@ra86405 ай бұрын
This was a No Nonsense approach to axe sharpening. This has worked for me for years and on knives too. People get too complicated nowadays. Remember: k.i.s.s. (keep it simple stupid). In a real bushcraft/survival situation you won't have your fancy sharpener that you brag about. It's just you and maybe a stone. Learn the simplist fastest useable way to get it done and move on. Really Great Video. Thanks!
@wesg30843 жыл бұрын
That's a very easy and simplistic method. Everybody else says to never, ever make circles when sharpening. Obviously, it works or you wouldn't have been doing it for years. I like the way you bust the non sensible traditions and myths and give us stuff that works; works well; and is easy to do.
@ROE13003 жыл бұрын
👍 Excellent advice. Sometimes we all need to be reminded of the “keep it simple, stupid” principle. 😀
@jaretnagel721411 ай бұрын
Out camping as a rookie with an non sharpened hatchet from Walmart. I was smart enough to buy the sharpening stone but didnt know how to use it. Other videos required special oils, files, techniques... THANK YOU for keeping it simple! Gratefully, Your newest subscriber!
@rudyperez77733 жыл бұрын
Sharpening anything is so therapeutic; especially when you keep it simple. Good stuff.
@usernamemykel Жыл бұрын
My first wife used to practice sharpening her tongue, and apparently, that could be terminal.
@0ct31st6 ай бұрын
@@usernamemykel ouch LoL 😂
@usernamemykel6 ай бұрын
Yes, it was a biting remark, I'm afraid.@@0ct31st
@johng27795 ай бұрын
So is splitting wood
@dieserscherzkeks5 ай бұрын
I literally just stumbled upon your tutorial looking for "axe sharpening" and was able to sharpen an old, inherited axe right away. Simple, easy to follow guide, no lengthy self-advertising and no overexplaining. Just doing it and have fun with it. Kudos man, you helped me a lot.
@MrNatureboy20103 жыл бұрын
Sharpening tools such as knives and axes has never been a great talent of mine. I've tried many methods and techniques but never had the knack for attaining the edge I wanted. Many thanks for simplifying things to make my weaknesses into strengths.
@yfelwulf3 жыл бұрын
Diamond sharpeners are the way to go fast easy to use no lube required traditional stones take time to master
@benr.96283 жыл бұрын
@@yfelwulf usually takes off more material than it needs to though so don’t use it on expensive knives
@yfelwulf3 жыл бұрын
@@benr.9628 For someone starting out its fine regular stones take practice
@jimmyrustler89833 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a cheap pocketknife, a cheap bench stone, and practice! You'll get there 👍
@paulhomsy27512 жыл бұрын
@@yfelwulf I agree, I use stones to achieve a very sharp edge but later as needed, touch up with a diamond steel. It works well.
@susanhafner69062 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much 😎
@andrelemay83423 жыл бұрын
Seriously Dan... your channel is literally the only one I have never ever skipped ahead or at all !!!!
@ziltoid4202 жыл бұрын
He's right to the point
@justinsmitley76193 жыл бұрын
As a custom knife maker hobbyist, I approve this message.. lol keep up the great work man I really appreciate the videos and I've learned a lot. God bless
@justinsmitley76193 жыл бұрын
@Craig Hellberg usually people sharpen knives that way because of the slice people usually make with knives. But to be honest with you it doesn't really matter a whole lot as long as your blade is sharp it's sharp LOL no there is a difference between a flat grind, hollow grind and convex grind and so forth so depending on the blades purpose that's usually the grind you should have.
@justinsmitley76193 жыл бұрын
@Craig Hellberg from my experience if it does matter it's so little you won't know the difference LOL so I wouldn't be too worried about clockwise or counterclockwise
@hereholdthiswillya Жыл бұрын
What do I say at my hardware store to get the right stone for keeping a hand hatchet sharp? This looks like a common sense method, but he just says "a little stone like this." Well, there's probably a grit or a spec to that one that's different from the one that'll be sitting next to it when I get to the hardware store. Any help will be appreciated 🙏
@pandakees3 жыл бұрын
That was exactly what I needed : uncomplicated yet effective. Thanks Dan!
@ollieox91818 ай бұрын
Simple. Straight-forward. To the point. Good, valuable, info. Not a performance or audition for a TV show. Good video. Thanks for posting. Subscribed.
@chicknthesticks2 жыл бұрын
Holy moly, this is exactly what I needed. I followed your instructions to the letter, and (speaking of letters) my beat-up old hatchet just cut through an envelope from the mailbox. It was so easy! I was going to throw this old, corroded hatchet in the trash, but after watching your video, I immediately ordered a tiny, pocket-sized stone like the one you're using. I'm so glad I found your video - my hatchet still isn't pretty, but boy howdy, it sure can cut! Thanks!
@jamesbarros9505 ай бұрын
when I'm sharpening chisels and planes with which I want to take off the smallest possible shaving, I am incredibly particular. I also recognize that trying to get a blade like that on an axe would not only be useless, but detrimental. Thank you for this straight forward method for keeping an axe sharp.
