How to Sharpen and Maintain Your Axe.

#gransforsbruk #smallforestaxe In this video I describe my post-trip routine of maintaining my bushcraft equipment.
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[@Berniewojewski]

Wade... All I can say is "excellent job ". Very informative. I am definitely recommending your channel. My opinion... One of the best.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you Bernie I appreciate those kind words bud!

[@ra8640]

My Uncle, a Special Forces Viet Nam Vet always said: "You take care of your tools/weapons and they will take care of you". I can see that is what You do. Excellent video. More folks should follow Your example. Thank You.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for the comment and personal experience my friend!👊

[@boothillcustomleather8652]

Awsome work. Got one to. I live 50km from Gränsfors, have been there 4-5 times to watch the forging of the axes.

[@Woodswalker1965]

That's awesome, it must be nice to be able to check that out! Thanks for watching👍

[@ayobali992]

🥰 Look after your kit & your kit will look after you 🥰 Excellent video, keep up with the great work and enjoy the outdoors 🤩

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much my friend!

[@CashJohnston]

For a minute, at the start, I thought I was watching Die Hard. ; )

[@Woodswalker1965]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wranglernator]

Wood ….Steel and Leather!!! Sounds like an awesome Rock album! Great video, thanks for sharing

[@Woodswalker1965]

That album would rock!🤟

[@DerekFletcher1]

That was very nice of Bruce Willis to review this axe lol. In all seriousness though, great video and I have this axe that my wife got me for Fathers Day. Insane how good it really is.

[@Woodswalker1965]

😂😂😂Enjoy that axe my friend! Lol

[@ConnectFork]

Exquisite. For me one of the most enjoyable parts of owning these beautiful axes is maintaining them after use. Thanks for the video mate.

[@Woodswalker1965]

My pleasure buddy, thanks for your support👍

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

Love my small forest axe, take it with me on my adv bike and my family camping/hunting trips.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Oh it’s a classic for sure!

[@bradsaunders3471]

Great video. I just got a Gränsfors axe the other day. Very informative thanks 😎

[@Woodswalker1965]

Enjoy that axe my friend, they are beauties!

[@ReggaeRedeemer]

I live in san diego and theres not much camping or wood out here to chopdown but i still love watching videos like these.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed it👍

[@bradlafferty]

A thoroughly enjoyable tutorial! That’s a good tip about warming the wood before the application of wax. I’m going to try that. Thank you!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words!👍

[@harrygarry2637]

Very helpful. I was using my sharpening stone improperly. Thanks!

[@Woodswalker1965]

I’m so glad it was helpful, I appreciate your feedback!👍

[@colmmagner3465]

Good tools are beautiful things. Nice to see you look after them.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching, it's appreciated👍

[@MrZoS0]

Great job explaining everything in detail. I just purchased this axe today and all the recommended accessories. You are an excellent teacher sir.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much I appreciate you watching and for the kind comment. Enjoy that axe my friend!👍

[@richkeagy8907]

Nice GBA Small Forest Axe!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks buddy!

[@Geotubest]

I just ordered a small forest axe earlier today. Thank you for posting this video. I will be coming back to it as I maintain my new axe. Best wishes.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hope you enjoy it! Its a fine axe, worth the money, absolutely! thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@mcj5644]

Very well done, sir! 🪓

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you kindly!👍

[@AlexKost-tq6bj]

Perhaps worth mentioning the 'burr' concept when sharpening - creating a burr on one side, which tells you you've reached the edge and flipping to the other side to flip the burr back, then step down to a finer grit, etc. Most people never create a burr and hence don't get a sharp edge!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Tanks for watching my friend , perhaps a more in depth explanation could have been given. Much appreciated👍

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Excellent care of a trusty tool Wade,well done 👌🏻

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks bro, just got back from 3 days in Algonquin swinging that same axe. A trusted tool as you say! Thanks for the comment🤙

[@eagle8823]

I love my small forest axe.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Maybe the best pack axe out there!👍

[@georgemoutafis4399]

Over the I've found out that my best friend for keeping my bushcraft knife, my Silky saws and my various axes in tip top condition is WD-40. It helps the blade glide through wood and removes every gunk with ease.

