Siberian Native Tribesman Axe You Have Not Seen Before

[@JamesBuell88]

Best thing to see on a Saturday morning is Lars in the forest

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

Only when I can't be myself. I always enjoy learning about Siberian tools and techniques as compared to Modern North American. I'm curious as to tools and techniques from pre 1800s periods in both continents.

[@JamesBuell88]

@@skydivingcomrade1648 Colonial period America stuff is pretty neat. There is a channel I can't think of the name of, something like Townsend. He covers some. I enjoy his stuff. Like Lars, no bullshit...

[@poacher-ec9zo]

Yes,because that means he didn't die filming a video for us.

[@leej4914]

theres nothing better than when survival russia uploads a video

[@maxman1244]

your laugh brings me indescribable amounts of joy Lars, thank you for being you

[@NomadRidesHD]

i love learning about all the syberian native's tools and way's.

[@hudsonhornet6558]

It’s always great to learn from the people who actually live in the woods too as much as we might be out in the woods we don’t live out there and survive out there like they do so it’s good to take any tips we can from them

[@kevjames4236]

Just the content I've been waiting on today ❤️✌️🇬🇧 everyone reading this I hope you and your family are well.

[@robertlefou]

Same to you!🤙🇩🇪

[@Anvilshock]

"Channel is moving more and more over to the Natives' ways" - Eh, your channel has always been about you sharing _your_ life and experience with us, hasn't it? So, if that's where your endeavours are taking you, so be it. I'm happy enough for the opportunity to be taken along for the ride either way!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

That almost looks like an American broad axe for making hand hewn beams they had right-handed and left-handed axes

[@ballsyau1974]

That is the term I was trying to think of. We have one at the farm. I'm in Australia

[@jrgenfriborg3508]

@@ballsyau1974 broad axe. Berdbil is an Norman axe from around 1060. So the ones in us and au are copied from old Norman tools. Great history.

[@blinkventure6497]

I believe what you are referring to would be called a side ax, it would have one full flat side, not a double taper with a chisel grind. lars's ax is something a bit different, but all would be used in a wood working setting for different tasks

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

@@blinkventure6497 I believe our broadaxe are only sharp on one side. The handle is curve also. They made right or left handed axe

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

@@blinkventure6497 It goes by many differ name, we both got it right

[@jeremycoleman318]

I love your sense of humor. Always enjoy watching you from Louisiana!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Gotta love axes. 👊💀🍻

[@jamessell4490]

Ah nothing like a Lars in his natural habitat

[@tinkmarshino]

that should be the wild Lars in his natural habitat.. well said!

[@nilsschenkel7149]

This is a lot like a hybrid between a general purpose axe and a hewing axe. A hewing axe would also be chisel ground, but would have a straight edge and a completely flat surface on one side. The handle would be made canted, so that if you laid the axe head on its flat surface there would be plenty of room for your hand at the handle towards whatever you put the head on. Sometimes these axes are not actually fitted (as you wouldn´t really take big chops with them anyway), which would allow you to flip the bit to work on a log/ board from two sides. I wonder how the axe head you made would behave with such a canted handle.

[@calvinmientke3539]

I think the grandma neighbor should take some warm biscuits and jam to Lars. What a treat!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

More Grandma Babushka videos. Please. Some videos from your wife, also. Great job building and using that native style axe. Have you made a video about the native boots?Thanks.

[@smithmichaels]

I'm loving the Siberian knowledge

[@johnnybrown779]

Go for it native bushcraft sounds a great idea 👍

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesglenn6461]

This week was, Hello guys. Welcome to Survival Texas.

[@johnfarmer4099]

Ouch!

[@austingoleman9431]

Southern Oklahoma dropped down to -39 coldest I’ve ever seen it down this far south

[@OKBushcraft]

@@austingoleman9431 NE Oklahoma didn't get that cold, more like -19° F. Hats off to you

[@lalli8152]

I think chisel ground axes used to be pretty common for carpenters used in hewing logs, and such.

[@hudsonhornet6558]

Yes especially in the us just at flea markets any time I find old old axes a lot of them have a chisel grind I have to and restored two it takes a little getting used to but chisel grind is good

[@thomasnelson2463]

In the States, we call them "hewing axes", left or right. I love your channel!

[@alexpatyababa5221]

"of course.. of course" haha love the banter with yourself, very charming. Thank you for sharing, Lars!

[@wheelervette]

That's a pretty cool axe actually. I'm a 57 year old Canadian who has chopped a lot of wood in my time. Watching you today just made me realize I chop wood left handed!! But I use my right hand for a Tomahawk or hatchet.

