Awesome video thank you! I have the gransfors wildlife but I find myself always going towards the wood tools carving axe the most! It's a great tool at a great price!
I sold my GB WL hatchet. Could not stand the skinny handle with a ridge, and didn't feel it was worth re-hanging. It's too light and my plans are to try out bowl carving next. Looking to purchase GB carving axe now, same as in this video.
I really love this series so far . I'm on a very strict budget but really love these axes that you use for carving . When buying blanks it seems that most of the time they are already seasoned or dry . Do you know where I can get some green blanks ? Or does it really matter? I have yet to carve a spoon that is from a green blank . Thank you for your time . Take care and stay safe my friend !
I feel for you if you e only ever carved dry blanks Troy😢. Carving green blanks is actually what do every day. I ship anywhere writhing the USA. Are you on Instagram or Facebook? We can message through one of those and I can definitely sell you a batch of blanks if you’d like!
Thanks for the video. It is very helpful. I am about to make a decision between the soulwood and Kalthoff as my first carving axe. I get the design and size differences between the two, but what about the edge performance? Peter's axe heads are coming from Bulgaria most of the time or from James (a UK forger) and Kalthoff is not very open about the steel used in her axes. From your experience which one has better edge performance? meaning less prone to chipping and holding edge longer for the same task?
Thanks for the comment, Murat. Edge retention is something that really depends on a variety of things- what wood species you’re working with, if you’re chopping through bark, silica content, etc. I suppose my short answer would be that I haven’t noticed a difference in quality of steel between Peter’s axes and Julia’s. In my opinion, it really comes down to overall weight preference, cutting edge length, and overall feel.
@@HuronSpoonCo was about to put an order but just saw the shop got a Svante Djarv little viking axe in stock. It is a bit more expensive than both Kalthoff and Peter's. Do you have any experience with SD little Viking, how does it compare to others?
That’s one of the few popular axes I haven’t had the opportunity to use, so I can’t give any firsthand impressions of it. From what I hear, it’s a quality axe though and everyone I’ve talked to that owns one has nothing but great things to say about it.
I very much liked the video. I would like websites/and or address of the companies you liked. I guess I’m addicted to all caving tools as a disabled Veteran in a wheelchair, ( not complaining,just stating. I just find things I can do and I joy sitting on my butt all day. Another thing you’re carving/ draw knife horse is there plans for it? One last thing I see in a lot of videos spoon carver’s use logs with different cutouts or notches, does anyone give instructions on doing that? Thanks again for a outstanding video. David R.
@@HuronSpoonCo that’s a bummer, I think they’re the best quality one can find personally lol. At least I know their heat treatment is fantastic and won’t chip like other brands. Which one did you have by chance? The journeyman or the smaller version?
I had the journeyman. It’s funny you mention heat treat because I had to be sent a second one because the heat treat was trash on the first one I was sent.
@@HuronSpoonCo very strange, I have 4 axes from them, including the journeyman (although I wish I had purchased the smaller option) and I haven’t had any issue whatsoever. I have however experienced where they’ve forgotten a step or two, on a product. On my journeyman they forgot to polish off the edge before sending. Or they’ve forgotten to cover off belt endings on one of my sheaths, but nothing that affected performance. I’ve accidentally bounced this off rock a few times while splitting wood and I’ve had no damage to my edge at all. It definitely beats my bruks that’s forsure
I have the double bevel, and got a right hand bevel, but that is not good. It has hammer marks in the actual bevel. And to remove it would take to much metal away. They are not always good. Two have gone back both very poor.
I have a JL coming at me shortly and your video solidifies my purchase brother! Can't wait!
You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for the view and comment, my friend!
Thank You for Sharing...much appreciated ! 😊
You’re very welcome David!
Awesome video thank you! I have the gransfors wildlife but I find myself always going towards the wood tools carving axe the most! It's a great tool at a great price!
I sold my GB WL hatchet. Could not stand the skinny handle with a ridge, and didn't feel it was worth re-hanging. It's too light and my plans are to try out bowl carving next. Looking to purchase GB carving axe now, same as in this video.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. It’s a Big help. Your insights inspire me. Blessings.
I’m always glad to help! Be on the lookout for other videos in this series, which I plan to film in the coming weeks🙂
An update, I am into carving the GB Caving Axe is an excellent tool. I have grown respecting my tools. Blessings 😊
@unitytira4954 thanks for sharing! That’s a great axe🙂
Great video!
Thank you so much!
I definitely like Peter's bearded axe's....very nice!
Some of the best out there!
Nice video!!
Thanks for the visit!
