Hey man I want you to know I've been watching you since I was 16 im 27 now I've never been able to attend one of your classed but you have taught me so much over the years and not just about self reliance you have taught me to be strong and honest I want to thank you very much sir
While some RUclipsrs spit & moan about having to do a video more than once a week, Dave is knocking them out almost everyday and all while running a "real" survival school simultaneously. It's why Pathfinder is the best. Dave effortlessly plays chess while others stumble at checkers.
Dave just a thought on your regular handle, before it breaks, or in your bag/pack, throw a couple of larger hose clamps, then if the handle breaks they are right there on the broken handle or in your bag and you could just use them to clap the bottom and top instead of the cordage hell bring 3 even and if it shrinks you can tighten it up again!
Thanks Dave. Think out of the box, there is always a way. I held off getting synthetic handled tools because I thought their handles could not be replaced in the field. Great video to get the "adapt and improvise" thinking cap on.
That is nice option for sure. I would probably shave the sides and the bark while making the slit for the head, while it's still attached to the root. And pound the head with the wood more in.
Dave, I want you to know how much I have enjoyed going back and watching the first two seasons of Dual. Absolutely hilarious to revisit your comments and observations about Cody, his attire choices and weird edibles. I know you weren't really trying to be funny which,I think, makes it even better. Those first seasons are far better TV now that we have all gotten to know your personality more from this channel and reputation. Thanks for all you do. This axe is definitely on my list!
Thanks for the video. I like your channel and am learning a lot of great things I hope to share with my kids. I prefer tools with the handle on the inside. There is a reason why tool handles go on the inside of the tool head... It has worked for hundreds if not thousands of years. This is just trying to split the handle.
That axe head is very similar to the shape of the Fiskars X7. I saw someone remove the "plasticy" handle and has a sort of an "I" shaped head. Great video, Dave. A very great idea to cut the notch while the tree is standing and easier to manipulate. However, like you said it's going to be very difficult to damage the original composite handle even though it's not made of a traditional bushcraft material, aka wood... hickory or ash. Than you for the woodsy knowledge professor.
Great video. You did it 1 of the 2 ways i could see to do it. I really want that axe head now to make my own handle and use a wedged through tenon design
If you had a auger you could drill a channel in a piece and then it would have something on top to hold it in. Then use an "X" lash and boom you're good.
When you described how you were going to stabilize the tree by leaving it in the ground I thought that was a pretty clever way of minimizing Force exertion and calories used carry on Sir well done
Very simple solution. Only thing I would consider doing differently would be to possibly use the Awl on my pocket knife to drill a bottom hole after lashing below the bottom of the intended notch then cutting to it. We used to do something similar building stone hatchets.
Pretty clever there dave... neat idea. I cant remember if you ever did a traditional axe handle replacment video. I remember seeing something about a tomahawk handle. Wich are pretty simple. But ill do another search through your videos to see if i just missed it. Thanks. Ps. When did you transition to silky saws? I know you were a fan of the laplander and/or buck saw... for the longest time. Even when silky saws were super popular a few years ago.
Would like to see how the handle would be made without the saw? Maybe just the broken axe head and a knife. A "field situation" could be a downed bush plane in Alaska.
The potential problem is that you might not own a near by tree to cut down. I don't know of anyplace on public land in any state I've hunted, fished or camped where such a thing would even be close to legal. It's hard to imagine a survival situation where a new handle for your hatchet would be a priority when you already have a knife and saw.
Dave. Love your stuff. Been following you for years. I had a comment I would like to make but not publicly. It is a positive thought I want to share with you. I am a 30 year Army vet and I think you would appreciate my word. How do we do this?? I would like an email from you
Yyeeeeaaaaahhh, call me crazy… but it looks to me like these people just reinvented the tomahawk and/or friction-mounted axe,… but made it incredibly shitty.
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Hey man I want you to know I've been watching you since I was 16 im 27 now I've never been able to attend one of your classed but you have taught me so much over the years and not just about self reliance you have taught me to be strong and honest I want to thank you very much sir
While some RUclipsrs spit & moan about having to do a video more than once a week, Dave is knocking them out almost everyday and all while running a "real" survival school simultaneously. It's why Pathfinder is the best. Dave effortlessly plays chess while others stumble at checkers.
Dave just a thought on your regular handle, before it breaks, or in your bag/pack, throw a couple of larger hose clamps, then if the handle breaks they are right there on the broken handle or in your bag and you could just use them to clap the bottom and top instead of the cordage hell bring 3 even and if it shrinks you can tighten it up again!
Thanks Dave. Think out of the box, there is always a way. I held off getting synthetic handled tools because I thought their handles could not be replaced in the field. Great video to get the "adapt and improvise" thinking cap on.
That is nice option for sure. I would probably shave the sides and the bark while making the slit for the head, while it's still attached to the root. And pound the head with the wood more in.
Dave, I want you to know how much I have enjoyed going back and watching the first two seasons of Dual. Absolutely hilarious to revisit your comments and observations about Cody, his attire choices and weird edibles. I know you weren't really trying to be funny which,I think, makes it even better. Those first seasons are far better TV now that we have all gotten to know your personality more from this channel and reputation. Thanks for all you do.
This axe is definitely on my list!
