How to Make an Axe Handle: From Start to Finish 

The Winner Is: @joseywales5937 GIVEAWAY INFO! The giveaway will end March 25th and the winner will be announced in THIS comment. If you re the winner and you don't reach out to me in seven days, I will pick another winner. Subscribe to my channel and leave a comment including the name "The Spoon Crank" to enter the giveaway. Please check back March 25 to see if you are the winner, you have no idea how many people have won before but have not bothered to check. Important! Be wary of scammers, I have caught a few of them impersonating me, trying to trick people inte to contacting them. Always check back to this comment to see if the winner has been announced. Another thing to look carefully at is the name tag of the person writing. mine is "@nilsogren" , they usually have weird tags promting people to reach out via telegram or so. DONT engage with them. Link to The Spoon Crank: thespooncrank.com/product/the-carvign-axe-by-the-spoon-crank-nils-ogren-the-axe-odyssey/ Thank you for watching! /Nils

I am an 83 year old Australian resident in Sweden who enjoys hand woodworking. It is nice to see someone who uses and knows how to use hand tools. No bandsaws or table saws. Thank you for the excellent video.

'The Spoon Crank" was my nickname in high school. Joking aside, finally glad to see the carving video you've been wanting to make for a while. I appreciate you showing an alternative for people who may not have some of the bigger machines/tools.

'The Spoon Crank' . It just looks almost too good. Simply beautiful to look at.

The spoon crank I always enjoy how you leave your videos long form instead of cutting away too much and really showing just how much work goes into your craft.

The spoon crank. It's a lovely axe, thanks for the chance to win it.

You and The Spoon Crank are making such an awesome axe, being able to win it, unfathomable! 😮😃

The spoon crank go hard and i cant wait to watch this video!!

The spoon crank. That was a great video. My 11 year old son and I have enjoyed wood working a lot this year. This was a fun video to watch together. I was able to explain some of your techniques to him. That is a great handle and a great hatchet. He now wants to try carving with an axe. Fun for the family. Thank you for sharing your time and skill with us.

"The Spoon Crank" "Thank you very much, Nils, for your great and informative videos. I started forging myself through your videos and I love it. Although I'm still in the experimental phase, I find your videos so interesting because I can learn so much about axe forging. I'll try making an axe next time; so far, I've only made knives. Thank you very much for your videos."

Nice to see the handle end of the axe produced without power-tools. (warning re this 'The Spoon Crank ref - I live in the UK, which is a long way to send an axe... : )

'The Spoon Crank' Im surprised your channel doesn't have more subscribers! Your videos are fun to watch and have so much information.

'The Spoon Crank' Nils, I love how clear that you showed and explained to us!! Support from Hong Kong💪💪

The Spoon Crank. Can't get enough of that ad read. Very smooth and persuasive.

Beautiful work. Cheer from Finland.

Love this video. It shows how much work we USED to put into making basic tools. Now days they just inject some fiberglass in a mold and make thousands of these a day. Oh, and...Spoon Crank!

"The Spoon Crank" that's an easy contest to enter... i love the work that you do Nils, keep the knowledge moving

"The Spoon Crank" woodworking with hand tools is always satisfying to watch, I really enjoyed watching your videos, thanks :)

"The Spoon Crank" Very good information , clear instructions and good camera angles to display the techniques . Thanks for sharing .

The Spoon Crank. Another awesome how to for anyone who doesn’t have certain pieces of equipment, and proof that taking your time yields some amazing results.

The Spoon Crank I love your amazing videos, and I love that you are having fun making axes

The Spoon Crank sounds like the title to an old folk tale, somehow. Once again, the art and craftsmanship you are so modest about looks truly amazing. I really can not wait to start trying this myself. My attempt will not look as good as yours.

" The Spoon Crank" Thank you for yet another great video. I've been looking for something like this! it's safe to say that my first attempt at making a similar handle could've gone a lot better.

"The spoon Crank" it's amazing how the look and feel is getting through the movieclip, and reach out to the People watching your work.

The spoon crank. Thanks for this video. The wood is so important than the steel.

The Spoon Crank video is just what I need, to make a handle for an old axe head, I received as a gift. Thank you so much.

The Spoon Crank sounds like an awesome addition to a Carving Axe!! Love the handmade portions of all your videos.

"The spoon crank" I like how you break it down and not only tell what you're doing but why you are doing it. This type of instruction is great for supplying information to those who want to grow their skills.

The spoon crank. A lot of work and it is a beauty of a handle. Thank you Nils.

The Spoon Crank, The patience you demonstrate through carving is admirable. I like how informative your videos are. Looking forward to forging some axes of my own!