Can you recommend a source for handles for rehanging axes? Thanks.
I sent you a reply on Facebook 🙂
Good video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching, Jim!
Good assessment! I agree on all counts. 👌🏻
Thanks!
For carving, it is better asymmetrical bevels?
I’ve found that both work well but I generally prefer symmetrical bevels for sharpening reasons.
I really love this series so far . I'm on a very strict budget but really love these axes that you use for carving . When buying blanks it seems that most of the time they are already seasoned or dry . Do you know where I can get some green blanks ? Or does it really matter? I have yet to carve a spoon that is from a green blank . Thank you for your time . Take care and stay safe my friend !
I feel for you if you e only ever carved dry blanks Troy😢. Carving green blanks is actually what do every day. I ship anywhere writhing the USA. Are you on Instagram or Facebook? We can message through one of those and I can definitely sell you a batch of blanks if you’d like!
@@HuronSpoonCo yes im on both . Same name on both platforms.
Oh cool! Hit me up on Instagram and I’d be happy to help you out! My Insta is @srhearn0908
Knife video will be nice!
Coming soon!
Thanks for the video. It is very helpful. I am about to make a decision between the soulwood and Kalthoff as my first carving axe. I get the design and size differences between the two, but what about the edge performance? Peter's axe heads are coming from Bulgaria most of the time or from James (a UK forger) and Kalthoff is not very open about the steel used in her axes. From your experience which one has better edge performance? meaning less prone to chipping and holding edge longer for the same task?
Thanks for the comment, Murat. Edge retention is something that really depends on a variety of things- what wood species you’re working with, if you’re chopping through bark, silica content, etc. I suppose my short answer would be that I haven’t noticed a difference in quality of steel between Peter’s axes and Julia’s. In my opinion, it really comes down to overall weight preference, cutting edge length, and overall feel.
@@HuronSpoonCo Thanks!
@@muratmustafa4532 any time!
@@HuronSpoonCo was about to put an order but just saw the shop got a Svante Djarv little viking axe in stock. It is a bit more expensive than both Kalthoff and Peter's. Do you have any experience with SD little Viking, how does it compare to others?
That’s one of the few popular axes I haven’t had the opportunity to use, so I can’t give any firsthand impressions of it. From what I hear, it’s a quality axe though and everyone I’ve talked to that owns one has nothing but great things to say about it.
I very much liked the video. I would like websites/and or address of the companies you liked. I guess I’m addicted to all caving tools as a disabled Veteran in a wheelchair, ( not complaining,just stating. I just find things I can do and I joy sitting on my butt all day. Another thing you’re carving/ draw knife horse is there plans for it? One last thing I see in a lot of videos spoon carver’s use logs with different cutouts or notches, does anyone give instructions on doing that? Thanks again for a outstanding video.
David R.
Thank you for the comment! Links to the axe makers can be found in the video’s description🙂
Do you have links available for the axes you mention?
Great idea, Peter. I've updated the description to include links to these tools. Thank you!
Thanks Sean!
You’re welcome!
Im going with the julia , then im thinking gb swedish carver, i have been using my wt Smilodon knife… a small axe is needed
Can’t go wrong with the Kalthoff
@@HuronSpoonComy Kalthoff came in yesterday, thanks for the recommendation, love it already
@gravydogg1 you’re most welcome!
I saw that Kharkiv forge axe first on the video thumbnail and knew I had to watch :p
Actually wait why isn’t the Kharkiv forge axe in the video tho?
I don’t own that one anymore so it isn’t one in my rotation. Some axes don’t suit my needs like others do.
@@HuronSpoonCo that’s a bummer, I think they’re the best quality one can find personally lol. At least I know their heat treatment is fantastic and won’t chip like other brands. Which one did you have by chance? The journeyman or the smaller version?
I had the journeyman. It’s funny you mention heat treat because I had to be sent a second one because the heat treat was trash on the first one I was sent.
@@HuronSpoonCo very strange, I have 4 axes from them, including the journeyman (although I wish I had purchased the smaller option) and I haven’t had any issue whatsoever. I have however experienced where they’ve forgotten a step or two, on a product. On my journeyman they forgot to polish off the edge before sending. Or they’ve forgotten to cover off belt endings on one of my sheaths, but nothing that affected performance. I’ve accidentally bounced this off rock a few times while splitting wood and I’ve had no damage to my edge at all. It definitely beats my bruks that’s forsure
I have the double bevel, and got a right hand bevel, but that is not good. It has hammer marks in the actual bevel. And to remove it would take to much metal away. They are not always good. Two have gone back both very poor.
Two of which one?
First!
You’re fast!!