Thanks for the video. I like your channel and am learning a lot of great things I hope to share with my kids. I prefer tools with the handle on the inside. There is a reason why tool handles go on the inside of the tool head... It has worked for hundreds if not thousands of years. This is just trying to split the handle.
Man, never would have thought to leave the bottom in place to do the work. Seems so simple and obvious now that you pointed it out.
A bare bones field replacement, that could be improved over time to keep your camp functioning. Good job Dave!
That axe head is very similar to the shape of the Fiskars X7. I saw someone remove the "plasticy" handle and has a sort of an "I" shaped head. Great video, Dave. A very great idea to cut the notch while the tree is standing and easier to manipulate. However, like you said it's going to be very difficult to damage the original composite handle even though it's not made of a traditional bushcraft material, aka wood... hickory or ash. Than you for the woodsy knowledge professor.
I think I’m learning stuff that you’re not even trying to teach. Good lesson!
Great video Dave! Trapping season is damn near upon us!
Man I love learning new tips like these.
Great video. You did it 1 of the 2 ways i could see to do it. I really want that axe head now to make my own handle and use a wedged through tenon design
That's so cool. Thx for the show Mr.
If you had a auger you could drill a channel in a piece and then it would have something on top to hold it in. Then use an "X" lash and boom you're good.
Dave, grande abraco aqui do Brasil. 👍
Do you ever get fiddle worms to come out of the ground when sawing on a stump as shown in the video?
Outstanding ! I see blood at 5:29 but Dave don't have time to bleed.
Was that black walnut that you chopped up into kindling?
I've made some nice looking handles out walnut with a drawknife.
When you described how you were going to stabilize the tree by leaving it in the ground I thought that was a pretty clever way of minimizing Force exertion and calories used carry on Sir well done
These are the videos i love to see
Alot of work to make but very valuable to have! Thanks for the video!
So hyped to give this a try. Thanks Dave!
Nice work! I’m not sure how I feel about the big hole right in the middle of the axe head where it get thin in the middle seems like a weak spot.
I really enjoyed learning this lesson! Thank you❤!
Dave may be the only thing stopping the Aliens from invading
Awesome video 📹 David!! I have just the head to work!! Keep up the great work 👍
Great video!!! Another idea on the same lines. Finding a dead mostly dry tree and making a more permanent handle?? Just an idea.
Oh man this looks like a future deliverable
Definitely easier than re-handling a typical axe
Very simple solution. Only thing I would consider doing differently would be to possibly use the Awl on my pocket knife to drill a bottom hole after lashing below the bottom of the intended notch then cutting to it. We used to do something similar building stone hatchets.
Well done once again sir.
Good job. I did notice that the dead tree had green leaves on it. LOL
The entire upper 8’ was bare and dying so no loss
Great idea leavingit rooted to work, thanks for info
Thanks Dave
Well done Dave.
Pretty clever there dave... neat idea. I cant remember if you ever did a traditional axe handle replacment video. I remember seeing something about a tomahawk handle. Wich are pretty simple. But ill do another search through your videos to see if i just missed it.
Thanks.
Ps. When did you transition to silky saws? I know you were a fan of the laplander and/or buck saw... for the longest time. Even when silky saws were super popular a few years ago.
Would like to see how the handle would be made without the saw? Maybe just the broken axe head and a knife. A "field situation" could be a downed bush plane in Alaska.
That was very informative to watch!
This is a really cool vid💯🤙🏻 definitely gonna use this in the future
Like the forethought to do the notch and warps before sawing off.
Thanks for sharing.
Looks good, a rustic handle work for most jobs.
Outstanding video.
I know all the experts will be telling you a better way because they are the worlds best bushcrafters😂😂
I am a big fan and awesome and epic video as always thank you so much for making it ❤️👍
Who needs an axe when you have a silky saw :D
Similar technique is used to make trap sets utilizing the planted tree with a notch in it.
Cool Dave!
Very helpful. Thank you.
The potential problem is that you might not own a near by tree to cut down. I don't know of anyplace on public land in any state I've hunted, fished or camped where such a thing would even be close to legal. It's hard to imagine a survival situation where a new handle for your hatchet would be a priority when you already have a knife and saw.
What knife was that at the end and also what kind of wood were you chopping at the end ? Keep the videos coming brother , I watch them all!
Knife is a prototype I made several years ago and the wood is cedar
Well done my friend.
Excellent 👍
Wow😮 That. Was. Fun..😊 new. Sub .❤
If I was that screwed that I'm making ax Handel I can imagine eventually I would find some sinew to replace the cord with.
better than the average survival knife tbh.
Dumb question : I see a bunch of green leaves, what’s the tell tell “dead” giveaway on that dying tree that I’m missing ?
Lots of trees can be dead at the top and still bear been leaves in the bottom, does not mean it’s a healthy tree for sure
Awesome
Dave. Love your stuff. Been following you for years. I had a comment I would like to make but not publicly. It is a positive thought I want to share with you. I am a 30 year Army vet and I think you would appreciate my word. How do we do this?? I would like an email from you
That's Badass
Thanks. I have an idea for a pathfinder product invention. Please reply if you are interested.
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Friction fit tools
Yyeeeeaaaaahhh, call me crazy… but it looks to me like these people just reinvented the tomahawk and/or friction-mounted axe,… but made it incredibly shitty.
I bet a bunch of worms shot out of the ground while you sawed on the stub.
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