[@Woodswalker1965]

That’s a great tip. Those small cans would be easy to pack!

[@jeydangosman699]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much, I appreciate the comment!

[@Frontline-K9]

I lost the same rivet in the same spot on my Scandinavian forest axe sheath. I’ve since replaced it twice more with pop rivets.

[@Woodswalker1965]

So far this repair is holding up👍

[@ronkay1573]

Nice video. Quality steel.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much!

[@cliffordwright1603]

I have the same axe. Tomorrow I will give it the same respect. Thanx for the inspiration Wade

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey bud, nice taste in axes!👍

[@highlandtrekker]

I've had the same comment made to me about how clean my tools look and your right good maintenance is key !. A lot of this gear is expensive and i want it to last a long time ! Thanks for sharing Wade ( :

[@Woodswalker1965]

You said it Wayne it's well worth looking after for sure!

[@JEFLeb35712]

Thanks Wade for the quick tips.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Much appreciated my friend!👍

[@earlhayes2969]

Thanks Wade Perfect Lesson I have three Gransfor Bruks axes and now I know how to care for them love the Channel Earl👍🍻 OH yeah thanks to you I'm the owner of a Frost River Isle Royale Jr Pack

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching buddy, SWEEEEEET pack enjoy it!👊👍

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Umm Hmm Greatly Restored To Great As New, Wade ; Was Taught Early On To Keep Tools Sharp & Protected By Father & Grand Father, Just Satisfying to keep 'Em In Good Working Order ! Have A Swell Weekend, Friend ! ATB T God Bless

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching Terry, that's some great advice!

[@michaelyankilevich3535]

One of my favorite axes in the bush.

[@Woodswalker1965]

I agree completely!👍

[@canadianloon6433]

Hello neighbour. Nice video Love Algonquin park

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks neighbour, it's a very special place for sure! ✌️

[@ForsytheBushcraftBlades]

The before and after on that axe is incredible! Great, informative video, and amazing work on that axe. Thanks for sharing it with us. Really good stuff.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks a lot my friend👊

[@duett445]

I just got one axe just like that that one. Love it i will clean it up and maintain it just like you do . Thanks for the advice.

[@Woodswalker1965]

It's a great tool, enjoy it my friend!👊

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Great Tips Wade... Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures

[@Woodswalker1965]

You said it buddy! Thanks for watching Dennis!

[@thehammer6675]

Great info. Man if I was a small forest axe, I'd want to live in your shed....

[@Woodswalker1965]

🤣🤣🤣🤣That's funny! Thanks for watching!👍

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

Good stuff Wade, I'm fanatical about maintaining my kit, my wife just doesn't understand lol. I use the wax on my axe handle to, works great, helps with the grip to. Thanks for sharing, take care 👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching buddy!👊

[@bushcraftone7240]

thank you for sharing your plethora of knowledge one thing i have not come across as yet is how to sharpen knives saws axes and other bladed bushcraft tools without store bought sharpening stones readily available for purchase, thereby i was wondering if it would be possible for you to make a dedicated video on alternative ways to sharpen bushcraft bladed tools in the not so distant future using natural materials found in nature...??

[@Woodswalker1965]

Great suggestion! Possibly in the future but any smooth flat stone will work👍

[@herbsmith6871]

Great info 🤠

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching buddy👍

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

I'll have my Liam Hoffman Camp Axe in, oh, 10 months. I'll certainly be using these techniques to maintain that lil beauty!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey thanks for watching and congrats on the LH, I'm sure it's going to be worth the wait👊

[@JunkyardFox]

Great job, Wade! Very informative, relaxing video. I just got my first tomahawk and the edge might as well have been a hammer. I’m learning to sharpen it good.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for stopping by James. Those CRKT hawks are pretty decent once you refine the edge. Perfect for your enviroment where you don't process tons of firewood. Take care man✌️

[@dyingjimmytimmy]

Great video 👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much!👍

[@CDT410]

Just ordered a GBA Hand Hatchet, thanks for the informative vid!

