Rusty Cleaver Restoration - "Handle Looks like Snake Skin" - Made from Burlap Coffee Sacks

I got this cleaver at an estate auction earlier this year. I've been wanting to restore it for some time but I was unsure of the handle and how I'd do it. One day while walking past a large stack of Coffee Bean Burlap bags at work, I saw this bag with a great color of red for the logo. I knew that I had found what I was looking for. I've never worked with epoxy like I did in this video so, needless to say, this is my first micarta handle. Please leave a comment, good or bad. All comments are appreciated.
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[@peterbeley3067]

I've watched this video twice I enjoyed it so much

[@scottcates]

The handle layup and shaping is superb, sir.

[@hdm6897]

the burlap handle construction was so satisfying

[@hiram1115]

I really dig that handle. I think I would prefer it to be more glossy, but to each his own. It's a fantastic idea.

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Thank you. I agree.

[@The78CJ5]

The addition of the copper in the handle was a real nice touch. Great video.

[@BR5494]

Love.the.handle.very.good.craftmanshipBRAVO

[@charlesburow8120]

Beautiful work. Love the copper spacers and the burlap micarta handle!

[@ВадимКузнецов-э5б]

... почему сейчас такие тесаки не продают в магазинах, с удовольствием приобрёл бы себе, вместо топора на рыбалку брать с собой, работа отличная, молорик, удачи и здоровья тебе!!!

[@Antoninorosetta]

My Dad owned a grocery store when I was a kid!!! I've got two of his old cleavers. The larger one is in beautiful shape and the narrower one needs restoring!!! I'm going to try and redo it and see if I can master it!!!!! I also have his meat saw, and it's in great condition also. I like old stuff!!!

[@mikemccollum4521]

Such a unique handle

[@Metherel]

handle turned out great! love the shape too

[@joepool60]

Very Nice!

[@131dyana]

There will not be another one like that. Great job.

[@leeprim]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.

[@k.ssmallshop3363]

Hut ab! Sieht gut aus!

[@cdobbmloyalist472]

Magaling talaga silang magrestored ng mga ganito!!

[@milanradak269]

The burlap micarta worked well. Thanks for the video

[@billwessels207]

Appreciated the lack of obnoxious music, etc.

[@careyrook5364]

Very nice... enjoyed the vid... the handle rocks.

[@ashtons7194]

Looks awesome man!!!

[@boriszegarra7382]

Cool restoration,,,,,i like your job,,,,the handle knife is fine and original,,,,, greating from Perú 🇵🇪👍

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Thank you.

[@rogersmith6411]

Real

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Really nice restoration.

[@crocsinthewater4838]

I can smell and hear knotts berry farm just by looking at the handle holy shi-

[@randomguyfromtexas1185]

Great job!!!!! I actually have a burlap sack in my shop I’m about to turn into some micarta handle scales and I would’ve never thought about using brass for liners so I may have to steal that idea for some knives I’m making. I truly enjoy watching videos like this whether it be you or someone else. I like taking old tools, knives or what not and refurbishing/restoring them for use. I just recently picked up and old set of WISD 10” shears for $4 and they’re rusted and need a bit of TLC, but the are usable and I have already sharpened them and used them, but they could be better.

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

You wouldn't be stealing since I get all my ideas from other videos.

[@jonny555ive]

Awesome job sir, that handle turned out fantastic. You got a new subscriber 👍👍

[@tonywalker8030]

Good job the only criticism I have is to use finer grit sand paper for the handle.

[@Madlintelf]

Never thought of using Burlap for a micarta handle but it definitely works well! Nice restoration, and great job with that handle!

[@davouchi1]

Amazing job. Good on you for trying something new, you're very creative. When i saw the burlap sack i was thinking ..what the hell is he doing with that.. then you turned a burlap sack into a handle 😂 and it came up great. Well done mate.

[@chefmike4414]

Nice!! I didn't see you sand the sides of the handle smooth before you oiled it and you can tell. I would of used a lacquer on the handle for a more glossy look but thats just my opinion. I was expecting to see that blade polished to a mirror like chrome finish, that's always my favorite part of a knife restoration.

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

A friend at work suggested the same thing. I'd like to do another handle and I'll definitely lacquer it when I do.

[@chefmike4414]

@@TwoHandsRestorations Awesome!!

[@troymanning3150]

Really nice job! The scales are amazing.

[@supersevenn]

the handle came out great, the metal work not so much. keep at it man, good job!

[@blazko9367]

Excellent work, the little detail that made me disappointed was the epoxy on the blade when you glued the handle, but that's really a tiny detail ! Love the video, first of yout video that I watch and that's quite relaxing, and cuting the noise of machines is a nice idea, more should do this too

[@marcuscicero9587]

a lot of great techniques. thanks. really nice result

[@davidhall8874]

Well, to be honest, I never thought the handle would ever turn out looking anything but ugly, but it does look good! I just wish you could hafe done a little bit more with the pitting in the blade.

