Rusty Old Axe Restoration!!!

[@BarryHull]

Jesse, Samurai, I can land an airliner so smooth sometimes the passengers don’t know we’ve touched down, and before that as a US Navy F/A-18 combat pilot I could send a bomb through the front door from 10,000 feet, but for the life of me I don’t know how you create such beautiful wooden works of art. I’ll go to my grave never being able to develop such skills. I salute you young man, truly inspiring. Thumbs up!

[@MrMisaKulicka]

The faded stamp is "SAW", for Sven Axel Wetterling.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Always up for a new samurai vid! Glad to see you back at home with the family

[@fishoconnor108]

I'm no expert but in my limited experience I would have to say that, to me, it looks like its a metal axe. I hope I'm not wrong. Loved the restore...

[@DIYBuilt]

Awesome restore project. Loved it

[@ZenWithKen]

That was very rel-axe-ing. Thanks for sharing!

[@885Blackjack]

DO NOT CUT YOUR PERFECTLY GOOD VINTAGE HANDLE FINDS! THAT WAS A TOTAL ROOKIE ERROR. Get some wd-40 and a rubber mallet and just take your time. Use THIN drill bits to remove the metal and wood wedge in the curb. DO NOT CUT THE HANDLE OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mathewmorton6694]

I’ve watched about 4 “restoration” videos today of old axes and probably a hundred in the past, yours is the only one I actually approve of. Thank you for restoring my faith.

[@АлександрТрушляков-ж4л]

Гляньте пятое видео канал Кирилл Ранс. Гарного перегляду !

[@MrGold-dv2jh]

Very nice job,but he miss something. Always oil the top of the handle before putting the head on

[@davidarwood6264]

​@@MrGold-dv2jhI don't. I don't want any kind of swelling that will go down in the future.

[@885Blackjack]

do not cut your perfectly good vintage handle. That was a rookie mistake tbh

[@erajoj]

Looks like a Wetterling export, possibly this: Swedish Felling Axe No. 8 - Michigan Pattern, Single Bit. From around 1959. Excellent Swedish steel, japanned head, 3 1/2 lbs, 4 3/4” cut, 34” handle.

[@naui2]

That's exactly what I was thinking 🤔 😂

[@andrejohnson6731]

Here I was, thinking it was an axe…

[@frantiseksram9741]

We found the axe junkie 😁👍

[@Damman22]

Think you’ll find it’s the No 7

[@TylerSnyder305]

Definitely not a Michigan pattern, closer to a Dayton but not really a Dayton either. Probably a decent axe, but not exactly " excellent ". The swedish exports from back in the day were budget axes, and my vintage GB is on the softer side. Noticeably softer than my 1960's True Temper woodslasher.

[@rachellocks1623]

You have a lovely workshop, Mr. Samurai!

[@keithcorey5535]

Just inspired me to sand and reoil two tool handles that I had accidentally left outside. Fantastic work!

[@АлександрТрушляков-ж4л]

Фантастика это Кирил Ранс. Гарного настрою !

[@davidanderson8407]

just seen this videolooks like that could be a SAW settlings head.I have a few and the steel quality is great and as you proved they take a great edge.I refurbish a lot of axes and you have great skills.

[@north-cq8wo]

It looks like a faller's axe light but with enough snort (3 ½ lbs) to pound FG wedges to control where the tree lands. I used one of these in the late '60s on the island at Franklin River.

[@revolutionaryprepper4076]

It's nice that someone has the skills, tools, time and patience to do something like this. Ty, for taking your time, to make this video. Good job.

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Sweet! You can never have too many axes. Nice restoration on this one. Bravo samurai.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Or Chainsaws!😊

[@daviddavis3134]

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!

[@Masterfighterx]

I'm fairly sure that's an SAW Wetterlings. The SAW logo had the A sitting a little higher than the S and W and there are/were 3/4 circles around the S and W connecting with the roughly 1/2 circle on the A (most of it on top and a slight bit on under the A) You got yourself quite a unicorn 😁

[@JPazer]

Yeah that is 100% an S.A.Wetterlings

[@henrikjustesen6081]

Would also think it is a SAW wetterlings... Stunning handle, good choise with the extra curve... Nice job

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

That turned out really nice !!! Not sure how I missed this one but binge watching some restoration vids now, thanks again !!

[@AnalogboxmodsCanada]

I love restoration vids, I started following you for the cabin build but this is right up my alley too, thanks for the great content :)

[@donparker1823]

I've tried several times to get an edge like that on my axes to no avail. I'm very impressed every time I see that some one has done that. It must take a lot more patience than I can muster.

[@JerryDechant]

That handle looks absolutely perfect :) (Of course it does, Samurai Carpenter made it.) :)

[@KillingerUSA]

Turned out Awesome!

[@danm-]

Thank you for your content! Makes my day brighter seeing you live your dreams, man.