[@Woodswalker1965]

You're welcome, enjoy that GBA!

[@bonpecheur4565]

Thank's for the maintenance tips! Maintenant je dois travaillé sur ma paresse pour les mettre en application 😂, merci Wade

[@Woodswalker1965]

Oui nous avons tous besoin de motivation haha😀

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Excellent axe care video. Thanks for sharing Wade

[@Woodswalker1965]

You're welcome Mark, enjoy your weekend!👊

[@mike_outdoors4918]

Great job Wade, thanks. For cleaning my blades up I like to use a fine Garryson abrasive block, saw them on a Zed outdoors video with Ben Orford. Thanks as ever for sharing buddy 👍☺️

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey Mike. I remember seeing Ben use them, kind of like an eraser right? Looks really good. Take care bud👊

[@mike_outdoors4918]

@@Woodswalker1965 Yep, that's them, especially useful if you pack your damp knife away and forget about it for two weeks, not that I know about such things 🙄

[@douggibson9084]

Excellent video Wade. What a beautiful axe.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend!👊🍁

[@Wyowanderer]

Nicely done. Inspired me to go out in the cold and get my Eastwing out of the truck.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Nice! Perfect Friday night ! 👍

[@Berniewojewski]

Excellent. I will be watching this video after work. I need to learn axe care.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey buddy thanks and have a great weekend!👊

[@daryooshfatemi]

I have done very same today. To my hultafors axe and two of my bark river knives. Great job, keep it up 🔪✨ Ps I use my own made oil for everything. It’s a mixture of 80% filtered oil from lamb fat and %20 beeswax. Works great for leather, wood, and metal. Gives a beautiful darker tone to wood and leather.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Excellent way to spend a bit of time isn't it!? That's cool to have your own mixture of conditioning oil for your tools, well done!👍

[@daryooshfatemi]

Woodswalker 1965 Sure it is. Thanks a lot and merry Christmas in advance. 🎄✨

[@coolguy2012ca]

great video!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for the visit👍

[@Fireandaxes]

Great video Wade.. As always buddy. 😊So therapeutic caring for tools that will last a lifetime 👍🐺

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that and yes it's very zen isnt it. Zone out and zone into the task . Take care👍

[@austinmesta9862]

10:20 i rub wax onto the leather roughly and then spread it out evenly using a cloth and some olive oil. Works great.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Interesting use of the olive oil! Good tip👍

[@austinmesta9862]

@@Woodswalker1965 thanks! I used it on an old leather sheath of a buck knife my uncle found in an abandoned boat his friend bought. Made it look brand new with that trick.

[@shaunconnolly2534]

Always look after your tools, I have people that don’t look after them and go aw well it’s fine. “I’ll buy new ones” I have had the same set of carving knives and chisels since I was at college 9 years ago and due to looking after them and sharping them etc they look brand new! Great video once again wade! But no coffee 😥 Much love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Woodswalker1965]

You're absolutely right my friend, I have some tools going on 30 years now and still going strong. It's a good thing! Take care and thanks for watching!

[@jamessenos765]

As always, another excellent video and very informative -- Thank you! 👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks James I appreciate you stopping by!👊

[@jamessenos765]

@@Woodswalker1965 👊 :-)

[@MrTangent]

Excellent stuff! Thanks for the breakdown.

[@Woodswalker1965]

You're very welcome my friend👊

[@rileyjones650]

Thank you, that was very well done and informative. Keep up the good work!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much!👊

[@David-kg1hc]

I just bought 2 of there Swedish forest axe's man they are amazing.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes the Scandinavian Forest Axe is awesome! I have one as well. Enjoy my friend👍

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

@@Woodswalker1965 if you could only chose one which you choose? My thinking is Scandinavian forest Axe offers the most power for just a little more weight. Thoughts?

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes, if I could only have one it would be the Scandi Axe. More capable while being only slightly heavier. Good choice💪

[@victorvasquez2788]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing, take care bud..

[@Woodswalker1965]

You too, have a great weekend buddy!

