Making An 18th Century Carpenters Axe 2019

[@jamessotherden5909]

That is by far the best handmade handle I've seen on youtube yet. Well done sir.

[@tankmeltedargon8831]

I agree with that, I have watched so many videos on making handles it's seems like a waste of time after watching Lars. So much information in such a short video.

[@rickatill44]

there is absolutely nothing that makes my day better than coming in and finding a new SURVIVAL RUSSIA video of any content lars puts out he is SUPER AWSOME !!!

[@George1mac]

So, I get up this morning and while having coffee discover a new video and my wife hears Lars and says, "I feel like he is living here"...lol. My dad made handles much like this..he used hickory...beautiful job with the handle.....definitely a heirloom.

[@gwoodru]

Man Lars I love your channel. With such BS going on in the world today I look forward to your videos. Such Great content without the BS and political mess.

[@ennismccaffrey3227]

I second that statement, your’s is an excellent channel for sitting back in my recliner and living vicariously through your videos!

[@canadianpatriot6066]

My dad is out in the shed trying to build an axe now!! 😂 I'm not sure it will look like yours Lars. He has his phone next to him and with you on pause 😂😂👍

[@jcivilis533]

The drawing he made is actually quite useful despite him saying that he might make a how-to video about this. I'd just need to know the sizes and then I can adjust ratios and whatnot. Shape is quite easy to draw.

[@NorthWoodsCountryBoy]

canadian patriot That’s awesome! Let us know how your Dad’s axe turned out.

[@terryfennell3331]

Yes I agree with James Sotherden that this is the best handmade handle I've seen too! great job. I have never heard any one tell about the center line thru the handle before and I have a couple of axe heads that I will be making handles for so that is some good advice;thanks.Mabe I will video me trying to make mine.

[@willcrosbie8806]

I want to apologize for any fools That don’t like your channel they obviously don’t know what good content looks like

[@Dozer_DT]

End of last video...I think I’d like to use a bigger axe next time. New Video..today we’re gonna MAKE an axe we use 100-200 years ago. Love this guy!!! Edit: Axe came out beautiful!

[@brennenmunro499]

Most excellent handcraft you have done there Lars! Your children are so very fortunate to be growing up in the countryside. Whether or not they stay in the "country" and embrace the small village lifestyle, or if they move to the city and make a life for themselves there... what you and your wife have provided them with by being out in the countryside with them, is going to provide them with life lessons that will hold them steady no matter where they go! Thank you for sharing this project with us. It is this type of content that keeps your subscriber numbers growing. In a world full of "Look at me" videos, your honest and enthusiastic approach to each challenge that country living presents too your family, and the care that you show for your friends and neighbors is very refreshing to watch. Again... Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures, and letting us peek into your daily life as well. Munro

[@charliemansonUK]

I too think you can be justly proud of your work! A rusty old axe head found in the woods lives once more. Peace Charlie 🇬🇧

[@wrxs1781]

Well done Lars, many of us in North America would envy your lifestyle.

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

That's an amazing handle, you did honor to that vintage axe head.

[@williamb6869]

Beautiful axe handle hand crafted as usual another awesome video from a very good teacher ,am learning even at 72 yrs ,who said an old dog can't learn new tricks thank you Lars .

[@LifeofBoris]

I will take 5 thanks

[@LifeofBoris]

this channel keep my blood pumping

[@TheMaxg85]

That's a fine axe handle that any woodsman would be proud of. Good job Lars!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you!

[@olegsobko9982]

Ларс, привет! В Питере тоже зима, вчера снег выпал. С праздником!

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Lars, when I was young and living "in the country", we had several Hickory trees that we used to make handles for axes, hammers, etc. After cutting, shaping, and sanding, I used pieces of broken glass to do final "sanding" before treating the handles with used motor oil. They would last forever! Excellent job making the carpenter's axe! Suoah Supah AWESOME!!! The saw you used is much like a Japanese carpentry saw. I've used those type saws in my career as a Master Craftsman Carpenter for over 35 years. They are excellent saws. The handle you made came out beautiful for just using basic tools! Supah Supah AWESOME!!!

[@lupusdeum3894]

Glass finishing & motor oil! That's old school. & "There's nothing like a nice piece of hickory." LOL

[@georgemcmillan9172]

@@lupusdeum3894, absolutly!!!

[@TargaWheels]

Looks awesome!! That's a lot of work. Thank You for saying some words in English and Russian. I didn't know ANY Russian words until I started watching this channel. 😃👍

[@finaloption...]

The wind blows, the dog's bark, and Lars is a master craftsman! Beautiful work!

[@JamesBuell88]

Too busy to watch for a couple days. Glad I found the time. I remember you cutting those blanks. Up in the house for a couple years is a good way to season. Love your work my man.

[@ianrichardson3968]

A Viking would be proud to own such an axe..

[@lovebikesmustride]

You made a fine looking handle for that beautiful axe head, hats of to your sir. Much respect

[@temperhollow7716]

Amazing workmanship! I was biting my nails when you hammered the wedges in : )

[@ericcorse]

Lars you knocked it out of the park on that handle. I bet it will be a pleasure to use.