[@yankeetimeline]

When your married you can make feather sticks any way you like! Really enjoyed the video. Hello from east Tennessee USA!

[@Ratkill]

7:00 Its cool to hear how the hits reverberate up and down the trunk. This is how you can tell they're solid hits with lots of energy transfer.

[@TheRogueRockhound]

Using the right tool for the job makes a world of difference. I foolishly bought one of those cheap hiking axes stamped out of 1/4 inch steel with cordage for a handle and the first time I tried to cut a limb with it, I was pissed because I could have broke the damn branch with less effort. Now, I use it to make medium-sized feathersticks and it works like a dream with little effort. I carry a silky, a knife, and that tiny ax which has minimal total weight and makes for easy weight distribution and maintenance. Cheers man, great vid as always

[@kevendrover2442]

Videos on native or local peoples that survived for generations on their own terms with their own tools will be a pleasure to see . Thanks stay safe

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

"Get out and do something awesome." Yes Sir, that's excellent advice, words to live well by. I enjoy your content, you've got a great attitude and, I get an extra smile every time you have a little chuckle at yourself. Thanks for sharing with us, Cheers! and Hello from 🇨🇦

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you :)

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Great to learn MORE about native Siberian Peoples and their craftways.

[@thomasbates7197]

It's good to see you keeping these traditions alive.

[@stefanm67]

I particularly like the native information/ ways Lars. It's good that you pass on this information so that people continue the old traditions and they can never be forgotten..

[@wesleytownsend8214]

I am a fairly old man but I would love to see this beautiful country before I go. I doubt it will ever happen but it reminds me of here in the Ozarks in Northern Arkansas with all the trees but the geography is different and of course it is colder there. Great video and I wish you good health, happiness and all the best to you and yours!

[@ricolaw2571]

It's comments like yours that make me wish I had the kind of money Jeff beszos has. I would love to send you!

[@wesleytownsend8214]

@@ricolaw2571 Thank you! Your kindness is refreshing! Yes if I had that man’s wealth I would be perfectly happy to give it all to the millions of great causes out there... maybe I’d put a bit away for grandkids college fund. Thank you again for the kind thoughts and I wish all the very best for you and your loved ones.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Thanks Lars. The rubber tube cover is awesome. I'm not surprised the Siberian father got angry, with that thing you are carving.

[@bgurtek]

When you mention the "square" handle cross-section of a Siberian ax, I fully agree and can say that any cross-sectional profile that gives the user some "directional feel" is always far superior than a handle that's axially symmetrical. That's what I've learned in my shop work.

[@keen9629]

We have in Canada Crib axes which are sharpened on one side with a hammer head. These are made for building grain silos.

[@JDseller1]

Lars a great video. I enjoy seeing tools from around the world. It is interesting to see how people design different tools to met their regional needs. Also interesting to see how a very simple tool can be so versatile. It makes total sense for a native Siberian as they are often nomadic and are not going to be carrying around a tool chest. LOL

[@m1msy]

In all honesty you can probably start a civilastion with this. Axes are so versatile in survival like situations, its crazy

[@whirving]

Really like the idea of the square handle. Edge alignment is really hard to maintain with thick gloves/Mitts.

[@dougwarkentin308]

Thanks Survival Russia....another good one, being a guy with 2XL hands I've always preferred an axe with a more square profile handle...Siberian natives have got it figured..

[@VIPER410]

I've never seen an axe like that till you showed us. I like to see the old tools the natives used thanks for sharing.

[@Darren5L]

That axe works very well with chip evacuation, seems very effective, and great demonstration!

[@sj81252]

Lars, the demonstration of cutting down the tree shows how much better a silky saw is for cutting trees 👍 Stay warm, Steve Florida, USA

[@SurvivalRussia]

For sure and then think about dividing up the log into smaller pieces with an axe...

[@sj81252]

@@SurvivalRussia Absolutely!!!

[@TheRogueRockhound]

AvE and DewClaw are shivering over in Hoth while Lars is building a snow fort on Belsavis.

[@fatherofdragons4880]

This old Tony too

[@TheRogueRockhound]

@@fatherofdragons4880 good call

[@jonwic7869]

I`m from Poland and I remember that long time ago we had an ax of this type in the basement. Until today, I had no idea that this type of ax came from Siberia. Great video!

[@Nobody32990]

It general russian pattern. What's makes it siberian is the chisel grind and shape of the handle.

[@jamesparker2337]

Lars could you have the "old timer" on one of your videos for something like a interview or his story telling for us?