@jasonkendrick66163 жыл бұрын
You’re A great teacher. Fell like I can axe you anything. Lol.. thanks for the info brother and for keeping it simple
@Geebee2383 жыл бұрын
Hiya mate, love the way you teach, your practicality and honesty is refreshing. Not gung-ho and not too serious, unlike a few other channels. Alot of what you do is applicable here in the Aussie bush, thanks mate appreciate it.👍🏽👍🏽
@lindabarnes15853 жыл бұрын
I have watched a number of videos on sharpening, and this one is by far the best and easiest to understand. Thank you!
@stevenwest56855 ай бұрын
That was a great video. Lower the temperature on stuff that doesn’t need to be complicated. Thanks man!!
@andrewlifeisforliveing11215 ай бұрын
thank you for the video and advice, I'm new to the woodsmen life stile.
@dw97693 жыл бұрын
Nice!....best wishes from a wet and windy UK....😉👍
@arrzfr3 жыл бұрын
I think it was the owner of Bark River Knives (famous for their convex grinds) who said that any free hand sharpening will eventually result in a convex edge, because we‘re not precise in our hand/wrist/arm movements. That‘s what‘s working in your favor with a flat stone on an axe grind. Simple, easy, no nonsense.
@Jerry-uc1pn3 жыл бұрын
Love it. Other channels take 25 mins to convey the same amount of information you take 6 mins to.
@elpd463 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆 we're having fun while they're over there arguing about the angle!😆👍
@DavyCrosier3 жыл бұрын
😂
@olowek82 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! Thank you.
@SteveGrin3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick and simple tutorial. I had to listen to some other guys talk about BS for 5 minutes before showing their over-thought sharpening system.
@biffteutsch34022 жыл бұрын
Damnit!!!! Thank You Sir!!!! Love your channel and the simplicity you bring!
@janvanassen73583 жыл бұрын
Simplicity is everything and how you explain, tank you 😁
@RickTOutdoorAdventure19693 жыл бұрын
Nice one 👍. Great No Bullshit advice 👍
@bensimpson9175 Жыл бұрын
Simple. Practical. No bs. Subbed!
@DarkBlueDerry3 жыл бұрын
Honestly this has been the easiest to understand video I've watched for axe/hatchet sharpening most are over complicated and give too much information making it things easy to forget for beginners
@slowdancer55636 ай бұрын
After all these decades. Unbelievable, this works great.
@metasolo12223 жыл бұрын
Literally cutting to the chase. Bravo!
@chicksgrowtoo Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! ❤
@Backwoodsandblades3 жыл бұрын
Man, so appreciate it. I am an axe guy. Love the simplicity. Bravo and thank you.
@karenleblanc78082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. Very nice radio/tv voice.
@DomoArigatoMr.Roboto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for simplifying that. I was previously discouraged from carrying an ax on my outings because the sharpening videos I have seen were so complex. I am going to try this. Thanks!
@joeday44983 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan! You're right, that little sharpener is what we're most likely to have. That's bushcraft - getting the job done with what you have.
@michalurbanful2 жыл бұрын
How do you prevent the edge from going from convex to flat?
@jackieeastom87582 жыл бұрын
@@michalurbanful ,when you make the stone match the black line,you are matching the angle of the edge. There’s a lot of information on axe edge angle’s out there. Practice makes perfect 👍
@user-hg6ed3tu5s5 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@MDR-hn2yz3 жыл бұрын
Great video. This is the same way my grandfather taught me when I was a kid and it works. I’m always amazed how complicated some people make this.
@unclejohnbulleit26713 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, it's nice to see something done simply and effectively.
@SebastianSynn182522 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Simple and to the point with no bs. Thanks for this and the knife sharpening video!!
@wmarple9 ай бұрын
Great video, I applaud your pragmatism
@shashisingh62272 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Learn much. Greetings from South Africa
@survival_tales3 жыл бұрын
Sharpened my hultafors for a few minutes in your way. and the result is great, damned sharp, nice clear cut in my hand 😀💪🏼
@ianhillman40073 жыл бұрын
You are a great instructor. You make learn very enjoyable. Thanks for what you do. 🇨🇦🍻
@richarddetriquet96426 ай бұрын
Outstanding instructional video. Clear, concise and to the point
@lawrencemartin60413 жыл бұрын
Good man!! So nice to see someone out there talking good common sense. Logical and careful work to maintain your tools. The other thing I see is people with less experience and maybe new to Bushcraft or working with axes and bladed tools, being in a great hurry to force a sharp edge onto something. It just takes a little patience and time. Gentle consistent pressure, applied evenly and with just a little attention to detail. Nothing complex. Thanks for the film.
@nevv85813 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this vid. Very good advice and your experience and explanations are great for sharpening tools like axes. Keep up the great work!
@jackshirley9732 жыл бұрын
Keep it Simple, Best way to start the day.
@normanshadow13 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thanks! I think that's all my Dad did and he was very particular.
@dmorgan7243 жыл бұрын
Hell Yes!!!!! Thanks Man!! Very much appreciated!
@timothyluke48753 жыл бұрын
Great channel. I couldn't agree with this guy more on this and so many other things. He gives good little simple solutions for a variety of things. In this case, sharpening edge tools. Great job brother.
