I skimmed through 38 axe sharpen videos on RUclips and in my opinion this is the best one and the method I now use. So easy fast and razor sharp effective. Thanks a million.
Jimmy Joseph that’s great really pleased that you liked the video and it has helped get your axe razor sharp. Thanks for the comment, all the best cheers, Ben
FINALLY, clear instructions on what angle to go for!!! This is the only bushcrafting axe sharpening video that is an actual bushcrafting axe sharpening video on all of internet!
I’ve never sharpened an axe before and I used this very technique after watching this video. And afterwards it passed the paper test. I was very pleased. The video has a fantastic format with an idiot proof technique to sharpening. Cheers Ben thanks you for the knowledge. 👍👍👍
After watching dozens of how to videos on sharpening your video is probably the best one I've seen. Succinct with compelling arguments and can be done anywhere.
I just got a Gransfor small forest axe and a puck. Sharpening it intimidated me a lot because it came with a hairshaving edge and its almost as if I didn't want to use it just to maintain the edge. These types of videos are great as it just gave me the confidence to buy some waterstones and attack the edge when it will reach an "in need of sharpening" stage. Thank you for this, very helpful and easy to understand, that marker trick will help in all my sharpening needs ahead :)
Pretty much what everyone else said. Thanks for the video. My only observation would be that you have an unfair head start since I doubt you own a single dull edge- except the ones still in the making!
I have been putting an edge on knifes,axes,for over 50 years and have used every way you can think of and still like to use this way when I have the time. Good video...
I just restored my Norlund hatchet and was at the sharpening stage. Typical to how I sharpen my kitchen knives, I using my King stones in a stationary position to hone my axe - with decent results. Your short concise instructional video was instrumental in my being able to get a hair witling sharp axe with a correct convex profile.
Great vid! Never thought of sharpening with large flat stone, but once shown it's obvious. Also, THANK YOU for explaining importance of edge geometry!! Most new to sharpening miss that important element and only focus on the sharp edge
Great video, i have the same axe and same stone which i use for my knives, going to have to try it on the axe blade when it gets dull, i liked the marker tip too, sure will help put the right bevel and grind on!
Hi Kani Fuker LOL ! 😀 Tell me about Yank videos! Boring buggers love the sound of their own voices. This is a brilliant video by Ben. Straight to the point and easily understood.
Thank you Ben. You have a gift for explaining things clearly. I am working on bringing back a very dull axe. Starting with my coarsest whetstone and using your technique, which seems to work very well. I have a lot of work ahead before I will make it to the 1000 waterstone. Then I need to rehaft, too!
I would have rehafted it first: while sharp tools are safer in use, full told are safer if you are rehafting them. I'm assuming it's a job long since completed and simply info for someone else wandering around here.
Thanks for showing the technique! I used a wooden block and different types of sand paper though, since it started to ate away the only grinding stone that I own. Had to correct a grind that was way to steep, so basically I had to start from the scatch, which was with an 800 grid wet stone and different metal files, a fruitless attempt. 40, 80, 120, 400, 800, 2000 grid sand paper worked for me (dry). The poor man's choice, which also works great on Mora knives, but with a different technique. Cheers!
I love the thorough explanation of the advantages of the bench stone over the puck sharpener. From watching Wranglerstar, I always thought he was last word until now... The proof was in the paper-test! WOW!!
Hey, easy now. he's do e his paper tests too which proven his method. I like watching Wranglerstar for their simpler life and his Manly Manners are usually good.
I went to your RUclips to see how professionals do it. All I found was gaming videos. I think I will stick with Cody. He does it for real, not in fantasy. Have a great day.
Actually I need to be discovered for accomplishing some firsts in that game. In 1440p. I'm not a daily-ish vlogger like W or most gamers. Check them out if you have the interest, and if you have something to say, leave a comment and I'll respond like you did? Don't worry, I think people have more than one interest. Anyway. Point is, watch W to find out how to not do things. You could watch his victim response videos where he attacks 'everyone who is against him', like actual metal workers... but it's really ugly for him. Wouldn't recommend it.
I see a GB Swedish carving axe on the wall that looks like it's seen a few battles. Just ordered one from Country Workshops and a DMT Dia Sharp 6"x2" fine to hone my junk with. Thanks for the proper demo.
I kind of cheat sharpening my Cold Steel Trail Boss. I use the Worksharp belt sharpener. It put a convex grind on the bit, and the polishing belt is 6000 grit. After that, it to the strop I made using green stropping compound. I have it where it sliced through paper just like that.