[@Sanych56]

Super did everything perfectly👍👍👍

[@M_to_the_T]

the handle is art. The metal part is ok, love to see more sanding on it

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

I'm going to have to agree with you. Thanks for watching.

[@panosvrionis8548]

Cross pattern sanding 🧐🧐 👍👍

[@oldtrio1]

rusty clever

[@jesmitty7367]

Beautiful

[@tnglen001]

When punching out pins, level your work piece. Safer, neater, faster

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

Thanks for the video. My chef's knife, similar to this cleaver, but thinner blade, the plastic handle broke. I need to make a new handle but don't know how. this video helped to at least try... Don't have all those machines (tools) but try to do by hand. Thanks.

[@zah555]

Awesome!

[@bulldogdadmagnetfishingbla5763]

Should have put the handle cap back on. Other than that STELLAR job!

[@diyresttube]

at the beggining you should clamp it.its dangerous to drill like that.welldone sir..just be safety.

[@sonofulti1859]

Never seen the epoxy in the coffee bag done like that, super cool idea. Definitely would have tried to conserve it a little more instep of wasting that big piece on just this one handle. Probably could've used it on another handle.

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

What you saw was my first attempt at a micarta handle. I didn't really know what I was doing. I learned what worked and what didn't. The next one will be smoother with less waste.

[@blank5390]

Beautiful job, especially on the handle!

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Thank you

[@chrisscott7148]

Excellent! I wonder.. would the resin handle polish to a shine? or would the sack stop this from happening? Great work though!

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi bro 👋👋👋 good to see you 🤝🤝🤝 very good restoration meat cleaver 👍👍👍🔥💣👌🏽

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

As always, thanks for watching.

[@carlcotton1753]

WOW!

[@relaxingsounds7652]

That looks really sharp. All kidding aside, it is really nice. What is the texture like on the handle? Did the epoxy make it smooth or does it retain some of the texture of the burlap?

[@WETVFirst]

nice work...

[@andrewnelson4496]

I thought leaving the red exposed in the micarta was super cool. I was sad, however, when I realized that you weren't going to put the metal cap back on the front of the handle...

[@alexdr968]

Good afternoon. Everything is great, good work. But one question arises: why brush with a hand, and after five minutes turn on the air .... Why?

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

I like working with my hands and prefer it even though it can be laborious. Sometimes, however, my hands get a little tired (Cleavers are hardened) and I give in to the air tools. Or, in other cases I experiment and see what is working and not working. Thank you for watching.

[@anthonyeddington9675]

I just subscribed. Nice work.

[@yiola2]

Obrigada!abraços aqui do Brasil.

[@victortolentino6785]

I really enjoyed this video because I have a beat up cleaver just like this. How much would you charge me to redo mine? I would try this myself but I don't have all the tool and other stuff needed to pull this off. Thank you

[@old8235]

Do it without the fancy tools and be proud of the outcome, show your grandchildren

[@samklaasse7724]

its not damascus steel i gues .wonderful restaration well done

[@samklaasse7724]

a real crafsman

[@MikeVal1369]

I didn't expect to like the handle when you started in, but that turned out to be a really good idea that you executed quite well. Thanks for sharing!

[@annyeland5391]

It looks like someone used that clever as a hammer 🔨

[@b80-s9i]

It's a butchering cleaver, and the butcher would use the spine to bust through the pelvic bone of cows, deer, elk, bison...whatever was brought in...but the hammering through pelvic bone all day caused the mushrooming effect on the spine of cleavers!

[@danielpowers5891]

Before: my destroyed weapon in dark souls After: what my weapon looks like after restoring it's durability.

[@rarmykamimura5717]

Perfeito

[@dayjn]

Not sure if using oil on the epoxy handle is a good idea for the long term stability. It could soften the resin and deteriorate with time. A varnish or polyurethane might be better.

[@jedidaddychris]

Autofocus can be frustrating, can't it? Another great job!

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Yes, I agree. It's a new camera and I'm learning I have to check it often.

[@cgautreau1]

the handle is so bad ass. did you consider putting that old guard back on? what became of the finished product?

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

I put all the stuff I do aside. When I have the space I will use them as displays.

[@randyjonesofincredibletiny7308]

WHY NOT A FLAT FILE? ON SIDES OF BLADE, TO KNOCK DOWN THE PITS, HIGH VALLEYS, LOW VALLEYS. MAKES SIDES FLAT AND SMOOTH. NO GULLEYS FROM HAND SANDING.

[@brentelsing4447]

Why would you want it to look brand new? If you want it to look new wouldn’t you just buy a new knife?

[@ddd228]

If you had beat in the rivets, it may have split the handle.