@rpwbass3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always concise and on point. Thanks, man!
@tombeckett43402 жыл бұрын
Nice and simple. Thanks 🇨🇦👍
@johnnysamol61473 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice keeping things simple is the best way keep up the good work!
@donnienewman91413 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!! Good to know the right way!
@timange12417 күн бұрын
It’s funny because I worked in repairing paint at a very large auto manufacturer and I had no idea that the water was meant as a medium to wash away filings. I feel a little stupid, but I’m glad I learned this information today. Just that alone was worth watching this video.
@NatureIntoAction3 жыл бұрын
Always great videos..real content...no wasted talk. thank you!
@GoMoreHike3 жыл бұрын
Careful with that axe Eugene
@robertocatrone7153 жыл бұрын
I love it... You're spot on... Just keep it simple and consistent. well done sir.
@CaptainKanundrum2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I finally was able to get my axe sharp!
@trevortaliana59442 жыл бұрын
Love your videos as they are very informative, simplified and sharp ! :)
@shawnleitch52083 жыл бұрын
Thank you... ill try this out for a season, anything less would not be an honest effort....
@brianreilly63583 жыл бұрын
Great no nonsense advice as always! Keep it up!
@quinntheeskimooutdoors62343 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. Take care.
@pnyarrow3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. Thank you once again for real down to earth good instruction! Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
@timterrill63183 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video. Finally a real sharping video! Keep it simple. 👍🏻
@pfalzgraf75273 жыл бұрын
great one - simple, understandable, works. That’s what you need when outside! If you wish you can do complicated once or twice a year at home when you take stock and prepare for next season or the next trip.
@AnyDayNow3603 жыл бұрын
No nonsense; I love it!
@TomWylie3 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Simple. Effective. Thanks!
@354seven2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Love the intro
@MrJujitsu623 жыл бұрын
Super !!! Thx for that info !!
@frh-freerangehuman3 жыл бұрын
love it.simple is almost always better. thanks for this
@Penguinz4LOLZ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll test this method out later.
@rickkerans84853 жыл бұрын
Great simple way to maintain the axe in the field or woods. If you get a bad roll or chip can get rid of that at home on a belt. Great method for the toolbox.
@ourtechwriter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much needed.
@21mph123 жыл бұрын
Unless I was looking for an argument, I was raised to never talk about sharpening in polite company...or was that something else? You're 100% on target with reminding people to use what works for them. Thanks for the video, they're always enjoyable!
@vango203 жыл бұрын
Nice low key, field proven method- I like it!
@EPGunman3 жыл бұрын
See there are more of those nuggets I mentioned on another video!!! Thanks for keeping it simple and effective!!!
@Theboldwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Good on you pal, great video as normal.
@tazmike46 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this channel! As much as I’d love to attend a class, there’s just no possible way, financially.
@CanoehoundAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Great Axe Sharpening Tips Dan
@Mike-gt1cs3 жыл бұрын
A cutting edge presentation
@Bing457 Жыл бұрын
Excellent simple tutorial easy to follow great job thanks for sharing.
@rickschuman29263 жыл бұрын
Finally, an axe sharpening tutorial that does not involve grinding. I would suggest having a mill bastard file on hand of there is a lot of edge shaping to be done. Honing might be a little too much splitting and rough shaping. And don't forget to deburr.
@MrSahilVerma3463 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job 👍 God is Watching your hardwork Keep it up Dude 💪 👊👌👌
@scottyhardway75573 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@michaelballinger64193 жыл бұрын
What I like to do is if I have two grits is to swap between circles on the first grit to running straight across for the second so it's really easy to see the difference on the bevel of where I have sharpened and where I haven't. Simple is best and don't mind the ones getting all technical about something which is really very simple.
@wrongbrainthink63062 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
@mvblitzyo3 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks
@southcoastoutdoorsuk63013 жыл бұрын
Great video as ever, keeping it simple 👍
@KarlsLabReport3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@ourtechwriter3 жыл бұрын
You are The Man!
@blackhatbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
This same method has worked for me in the field for years. No need to overthink it :) Keeping it simple is my in wheelhouse! lol
@sealight782 жыл бұрын
Dude. Axes have been among my money-making tools on and off for decades and I have a few that I cherish. I've only ever used an axe file and just always keep one with my axes, (I use it for a minute or two as needed). I lo e sharpening my tools and keep them sharp. I have a 2 sided stone for my knives, but never questioned the way I was taught to sharpen an axe with a file. I feel like I'm about to discover a whole new level using a stone on my axes. Only problem is, I'm here with my file and I forgot my stone at home this week.
@randyglazier4283 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m going out now to sharpen my axw
@dennisb37863 жыл бұрын
Good information. Thank you.
@debketelsen37423 жыл бұрын
I tried that method on my large kitchen cleavers and knives. Unless the blades get severely damaged I will be doing this. I have a 7 pound Chinese steel cleaver I use for chopping large pieces of venison and bones. It is so sharp now I don't have to work too hard. THANKS!!!!!!!