Insanely Big Butcher Cleaver Restoration. SORT OF...

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Yes, I did it again... My own style of restoration for this incredibly cool butcher cleaver!
I found this beauty in a near by flea market, as always, and luckily I got it for super cheap as the seller was very happy to let it go being so heavy and inconvenient to carry around at flea markets.
Needless to say this project is pretty unconventional, but I guess most of you know I have a thing for odd looking cast handles by now!
Anyway, it's always challenging to pull off a cast handle with lost foam and these scales were no exception at all! It's also the reason why I haven't posted on my regular day last week, making all over before casting takes a real long time. As you can see from the video the cast failed three times, one of these the tang shifted up and out of the foam pattern due to the weight of the blade, the other two fails were similar with uncomplete cast, one time just after the sprue and the other in the middle of the handle. The fourth time i decided to add another foam channel to the handle to act as a vent (but I also filled it with molten aluminum just in case) and it worked out very well.
I had a chance to remove a partially formed cast handle at 6:40 after one of the fails and I can assure it holds incredibly well. I think there is no way (other than a metal cutting band saw) to get the final scales off the handle.
This is a showpiece. This project is just for fun, I am aware it's not a practical approach to handle making. I just want to entratain and hopefully inspire others to get hands dirty and make something even just for the fun of it!
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Index of operation and materials:
0:42 Cut old pins with angle grinder. These are pinned over so no other way than cutting.
1:11 Electrolysis bath : water and sodium carbonate solution, parts connected to negative side and steel sacrificial anodes to positive sice of a DC power supply (car battery charger). 2-3 hrs at 10amp.
2:00 Scribe tang center line.
2:03 Drill more and larger holes for the aluminum to grab.
2:31 High density foam (used for home insulation).
2:39 Hot wire foam cutter machine.
3:10 Glue foam scales with hot glue.
3:40 Regular white plaster mixed with water and brushed on foam to help with cast quality.
4:16 Fine sand for the lost foam mold (I'm using burned out petrobond sand but any fine and dry sand would work).
4:39 Molten aluminum.
4:52 Adding sodium carbonate as degassing agent and "lite salt" (a mix of potasium cloride and sodium cloride) as flux.
8:22 Cut sprue with metal cutting bandsaw.
9:04 A lot of rasp work... A lot! Aluminum is so abrasion resistant.
9:40 Handle shape is pretty sharp to accentuate the contrast between old blade and new handle.
10:18 Hand sanding from 80 to 1200 grit.
10:42 Polish with fine polishing compound on cotton wheel.
10:57 Cold blue on the tang to get even more contrast between steel and aluminum.
11:24 Re-grind bevels and sharpen on 2x72 belt grinder.
11:50 Edge strop on leather with fine polishing compound.
Thanks a lot for watching, I hope you liked the video!
Suggestions and comments are always welcome.
Leave a like and share to anyone who might be interested! Thank you!!!
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  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects4 жыл бұрын

    Check description for detailed list of operations and all product used. If you like what I do consider supporting me so I can keep on making, join as channel member or check my Patreon for early access and voice-over edit of my videos. Thank you!

  • @anthnylder8136

    @anthnylder8136

    4 жыл бұрын

    hi mr. beard

  • @ale5404

    @ale5404

    4 жыл бұрын

    next time do a Katana

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah! I paid 5€! Excellent deal.

  • @drecnark

    @drecnark

    4 жыл бұрын

    Black Beard Projects I would like to buy the cleaver or find one for me I am cook and knife collector heheheh

  • @davidduffy6685

    @davidduffy6685

    4 жыл бұрын

    The bevel is incorrect, but I think you know that.

  • @kilroym1a1
    @kilroym1a14 жыл бұрын

    All these pour fails are trying to tell you DO NOT USE AN ALUMINUM HANDLE!

  • @johnx9955

    @johnx9955

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @reinerhudson
    @reinerhudson4 жыл бұрын

    I really don't like metal handles, I prefer the wood ones.. but your job was impeccable as always! cheers

  • @DimNussens

    @DimNussens

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me neither, but I did like that he kept in the fail castings as well as the final successful one. I like to see how things go wrong just as much as seeing them go right.

  • @reinerhudson

    @reinerhudson

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DimNussensI totally agree

  • @BigBossBernie

    @BigBossBernie

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DimNussens this - of course there will eventually be a successful casting, but what we can learn most from are failures, so thanks for not omitting them :)

  • @RawG4M3R

    @RawG4M3R

    4 жыл бұрын

    i agree a million times

  • @elsenorputoamo1743

    @elsenorputoamo1743

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me some yt channels of wood ?

