Part One- The AXE Video!!!
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- This will be the first in a series of videos geared toward showcasing the main tools I use. While there are a plethora of tools one can use to carve spoons, I’ll focus on the primary ones- the Axe, Sloyd, and Hook Knife.
The purpose of this series is to give you some specifications within the tools I’ve chosen to work with as well as my impressions of the tools I enjoy using most. Links for these axes/makers can be found here:
Kalthoff Small Carver 01-
www.kalthoffaxes.se/shop-onli...
Jason Lonon Carving Axe-
www.jasonalonontoolmaker.com/...
Soulwood Creations-
www.soulwoodcreations.com/col...
Gransfors Bruk Large Cr=arving Axe-
www.gransforsbruk.com/en/prod...
There are a couple verbal blunders in this video, but that’s all part of the viewing experience, right? It’s always fun watching someone else make a fool of themselves 😁
****Edit- The Gransfors Bruk Large Carving Axe comes in the following grinds: Double Bevel, Left Bevel, and Right Bevel. You need to be mindful of which one you choose.
To purchase spoon carving related supplies, be sure to check out the latest items in my Etsy shop in the following link👉 etsy.me/2OX5lWS
If you’d like to support my work, head on over to my Facebook album “Currently for Sale” to see finished spoons that are available for purchase: 👉 media/set/?s...
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 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!
Great video!
Thank you so much!
I definitely like Peter's bearded axe's....very nice!
Some of the best out there!
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🙂
Good video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching, Jim!
Good assessment! I agree on all counts. 👌🏻
Thanks!
Thanks Sean!
You’re welcome!
Nice video!!
Thanks for the visit!
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!
Knife video will be nice!
Coming soon!
Can you recommend a source for handles for rehanging axes? Thanks.
I sent you a reply on Facebook 🙂
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
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
For carving, it is better asymmetrical bevels?
I’ve found that both work well but I generally prefer symmetrical bevels for sharpening reasons.
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!
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🙂
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.
What made you move away from the journeyman?
The Journeyman is a great axe. What it comes down to for me however is frequency of use. If I haven’t used a given tool for several months, it’s likely because I favor another for whatever reason. And I’d rather share the tools I’m not using much with folks who will use them often and appreciate them than keep a drawer full of tools that don’t get used.
First!
You’re fast!!