Can't wait to see what else you do with The Spoon Crank

The Spoon Crank recommended I watch this video and found it most helpful. Being able to do the job using everyday tools is ideal. A great tip to fit the head first so one can adjust the centre.... along with making and fitting the wedge as fearful of splitting the handle I have made mine too small in the past. All in all a great help and I can't wait to get cracking on making a replacement handle my self! Thank you Nils... PS I have ended up looking at Surfshark too, not what I expected but very helpful!

The spoon crank. I really enjoy it when you use nothing but hand tools. Another great job.

The Spoon Crank! It's a shame that this video was not release before I tried to make my own axe handle... That would have helped me so much ^^'. Time to make it again with these good tips! I love the rustic style of this one!

"The Spoon Crank" looks great! I dont think I would modify it at all. Looks Awesome !

"The Spoon Crank" that was awesome I have tried that myself and can never get the head and handle to line up 100% , but thanks to you, I now know.

The Spoon Crank....Great video, excellent, clear, concise instructions by a guy with great presence

“The Spoon Crank” 🪓🥄🪵 Awesome video. Handling axes/knives has scared me, but after watching your video I might just give it a try. Thankyou!!

You can't make me say "The Spoon Crank". Damnit, I did it anyway. Nice work 👍.

"The spoon crank" Your videos are always very interesting to watch, every time!

The Spoon Crank. Excellent work, clearly explained!

The spoon crank! I just started axing and I'm loving it. It's opening so much creativity in the spoon carving process for me.

Enjoyed this, Nils. My old man was a really talented woodcarver, and he always recommended wetting the carved surface as the water made any damage (say from the vise or whatever) visible. Once it's dry again you can then sand or remove any of the imperfections. "The Spoon Crank"

The Spoon Crank . Once again another great tutorial that seems to be right for the time I’m needing help .

really nice Tutorial! luv the Spoon Crank !!!

The spoon crank! Now I’ve got more RU-vid content I am aware of, and enjoy! Thank you

The spoon crank is an interesting Axe. My 5-year-old and I enjoy watching your work

"The Spoon Crank" and The Spoon Crank, just in case! Beautiful project and it's certainly knocked down a few of the barriers and fears I had around making my own tool handles.

The Spoon Crank The spoon crank I love these axes so much, theyre so good looking and great quality overall. Love it all again

The Spoon Crank Awesome work on bringing a new carving axe to the community! We can't get enough! Especially when they look as good as this one 😁

„The Spoon Crank“ what a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for all your work Nils & Dio and how you support this community!🙏🙌

The Spoon Crank. This video couldn't have come at a better time. I literally just got back from buying hickory lumber for making handles for the hachets I will forge soon.

The Spoon Crank I have been lurking in the shadows of your channel for a while now but I never wanted to join a giveaway so far, UNTIL NOW. This thing is an absolutely beautiful piece of work/art! Your videos are perfect for both learning techniques and slowly falling asleep to. I really enjoy the focus on the "old" handywork without any music or fancy welding machines and I am working on gathering enough knowledge tips and experience to one day be as good as you myself! Jag lär mig till och med svenska! Kanske kommer det att hjälpa mig med mitt smide också :) Thank you for another beautiful upload!

Been waiting for this video for a while! Currently waiting on an axe drift and a punch in the mail and I'm excited to apply what I've learned from you to attempt my first axe. Hoping it goes well. Also uuuhhhh The Spoon Crank 😁

That's awesome work! I've recently started carving my own axe handles from scratch, whereas I've always bought mediocre handles from hardware stores before. This would be so very helpful with that. A beautiful piece of work! The Spoon Crank would be a perfect roughing method for it, and seeing as how sharp you got it, for fine work as well! You're a true inspiration to a lot of us. Wish I'd have found your channel sooner! Cheers from The Netherlands.

In the heart of the workshop, where wood whispers tales,Stands the Spoon Crank, in its glory, never fails.Crafted from hickory, ash, or sometimes oak,A testament to craftsmanship, no mere stroke.

I love the concept behind "The Spoon Crank" - it's so unique!

"The Spoon Crank" thanks so much! I enjoy all your work.

Came for The Spoon Crank challenge, stayed for the excellent tutorial, thanks !

The Spoon Crank looks very nice. I like the rustic look.

The Spoon Crank, I really like the idea of carving a handle for a carving axe, very unique.

You got a good laugh out of me with the “yes, I’m a heavy breather”. I’d say most of us have the same tendency when extremely focused on what we’re doing. Informative, as always, and I enjoy that as you teach all of us, you’re also learning more yourself as well. Your use of the heated linseed oil is something that I had never seen (not saying much considering my novice abilities) but makes perfect sense when you really think about it. Warmer liquid = thinner liquid = better absorption. Anyway, ramble over…great content. I was pumped to see a new video notification. Keep it coming! The Spoon Crank

Thank you Nils, now I have a simple and very well described way to make a new handle for an old axe head I have. "The Spoon Crank" 👍

"The Soon Crank" Thank you, Nils. Great video. I have not tried the carved finish and love the idea. I look forward to using that technique.