Of the few videos that I have watched of yours, your thorough instructions are very easily understood. Amazingly too, your accent, your speech pattern, and British wording, do make it very enjoyable to listen to! Thank you so much! : )
Hi Ben! Thanks so much for posting such a useful video. I got a Swedish Wetterling axe for my college graduation and I want to be able to sharpen it myself. I am wondering which grit the dual wet stone should be on both sides and if you think one brand is best?
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I skimmed through 38 axe sharpen videos on RUclips and in my opinion this is the best one and the method I now use. So easy fast and razor sharp effective. Thanks a million.
Jimmy Joseph that’s great really pleased that you liked the video and it has helped get your axe razor sharp. Thanks for the comment, all the best cheers, Ben
FINALLY, clear instructions on what angle to go for!!!
This is the only bushcrafting axe sharpening video that is an actual bushcrafting axe sharpening video on all of internet!
I’ve never sharpened an axe before and I used this very technique after watching this video. And afterwards it passed the paper test. I was very pleased. The video has a fantastic format with an idiot proof technique to sharpening. Cheers Ben thanks you for the knowledge. 👍👍👍
Well that’s fantastic news so pleased it worked for you.
Many thanks for the comment.
All the best
cheers Ben
After watching dozens of how to videos on sharpening your video is probably the best one I've seen. Succinct with compelling arguments and can be done anywhere.
I learn so much from your videos. Very straight forward and to the point. Thank you for them.
Great and simple info on how to sharpen an axe safely.
Ben - thanks very much for the lesson. Never knew you could sharpen an axe in that manner.Learn something new everyday.Thanks again!
Ben, awesome video, thanks for your time!
Best axe sharpening video I have watched! Thank you.
Just a great video; plain, simple, straight to the point. Well done sir.
Nice job! Right to the point, and it's nice to see a axe that looks like it actually gets used.
Great lesson Ben, thank you for sharing it.
Superbly clear advice on a simple technique. Thanks.
Best axe sharpening tutorial, I have seen! Thanks Ben!
Thanks Much appreciated.
you started me on the tormek paste and stropping and sharpening well in general. thank you
Superb video, thank you. The marker pen idea is simply brilliant
Straightforward and easy to understand 👍
Short, simple to the point. Excellent video. Can't wait to get a good edge on my new camp hatchet.
best video on youtube about axe sharpening. thank you so much!!
Top video Ben, as always the information is clear, the demonstrations are also clear and easy to understand and follow.
top vid ben,simple to follow the felt-tip pen technique is brillant thanks
The best, most logical and hassle-free method I've ever seen. Good show mate!
That is by far the best axe instructional vid I have seen, thanks very much.
Thanks Ben, yet another great video
Best wishes - Steve
Thanks; I just got my first GB Small Forest Ax and it's good to know how to maintain that excellent edge.
Great teaching, thank you Ben.
love your videos and love your hand made tools!, one day I will have an Orford blade in my collection! thanks for the video, very helpful.
Excellent instruction very clear and practical.
I just got a Gransfor small forest axe and a puck. Sharpening it intimidated me a lot because it came with a hairshaving edge and its almost as if I didn't want to use it just to maintain the edge. These types of videos are great as it just gave me the confidence to buy some waterstones and attack the edge when it will reach an "in need of sharpening" stage. Thank you for this, very helpful and easy to understand, that marker trick will help in all my sharpening needs ahead :)
Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
Now this is a great sharpening tutorial. Thank you 🪓
Great video, very helpful! Making my first homemade axe and needed to know how to sharpen it. Thanks!
Incredibly helpful info. Thank you!
Thanks for the advice Ben,
Great film again Ben 👍
Great stuff Ben. Thank you.
Very informative and well presented. Thank you!
Pretty much what everyone else said. Thanks for the video.
My only observation would be that you have an unfair head start since I doubt you own a single dull edge- except the ones still in the making!
Wonderful video, and an excellent technique and you've taught it well.
thanks for this great video Ben.Its been very useful,
I have been putting an edge on knifes,axes,for over 50 years and have used every way you can think of and still like to use this way when I have the time. Good video...
Very impressed!
Great Video, short and to the point.
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Been looking for a good axe sharpening vid!! Awesome job
Excellent video as always. Nice tip with the colouring in the bevel. I'm working on making my own strop now.
Outstanding tips!
Very helpful, as usual. Thank you.
Glad You finally getting some more publicity... You earned It!
Great video!! Learned a lot!
Excellent tutorial.
I just restored my Norlund hatchet and was at the sharpening stage. Typical to how I sharpen my kitchen knives, I using my King stones in a stationary position to hone my axe - with decent results. Your short concise instructional video was instrumental in my being able to get a hair witling sharp axe with a correct convex profile.
