Nice wee review video Alec. My introduction into carving was through bushcraft. My first bushcraft knife was a Mora companion carbon steel. Fantastic knife for the price excellent for bushcraft not so much for detailed carving. However, it’s a good steel that holds its edge. I then got an opinel #7 folding knife; another reputable French knife. That thing is razor sharp due to its thin blade. I got a Ray Iles carving knife which also has excellent Sheffield steel (extremely reputable steel makers in the uk)
Thanks for the review, I liked the perspective you brought. I purchased the hatchet for my hikes so I mostly will be using it for camp type activities like shelters and wood processing maybe some basic shaping light carving, carving needs practice but as long as I can make utensils I'll be happy
Thanks for this review. I’ve been spoon carving for about 6 years but I’ve been looking for a smaller axe. I have a grandfors bruks which is stellar but it’s been really rough on my carpal tunnel. Bought a Prandi 600, but the bevel on that is brutal. Been eyeing the beavercraft one because the size and handle. It might be worth the shot. As for the sloyd knives, just buy the morakniv 106, same price roughly but way better.
Super interested to know if you reground the axe as mentioned? If so, a follow up vid would be great! I'm interested in this axe but I'd definitely make it less thick behind the edge.
Just recently found your channel and love your content! Been watching all your videos lately Im no expert either but I ordered it and returned it just because I had bought a Vaughn Hatchet with a wooden handle before. I cut the back off that had hammer shape, cut the blade to match the Beavercraft and regrinded bevels as you mentioned and love it. Edge retention wise Im not sure but it was a fun project. Might make a better handle at one point but for now it works really well. One thing I would say i would love to have that rustic look but for about 25 bucks not bad😁
It's not getting stuck while cutting. You change the bevel and start getting struc. It's because of the bevel that you did. It looks like I'd prefer at little more bottom on the handle as you, too, agree. I'm a wisher that all wooden handles be built oversized and have wood extra to have to be trimmed to fit anyone's grip . Like faces, our hards are also different . Believe that axe should have more beard for wood carving from what I know. Thanks as you say Beaver Craft is a great introduction, but little tune they can move up easily.
I consider Beaver craft to be the best all-around knife and the reason why I say this right it's not because it's a great knife but if you get the premium set it does come with Walnut handles that are naturally finished not a whole lot of slack on it which in my opinion ruins the flex cut but the beavercraft has one great feature about it second thought it has several great features about it for starts the price point to further than that it is a great tool to learn on because you need to sharpen no matter how expensive your knife is you buy an expensive hundred-dollar knife destroy it because you don't know how to sharpen that should be the first thing you learn in wood carving plus it's easy to sharpen and be stropped and the worst case scenario you don't succeed I didn't cost you $100 to learn on it but at the same time it has great metal that once you get it right it carves amazingly and if you want to have your own profile and shape your own knives that's great for that as well I come from a background of making my own profiles of knives I've even used Sawzall blades and I'm here to tell you keeping them well oiled
WHY? Why do *NO* axe carvers EVER try out a real cheap tool? I have the Harbor Freight "PITTSBURGH 1-1/4 lb. Hickory Axe", it cost $12.99US. I don't do "wood carving" per se so I don't if it's good for that or not. But it is good for all the normal uses & I do some rough chop shaping with it. I have a small broad axe/hewing hatchet. I usually use it for roughing in say, a hatchet or axe handle. Most of my chopping is for roughing in a mallet head or a handle or some such. So I (& many others) want to know how good or bad for carving it is. If it is *too* bad I'd need to buy a specialized tool. But if it is "good enough" I can regrind the edge & start carving, IYKWIM.
Nice wee review video Alec. My introduction into carving was through bushcraft. My first bushcraft knife was a Mora companion carbon steel. Fantastic knife for the price excellent for bushcraft not so much for detailed carving. However, it’s a good steel that holds its edge. I then got an opinel #7 folding knife; another reputable French knife. That thing is razor sharp due to its thin blade. I got a Ray Iles carving knife which also has excellent Sheffield steel (extremely reputable steel makers in the uk)
You should check out his dads company Ashley Iles. He makes gouges and other carving tools.
Thanks for the review, I liked the perspective you brought. I purchased the hatchet for my hikes so I mostly will be using it for camp type activities like shelters and wood processing maybe some basic shaping light carving, carving needs practice but as long as I can make utensils I'll be happy
Hope it worked out for you Lauren!
