First time sharpening an axe with a Jig

This video shows my first impressions of the kme axe sharpening system and covers basic setup and use of the jig. Watch as I turn a dull throwing axe into super sharp tool.

[@TonersR6]

Dude your videos are great. I don't understand how your channel isn't bigger. Keep up the good work.

[@geraldtucker8299]

Fantastic results. Love the throwing axe

[@fredneely1761]

Thanks for bringing this tool to our attention, NEVER seen it before. :-)

[@MrDude2237]

Saw another guy use a rag on the axe head and doubled it every so often throughout the sharpening, raised it up and opened your angle for the convex angle.

[@zeeKxxL]

That’s a gorgeous axe!

[@Frontline-K9]

I need to get one of those setups. I always struggle a bit to get my axes stupid sharp

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I hear you. Not only does it make it way easier to get it razor sharp, it's also easily repeated once you find the bevel geometry you like.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Nice jig. Simple. I like that. And looks like would be easy to build...

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Looks like a very similar system for knives. Definitely will be getting one for my axes and hatchets... I never know what is a good angle.. this will 100% help with that.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Yes sir. Pretty hard to mess up with one of these.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

When I'm putting a new bevle or working on a very dull blade... sometimes I'll look at the edge with a jewelry loop to see where I'm at ... it helps. Especially when you're blind like me lol

[@donscottvansandt4139]

With the fine stone your polishing more than take material off ... so I usually have trouble feeling a burr . But I have found it makes a big difference in how long the blades hold an edge.

[@normankerr9948]

I came for the axe restoration info and subbed after the comment re: Wankerstar- you got that right. That boy's not right in the head.

[@XFS540]

Damn; I just ordered one of those Lansky pucks. Maybe I skipped ahead and missed it but how much for this?

[@tonyeden8381]

I’ve had the KME knife sharpener for 10 years it’s fantastic but takes some time

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

It takes time, but the outcome is 👌

[@GenevaSevenfold]

Very nice bud

[@oilburner8548]

Nice bit of kit that, if you can get replacement stones

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

You can get replacements, lower and higher grit straight from kme.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

So how do you know what the proper angle should be for different axe bits? Is there a chart? Or a common book?

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Hey Eric. There's no chart or book that I've seen. There's alot of factors that come into play. I haven't gotten deep into yet.

[@ianbaker4295]

I was curious, so I just measured the angle on my 1lb Gränsfors Bruk “outdoor axe” to be around 17 degrees, a little higher in a few spots but no more than a degree or two. I’ve only sharpened it once and stuck to the original bevel when doing so. There’s no standard book or chart to my knowledge, but I wish there were.

[@groundpounder24365]

I have something very similar to that for my knifes

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I'm pretty sure some of these components cross over to their broad head and knife sharpening systems also.

[@JerrodGreene]

If you put that o ring on the back of the rod it will help you not bring the stone all the way down over the edge. Same with the other piece it goes on the front of the rod and will help with not bringing the stone up off the edge.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

You have a new Sub

[@_BigLife_]

Very similar to a lansky sharpening system for knives

[@ПавелЖелезняк-б9р]

Де можна взяти таку точилку?

[@paulhare662]

Axe Lansky.

[@dominikvdovski996]

Stones should be of identical thickness, rods also thicker, option for clamping, not jus magnets, and we have a great tool for sharpening axes. By now it's like 8/10.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I would like to see the same size stones. I'm not sure what a thicker rod would do to make it better though. A clamp would be a nice upgrade but would also complicate the manufacturing process and cost more I think.

[@LokiMacGuyver]

Seems like it did the job just fine.

[@buck1978]

😂😂😂

[@larryjanson4011]

to bad no link.

[@larryjanson4011]

OUCH for that price it should do the work while you enjoy a cold one.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

@larryjanson4011 good tools aren't cheap. $130 isn't bad, especially with how much time it saves. Not to mention the precision it achieves.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

@larryjanson4011 a similar unit could be built for $20, but it would take hrs to make.

[@lagissans185]

It should have been better quality if it had been made in Europe

[@420HughMungus]

They didn’t pay you ???? They sent you a free tool !!!!! Yes….. they paid you !!!!! GEE you think reading the instructions before you post a first impression video would help????