Olive Oil.........that's just brilliant. I've never thought about the risk of petrolium based oils on the blade if used for skinning. Thanks for the tip Dave.
What I do is buy an old American axe head from at least 50-75 years old. I then put a handle on it my own. its made from really good steel and its all hand forged.
I bought a axe a good few months ago but Havnt used it. I am more use to using a mid to large knife. So it's something I need to learn. Thanks Sir Dave for another great vid.
Good information. Thanks again. I found a 23" Norlund and a small hatchet, also Norlund on the internet and got both for $100 w/shipping. Hatchet like new and axe very clean and loved. With some guidance, there are treasures on eBay and other sites if willing to have a pre- loved blade
Excellent video Dave, thanks man. Received my Wetterlings Backcountry axe in a few days ago from the Pathfinder store. Absolutely love it and I think its a great axe for sure.
More good instruction, thank-you much, you are always so generous with your knowledge and experiences that is of incalculable value to us. I believe one day Canterbury will be mentioned along with the other greats like Kephart, Nessmuk, Kochanski.
You know if the worlds shtf I'd be looking for a neighbor like you. I could take care of myself and share my knowledge, laughter and helping hand with you in return.
good info on how to sharpen your axes up i have got a bucket full of axe heads i need to put handles on my grandfather had them stored up in his barn and they need a good cleaning and need to be sharppend really bad its my winter project
dave, why not mention the availability of old american axe heads still available which people can just refurbish. I have never paid more then 25 bucks for an axe head.
I have 4 GB axes including these 2. I have fun using my hunters axe to process feral hogs, sometimes. However, I'm really looking forward to receiving my Trappers hatchet & 28" camp axe from Liam Hoffman! As a professional hog trapper, I had to have that trappers axe. There's nothing wrong with this method either...
Hi Dave. I always used cooking oil to lubricate stuff. But in my experience I realized that olive oil is saltier than sunflower seed oil. So I started to use only sunflower seed oil, because olive oil in long storage rusted faster. Did you tried other cheap cooking oils?
Enjoyed. I don't think you've done a video on the kind of shelter you'd use the forest ax to build? What if you were building one for a month or season long encampment?
On your website you sell the Condor Greenland axe. Do you still recommend that axe or wood you rather buy a wetterlings or a Gransfors bruks? Thanks and Take Care.
What would you use to sharpen your axe or knife if you didnt have a puck or a file for whatever reason you lost your gear or something? Another great vid thanks
Hi Dave a great video and will use on my wetterlings have two questions if i may first what is the tape on the hunter axe it looks like hockey tape is it for decoration. And the second like the oil bottle how did you clean it from rifle oil too olive oil wouldn't it have a residue from the last lot ?
I recollect a video some time ago using a scythe stone but can't seem to find it. I use a puck regularly when needed. What application were you using the scythe stone for? Sorry, it was before I started keeping notes in the school of Dave C.
great video dave love all you videos very educational . two questions dave 1. what brand is the block stone sharpner you have on the video and 2. if your budget doesn't allow for either of the two axes you recomend is there certain things to look for on other axes . not brands but design styles or handle material. thank you for the videos please keep it up
Hey Dave. Great vid. With the Christmas season on approach and many knives and axes being opened in the next month, I was wondering if u could do a video of from store shelf to the hip. I really like the idea of the multi purpose use of evoo in keeping blades oiled but safe for eating. Is there any way u degrease or clean the oil from ur equipment before olive oil? Or even Leather oiling. Breaking in leather sheaths after purchase, or fresh made. Thanks for all the great vids. I'm getting my scout this week from the battle horse knives virtual show last Saturday and want to start it off right.
Dave, A bit off topic, but can you fill us in on what happened to Blind Horse knives. I was watching some of your older videos and was finally going to pull the trigger on purchasing a Pathfinder (*PLSK2*) for Christmas, but went to the manufacturer home page to verify warranty info and saw the company has split. Should I be worried about future warranty work if needed? I read they would honor warranties, but wanted your opinion. Sorry if you've already addressed this in a previous post.
I recently had a wetterlings axe head break on me with normal use. Quarter size piece of the blade broke off. Most likely a heat treat or temper problem. I really like there axes so i'm willing to give them another chance.
Hi might have already been answered by why are the axes mentioned the best? Please excuse my ignorance, don't know enough about the company mentioned. Is it to do with the steel used the same as why knifes differ? Thank you.
That was a good video Dave! I was wondering when you where going to have a specific video on sharpening axes. So what do you thinks better a circle sharpening or a single stroke across the blade?