@@AlecLaCasseArtthank you, it's a nice little hatchet, I like that rustic look and that I can tell it was hand made. Take care
Thanks for this review. I’ve been spoon carving for about 6 years but I’ve been looking for a smaller axe. I have a grandfors bruks which is stellar but it’s been really rough on my carpal tunnel. Bought a Prandi 600, but the bevel on that is brutal. Been eyeing the beavercraft one because the size and handle. It might be worth the shot. As for the sloyd knives, just buy the morakniv 106, same price roughly but way better.
No problem! Thanks!
I recently bought the MoraKniv 106 it is amazing
Super interested to know if you reground the axe as mentioned? If so, a follow up vid would be great! I'm interested in this axe but I'd definitely make it less thick behind the edge.
beavercraft is within my budget, so i enjoy it, plus there slightly thicker blades are better for my whittling style
Just recently found your channel and love your content! Been watching all your videos lately
Im no expert either but I ordered it and returned it just because I had bought a Vaughn Hatchet with a wooden handle before. I cut the back off that had hammer shape, cut the blade to match the Beavercraft and regrinded bevels as you mentioned and love it. Edge retention wise Im not sure but it was a fun project. Might make a better handle at one point but for now it works really well. One thing I would say i would love to have that rustic look but for about 25 bucks not bad😁
Cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
Try wrapping some hockey tape around the bottom of the handle, maybe that would help with the griping.
It's not getting stuck while cutting. You change the bevel and start getting struc. It's because of the bevel that you did. It looks like I'd prefer at little more bottom on the handle as you, too, agree.
I'm a wisher that all wooden handles be built oversized and have wood extra to have to be trimmed to fit anyone's grip .
Like faces, our hards are also different .
Believe that axe should have more beard for wood carving from what I know.
Thanks as you say Beaver Craft is a great introduction, but little tune they can move up easily.
Well my old post ww2 axe looks like it carves better than the bevercraft, though if the steel is good then its not a total loss. Great review btw.
Interesting. I’m looking for a small axe. I have the detail knife and I like it.
Not a bad option, some consistency of quality issues I hear!
How much did performance improve after stropping?
Haven't done it yet! Lol
Definitely a softwood carver. Thanks for the review.
Alec would you recommend the Beavercraft carving knives?
I like the detail knife they sell a lot!
@@AlecLaCasseArt Thanks
I am planning to buy the 3 carving knives combo.
@@HerradaJulio Ah, let me know what you think!
I consider Beaver craft to be the best all-around knife and the reason why I say this right it's not because it's a great knife but if you get the premium set it does come with Walnut handles that are naturally finished not a whole lot of slack on it which in my opinion ruins the flex cut but the beavercraft has one great feature about it second thought it has several great features about it for starts the price point to further than that it is a great tool to learn on because you need to sharpen no matter how expensive your knife is you buy an expensive hundred-dollar knife destroy it because you don't know how to sharpen that should be the first thing you learn in wood carving plus it's easy to sharpen and be stropped and the worst case scenario you don't succeed I didn't cost you $100 to learn on it but at the same time it has great metal that once you get it right it carves amazingly and if you want to have your own profile and shape your own knives that's great for that as well I come from a background of making my own profiles of knives I've even used Sawzall blades and I'm here to tell you keeping them well oiled
It rusts quick with exposure to continued water. Like a beloved family member and leaving it outside one night.
WHY?
Why do *NO* axe carvers EVER try out a real cheap tool?
I have the Harbor Freight "PITTSBURGH 1-1/4 lb. Hickory Axe", it cost $12.99US.
I don't do "wood carving" per se so I don't if it's good for that or not.
But it is good for all the normal uses & I do some rough chop shaping with it.
I have a small broad axe/hewing hatchet.
I usually use it for roughing in say, a hatchet or axe handle.
Most of my chopping is for roughing in a mallet head or a handle or some such.
So I (& many others) want to know how good or bad for carving it is.
If it is *too* bad I'd need to buy a specialized tool.
But if it is "good enough" I can regrind the edge & start carving, IYKWIM.
I have one of those HF deals! I should review it!!
The one I got was absolute junk. Buyer beware it's a lottery of you buy these.
Good for use on Russians.
It's not worth 90 $... I'll give my money too Council tools first.
I’ll look into them!
Their garbage!!!
beavercraft tools suck, dont buy them.
why do you say that?
@@boriserjavec6470 I bought some and they are really bad
The man asked you to motivate your sweeping statement. So let's hear it.
Unfortunately I have bought a number of there tools ,,(all in one buy and they have all been bad.
Just what kind of glove do you need for Axe carving??????....I like the look and the size....🦜