[@emanuelruth4276]

Living all of ours too 😔

[@aeromech8563]

Looking at the head and the shape of the handle I recognise it straight away as I have one myself it's a Gransfors Bruk they been making axes since 1902 picked mine up from a flea market 10 years ago fantastic steal a real workhorse and pleasure to use. 🤠🇦🇺

[@michaelhiggins208]

I was hoping to see you test it out, looks awesome

[@ScrimpyMcGrits]

I rarely comment on any of the channels I follow, but I appreciate your work and the crafstmanshift... wonderful editing -- really well done :)

[@donwilliams3626]

There was a nice sharp chopper hidden beneath all the rust and pitting. You showed us the potential value of yard sale finds.

[@elektroluki1595]

Learned why my last self-made handle didn't last - orientation of the grain it is! Thanks for sharing. ??? What is the purpose of the nose-like feature directly below the back end of the Axe ???

[@maccloyHS]

seen a lot of restoration videos, I actually enjoyed this one way more than I expected

[@terryhatton3622]

Beautiful wetterlings nice job, beautiful axe. I'm going to try some of that finish. Beautiful axe 🪓

[@janis1981]

The sword of the woodworking samoerai 👍

[@13daniel1974]

I am glad you showed how to "draw" an axe head into the proper place.

[@soccovitch]

Great axe for the cabin. Excellent rehab on that!

[@coldwe]

I like that axe. Turned out better than I thought it would.

[@jfree4513]

Beautiful. Looking forward to your next video chopping firewood with it. Great job Danielson....

[@waltercooling8907]

Exceptional handling effort!! Wood grain is perfect and a black walnut wedge too!

[@eugeniomoore3920]

The Samurai Carpenter : Have you ever tried to apply the finish before placing the axe head? So to protect that interior part of the axe? Or maybe soak everything in mineral oil? A true question just to know.

[@MrCmgl1]

Beautiful work. This is inspiration for me to restore 3 old hatchets I have and make new handles.

[@VivienLEGER]

you keep an insane throughput lately samurai ... much appreciated!

[@jeffmarty3353]

Nicely done. I really like to round and smooth the bottom of all my axes and mauls and hatchets. It sounds small, but it makes a better feeling tool for old guys like me. Thanks.

[@АлександрТрушляков-ж4л]

Сказано от всего сердца. !!

[@shaneroper5470]

Nice job! Always good to watch restoration vids on old tools.

[@xiaojiaolian]

Love these restoration videos !

[@user-yu1zp2vu9x]

The finished product is outstanding. I enjoyed watching the condensed version of the work you did and the explanations you provided. Please, in the future, place a mask or cover on the blade after you have finished sharpening. From previous experience and observation, better safe than sorry. Thanks for sharing.

[@maturefox1]

This became a very nice new tool! Congrats!

[@cosmicbilly]

RIP the original handle😭 You did a great job making a new one though! Great job!

[@robertkerby2581]

Amazing restoration! Well done!

[@karlpeach9302]

Enjoyed your channeling Doug Marcaida Forged in Fire- "It will shave!" :)

[@Redbeardedrunner]

Awesome video mate, loved seeing this axe being brought back to life!

[@Megadoculous]

Nice video dude, very enjoyable result!

[@KSMike1]

SAW = SA Wetterlings. One of the best, though not better than that Liam Hoffman sitting on your bench. The heavier pitting on one side is typical for an axe that spent an extended time with that side laying against the ground. It won’t hurt function a bit though.

[@charlescorris3469]

Good show… nice work

[@seriouschicken9137]

I'm feeling relaxed and at peace with the world now.

[@nakulah]

Nicely done!

[@bendigo2789]

That hand chiseling, plaining and even hand sanding has some ASMR qualities to it for sure. Almost hate when the recording gets sped up.

[@tomholm4456]

methinks brant has said it all. mos def saddened by too nuch FF of the video. a more beautiful, or more beautifully crafted axe handle wld be not easily found. yet another thoroughly disgusting project, cobbled shabbily tgether by our own samuraicarpenter. truly pathetic jess. tho as long as you keep trying, the possibility does still exist. maybe someday . . . the rocking chair was sexy. quite. this? the axe handle? im feeling that this handle, has trumpt the chair. the axe handle is just sexier than the rocker no brag. just fact.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Buckin' Billy Ray has to be one of KZbin's best authoritys on axes, and he is on the Island. I'm surprised that I couldn't find a collaboration between Jesse and Buckin'. Vancouver is a BIG island, and Jesse is right at the southern end of it. I don't know where Buckin' is exactly.

[@anaya51]

Beautiful handle bud!

[@anthonyromano8565]

It might be an S A W or Wetterlings, which I think was preceded gransford brukes but I could be wrong. I have one each S A W letter is circled separately. Followed by ( drop forged. ) They are hard to find. Collector items. You can find them on Ebay some times. It has the shape of one.

[@theablanca17]

S A W stands for Sven Axel Wetterling btw. Started Wetterlings like late 1800's. he sold his part in 1915. Gränfors bruk opened 1902 or something.

[@anthonyromano8565]

@@theablanca17 I think my 50 dollar investment in a SAW hatchet head will hold its value better than the dollar will. My stanley *8 wood plane increased in value by about 30 to 100 percent.

[@anthonyromano8565]

@@theablanca17 The Wetterlings EX line of axes was in production from 1920 to the 1960s

[@anthonyromano8565]

@@theablanca17 It was a premium product that used a special steel in a laminated bit. As well as a special heat treating process. They were the best of the best.