Dave, I know you said that it should either be a SA Wetterlings or a Grandsford Brooks, but I had my eye on that Condor Greenland axe? Thanks for the tip on using soil on a rag to take off rust. Good video as always.
Dave...In your opinion is the wetterlings and the gransfors bruks equal...The only reason i ask is because the gransfors seems to be a little more expensive...thanks for the video brother
Got to say Dave the one thing that hasn't changed in your kit is that smaller axe I've watched almost every video you ever made its been in a lot JMHO lol
you say sa wetterlings or gransfors but you have used council (woodcraft axe) and hults bruks (American felling axe) for your contract axes. are they still as good?
Dave have you done anything else with the pathfinder tent/tarp? Im 6'3 and was wondering if you decided to carry a larger size. I am with you on wooden axes! plastics absolutely sucks....
Hey Dave, Do you know or could you quess what the grids of the Lansky stone are ? I really can't find anything on the Web, just coarse and medium...btw great video like allways :) Best wishes! Sven
As you mentioned, some people will say you are not using the correct technique. I'v gota say, if it sharpens the axe and doesn't ruin the bevel its a good technique. I'v even seen people using stones from a river to sharpen knifes etc.. Top notch vid.
Is there a reason you go in the same direction across the ax blade with the file? I saw you flip it over and the draw the ax towards you instead pushing away before you flipped it over. Does it make a difference?
I know I know I know you said these were the two best axes you could get in your opinion but I wanted to ask you how the Truper camp axe you bought in the building a discount kit video held up for you and what you thought of it quality wise and reliability I know its nothing compared to the high dollar models you are showing here but I was hoping for your thoughts on that brand and your experience with it??
Great video, imma teen and looking for a nice all-around knife, I'm looking at the chris caine , but is it worth that much money?,I'm young and aint got much, do your recommen that or something cheaper?
the chris cain knife is definatly worth it. but i had to save up for it. i started out with the old hickory butcher knife which is still part of my kit. www.thepathfinderstore.com/old-hickory-butcher-knife/ www.thepathfinderstore.com/butcher-knife-sheath/
Olive Oil.........that's just brilliant. I've never thought about the risk of petrolium based oils on the blade if used for skinning. Thanks for the tip Dave.
Thanks Dave! May the lord continue to bless you with knowledge and a kind heart to share. Your very knowledgeable.
I have to tell you Dave Canterbury after I had a stroke you showed me how to fight the weakness with knowledge. Thank you my brother
For those asking about the Pullover worn in this video
lrbushcraft.com/
Kydex is simple to do. If you have an oven and pot holders you can form your own sheaths. Rivets are also cheep. RUclips can teach you to do it.
Thank you for your time you are one of the most knowledgeable people enjoy listing to you
I switched to water and olive oil over a year ago and I must say, you are right. I really like it. Great tip. Thanks
What I do is buy an old American axe head from at least 50-75 years old. I then put a handle on it my own. its made from really good steel and its all hand forged.
Yes, olive oil. Good advice for the food prep items.
i love these videos when you answer all the questions as you go along. i learn lots
I bought a axe a good few months ago but Havnt used it. I am more use to using a mid to large knife. So it's something I need to learn. Thanks Sir Dave for another great vid.
www.thepathfinderstore.com/wetterling-backcountry-axe/
Good stuff. I loved the bit about using the dirt to polish off the rust.
Good information. Thanks again. I found a 23" Norlund and a small hatchet, also Norlund on the internet and got both for $100 w/shipping. Hatchet like new and axe very clean and loved.
With some guidance, there are treasures on eBay and other sites if willing to have a pre- loved blade
Excellent video Dave, thanks man. Received my Wetterlings Backcountry axe in a few days ago from the Pathfinder store. Absolutely love it and I think its a great axe for sure.
I love your content Dave. I have learned a lot. Thank you for posting. 👍
More good instruction, thank-you much, you are always so generous with your knowledge and experiences that is of incalculable value to us. I believe one day Canterbury will be mentioned along with the other greats like Kephart, Nessmuk, Kochanski.
great vid Dave, Miss you on Dual Survival !!
Thanks, Dave. Good video. I put a small nick in my GB-SFA last time I took it out so this guide will come in handy.
Ive been watching lots of axe care videos this week,thank you for the tip for cleaning with clay or sand!
Thanks David. Looking for the the wool blanket video. Dammit than was cool!
you are an inspiration to me and i love what you are doing. Thank You
Dave another great video. Thanks !
I LOVE my 19" Gransfors Bruks..