Hi Nils and The Spoon Crank! I've been waiting for this video, and I'm glad to have finally watched it. I've been doing some amateur blacksmithing for a while now, but you inspired me to start on a folded axe. I'm working on it slow and steady, and I can't wait to finish the head so I can hang it on a hand made handle!

Always something calming about seeing the steady progression to a functional and aesthetically pleasing item of substance on here. The Spoon Crank, GL all!

“The Spoon Crank” looks like a great axe handle! Nice to see it done from start to finish.

The Spoon Crank. I just started woodworking and Im loving it

"The Spoon Crank" best part of the video is the carving sound. I used to whittle amd that is therapy for the soul right there. Awesome video

Nils always I always enjoy your videos. I’ve only seen one other RU-vidr do the method I use but I feel like it is the way to go. When I’m. Putting the stitch for the wedge I drill a 3mm hole through the handle. I then cut the slot down until it terminates in the hole. This creates a flexure that allows the faces of the handle to rotate and lay flat against the sides of the axe/hammer head. This movement is not trying to split apart the axe handle. The next time if you have a spare handle maybe you could try this without the axe/hammer head to see how the wood moves. I think you might agree. And maybe, use it in a future video. Or not. I be watching anything you do. Beautiful axe head btw.

The spoon crank! Been looking forward to this video, I have struggled with the handle making process many times. Great work!

Awesome vid Nils! I’ve learned a lot about wood carving and Axe making from both you and the Spoon Crank over the past couple of years, thanks for the great content 🤘

The Spoon Crank! Excellent video man, learning a lot!

The spoon crank. Great work. Pleasure to watch.

'The Spoon Crank' Nils, I am always amazed with the items you make and this is no exception. Jane ❤

The Spoon Crank is honestly one of the most beautiful carving axe i have ever seen! Can't Tell you enough how much i would love this excellent looking tool for beginning to start carving bigger things. Beautiful work, as always Sir. God bless you ❤🙏🏼

You've done it again with the spoon crank! Another beautiful piece produced in a very pretty part of Värmland ❤

The spoon crank! Wow that's craftsmanship right there!

The Spoon Crank ! Fascinating and beautiful work man!

The Spoon Crank. Great work. Also look forward to seeing what you can make with minimal tools. Makes me excited to try new things with limited resources.

I didn't know 'The spoon crank' yet, but now I do so thanks Nils! As a green woodworker and spooncarver I would move to buy such a beautiful axe. Great work!

Nils the axe handle is awesome. I love the rustic finish of the handle. I always prefer the practical over the pretty. Nice work! "The Spoon Crank" is the angle between the handle and the bowl.

"The spoon crank" great tutorial! Sweet looking axe!

The spoon crank axe is beautiful!! You, sir are a true craftsman!!

‘The Spoon Crab’… I mean ‘Crank’, c’mon autocorrect!!! Beautifully made handle. I love the facets, and that you showed how all can do it, even without a bandsaw. One of the best uses of relief cuts with a handsaw that I’ve ever seen!

The Spooncrank 💚 tested out this axe! And it was promising. Thank you for your craftmanship and for sharing this valuable information. Amazing work!

The Spoon Crank Thank you for posting this video. It's provided me the guidance and the push to get me to finally make a new handle for my grandfather's axe. Wish me luck!

I'm a pretty active spoon carver, so The Spoon Crank is just what I've been looking for!

The Spoon Crank Love watching your videos. I'm always inspired by your work and I'm working on my smithing skills to start tackling some axe projects of my own. Thanks for putting out great stuff.

“The Spoon Crank” sounds like a good name for a Bushcraft tool. Love seeing the custom work done. Thanks!

The spoon crank i love the look of carving axes! so elegant

The Spoon Crank looks awesome Nils! I haven't seen anything that you do that doesn't! You are a true craftsman!

The Spoon Crank looks amazing and should feel amazing too

The spoon crank sounds great! It's interesting to see how many of your processes in making a handle are similar to my own, I'm largely self taught so it's nice to see I'm doing something right.

Nils, Spoon crank I liked the way you tackled the handle making, not shaping the handle until after you had the head set, i might have to try that. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

"The Spoon Crank!" Thanks for the video, very informational. I learn a lot from your videos. Since Pre-made handles are hard to find in my area I most likely will have to carve them out myself. So winning this carving axe would greatly help. Thank You Niles

The spoon crank Thanks for the video, I'm always excited going to my workshop after watching your videos.

'The Spoon Crank' - Very nice tutorial, thanks!

'The spoon crank' wonderful axe, it always looks better when it is traditionally made

The spoon crank Lovely channel, making axe handles and restoring axes is one of my favourite things to do!