  • @anthnylder8136
    @anthnylder81364 жыл бұрын

    I love that you don't play music like other restorers (Is that even a word?) do.

  • @bentarr17

    @bentarr17

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh boy. You need to start watching My Mechanics. Also Rescue and Restore as well as TysyTube.

  • @lurezpe8655

    @lurezpe8655

    4 жыл бұрын

    And restore It, hand tool rescue

  • @anthnylder8136

    @anthnylder8136

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bentarr17 @lur ezpe thanks for the recommendations yall

  • @hummeros

    @hummeros

    4 жыл бұрын

    because that sounds are just a type of asmr!

  • @microstrat

    @microstrat

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you close your eyes you can hear Jimmy diresta...

  • @nonfique429
    @nonfique4294 жыл бұрын

    - please don't make alu handle _sees styrofoam_ - ah shit here we go again

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ahah!!

  • @gubr

    @gubr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Could have been copper this time. As a little surprise..

  • @nonfique429

    @nonfique429

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BlackBeardProjects still a great job nonetheless! turned out looking great and I believe that was your aim.

  • @bearox8302

    @bearox8302

    4 жыл бұрын

    Black Beard Projects hahaha dude you really gotta leave that thing everyone is hating It

  • @kenwaid8239

    @kenwaid8239

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like his handles as they are not thick and clunky, this one came out great.

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands.4 жыл бұрын

    By #3 i was like..."Dude.. just make a wooden handle" Glad you stuck with it.

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue4 жыл бұрын

    Ah, the old shovel knife!

  • @thunderstruck1078
    @thunderstruck10784 жыл бұрын

    Wooden handle beats alu every single time.

  • @kat-rau.

    @kat-rau.

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping he'd make a wooden handle after fail #2. Metal handles just look so tacky.

  • @KainYusanagi

    @KainYusanagi

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kat-rau. They're also terrible for your hand due to metals not absorbing reverberations. We've told him this shit numerous times and he just ignores us. It basically makes these cleavers useless for any real use.

  • @yaelbhm9849

    @yaelbhm9849

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KainYusanagi if you had read the description you would know it is a showpiece, it's not meant to be an ergonomic tool

  • @KainYusanagi

    @KainYusanagi

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@yaelbhm9849 And I loathe that. This tool still has decades, if not centuries, of life left in it, especially unlike a lot of modern tools. As a cook, it feels like sacrilege to treat a knife this way.

  • @Snow-dg7um

    @Snow-dg7um

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is free of his choice. do it if its better for you

  • @tswrench
    @tswrench4 жыл бұрын

    They used to use cleavers like that for butchering Brontosaurus's to feed the town of Bedrock.

  • @stepcorngrumbleteats7683

    @stepcorngrumbleteats7683

    4 жыл бұрын

    And if Crocodile Dundee would see that coming out from your jacket, he'd poop his pants...

  • @JudgeDredd_

    @JudgeDredd_

    4 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @richardharepax123

    @richardharepax123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Run dino run

  • @garymucher9590
    @garymucher95904 жыл бұрын

    How about a compromise, polished metal bolsters with quality wooden handles.

  • @axymandchorus1157

    @axymandchorus1157

    4 жыл бұрын

    as said in description its just for fun - man loves casting metal so he does it no matter how impractical it is

  • @jaime1057

    @jaime1057

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yor mom iz miy girfrend

  • @h...........................

    @h...........................

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaime1057 **shows reverse Uno card**

  • @FrenchGuyCooking
    @FrenchGuyCooking4 жыл бұрын

    Really cool restoration. The blade feels very much like an ol' butcher meat cleaver. I've seen some very similar in the uk.

  • @valerie2842
    @valerie28424 жыл бұрын

    I love that you left the bulk of it black and that there are just a couple of things that are super shiny. It's very striking and unique. Great job!

  • @MargulpKano
    @MargulpKano4 жыл бұрын

    Even if i’m not a huge fan of metal handles i have to admit that this is quite cool, because it contrasts perfectly with the dark blade itself, good job!

  • @JK-tm7vj
    @JK-tm7vj4 жыл бұрын

    Historic tools deserve more respect!

  • @tonycee1670
    @tonycee16704 жыл бұрын

    This dude isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty

  • @BigAssGopnik

    @BigAssGopnik

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or broken by vibrations

  • @xPhillMcDx
    @xPhillMcDx4 жыл бұрын

    Realized you were doing aluminum and was not psyched. Finished it and actually really grew on me!

  • @ionuttudor1851
    @ionuttudor18513 жыл бұрын

    That skin test was really funny! Nice job!