Thanks for the video
Great episode dave
Great videos! I learn so much! Thanks
Thanks, Dave
You know if the worlds shtf I'd be looking for a neighbor like you. I could take care of myself and share my knowledge, laughter and helping hand with you in return.
Thank you for such an informative video.
Cheers from Australia...
good info on how to sharpen your axes up i have got a bucket full of axe heads i need to put handles on my grandfather had them stored up in his barn and they need a good cleaning and need to be sharppend really bad its my winter project
dave, why not mention the availability of old american axe heads still available which people can just refurbish. I have never paid more then 25 bucks for an axe head.
I have 4 GB axes including these 2. I have fun using my hunters axe to process feral hogs, sometimes. However, I'm really looking forward to receiving my Trappers hatchet & 28" camp axe from Liam Hoffman! As a professional hog trapper, I had to have that trappers axe.
There's nothing wrong with this method either...
Couldn't have done this at a better time. I have been on the hunt for a 19" Wetterlings or GB.
24 inch Woodcraft by council tool. You opinion.?? Not a bad option either. I have several gb and I do love them.
Very, very good video. Thank you dave!
Hi Dave. I always used cooking oil to lubricate stuff. But in my experience I realized that olive oil is saltier than sunflower seed oil. So I started to use only sunflower seed oil, because olive oil in long storage rusted faster. Did you tried other cheap cooking oils?
Great stuff as always Dave,cheerz from the North !
Is that puck sharpener also good for maintaining your knife in the field?
Although not in this video, I love your trapping ax...
Do you have or can you make a video on leather sheath making? For an axe, knife, ect.
Very well done! Good instructional video.
he seems like such a nice person
Enjoyed. I don't think you've done a video on the kind of shelter you'd use the forest ax to build? What if you were building one for a month or season long encampment?
Wood Charcoal works best when it comes to removing rust from knives as well as axes if the blade is made up of carbon steel brother...
Good video Dave thank you
Cosy
Thanks!
On your website you sell the Condor Greenland axe. Do you still recommend that axe or wood you rather buy a wetterlings or a Gransfors bruks? Thanks and Take Care.
Bit off topic for this video but just try'ed my first venison heart. Blows the best restaurant steak right out of the water.
Thanks for the video man. Great vid. Definitely going for a Wetterlings now!
What would you use to sharpen your axe or knife if you didnt have a puck or a file for whatever reason you lost your gear or something? Another great vid thanks
Hi Dave a great video and will use on my wetterlings have two questions if i may first what is the tape on the hunter axe it looks like hockey tape is it for decoration.
And the second like the oil bottle how did you clean it from rifle oil too olive oil wouldn't it have a residue from the last lot ?
Dave Canterbury I love you brother I have a Collins Hunter axe I wouldn't trade you both of those axe for lol keep up the great work
Great video Dave lot's of good info!
I recollect a video some time ago using a scythe stone but can't seem to find it. I use a puck regularly when needed. What application were you using the scythe stone for? Sorry, it was before I started keeping notes in the school of Dave C.
Cool vid Dave!
thanks again for the tips and advice never thought of olive oil neat idea..
great video dave love all you videos very educational . two questions dave 1. what brand is the block stone sharpner you have on the video and 2. if your budget doesn't allow for either of the two axes you recomend is there certain things to look for on other axes . not brands but design styles or handle material. thank you for the videos please keep it up
Thank you Dave
Great stuff
Hey Dave. Great vid. With the Christmas season on approach and many knives and axes being opened in the next month, I was wondering if u could do a video of from store shelf to the hip. I really like the idea of the multi purpose use of evoo in keeping blades oiled but safe for eating. Is there any way u degrease or clean the oil from ur equipment before olive oil? Or even Leather oiling. Breaking in leather sheaths after purchase, or fresh made. Thanks for all the great vids. I'm getting my scout this week from the battle horse knives virtual show last Saturday and want to start it off right.
That was very helpful. Thank you.
Nice discussion Dave. Off topic question: what happened to the Cabin Fever series for this year??
LOVE THOSE AXE VIDEOS
Super duper helpful. Thank you!!!
Dave,
A bit off topic, but can you fill us in on what happened to Blind Horse knives. I was watching some of your older videos and was finally going to pull the trigger on purchasing a Pathfinder (*PLSK2*) for Christmas, but went to the manufacturer home page to verify warranty info and saw the company has split.
Should I be worried about future warranty work if needed? I read they would honor warranties, but wanted your opinion. Sorry if you've already addressed this in a previous post.