[@mustifato]

👍

[@northernmichfish1438]

It looks great...but, in my opinion, the whole story of the cleavers life, has been stripped away. I liked the flared top and the uneven edge. It told of it life. That said, the finished product, does look good.

[@randyjonesofincredibletiny7308]

WHEN EXAMING, JUDGING A PROJECT LIKE THIS. DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TYPE OF STEEL USED? BASICALLY DO SOME BLADES HAVE CHEAP STEEL THAT IT IS NOT WORTH THE TIME RESTORING? HOW CAN WE TELL A BETTER METAL, HIGH CARBON BLADE, WHEN IN THIS CONDITION.

[@theProtocaster]

LOUD NOISES

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Some blades are made with cheaper material than others. There is a wide range of quality when it comes to knives, cleavers and other cutting instruments. I am the wrong person to ask about how to tell the quality of metal used. I know that you can buy a kit that enables you to find the hardness of metal so you can determine if it is suitable for your needs. Beyond that I don't know enough to answer your question accurately.

[@nickhale2900]

Nice job, I love the patina effect on the handle. Was the manufacturer's stamp legible?

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Barely. I should have shown it closer.

[@djspbb]

I worked on one from either the Twenties or Thirtys. You almost needed a microscope to see any makers mark. I had to Google the address to figure out the maker.

[@cabronicusmaximuschingonic1062]

Kind of sloppy. But, I can't argue with the final result. Good job.

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

I agree, it was sloppy. Personally, I didn't like it while I was doing it. I was hoping it would turn out fine. It turned out pretty good.

[@pghgeo816]

Too much curve on the blade that isn't an asin style thin bladed veggie cleaver. That is a bone and meat cleave the blade profile should be just about flat. I really liked the handle

[@jerryjohnston2458]

Beautiful work! Do you sell your restorations?

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

No, sorry.

[@davidg813]

So you took a vintage meat cleaver from the late 1800s and made it into what you could find at Walmart for $10. Congratulations. I have one like this "Genuine Warranted 7" with patina , a beautiful wood handle and a rolled top from decades of hand made butcher use and I would NEVER dream of destroying it and getting rid of the "aged look" and replacing the wooden handel that is over 100 years old with Epoxy! WOW! Congratulations, your now $15 cleaver is still selling on Ebay in original condition for from $60 to over $100. What are you going to destroy next?

[@charlesf.3787]

A colinha que eles usam para colar o cabo deve ser cara viu, pq eles usam a continha mesmo Kkkkkk

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

What cable Didn't see a cable

[@charlesf.3787]

@@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n aqui no Brasil se fala cabo. A parte que você segura com a mão para manusear.

[@markneo1]

👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@Plotcontenidos]

te technique you used to make the handle is really cool, but I don't like the result. Great work though

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Fair enough!

[@ljguy300]

Lots of pit marks still on the blade

[@ljguy300]

I wish your vise didnt move

[@عزوزالحربي-ض9ط]

مقبطها كان افضل

[@paulmartin6152]

Why would you invest that many man hours in a clever that can be bought new for $$.

[@antoniogarciagonzalez8218]

P

[@DAVIDFREDERICOROCHA]

... 1ST ...

[@typicalrussian9916]

Оттирать ржавчину??когда есть ёрш и болгарка с насадками??нет.. Мастер класс,как занять себя бессмысленной хуетой..на долгое время)

[@qepfemihepejtid4774]

The gainful defense partly whisper because gender revealingly invite near a rigid crack. snobbish, general gentle flat

[@daniclark2621]

I love love love when restorations come out shiny! Your work is beautiful! SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@christophergrabon1294]

I was very skeptical of the handle at first but it turned out fantastic!!!

[@rogersmith6411]

Nice sell for 100 bucks

[@rogersmith6411]

Hobbies are great......

[@bittersweetjesus]

I’m so tired of these fucking LIT commercials that play with every video lately

[@johnadlam5773]

Great restoration job! Loved the handle, it came out so well. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@stevemeisternomic]

From the damage one can see that butchers love to use a hammer on their cleavers.

[@m.acesena3823]

What kind of epoxy you use to make the handle by the way it looks amazing your job !!

[@TwoHandsRestorations]

Thank you. There is a link in the description.

[@tctc8578]

Great craftsmanship man. Loved the handle effect

[@matrix26uk]

I think you need to soak 1 layer at a time in the epoxy and stack as you go

[@vaniacabral9389]

Parabéns, sou do Brasil, estou encantada com o seu trabalho de restauração, é fascinante, obg!

[@sssigsauer2266]

I believe that this was a great restoration. I don’t believe nit-picking someone’s video ( except for bad practices). Nuff said.

[@danmagill7595]

Beautiful ................. Dan from Ireland ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@nickandrews3834]

just beautiful!