  • @iestbop7848
    @iestbop78484 жыл бұрын

    Im glad u put the before in the thumbnail so it doesnt spoil the video 😄

  • @rickpalechuk4411
    @rickpalechuk44114 жыл бұрын

    Nice, however I think wood would have been more attractive. Thanks for sharing, Cheers

  • @justsomebaby3465
    @justsomebaby34654 жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong with a wooden handle once in a while.

  • @Gizzmoo420
    @Gizzmoo4204 жыл бұрын

    Castings failed due to no vent hole for air to escape from

  • @RussianBreed
    @RussianBreed4 жыл бұрын

    Yea that's the kind of cleaver, that killer butchers use. I"m glad youtube recommended this to me.

  • @Sludgepump
    @Sludgepump4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing the fails! Always great to pick up experience without going through the failure yourself. Great looking cleaver. Fantastic video as usual.

  • @McCulsky
    @McCulsky4 жыл бұрын

    Love your dedication and improvisation after each fail, as much as I'd love to see a wooden handle on this type of carver. Please keep these videos coming!

  • @homedaily6570
    @homedaily65704 жыл бұрын

    That's not a knife, this is the knife!

  • @CytoplasmicGoo
    @CytoplasmicGoo4 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, but I don't understand the metal scales. I'm assuming its to show us how casting metal is done. But still, slick metal handle with zero traction and shock absorber on a super heaving cleaver is just silly and bordering on offensive. With a little moisture from blood or sweat that thing is flying out of your hand three stooges style. But I'm still watching your videos as they come out, you are an awesome craftsman.

  • @evanshoulders3674

    @evanshoulders3674

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michael Manalang how is that offensive, your sensitive as hell

  • @a-ls6333
    @a-ls63334 жыл бұрын

    It's interesting watching the casting process, but you can't beat a nice wooden handle IMO.

  • @itsMido2
    @itsMido24 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for showing us the fails.

  • @stisher
    @stisher4 жыл бұрын

    Man you deserve a like and a comment. Great persistence.

  • @FairlyOddball
    @FairlyOddball4 жыл бұрын

    Great for chopping wood. But if you are going to use it for a meat cleaver, you will need to smooth out the blade. That pitted surface is a paradise for bacteria.

  • @Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co

    @Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co

    3 жыл бұрын

    My Name is Nobody It's funny how guys who restore kitchen knives and cleavers never consider that very important point. Also, a knife should have an ergonomic handle. Tools are meant to be used; they should at least look the part.

  • @danjing2961

    @danjing2961

    3 жыл бұрын

    There was a very ornate large Japanese knife, highly detailed design on the handle and extended into an engraving on the blade; in an ad for a knife convention or something on the video before this one 😬

  • @shadowfang269
    @shadowfang2694 жыл бұрын

    watching your videos is so satisfying

  • @curlywolfone
    @curlywolfone3 жыл бұрын

    I know this really burly butcher here in Texas that would greatly appreciate that cleaver. He has hands as big as bears paws. As usual; well done.

  • @NilsRohwer
    @NilsRohwer2 жыл бұрын

    The handle is incredible. So cool!

  • @ouou-db9pw
    @ouou-db9pw4 жыл бұрын

    Ain't nothing more easier than polishing up at old blade that's already been designed. That's nothing more than a janitor.

  • @huseyinayhan33
    @huseyinayhan334 жыл бұрын

    Best restoration video I've seen

  • @SpizawkDaKizowz
    @SpizawkDaKizowz4 жыл бұрын

    Including your casting failures was the best thing you did in this video. People learn just as much from mistakes (and seeing them) as they do from successes. Probably even more.

  • @roadweary5252
    @roadweary52524 жыл бұрын

    The second I realized that you were casting a handle I rolled my eyes. I am so over people doing that on KZread. But as I watched, I have to say that I am glad I hung in there. It actually looks really good - maybe because it’s not brass? Well done, sir

  • @alirm849
    @alirm8494 жыл бұрын

    Man do not listen to these haters. You are just awesome 👏, it’s so fun watching your videos, and the things that you are restoring is like OMG. Keep it up bro

  • @turanoguz435
    @turanoguz4354 жыл бұрын

    Why we are always obliged to see every restorator’s hairy arms or legs 😀

  • @Piterworkshop

    @Piterworkshop

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahahahahaha one day we will see a tragedy

  • @artbowman28

    @artbowman28

    4 жыл бұрын

    would you prefer seeing their Hairy Ass??

  • @artbowman28

    @artbowman28

    4 жыл бұрын

    why would you even go there??

  • @MOOEYSMITH

    @MOOEYSMITH

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's not him. Its his tame yeti.