Great vid! Never thought of sharpening with large flat stone, but once shown it's obvious. Also, THANK YOU for explaining importance of edge geometry!! Most new to sharpening miss that important element and only focus on the sharp edge
Great video, i have the same axe and same stone which i use for my knives, going to have to try it on the axe blade when it gets dull, i liked the marker tip too, sure will help put the right bevel and grind on!
Wow nice work!
Wow this is the best instructional video ever!! :)
Ben, has to be one of the best on RUclips, to teach 👌🏻
Best sharpening video out there.
Very informative. Thanks!
Great video !!
Excellent tutorial
great video
Ben you need to do a full DVD of techniques! I'd buy it immediately
Thank you for sharing
Hi Kani Fuker
LOL ! 😀 Tell me about Yank videos! Boring buggers love the sound of their own voices.
This is a brilliant video by Ben. Straight to the point and easily understood.
Thank you Ben. You have a gift for explaining things clearly. I am working on bringing back a very dull axe. Starting with my coarsest whetstone and using your technique, which seems to work very well. I have a lot of work ahead before I will make it to the 1000 waterstone. Then I need to rehaft, too!
I would have rehafted it first: while sharp tools are safer in use, full told are safer if you are rehafting them. I'm assuming it's a job long since completed and simply info for someone else wandering around here.
Good job !
Awesome explanation
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
Great job mate..
good informative video, thanks
Very good video
great video.I have just been out to the woodshed with a sheet of paper. I'm back ,with an intact sheet of paper, to watch the video again!
Great Video! Razor Strop Fungus works quite well too in a pinch
Great video.. thank you so much
Thanks for showing the technique! I used a wooden block and different types of sand paper though, since it started to ate away the only grinding stone that I own. Had to correct a grind that was way to steep, so basically I had to start from the scatch, which was with an 800 grid wet stone and different metal files, a fruitless attempt. 40, 80, 120, 400, 800, 2000 grid sand paper worked for me (dry). The poor man's choice, which also works great on Mora knives, but with a different technique. Cheers!
Great Video!. Thank you..
Fantastic video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :-D Cheers :-)
I love the thorough explanation of the advantages of the bench stone over the puck sharpener. From watching Wranglerstar, I always thought he was last word until now... The proof was in the paper-test! WOW!!
Hey, easy now. he's do e his paper tests too which proven his method. I like watching Wranglerstar for their simpler life and his Manly Manners are usually good.
Sorry, I just think Wranglerstar isn't a wrangler nor a star. I don't know why people watch his stuff, I find it unbearably klutzy and amateurish.
I went to your RUclips to see how professionals do it. All I found was gaming videos. I think I will stick with Cody. He does it for real, not in fantasy. Have a great day.
Actually I need to be discovered for accomplishing some firsts in that game. In 1440p. I'm not a daily-ish vlogger like W or most gamers. Check them out if you have the interest, and if you have something to say, leave a comment and I'll respond like you did? Don't worry, I think people have more than one interest. Anyway. Point is, watch W to find out how to not do things. You could watch his victim response videos where he attacks 'everyone who is against him', like actual metal workers... but it's really ugly for him. Wouldn't recommend it.
I am not all into the victim, he said she she drama game. Good luck in your gaming thing.
very informative video
Good Stuff!!!!
Never thought about using a marker for that, thanks!
So practical and au naturael... Nice exchange.
Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks cheers, Ben
Good vid... cheers from the axe throwing community ;)
Thanks man.
great informitive video thankyou :P
excellent tutorial! remember to alternate the cutting face of your oil/wet stone so as to not ruin it and therefore your axe
As always Ben, excellent instruction. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
This is a unique way of doing this
Thanks for the video. i subscribed.
Nice, thanks
Thanks mate. Ripper video
I see a GB Swedish carving axe on the wall that looks like it's seen a few battles. Just ordered one from Country Workshops and a DMT Dia Sharp 6"x2" fine to hone my junk with. Thanks for the proper demo.
very good
I kind of cheat sharpening my Cold Steel Trail Boss. I use the Worksharp belt sharpener. It put a convex grind on the bit, and the polishing belt is 6000 grit. After that, it to the strop I made using green stropping compound. I have it where it sliced through paper just like that.
your axe is sharper than my kitchen knives..... lol
Good video
Good on ya mate
Holy crap thats sharp!!!
Of the few videos that I have watched of yours, your thorough instructions are very easily understood. Amazingly too, your accent, your speech pattern, and British wording, do make it very enjoyable to listen to! Thank you so much! : )
Wow thank for the kind words. really glad you found the video useful. if you need any further assitance let us know. all the best cheers, Ben
Hi Ben! Thanks so much for posting such a useful video. I got a Swedish Wetterling axe for my college graduation and I want to be able to sharpen it myself. I am wondering which grit the dual wet stone should be on both sides and if you think one brand is best?