[@serbia-ll1io]

👍🏻 Браво. Из Србије 🇷🇸

[@bryanaries134]

I am very impressed with the quality of work and effort you put into making this ax handle and restoring the ax head! This type of quality is very rare these days.

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Sir, Lars a more perfect carpenters axe handle I’ve not seen, and made of Birch to boot! As always, great tutorial video & many thanks goes out to your Mrs.👩🏻‍🦰 ThankYou < N.PA, USA

[@bruleriverrooster2981]

Craftsmanship at its finest. Nicely done sir.

[@PALM311]

Beautiful job. Birch is actually the hardest softwood. Makes "really very awesome" tool handles!

[@nolemons]

HOW DARE YOU make such an awesome axe handle! I love the handrolic method and stuff and stuff.

[@reddeercanoe]

Perhaps woodsmen of Russia used birch because the boreal forest in which they live doesn't have hardwoods such as hickory and maple growing naturally. They used what they had and made the best of it , isn't that the essence of survival? Your channel is the best Lars !

[@bobpetrovski8677]

Beautiful work Lars. You should be proud. I would. That would be one awesome axe to own, use, and cherish. Old world craftsmanship meant to last a lifetime or two with proper care. Thanks for sharing.

[@Schmidt54]

I think we all can agree that Silky should be sponsoring you. :)

[@SurvivalRussia]

They actually sent me an awesome saw as a present. I have not shown it just yet. It's not sponsorship. Just a "Thank you" :)

[@Schmidt54]

@@SurvivalRussia That is very cool!

[@patriotpioneer]

Dang, That Ax Looks really Good...!

[@lonelybikr]

That tool will last forever. Good job sir.

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Best axe handle I’ve seen, you can be proud of your workmanship 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Nicholas_Shaw.]

Great approach with new axe lars. I never doubted it going for a minute. Awesome.

[@tomritter493]

Great looking ax Lars you should be proud .

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you Tom.

[@lanceroark6386]

You're the last bit of sanity on my KZbin feed.

[@HEATRACER24]

Ikr!

[@BEARivrman81356]

I consider myself an axe geek! I love them! That axe style I believe is my favorite! Thanks for posting this video!!

[@vikesguy6241]

You should be proud of yourself. That is a excellent ax handle. Very good work.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I like you axe handle video. I buy all of my tools and only use saws and clippers for garden work.

[@digginz8603]

The pink ninja is now the Green Ninja :-)

[@upnorthandpersonal]

Just what I needed on a cold and dark Tuesday evening :)

[@IanCoomer]

Beautifully Done there. You absolutely should be proud!!!!

[@ogivecrush]

Outstanding! "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." - John Keats

[@clintruin1576]

Tupolev, Russian aircraft designer, used to say, that only beautiful planes fly well. Rephrasing Tupolev, only beautiful tools work well. Lars did make outstandingly beautiful tool.

[@greenpea9412]

Man that was some craftsman ship right there.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you!

[@vgrdesign]

Диагональные клинья - прикольно... но конец рукояти - чересчур вычурно решил... будет выкрашиваться.)))

[@towerjokeytower8484]

Hey you have snow! It's time for the mini crawler.

[@brentweigelt5365]

Impressed beyond belief!!! I'd hate to even use it at this point!!! Totally Awesome Lars!!!

[@ProfessorNormal-EU]

That is some awesome carpenting you did there Lars :) I am a carpenter myself and I have to say I could not have done that any better myself. And you for sure have the right to feel proud about the axe. Greetings from Sweden

[@semco72057]

I like the ax handle you made and it looks great and fitting perfectly on the head. I am glad that it didn't crack when it was assembled and it should give you years of good service and all you have to do is keep it in a dry place when not being used to preserve the wood.

[@samdill36]

beautiful lars....the magic of high quality metal and wood.....i have a 9 year old russian friend here in canada, and we love watching your videos, keep them coming.

[@sffpv9671]

Great video Lars. You have every right to be proud of what you have made. Self pride is a feeling we are sometimes made to feel guilty for using, but it definitely should be used in this situation, the axe looks stunning! Look forward to seeing it being used!

[@ericspratt3164]

Beautiful workmanship Lars. Gransfors bruks got nothin on you! Well done!

[@3101010]

You just brought that Axe back to life. Amazing to see the end results.

[@themodernadventurer4320]

Amazing work bringing that old iron back to life.

[@alandean9323]

You made a really top quality job of re- handling that beautiful axe head. Most people don't realise what a special skill it takes to do this. You have my admiration.

[@huntarama9375]

Yep I am impressed - for finishing wood for a gun stock for example I slightly wet the wood and rub with steel wool a couple of times -the water makes all the minute slivers of wood curl up and the steel wool cuts them of to give a mirror finish. Of course you might not want a mirror finish for an axe handle. For gun stocks I also water down the linseed oil with turps for the first few coatings and rub with steel wool between the coats untill all the grain is full then use pure linseed for about 10 coats and add a bit of meths and furniture polish to the mix for the last few coats -lol the whole process takes about a month and who wants to wait that long .

[@thehandlesticks66]

You were blessed by the soviet steel lol. Great job on the axe, it looks amazing!