[@beinghuman3225]

Modern technology is great. If it goes away your video is right on track with what it's all about. You do great work!

[@BoomBoomLou]

"Now I made a shaving on my new axe handle, not so awesome." lol, love the videos Lars!

[@jamesbass9913]

I really enjoy the native things you are showing, please show more. Very interesting items.

[@donniev8181]

Really nice axe, that bevel on the blade really pushes the cut and chips out away from the tree. Thanks for the video, God bless.

[@oskarmlakar3804]

I love seeing the channel moving to more traditional ways of living, keep up the good work Lars! :)

[@MilitaryHistoryGearReview]

It is always interesting to realize that small improvements in mechanics multiplied over hundreds of thousands of uses (chops, etc) can make a huge difference.

[@benjaminzedrine]

A note on the bevel being on the side that it is: to "chop" right handed on wood laid flat before you the bevel is down and will eject a chip nicely. Then to backhand it'll pare off nicely, and can then be supported by the left hand pushing and guiding the head while the right hand levers on the handle for power. It's a lovely grind for both crude and fine work. To point the heel and toe of the bit further increases its usefulness in fine work.

[@mannihh5274]

They are very similar to a carpenters/broad axe. A right handed person usually comes in from the right side, so the (biting) flat side of the axe has to be left (and vice versa) - you are absolutely right about the shape.

[@Moonshinedave1]

I really enjoyed this video, never really considered that type of grind before, but I can see the advantages.

[@panspermiahunter7597]

Excellent design, I can see the advantage of it being a multi cutter for feathering and carving plus felling.

[@redsorgum]

Very cool looking axe. Yes, more Russian made gear.

[@stevecrook5776]

Loving these videos about the native old times 👍

[@Gunrunner4532]

That intro music is AWESOME

[@szcynkowsky162]

Norwegian carpenters are using one-sided Axes, too. They are still biting in a flatter angle than both-sided axes. They make them with two kinds of steel, with a sheet of hard Steel on the flat side, thus they will stay sharp on their own, because the not so hard steel on the other side will wear down first.

[@sarchlalaith8836]

It's called a side axe, they were common in medieval Europe before saw blades

[@anulfadventures]

Sort of like a carpenter's tool/axe.

[@sarchlalaith8836]

@@anulfadventures exactly what it is cohort, yes. Some times they have long flat blades, sometimes smaller or rounder, depending on the task of course. I'll see if I can find a video of one being used to make a cupboard in guedelon

[@sarchlalaith8836]

@Eddie Hitler here you go cohort, at the 13 minute mark, the speed of this guy is incredible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5XSg3SYpbyZebc

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

that guedelon castle is something magnificent

[@sarchlalaith8836]

@@gramursowanfaborden5820 out certainly is cohort. We can learn so much about self sufficiency from the ancient world, applied to our own modern one there is liberation for all.

[@davthacker]

Awesome video seems like a super helpful design. The old ways are almost always the best, lots of years testing and refining the design! Would love to see an interview with the old timer also! Thanks as always Lars

[@anndebaldo7381]

Thanks! Neat axe! What a great idea the Siberians have. Looking forward to the next video!

[@robertnewell4054]

*When notched above that’s a TOP NOTCH. When notched above & below that’s a SWISS NOTCH or OPEN NOTCH When notched below that’s a HUMBOLDT NOTCH. The HUMBOLDT NOTCH leaves the cutting off the stump so you would have more board feet. It was developed for commercial logging. At least these were the terms we were taught 40 years ago*

[@joerodriguez3002]

Love this dudes humor. I enjoyed this video. Cracikng up!

[@offroadinfidel1916]

I made the same type of blade guard for my hatchet 4 months ago. Glad to see it on a video.

[@garthgledhill2249]

thanks Lars great awesome blog must be an axe lesson week ...just the other day a 94 year old lady explained to me about a Norwegian Goose wing axe keep the good werk

[@ericcorse]

LOL you described that cling cling sound and bouncing perfectly.

[@stephendoyle6873]

It's good to see that the old ways are not been lost it's just a pity that there aren't more people using the old ways so that thay aren't being last 2 time when you go into the forest and do things the old way you get to see much more of what's going on around you it's nice to be able to hear the birds singing and not just see a Blur as most people are rushing around and still getting nothing done except burning the candle at both ends and never getting the time to smell the flowers

[@sgt-maj_smoke]

Another good video, thanks for sharing.

[@davidmunro6939]

That is a wonderful axe?. Thank you Lars . I just learned something.