  • @reedpiersons177
    @reedpiersons1773 жыл бұрын

    Nordic battlefield on the blade would have been cool! Well done sir.

  • @marylewter9789
    @marylewter97894 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. Love it. It's big, bad, and sharp.

  • @TheLupulalb
    @TheLupulalb4 жыл бұрын

    Never, but never will I use a metal handle on a cutting tool, the wood for me is .... holy!

  • @bolobre4th
    @bolobre4th4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice of you to show the failed attempts as well. It's inspiring.

  • @unclefuddelmer9224
    @unclefuddelmer92243 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful aluminum handle on your clever restoration Sir !

  • @TheDevilOfKimon
    @TheDevilOfKimon4 жыл бұрын

    Great Job Black..10/10

  • @AwesomeRestorations
    @AwesomeRestorations4 жыл бұрын

    Really loves your project m.r. Black beard. You have very good skills 👌 cool projects. Thumbs up for you 👍

  • @AwesomeRestorations

    @AwesomeRestorations

    4 жыл бұрын

    And by the way. This is a Badass cleaver 😮👍

  • @TheGxpana
    @TheGxpana4 жыл бұрын

    That DiResta shave test was of another level. Awesome result as usual.

  • @matthubsher4500
    @matthubsher45004 жыл бұрын

    i usually dislike the aluminum cast grips but this one is gorgeous. was hoping for more design than just mirror sheen but this still does it for me

  • @zeka984
    @zeka9844 жыл бұрын

    You are one persistent fellow 😁 Great job!

  • @Kindiah
    @Kindiah4 жыл бұрын

    I'm surpassed surprised you didn't give up on making the aluminum handle

  • @gustavoaffonso6397
    @gustavoaffonso63974 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work.

  • @buttermonkeyFTW
    @buttermonkeyFTW4 жыл бұрын

    You should do a resin/wood handle soon! They look really nice on knives

  • @DaleDix
    @DaleDix4 жыл бұрын

    The presstube channel is a good example of casting. You could hack someones arm off with one chop of that thing! Good job. The electrolysis never fails to amaze me.

  • @mattkesterke3887
    @mattkesterke38874 жыл бұрын

    Came for the restoration, stayed for the leg shaving.

  • @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions

    @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions

    4 жыл бұрын

    KafkaStoleMyBike 😂👊🏻

  • @Evabigelow
    @Evabigelow4 жыл бұрын

    STRAIGHT UP SHAVED HIS OWN LEG WITH IT 10/10

  • @DeadlyPants1404
    @DeadlyPants14044 жыл бұрын

    I got super excited wen i saw the foam come out for a handle pour!! Keep doing those whn you can love to see it!

  • @claybaker8467
    @claybaker84674 жыл бұрын

    Your problem with the casts was that you weren’t making the 2nd hole for the release of the gasses to ensure a continuous flow through the mold. The 3rd time you made the second hole but you poured some of the aluminum down it blocking the gasses from escaping properly which is why a portion of the handle did not fully cover the tang of the cleaver. Try pouring it through the first pour spout until you see the aluminum rise up from the second. This will greatly improve you chances for a successful pour

  • @bewilderbeastie8899
    @bewilderbeastie88993 жыл бұрын

    No one: absolutely no one: old Italian tool handles: WOODWORM

  • @jonreno4389
    @jonreno43894 жыл бұрын

    No. You will redo it with proper scales. This beautiful cleaver demands it. 😭

  • @bravo_the_broken4003
    @bravo_the_broken40034 жыл бұрын

    I had my doubts, but this came out awesome

  • @mulls9281
    @mulls92814 жыл бұрын

    I really like the look of that alu handle.

  • @paulolucci7935
    @paulolucci79352 жыл бұрын

    An amazing restoration!

  • @mandoarevee7578
    @mandoarevee75783 жыл бұрын

    Blade that removes leg hair. That's so NEET!! 😜😂

  • @rafael9910
    @rafael99103 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful handle. Special touch.

  • @michaelbatts7149
    @michaelbatts71493 жыл бұрын

    Aahh, the giant cleaver. The first choice for supernatural serial killers worldwide. Yeah, Michael Myers. We see that glint in your eye through your mask.

  • @sushipaolo
    @sushipaolo4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!

  • @GooseGosselin
    @GooseGosselin4 жыл бұрын

    I almost didn't watch this, so glad I did! One of my favorites! Thank you.