[@Zigge]

Hi Lars. I'm originally a carpenter by trade, but I never really owned a carpenters axe until last year when I got a Hultafors carpenters axe. I love the way it handles for bushcraft with the straight ground edge. You would never guess how big a difference it makes when you are used to a curved edge on axes. :-)

[@LatinosOver40]

Excellent video... someone buy this man a generator... gracias for the video... Tu Amigo Javier ... Houston, Texas, USA Отличное видео ... кто-то купил этому человеку генератор ... gracias для видео ... Tu Amigo Javier

[@alanoffer]

I found six old axe heads on my property in SW France , they turned up when we dug up the garden the old farmhouse is over 2 hundred years old . And the old farmer near me said they were at least from the early 1900s . The iron is incredible after a clean up and sharpen they are axes you could use as a knife almost . I only had to make handles .I wouldn’t have bought new shaft for them but anyway modern handles don’t fit these old axe shapes . You are right it looks easy to make one but you need to have the shape just so .

[@barghastov]

Kinda tempted to make my own handle for the mounds of axe heads that rest away in my grandfathers workshop.

[@2CabrasLocas]

Listen to that wind blow (1:30)! You can feel that in your bones through youtube!! :D

[@retasmith472]

Awesome job, love your vids. Off to cut firewood in Southern Ontario, Canada.

[@paulbennett9002]

Your channel is great beautiful country

[@americanboots7580]

i am impressed..nice job...skill is the word of the day...well done Sir.

[@RichardT2112]

DAMN! That is worthy of being put on display! Lovely job!

[@nicolajc]

birch+steel+Lars=awesome.axe

[@passerby9123]

Nothing wrong with being proud of your own achievements Lars, especially when they are obviously great, as is this axe handle. It is worth noting, however, that many of our human difficulties start when we are asked to make others proud of us, or if we ask others to make us proud of them.

[@PavlovsBob]

Outstanding craftsmanship, Lars! Beautifully done.

[@boopernator]

Beautiful work, you should feel proud of your accomplishment. I look forward to some video of you using your axe. You inspire me to, as you say "Do something awesome". Thank you for sharing your wonderful experiences.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Nice peace of wood. Congratulations.

[@dralenvan]

There is something satisfying in creating something nice from a simple piece of wood. Especially if it has a function.

[@thunderbirdone8126]

Good to see that you did not varnish the handle

[@jodeluna62]

Good Video And Good History Of Tool Making In Russia!

[@barrywebber100]

Very nice work on that bespoke handle Lars, well done for restoring the old axe into a quality useful modern tool! Thanks for posting and best wishes.

[@justing2443]

Go ahead and be proud! Well done, sir.

[@factfind9836]

A thing of beauty Lars,well done.

[@spawn1351]

Nice THICCC axe, great job on the handle it looks awesome.

[@fumastertoo]

You did a great job on that handle brother, looks awesome! Have a great week my friend!

[@wilcoautomotive545]

Very nice workmanship I'm jealous. I like your artistic license on the pummel. All the best Wilco

[@ianfarquharson3772]

Looks amazing. Can't wait to see this year's camp.ThankQ. TkEZ>UK

[@rc287]

That handle looks amazing. You do some good woodworking. Great video👍

[@henrymoreland8719]

An excellent piece of craftsmanship, thank you for sharing.

[@av-ji9qy]

Great job on the ax handle ....great instructional video as are all your videos ...waiting for the next visit

[@irishrover63]

Awesome job Lars. My son's laser machine could put that Survival Russia logo on each side of the shaft, that would finish it. :)

[@brycecoffman4621]

We also need that mushroom,onion and sour cream recipe video!

[@marklitzow2743]

That's some nice craftsmanship

[@michaelcurtis4563]

Beautiful Axe haft you made there and an awesome finished product can't wait to see ti in action! Thanks Lars, have a great week!

[@Drekavacmilitaria]

Just a suggestion, you should make a video for Russian winter life hacks, the snow is starting to fall here in the us state of Michigan, the axe is pretty badass, stay warm Lars!

[@wendyhutchins945]

Extremely well done! Very impressive. Pleasure to watch. :)

[@binarysoul]

Great looking handle, I love the tip about using the sawdust, I am definitely going to try

[@metsleeth6904]

A little proud... come on Lars it looks great you should be really proud of fine work like that.👍

[@Mostlyonoff]

A fine piece you will someday hand down to Blue Ninja I like the wide blades on those old soviet axes

[@KnifeDetector]

Beautiful Handle!! Well Done!!

[@charleswalter2902]

Lars, you should allow yourself to be "a little bit proud". That is a beautiful axe handle also, that Japanese saw you were using is a RYOBA. that is the name for a saw like this that has rip & crosscut teeth on opposite edges of the same blade.

[@malapoyo]

Oh WOW! Be VERY proud of yourself for that one. That thing is GORGEOUS. I would TOTALLY buy that if I saw it somewhere.

[@richsoutdoors402]

A little bit proud??? You should be very proud, you are an artist. Makes my axe handling effort last year look very amateur. Much respect to you. I guess there in the north the birch grows slowly so is very dense.