[@quintinsmit73]

Great video Lars, thank you👌

[@troelsandersen9654]

Education and entertainment as always. If you are going to live as a native "out there", and can only (or want only) one axe, then this looks like the one. Looking forward to the next video, where Lars shows us how you can also use this axe to cut your hair, shave, and pick your nose.................

[@larrymccready6778]

I always can't wait to watch the videos when I get the notifications.

[@m998hmmwv7]

Very nice job on the axe. Awesome..

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@drawncept8391]

Genius, Lars. Thank you for the share. Always look forward to your wisdom!

[@markdavis9480]

Very nice axe! Looks like a fun time, enjoy that winter while it lasts. I like to see your friends out with you aswell when they come. Keep up the great work.

[@buckbuck22]

the usefulness of the axe really came through; you can see how the design really works in the environment. Awesome video! and i like when you show the native things...it's super awesome. thank for sharing this

[@madmike6908]

I like the native Siberian stuff your presenting, it good to know how they do stuff. Great Video the axe looks interesting may try to make one.

[@FloridaPete1948]

Another great video Lars! I love learning about the native Siberian culture and ways. Those natives have survived for thousands of years in one of the harshest climates on the earth. So, their so-called "bushcraft skills" were, and are extremely good. We can learn much from these people. Thanks for showing us and we look forward to seeing more about the Siberian Natives way of life.

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

Educational, informative, always entertaining 👌 🎥 👍

[@BCVS777]

We call those axes a carpenters axe in the West. No telling where they originated...been around since the forge I guess.

[@moc6897]

Interesting details - a real universal tool! Thx Lars!

[@glennahoopes2895]

Great to see you. Keep it up! Its nice to see more videos.

[@RS-xq6je]

Interesting stuff, I saw chisel grind axe and couldn't think what it could be useful for but you summed it up nicely

[@garysmith9818]

Don't worry too much about "going native", Lars, how many years have the natives been using those ways to survive? You can't beat success, especially in a survival situation.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Dersu Uzala. Yep, natives are awesome. Many Australians disparage the Aboriginal people, but really have native blood in their veins. There weren't any white females in the early days.

[@oprov46]

Great timing Lars! I just got back from the woods where I made a handle blank with hewing hatchet and Mora. Now all I need is to get some russian axe head (they went up price wise on da Bay) and make me some taiga axe! I learned from you how to make axe handles from scratch and how to hang them with the 5 wedges, now I have to get even better then the teacher, right?! Best channel ever!

[@robertcashin6309]

Hi Lars love the video thats a pritty cool axe love the native gear.Can't wait for the next video

[@augustproductions6737]

Your sharpening job is perfect, just the right amount of mirror reflections from the sun. The square handle reminds me of the mescalero wood choppers you can by second-hand in my hometown. Their idea is its easier to handle in an skin gauntlet to process harsher woods like mesquite or other thorny woods

[@russellwilliams2898]

Yes! Native ways/tools are awesome ! ! !

[@curtforeman9014]

Lars thanks for another awesome video!

[@maverick4462]

Another awesome video, Thank you Lars!

[@ekus6196]

I used a conventional axe with an oval profile handle last week when it was really cold in the UK . I was wearing gloves and the axe twisted very easily . The square profile handle makes a lot of sense .

[@kitfortney536]

great show keep up the good work

[@fumastertoo]

That is a nice looking axe, and it makes a lot of sense too. I need to try and make one of these for my homestead. Cheers brother!

[@bobwalker9635]

Thanks for sharing this info from the native folks! We have lots of "experts" doing western woodcraft skills but this stuff you are sharing is unique.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

And here I thought we had it rough at 8 degrees Fahrenheit and no power or water for 3 days. Well done on your handle. That ax looks very useful.

[@450rhino1]

Excellent. Very good feeling when you make it yourself. It worked great, first try.

[@bethjohnson8353]

How old does cold weather camping get in reality? Ha the joy is watching Lars in a comfy home, then going out and playing at outdoorsmanship!

[@OKBushcraft]

I'm 3 mins in and already found something useful. Great resource Lars, BTW, natives usually do things that have worked for themselves for ages and trimmed out all the useless fluff. USUALLY

[@jamess2273]

I'm really looking forward to the review of those wolverine boots !! Excellent video !!

[@outdoors-university]

Very interesting subject my brother! Thank you for sharing! Stay safe and have fun!

[@allthisuselessbeauty]

Thanks Lars , great Video as Always ! ..

[@boarzwid1002]

That grind is perfect for making A lap joint for joining logs

[@philglover2973]

Excellent video Lars very informative thanks

[@ronaldbutler4480]

always good stuff Lars! Happy New Year to you and your family!