[@59chevt]

Wade great tutorial, enjoyed it thanks

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks buddy it was a perfect day for it!👊

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you very much my friend!👍

[@BrosephRussell]

Looking good brother thanks for showing ill have to get me one of them sharpening pucks

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks man, yup it does a nice job!

[@brianmul1]

Great job and very informative

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much, I appreciate you!👍

[@urbansherpa]

Really liking your videos. Good job.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the feedback! Take care!

[@coasterbrookie]

Hi Wade - New subscriber from MN. I like your presentation. I’ve got several GB axes and mauls. It’s a fun hobby just maintaining those things. Thanks for the video and look forward to more in the future. Andy

[@Woodswalker1965]

Andy thanks for stopping by brother, I appreciate it. Talk to you later👍

[@Ren-ll8tl]

Great idea to use polishing compound to remove rust, i usually use steel wool and gun oil but that seemed to work way better!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Steel wool and gun oil would definately work too, use what you have buddy.👍 Take care ,stay safe!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Very good 👍 I often use boiled linseed oil on mine after I clean em up

[@Woodswalker1965]

BLO is awesome to use as well. I actually use both but this time went with the paste. Thanks for watching bud!

[@cb7172]

I use BLO as well. Often I will finish with beeswax too. The stickiness of beeswax makes for a nice grip

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@cb7172 Yes it good policy to use both. Thanks for watching!

[@doctoordan]

I’m good about doing this during the preparation phase for a trip, but not so good on the post trip maintenance.👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

It's all good, pre trip or post trip but it's always good to touch things up my friend! Take care and thanks for watching!👊🌲🍁

[@vanislandsteve]

Beautiful job 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you bud! 👍

[@sosteve9113]

I love my little axe,great video my friend

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Steve! 👊🍻

[@ScottOut-n-About]

Really great vid Wade. I’m going to incorporate some of your suggestions into my axe care. Thanks bud!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey brother thanks for watching, hope you're doing well!👊

[@wayencruse3886]

Beautiful axe and awesome job. Im sorry to say that i cant afford the Gransfors Bruk axe but i am getting a husqvarna carpenter axe and will definitely use these tips on it

[@Woodswalker1965]

Husqvarna make s fine axe, I own a couple. The carpenters axe looks like a winner. Enjoy my friend!

[@cnybackpacker4503]

Great content Wade, thank you for sharing,cheers

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks so much for watching, I sincerely appreciate you!

[@mmm4638]

Brilliant

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend!👊

[@shauncarl9535]

Great video Wade.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks buddy!👊

[@LITJoe]

This is a great video! thank you very much.

[@Woodswalker1965]

You're very welcome! 👍

[@sswartztoronto]

nice job...I use a homemade mixture of beeswax and coconut oil on the sheath and the handle, finish with a rub of hot beeswax ...

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey Sean thanks for stopping by. Yup that totally works, I have a few homemade concoctions that do the trick as well.👊

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍🧔Sound advice Wade , have a great weekend , thanks Wayne👍👍🪓🔪👌

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Wayne, enjoy your weekend!🌲🍁👍

[@nm-ge4tb]

@@Woodswalker1965 cheers

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Great useful video brother! That’s a really great axe!🤘🏼

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks bro, it's a keeper for sure!👊

[@cabinman]

Great job! Love it! Beautiful job. I'm still building up my axe arsenal and really enjoying contrasting all the designs and strengths and weaknesses of the different brands and styles. I love the cutting abilities of the Gransfors and the design of the head and the handles. I'm a little let down on the quality of the handles from the grain orientation to the sap/heartwood mixing and the sheaths/guards are very minimal quality. Those last two things I believe should be the best in the world because they are asking the best price and are supposed to be the best by many accounts. Still at the top of my list dont get me wrong, but other axe manufacturers have much better sheaths.

[@Woodswalker1965]

I agree Stan, they certainly could improve their sheaths. There is so much variety out there, you're right it's an enjoyable pastime. Take care buddy, thanks for watching!👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Nice lookin' axe there Wade! Great tutorial!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Kevin.... by the way I bought a canoe woohoo!😀

[@KevinOutdoors]

@@Woodswalker1965 Way to go! I would ask what make and model but I suspect there is a video about it in the future! I can't wait! :)

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@KevinOutdoors Its a "new to me" model lol. Let's hope it floats!🤣

[@Mklonewolf696]

thanks for the video sir.. new sub!

