I skimmed through 38 axe sharpen videos on RU-vid 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
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. 👍👍👍
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!
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!
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.
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
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 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 RU-vid 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 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 :)
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.
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.
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!
As I instructed another viewer, you have to get a Japanese water stone and sharpen your axes with them in nine years and seven months. After which you will be instructed further.
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! : )
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.
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!
Idk where to get them, though just look online, but I still use my grandpa's waterstones to give my knives a razor sharp edge. Those stones are older than me, and probably my dad too.
Ben, possibly dumb but sincere question here: why can't I use that same technique on a knife? Your knife sharpening vids have majorly different techniques but this one makes so much more sense to me