[@WelshPigeon]

wetterlings axe maybe? great job on it looks great!

[@fergabmmx]

yes it is a SAW Wetterlings Sweden Axe 3.1/2 Lbs

[@markusayt]

“Well Wranglerstar would have used boiled linseed oil on the handle” 🤣 I am sure he is watching with envy of your woodworking talents. Great job. Thanks for the video.

[@seantap1415]

WS what an ass LMAO Bckin Billy Ray can haft an ax, check his channel

[@yoeycrack1]

hes a fake wranglerstar

[@seantap1415]

@@yoeycrack1 Nobody on this earth is more fake than Wranglerstar,...

[@RyanPedersen]

I would think an advantage for linseed oil is for soaking down into the eye material. Definitely doesn't smell as nice

[@constructionlife5059]

Nice! I was hoping to see a big swing of that axe at the end, maybe you can share that swing with danny!

[@jcdelacruz6040]

what a stilleto hammer.nice vid bro🔥

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, dude! Nicely done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@robertlaveyra9940]

Nice, I have a couple but I’m going to put a better edge on them after this.

[@felixpelletier4296]

Lucky you, it's a wetterlings! Nice trophy

[@townieoutdoors8121]

Nice restore !

[@robertlemoine3500]

Beautiful Jesse ,Thankyou.

[@TheRedhawke]

Nicely done

[@vballady]

Beautiful work and a gorgeous piece of wood.

[@andrejohnson6731]

Very nice restoration, Samurai!

[@michaelgage9919]

Beautiful!

[@freedom978]

hello from Ocala Florida; FYI Freeze frame 16:47, Bald Eagle on kill run at your window.

[@robertmcgee6853]

great improvement on the palm swell.

[@stevenhartman254]

Great job Samurai.

[@NitrousDiecast]

Looks great!

[@danolson2780]

My father had an axe which looked very similar. He got it from his Swedish grandfather ini 1935. He was told that it had been in the family for 320 years, but during that time it had 7 new heads and 14 new handles. Same axe, very old . . .

[@TreborYagenrok]

It's a Wetterlings. Probably made in 70's or 80's.

[@joshuahasson9687]

I can’t believe your 6’6”! I never would’ve guessed that.

[@TundroJP]

Awesome work.. good job.... from the look of it.. it resembles a Hults Bruk Kisa Axe

[@franciscojavieracuna6344]

Como siempre un muy buen trabajo. Ese mango de hacha quedó perfecto.

[@thejoetandy]

Looks great! Why is the Hoffman handless at the moment? James' design would've been handy to have nearby for this one.

[@mohak6309]

Nice. You did it well 😊💪🏿

[@HomesteadingAlaskatoMaine]

Good work

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Really nice !

[@brandon152lee]

Great job!

[@markushuisman]

Hej! Not even Swinging it! Would like to see a chopper ;). That said, great job! Very nicely seated on the head and very nice wood.

[@coli2543]

That axe is a wedge banger used by lumberjacks to bang wedges. That's why the handle is a little short and the weight is only 3 1/2 pounds. On your way up to the off grid property next time, stop in and see Buckin Billy Ray in Nanaimo and show him. He knows everything axes.

[@Lincoln_Hawk]

Nice job!

[@zacharyc1996]

Im taking a stab in the dark, but maybe the rust pitting is on the side that was facing upwards during its many years of storage? Condensation etc sitting on the surface causing the pitting?

[@przyplyw]

the world would be a better place if every man apprieciated old craftsmanship and restored one axe at least in his life. In a handforged axe there are many hours of hard work put into, its a shame to let it go in rust especially when this tool is of much higher quality and hardness then cheap axes bought in stores on a plastic handle, the metal is usually superior due to forging process and individual quenching and a hardwood handle if treated propperly and oiled will outlast a plastic handle many times

[@iantuck6364]

Looks good.

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Have you finished that overhang roof yet?

[@Djkold]

I remember back when I started doing martial arts, a teacher said to remove the lacquer from the training weapons. Grind it off and give them oil - the wood needs to breathe and it makes for better handling, grip and longevity (lacquered wood doesn't really return to a somewhat original shape after being banged together).

[@claytonkincaid6501]

whats so special about that straight edge used at 10:20? it look sick. I want to know what it does and who makes it?

[@rogerralston2648]

👍 very nice, will you protect the head with clear coat or paint or some oil? Even with careful wiping, if the axe is used it should be protected..

[@dss-homemadestuff8580]

If you look at the marking, it looks like: Sw(eden). (W) = Sweden Wetterling. Nice good old axe. Good restore, looks like original handle.

[@TheTubeTube2]

Damn, I was waiting for your hand to drop off! That’s what I call AN AXE!

[@troysunshine1107]

My friend, great video. Please be safe

[@RestorationAustralia]

Well done.

[@hscurt]

It looks like the haft got soaked, froze, and the cracked the head. It was likely welded and the weld was then ground. It’s a Wetterlings from Sweden.

[@Colin_Barnes]

awesome stuff!