[@Woodswalker1965]

You’re welcome, I appreciate your support!

[@jodius66]

Nice.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much!👊

[@jodius66]

@@Woodswalker1965 👊

[@PIPERJIM2024]

Great video Wade 10/10

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much my friend 👊🌲🔥!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great tips nice video 👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching buddy!👍

[@markbailey2981]

Great job Wade.... I'm glad you got back OK. I'm a huge fan of Autosol. I use it on my knives as well as axes. It seems a lot cheaper over here that Tormek, and does pretty much the same job. Thanks for taking the time mate :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@Woodswalker1965]

Good morning Mark! Your tools are always in top shape for sure, now I know why!👊 Take care buddy and have a good weekend. I hope you get your camera back soon.🌲👊

[@leandergrohaupt8526]

Amazing again!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you so much!👍🌲

[@SpartanEDSWarrior]

awesome buddy ,

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks man, much appreciated!👊

[@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950]

Well explained!

[@Woodswalker1965]

I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@scottengh1175]

In Boy Scouts, we learned to pound wooden stakes in ground to make a temporary vice. Then sharpen axe with blade held firmly. I just use my vice. Expect to have more uniform edge. You did a great job, but maybe someone else might do better with vise.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for the input my friend that's a good tip. For a major sharpening job or if I'm going to reprofile an edge I'll use my vice as well. Thanks for watching✌️

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

I use autosol on mine as well wade. I agree mate, you gotta take care of your kit. Nice axe as well. Love your hair style as well wade. I wonder why. 😉👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Seems we like our blades and our heads shiny! 🤣🤣🤣 Take care Shane!👍

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Woodswalker 1965 😂😂😂I like that

[@elwynsmith5092]

Thanks good info !

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks buddy I appreciate you watching!

[@aaronjonasson995]

hello there! I was surprised at how butter works for taking sap off of your blades, instant neutralization. lol

[@Woodswalker1965]

That's a cool tip about butter thanks man!👊🌲🔥

[@peterkelly1355]

Great video mate

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend!👊

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Looks good Wade👍 Here’s another quick tip for getting rid of that spruce gum. Margarine, it breaks it down almost immediately. See you on the next one.

[@Woodswalker1965]

That's a new one, how about peanut butter?😀 Thanks buddy!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Woodswalker 1965 that would be NO! Peanut butter does not work 😂

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@OpenAirOutdoors Haha ok duly noted Sir!🤣

[@schnarutdelgnarff8135]

Very helpful Wade. Its more fun watching you doing this than doing it by myself. Last time i was cutting myself badly lol. Yeah, in my case a dull blade seems to be safer... just kidding. Thanks for the input, this blade-maintanance-set seems to be a cool all-in-one-option. And this axe is a real beauty imo. 8Ksubs soon my friend

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey buddy, I've cut myself badly too sharpening knives and axes it's not a good thing for sure.😉 Live and learn haha! Seems like 8k is taking forever haha. Thanks a lot for the encouragement👊

[@schnarutdelgnarff8135]

Here you are. 8000. Congratulations Wade!!! I ll drink a cold beer right now to salute you!

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@schnarutdelgnarff8135 Thanks Chris that's awesome, hmmm I think I'll join you brother🍻

[@SunGodLuffy_5]

Incredible job. Do you ever use Boiled linseed oil as apposed to beeswax. Ive tried both and they work great

[@Woodswalker1965]

I have used both and both probably work equally well. The important thing is to maintain your tools. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!👍

[@schultzoutdoors8799]

Really good tips. That axe looks brand new.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much brother!👊

[@tjmorrison1909]

Thanks! Bought one of these a year or so ago was wondering how to maintain it.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Congrats on that purchase my friend it's well worth looking after it!

[@timberdogz]

Thanks Wade, I needed a little inspiration for tomorrow.... Im thinking some tool maintenance is on the schedule!

[@Woodswalker1965]

A bit of tool maintenance is always good!