  • @worseforwearrestoration924
    @worseforwearrestoration9244 жыл бұрын

    My night time watching sorted 👌 btw I love that you include fails in your video to really show the process, I think too many get wrapped up in looking perfect, this was great and came out fantastic. Can't wait for the next video 👍

  • @DerekFromMalden
    @DerekFromMalden4 жыл бұрын

    OMG I love this. Over the top!! Great Work!!!❤️

  • @spetsnaz1014
    @spetsnaz10144 жыл бұрын

    Aluminium handle!!!! You'll be building an underground hut with swimming pool next.

  • @brianramriez2590
    @brianramriez25904 жыл бұрын

    Anybody just get that feeling when your bored and think "I wanna watch something interesting" so you click on restoration vids

  • @robertgray9802
    @robertgray98024 жыл бұрын

    I can watch your videos all day you are immensely talented and you don't give up easy as demonstrated in your video

  • @mmercier0921
    @mmercier09214 жыл бұрын

    I am going to guess that handle lasts forever. Now all you need is a half cow to test it on. Nice work.

  • @robkling2243
    @robkling22434 жыл бұрын

    I just love these videos, how its re-made. I cant imagine anyone mass producing a handle like that.

  • @Cptn.Merica
    @Cptn.Merica4 жыл бұрын

    Props on the chopper bro.

  • @samambrotv
    @samambrotv4 жыл бұрын

    That monster is for cleaving through bone. Brutal. Fantastic restoration! Thank you!

  • @derrickcordick1315
    @derrickcordick13154 жыл бұрын

    That Is awesome and I love how you are not afraid to show the fails

  • @Torta--is--PLUR
    @Torta--is--PLUR4 жыл бұрын

    Having a love-hate relationship with this one sir lol

  • @jackrock1313
    @jackrock13133 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work 👍👍

  • @j.s.foster1378
    @j.s.foster13784 жыл бұрын

    THAT WAS AWESOME!!! badass man 👍👍

  • @sonyhk3824
    @sonyhk38244 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work

  • @wolveold
    @wolveold3 жыл бұрын

    Great! You've got two!

  • @MikeUman
    @MikeUman4 жыл бұрын

    That thing belongs in a movie like "Silent Hill." 😱

  • @edrooney1967
    @edrooney19674 жыл бұрын

    Superb handicraft and the perfect tool to cut up really big beasts like a mammoth ... or for convenient leg shaving.

  • @johnnyfeathers2567
    @johnnyfeathers25674 жыл бұрын

    Wow that thing is slick as hell..you could chop off hands with that bad boy!

  • @sudsy18
    @sudsy184 жыл бұрын

    Not going to unlike it, because you clearly stated in the description that you enjoy this form of handle making. Seems like a ton of resources for a “restoration”. Having said that, I’m jealous of that cleaver steel and love your videos, even though I’m on the fence for this one. Regardless, keep em coming!

  • @andrewhoggett8148
    @andrewhoggett81483 жыл бұрын

    What a awesome handle very clever

  • @T3xan
    @T3xan4 жыл бұрын

    I would of liked to see all of the knife sanded and polished but I was really pleased with the final look

  • @philk9501
    @philk95014 жыл бұрын

    Talented feller !

  • @Mr.Neko013
    @Mr.Neko0134 жыл бұрын

    I'm personally a fan of wood handles, but I like metal work of many kinds. Try making a wax form with vents then making a mold using that. Once the wax is melted out it'd be a lot easier to have a successful pour

  • @davidfinn3771
    @davidfinn37714 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Great to see skill's like that

  • @sundstrom193
    @sundstrom1934 жыл бұрын

    Every time I see the notification that he uploaded a video I know I'm gonna see something badass that I've never seen before

  • @8yearoldwithagun426
    @8yearoldwithagun4264 жыл бұрын

    the cast handle is very cool and looks quite nice, but i still think a traditional wooden handle would've been a better choice for this gorgeous old blade

  • @lui8104
    @lui81044 жыл бұрын

    What a good job!

  • @snamperk5419
    @snamperk54194 жыл бұрын

    Notches on the handle are needed. Good restoration!

  • @ruachadam5227
    @ruachadam52274 жыл бұрын

    Man, that looks a lot like work.

  • @alexmercer1875
    @alexmercer18754 жыл бұрын

    Looks cool and all but im really wondering how brittle that tang is now. Its probably pretty brittle now after basically dipping it in molten metal 4 times. Hopefully its still good though. Nice finish

  • @thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319
    @thepinkflamingostrikesagai73194 жыл бұрын

    Maybe this is why the original handle was made of wood.

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp4 жыл бұрын

    It cuts! LOL Well done 👍👍👍

  • @samwaskito6205
    @samwaskito62054 жыл бұрын

    Good holder, though fail three times. And so sharp to use. Good job..!!

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