I recently had a wetterlings axe head break on me with normal use. Quarter size piece of the blade broke off. Most likely a heat treat or temper problem. I really like there axes so i'm willing to give them another chance.
Hi might have already been answered by why are the axes mentioned the best? Please excuse my ignorance, don't know enough about the company mentioned. Is it to do with the steel used the same as why knifes differ?
Thank you.
That was a good video Dave! I was wondering when you where going to have a specific video on sharpening axes. So what do you thinks better a circle sharpening or a single stroke across the blade?
Dave, I know you said that it should either be a SA Wetterlings or a Grandsford Brooks, but I had my eye on that Condor Greenland axe? Thanks for the tip on using soil on a rag to take off rust. Good video as always.
Condor makes a good Axe but they are not the same as SAW or GB. Buy what you can afford and upgrade as you can
*****
in the condor review video you said its just as good, what changed your mind
Sarah Craley As I have said the Condor is a good axe, but the metal composition and quality are not as good as the SAW nor is the guarantee-
You rock Dave!
Dave...In your opinion is the wetterlings and the gransfors bruks equal...The only reason i ask is because the gransfors seems to be a little more expensive...thanks for the video brother
They are about equal IMHO
Got to say Dave the one thing that hasn't changed in your kit is that smaller axe I've watched almost every video you ever made its been in a lot JMHO lol
you say sa wetterlings or gransfors but you have used council (woodcraft axe) and hults bruks (American felling axe) for your contract axes. are they still as good?
Can you recommend somewhere to buy a Kydex sheath from my Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe??????
Thanks!
We have a guy at the store you can send you axe to as I said in the vid brother LOL-
excellent vid. been waiting a while for this one! Thanks Dave!
Dave have you done anything else with the pathfinder tent/tarp? Im 6'3 and was wondering if you decided to carry a larger size. I am with you on wooden axes! plastics absolutely sucks....
We are working on a 2nd prototype with some changes in a 6x8 configuration
Hey Dave,
Do you know or could you quess what the grids of the Lansky stone are ? I really can't find anything on the Web, just coarse and medium...btw great video like allways :)
Best wishes! Sven
what about the condor axe, in another video you said it was more or less equal to those too, which is why i bought it
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I'll spend the first four sharpening the axe. Thanks Dave for all the work you do.
Good vid and thanks, that is how i sharpen my axe, tho i use water or use a stone dry. Tho i have a block i use or i use a file. Good stuff.
great info Dave thank's
Dave, I'm loving that sweatshirt your wearing. Olive green is my favorite color. Any ideas as to where I can get one ?
I absolutely agree on Wetterlings ..!
Nice video.
Thank you
Hi Dave, thanks for the tips. Do you sell the pot your using for water and the container your using for oil? Those are great pieces man. Thanks
As you mentioned, some people will say you are not using the correct technique. I'v gota say, if it sharpens the axe and doesn't ruin the bevel its a good technique. I'v even seen people using stones from a river to sharpen knifes etc.. Top notch vid.
Is fixin' wax alone good enough to keep the axe head in good condition or would oil be better?
What is the difference between the Wetterling forest ax and the fine forest ax?
what about the greenland axe you sell in your store have one myself its amazing
Is there a reason you go in the same direction across the ax blade with the file? I saw you flip it over and the draw the ax towards you instead pushing away before you flipped it over. Does it make a difference?
How often do you oil your axe or knife? Thanks!
I know I know I know you said these were the two best axes you could get in your opinion but I wanted to ask you how the Truper camp axe you bought in the building a discount kit video held up for you and what you thought of it quality wise and reliability I know its nothing compared to the high dollar models you are showing here but I was hoping for your thoughts on that brand and your experience with it??
cool dave
Hey Dave, can you make a video like this on how to care for a tomahawk? Love the videos by the way
Great video, imma teen and looking for a nice all-around knife, I'm looking at the chris caine , but is it worth that much money?,I'm young and aint got much, do your recommen that or something cheaper?
It is a good knife for sure
the chris cain knife is definatly worth it. but i had to save up for it. i started out with the old hickory butcher knife which is still part of my kit.
www.thepathfinderstore.com/old-hickory-butcher-knife/
www.thepathfinderstore.com/butcher-knife-sheath/
Dollar general has sanding sponges that work decent for honing.
Where would you find a safe vegetable oil in the wilderness if you were in a survival mode?
hey Dave depending on what pack i am using i always have a fill
BIZARRE! USPS delivered my first axe 5 hrs ago. A Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe !!!! God is good!
Where can you pick up those brand axs